Screencastify

What is it?

Screencastify is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly and easily record a video of your computer screen and voice. Videos are automatically saved to your drive and/or uploaded to your YouTube channel!

*With the free version, your videos are limited to 5 minutes in length*
Upgrade to premium access for free (for a limited time):

To activate Screencastify Unlimited access, follow these instructions:

  • Visit this page and click "Redeem coupon" (under the Next Billing Date)

  • Enter code CAST_COVID

  • Click "Activate License" (no credit card required). Ignore the Next Billing Date - that will be incorrect

Here's a quick video that demonstrates these steps.

Screencastify PD

*Special Note*

Google Drive is having an issue processing all of the videos that are being saved there.

If you save to Google Drive, your screencastify video will eventually be available, but it is taking several hours!

A better option might be to upload to YouTube!

Another quirk: You might have to open an incognito window (ctrl+shift+N) to preview your YouTube video.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Feeling fancy? Try these keyboard shortcuts to save time! Also, this way the students won't have to watch your mouse as you go looking for the pause or stop button!