Install the Screencastify Chrome Extension https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/screencastify-screen-vide/mmeijimgabbpbgpdklnllpncmdofkcpn?hl=en
Open the Extension
Click "Sign-in With Google"
Screencastify Unlimited Access for Free https://account.screencastify.com/user/sign_in?next=%2Fsubscribe%2Fedu Follow these instructions:
Visit the above URL
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.
Screencastify makes it easy to record video of your screen or with your webcam.
It's a chrome extension so it only works with the Chrome Web browser.
There is a simple to use cropping tool as well.
Finally, your created videos are automatically saved to your Google Drive. The permissions are automatically set to anyone with the link can view. Screencastify includes a copy link button to make it easy to share your video.
Do you have 5 minutes to explore Screencastify?
Check out Get Started with ScreenCastify.
Do you have more time to explore Screencastify?
(Start your exploration with the initial video or site. If you want to dig deeper, go to More... and watch the videos or explore the sites to get more advanced features)Explore Teaching With Screencastify see how other teachers are using Screencastify?
Dig into General Screencasting: How to's.
Get into Screencastify by checking out out these getting started tutorials.
Jump in with Your First Screencast.
Use your screencast by Saving, linking to it, and/or Embedding Your Video.
Teaching With Screencasting Resources...
Screencastify for the Classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omO8c3cQIfY&feature=youtu.be
2 Tools for Recording Video Lessons Tutorial https://bit.ly/2XYrhIF
5 Ways to Use Screencasting to Build Stronger Home-School Connections https://edtechteacher.org/5-ways-use-screencasting-build-stronger-home-school-connections-avra/?mc_cid=12973c1346&mc_eid=71c541a5da
5 Ways that Screencasting Improves Teaching & Learning https://edtechteacher.org/ettchat-5-ways-screencasting-improves-teaching-learning-interview-avra-robinson-james-daley/?mc_cid=12973c1346&mc_eid=71c541a5da
More...
Astronomy Lesson (Example) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UYtRq2PNRiU5q8svtT4M4Alv_2ZMIy9e/view
Primary Sources... Journal (Example) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SCVAXI8a-ZahK5RMahlM4Ob5oNkoHpQ/view
50 Ways to Use Screencastify in the Classroom https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l_WiZLG7EImpXMI4iyHhqKOUcXhQlHVm/view
25 Ways to use Screencastify with Google Apps https://drive.google.com/file/d/17MKeHg5q7egsWkrt3u9-7R_JUtO0XE9S/view
Get Started...
ScreenCastify Tutorials https://brooklineshares.weebly.com/screencastify.html
Tools & Tips for Beginners https://edtechteacher.org/screencasting-tools-tips-for-beginners/
More...
Creating Screencasts https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OztSNhjTZh-hP4I-4oHivZNo-hg--rrD/view
Screencastify Tutorial https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qdcJe1m4x-6cTNOYZYVDFGMxau0MXgrAsTZrgNQgOOI/edit?usp=sharing
Getting Started Resources...
Introduction of features https://youtu.be/uuJ2lF9RkgE
Install and Use https://youtu.be/E1VkWl9rYiY
Screencastify Unlimited Access for Free https://account.screencastify.com/user/sign_in?next=%2Fsubscribe%2Fedu Follow these instructions: Visit the above URL 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
More...
Installing Screencastify https://youtu.be/SBkhvqAmo8w
Setup Screencastify https://youtu.be/ripufn2AuwY
Recording Resources...
Record your First Video https://youtu.be/nHreEQ1ZDpA
Access your Videos https://youtu.be/Gp0W02TRjFA
More...
Record a Browser Tab https://youtu.be/EBjjanMngHw
Record Your Desktop https://youtu.be/O5qZWRTOOSE
Annotate your Recording https://youtu.be/SLUwe055t8w
Keyboard Shortcuts https://youtu.be/aMx_lToWjzg
Save, Link, and Embed Resources...
Saving and Sharing Your Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kABoE9PBRgw
Save your Recording to Google Drive https://help.screencastify.com/article/146-save-a-recording-to-your-google-drive
More...
Embed a Video in Canvas https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-13893-embedding-videos-into-your-course
Embedding Videos from Google Drive to Google Classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK6-138trQM
Publishing your Video to Youtube https://help.screencastify.com/article/149-publish-a-recording-to-youtube
Embed Your Video (from youtube) https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780?hl=en
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