Making Videos for Teaching

When you click on the Screencastify icon in the top right hand corner of your screen in GOOGLE CHROME, this will pop up. The first time you use it, it will most likely ask permission to access your Google Drive. Allow this, as this is how they send you the videos that you create.

• When you get to the popup window that you see on the left, this is where you make your choices:
  • Browser tab shows ONLY the tab you are on. So, if you want to show them going to multiple sites, this will not work. I never use this option
  • Desktop is what I typically use. This allow them to see everything you see.
    • WARNING: Close out any personal information or tabs. If you are navigating from your email account to show them the steps, open up a folder that has no emails (left side of your Gmail screen). Again, they can see anything that you can see while you are recording.
  • Webcam only - this films you as an individual using your computer's camera.
  • Microphone - be sure to toggle the switch, so it is colored. This is so the students can hear you talk.
  • Record - press this when you are ready to go. Typically, it counts down from 3 before recording, but occasionally, it starts immediately. You will see the popup saying you are recording.
  • After you are done, press STOP RECORDING. A popup comes up showing the options for sharing. There is an option to share directly to Google Classroom. You can also find it in your Google Drive.