CPD - Screencastify

Screencastify

Why do we use it?

We use ‘Screencastify’ to make recordings of our screen with audio.

This is especially useful to either:

  • Give instructions to students.

  • Explain a new concept.

Essentially this is a way we can give information verbally.

This is a low energy task which can have a massive impact on access for students, especially those who struggle with literacy.

Making a screen recording

Making a recording of your screen

Troubleshooting

Tips to help get Screencastify working:


  1. You must use Chrome as your web browser. You can download it for your PC, or Mac from this webpage.

If you are using a chromebook, chrome will already be your browser

  1. You must log into chrome using your school details.

Screencastify may not appear if you are logged into your school website but not logged into chrome


👈 If you do not see your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen, then you are not logged into chrome.


To add your account to chrome, on the top menu click on People, Add Person and sign into Chrome using your school details.


3. Once logged into chrome, if you do not see the Screencastify extension logo in the top right of the page, try dragging the search bar to the left. The Screencastify extension logo should then appear.

Guidance from Screencastify

Basics

[9.27.18] Screencastify 50 Ways eBook.pdf

Advanced: Integrations with other Google Apps

[9.23.19] Screencastify Google Apps eBook.pdf

Other advice

From webinars with advice on things like integrations with Google Classroom, to keyboard shortcuts

Mastering keyboard shortcuts

Screencastify has a handful of simple, intuitive keyboard shortcuts that allow you to use our tool more quickly and create better recordings. When you use our keyboard shortcuts, your audience won't have to watch you moving your mouse to start, annotate and stop your recordings.