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Why use Screencastify?

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Use Screencastify as an all-in-one tool to:

create & edit recordings of browser, desktop, or webcam content,

share content with learners using Google Drive, and

check for understanding with embedded questions.�

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Setting up Screencastify

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Before you can begin, you’ll want to install the free Chrome extension at screencastify.com

Once installed, you’re ready

to begin recording!

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Core features

Recording & enhancing content

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Recording in Screencastify

Recording in Screencastify is a breeze-- no extra programs required (see overview video here):

✓ record browser to capture the current tab (see how here),

✓ record desktop to capture everything on the entire screen or program (see how here), or

✓ embed webcam footage in the browser or desktop recording (see how here).

Ready to get started?

Use Screencastify + Google Slides to create an instructional video!

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Annotate recordings

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Enhance content with Screencastify’s recording toolbar:�

annotate using the pen tool,
draw attention to information with the focused mouse and border tools,
enable the webcam to provide a personal touch, or
add fireworks & emojis to positively engage with students.

For more, see our research-backed best practices.

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Edit recordings

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Use Screencastify’s browser-based editor to:�

crop & trim video length,

keep video length between 6-9 minutes; shorter for younger learners, and

add text, zoom, or blur to focus on key information, and
generate & edit closed captions (learn more here).

Want to give old videos a makeover?

Upload & refresh content with

Screencastify Edit!

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Save and share recordings

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To save and share recorded content you can:

export as an mp4, then upload to other platforms;

export directly to Google Drive to share a link;

share with a QR code, directly in Google Classroom, or in an email.

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Advanced Features

Increasing opportunities for engagement

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Check for understanding with Interactive Questions

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In the Interactive Questions page:

embed multiple-choice and true false questions to give quick feedback,
prompt students to record information in guided notes (students mark “yes” to move on),
score student responses in real time, or
track student viewers with video analytics

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Innovate with Screencastify

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Use Screencastify to go beyond instructional videos:

support remote or absent learners with narrated instructions or personalized information,
invite students to record introduction or other feedback videos with Screencastify Submit
walk learners and stakeholders through your Modern Classroom with an explainer video, or
share news and updates by exporting content to alternate platforms, such as the Remind app.

For more on sharing options, check out info on

the Screencastify App Smash Library!

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Screencastify Submit and the LMS

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Connect Screencastify’s Submit feature and your LMS to:

create and share a Submit assignment,
view student video submissions, and
provide feedback.

Create and share Submit assignments within various LMS platforms

Create & share assignments

Connect Screencastify to LMS, such as Canvas, Google Classroom, and Schoology

Connect to the LMS

Evaluate individual and class progress to quickly assess misconceptions and mastery

Review submissions

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Support self-paced learning

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Using Screencastify helps support:

self-pacing, as students watch videos at their own paces,
mastery-based grading, as students have the time to rewind / rewatch before demonstrating mastery,
learning in school and at home, as videos are always available online, and
these practices work for all levels of learners!