Today was the first time I tried Screencastify, in minutes I had a fully functional video as a follow up to some questions from a professional development session. The video is short and teachers can follow along to perform the task of converting some files on their Google Drive to Google Apps. The extension is free and is added to the chrome browser where videos can be created directly from chrome. There’s no need for java or any other plug ins for it to work.
The videos are added to Google Drive and can be uploaded to a YouTube channel as well. The same sharing permissions that are available with other shared documents are available in Screencastify. The created videos can be public or private. There is seamless integration with Google Classroom. Once a video is created, it can be shared in classroom simply by clicking on the icon.
To get started, simply visit the chrome web store and search for the Screencastify extension. Click on the extension icon and select record desktop. Next, capture the desired content and click the extension again to stop recording. Some features require an upgrade, but full capabilities are only $24 annually.
Some practical application of this in the classroom include step by step instructions of class content, lesson previews for flipped and blended strategies, and parental references for assistance at home. Here’s a link to my screencast on displaying a Google Form as a QR Code to keep the benefits of Google Form’s data while creating an engaging activity for students.
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