Screencasting

Ever wonder how they make tutorials on YouTube where the video shows a screen of what you are doing on the computer with integrated narration?

It is called Screencasting.

Ways to incorporate screencasting into your classroom: 

• Live Screencasts - for flipped classrooms and review videos
• Record your presentation as you teach it.  Post it for a review that the students can access or save it for next year and try "flipping" your classroom for a unit or two.  No out-of-class time required on the educator's part.
• Students who miss class - 
•  If you know there will be many students out for a school trip, or if you have students in programs such as Crossroads, it can be very time consuming attempting to write out your explanations of concepts and/or directions.  Create a screencast to save time and promote comprehension.
• Sub Plans -
• If you want to keep your class on track while you are away.  Record a presentation of the lecture or notes.  Also explain any assignments so that you are sure your class gets the message.
• Student projects - 
• For large classes, it can be time-consuming to have everyone present their PowerPoint or Google Slides show to the class.  Rotate who gives their presentation live and who screencasts it with each unit project.
• Peer tutoring videos - 
• Have your advanced students create tutorials that you can post on a platform such as Google Classroom.  It perhaps would be motivating to hear it explained from a peer.
• Digital Grading - 
• Assess student presentations and projects by creating a screencast where you offer audible commentary and feedback.  
• Co-worker assistance - 
• Use screencast to show a member of your department how to use one of your wonderful ideas.

Screencastify is a Free Google Chrome Extension.  

It is easy to install.  

I made a quick screen cast to show you how to get the extension and how to set your microphone and settings.

Once your have the extension and your settings ready to go,  you can do your first Screencast.  

Here is a Screencast showing you how to create a screencast...  

Here is a screencast of one of my Flipcharts.  (I will speak in English for you!  Well ... a little bit.)

And finally a screencast of what to do once you have finished recording - including where to find it and how to share it.

Screencasting Tip:

* Don't try to make your videos perfect.  The software is a one-take system; so you can't edit.  If you make a mistake, correct yourself on the video.  It just shows that teachers are human too.

How can you see yourself using Screencastify or another screencasting software in your classroom?

Comment below.