Screencastify is a free screen recorder extension for Chrome. Capture, edit and share screencasts. No software download required. Works on Mac, Windows and Chromebooks.
Type of Material:
Development Tool
Recommended Uses:
Lectures, formative feedback, summative feedback, homework, presentations, course intros, virtual tours, documentation of work or progress.
Technical Requirements:
An internet connection. Optionally, you might need a webcam and microphone.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Screencastify makes screen recording easily accessible for teachers and students alike. Users are able to capture on-screen media and mix it with audio and video.
There are no specific learning goals other than to allow users to capture on-screen media and mix it with audio and video
Target Student Population:
Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Grade School
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Since this is a screen recording tool is can aurally and visually document the explanations of concepts, models, and skills across the curriculum. The specific content is determined by the user. Screencastify is easy to use and allows both students and instructors to capture and demonstrate key points, issues, or content. It is very easy to add the Chrome extension and short video for getting started is provided and actually made using Screencastify.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
While there are no set learning objectives, the uses of the tool are limitless, from students using the screencasts to demonstrate mastery of complex topics, to educators creating explainer videos to amplify understanding amongst students. Because the user has unlimited access to record whatever they can display on their screen and export the video content into varous formats, the possibility for integration into a wide variety of contexts is great.
This tool can readily be used with any curriculum or pedagogical practice and in a variety of ways. Screencastify allows users to create full or mini lessons. Screencastify recordings can be created for assignment solutions, explanations, presentation, student feedback, reflection or review excercises, or, perhaps, parent or colleague communication. It is very versatile.
Concerns:
None.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
Users can record the entire desktop, an application, current browser tab, or simply what is viewed through the webcam. Annotation tools are provided and including a spotlight for the cursor tool and drawing tools. The webcam can be embedded anywhere in the recording and narration is done using the microphone. The Screencastify Chrome extension operates within in the Chrome browser. No internet connection is required until the video is uploaded to Google Drive or YouTube.
This little screen recorder is designed for fast and efficient use by young students through adults so the audio can only be recorded through the microphone and not through the computer as well. The lite version is free and limited to 50 recordings per month of no longer than 10 minutes each, with a watermark attached. The premium version is $24/yr. and offers unlimited recording length, unlimited number of videos, and unlimited video editing. Videos in the premium version can also be exported as .mp4 or animated GIF files.
Concerns:
Those using the free version are limited to 50 recordings per month of no longer than 10 minutes each, with a watermark attached. There is no ability to record system audio - only audio from the microphone.
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