How to Make Video Tutorials with Screencastify
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2024
- Learn how to make video tutorials for students in Sam Kary's education technology tutorial. In this video, teachers will learn the basics of how to set up and use Screencastify to record tutorial videos and share them with students on Google Classroom.
Sam always creates screen capture videos before rolling out new tech programs because they are easy to make, and help students retain information, as well as learn at their own pace.
Screencastify video tutorials are also a great tool if you are using a flipped classroom model.
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Thank you for this! I work with non profit organizations quite a bit and it’s always a challenge to find solution that we can afford.
Question: Does it allow you to temporarily zoom into a portion of your screen? That focus dot is too small for my audience who tends to have trouble reading small text.
Thank you very much! Now that we are preparing for distance learning, this will be gold for my students. I really appreciate your help!
You're welcome: I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Screencastify is one of the best tools to support teachers with remote teaching!
@@NewEdTechClassroom sir I don't have tools to teach on laptop did u used pen tablet for this video ??? How to write on screen like you encircled with red pencil ??
Looks like something I can utilize in my high school math classes this year. Thank you for posting this.
Sure thing!
Thanks for the tips, very timely and helpful!
Glad you found it helpful!
Wow !!! I'm so amazed at how your channel has grown so fast! I'm also super happy for you. Way to go Sam.
Your content is definitely helpful in this crisis period and is going to help teachers in the new era of online learning.
I know, it's been a wild week! I'm glad so many teachers are finding my content helpful, and am looking forward to putting out more videos to help people make this challenging transition. I'm really impressed by everyone's willingness to adapt on the fly!
Your tutorials are THE BEST! Thank you so much!
Thank you, Acacia! So glad you like them!!
I am definitely going to start making video tutorials for my students after seeing this!
Glad to hear!
This is probably one of the best videos that gives you step by step and you are not monotone but you also sound like a real teacher.
Thank you so much, Laura! It's important to me that the information I present is easy to follow and understand.
Thank you for a very informational 7 minutes. I'm excited to get started making videos for my kids.
Awesome!
Precise and concise! Love it!
Thank you!
Excellent straight-to-the-point video! Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you! I'm pretty much a non-technology teacher...old school...this wasn't around when I first started...So, I'm having to learn a great deal of info in a short amount of time! You are easing the pain...I did one video already playing your video on that while using the lap top...lots of start...pause....play....done!
It's more than okay to ease into it, in fact I recommend it! Before you know, these technologies will become easier and easier to use and you'll be great! Best of luck to you, Kimberly!
Just discovered your videos; I'm learning so much. Thank you.
I'm glad you are finding them helpful, thank you so much!
Screencast if’s is awesome!! I used it while teaching in the classroom and now using it during distance learning 🤩 really easy to use
Thanks for sharing!
I’m a new suscriptor for a reason: I’m learning a lot through your tutorials. From a teacher to another teacher: thank you.
Thanks for your support, and I''m glad the video was helpful!
Thank you so much for the tutorials. This is really helpful.
You're welcome, Rika! So glad it was helpful!
It was so clear! Thank you so much!
So glad it helped, thank you for watching!
Sam! I have a follow up. First, LOVED the video - they're always entertaining and well done. Getting ready for BOY and excited to try out some of your material for my class.
Here are two questions I have:
1. how did you put yourself in front of the screen?
2. how were you able to manipulate and direct your screen around the page in your video. I'll look for additional material on your channel videos.
Thanks, Sam!
Thanks so much, Jill! The answers to both questions are in this other video: th-cam.com/video/qgtBjdu_usc/w-d-xo.html&t=
This was really useful and seems quite simple. Thanks!
You're welcome, Verónica!! Glad to hear that!
Wonderful! Thanks so much! I wonder if you have suggestions on “ practicing” with Screencastify so I’m ready to go in the fall? I’m a music teacher (band) and can see how this and Flipgrid could be really useful and helpful to me.
Thank you! That's a great question! I think the most important thing I found when I started doing it was writing out a bullet-pointed list of the key points I wanted to make so that I didn't end up rambling on. With practice you'll become more comfortable, and you also don't have to make perfect videos, your students will understand! Best of luck this year!
Thank you for this tutorial. This is my first foray into video tutorials. It seems simple. Good luck to all! Stay safe!
You're welcome, Kevin! Best of luck!
Thank you so much to make it possible for me. The way you have explained is very helpful. I was looking for this option for my google classroom.
So glad you found it helpful!
Life saaaaaaaver!! Currently needing to make vids tutorials for new students and was scrambling to find a way to do it
You're welcome!
Great video. I didn't know about this until now. I teach at Grossmont College, El Cajon, California and I am a music professor. This added tool will greatly help my students. Thanks again!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I found it easy to understand.
I'm so glad to hear that, Alisha! Thanks so much for watching!
Sam, I had no idea you were local. LOVE your videos, keep 'em coming! Thanks, man :-)
Bay Area born and bred! Thanks so much for watching, Jill!
Thank you for this! A question for you: I tried my first tutorial, but wanted to show a part of a video that was on my desktop. The sound for the video didn't come through. Any fixes for this that you know of?
Was the sound playing when you recorded the video? Make sure the sound is turned up high and it will get picked up via the internal mic, the same place it's recording your voice.
This happened to me when I was wearing my headphones, but they hear my sound when I’m using computer audio as opposed to video audio. Hope this helps!
Thank you for your work. I just recorded my first lesson and posted it on google class for students unable to attend class.
Awesome!
Hi, Sam. Thank you for all of you wonderful videos! They have been very helpful. I use Screencast-O-Matic because I need to add captions to my videos. Does either Screencastify or Screen flow have Speech-to-text captioning available as well? Thanks!
Thank you! Here's an article about how closed captioning with Screencastify: www.screencastify.com/blog/closed-captions-google-slides
As far as I know, there isn't a way to do it in Screenflow except post-production.
Thank you for this very informative video
You're welcome, Adiba! Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you so much. Does it capture the screen beyond the browser like a PowerPoint presentation?
If you choose "Desktop" when configuring your recording, it will screen capture anything you are showing on your desktop, so yes, it could definitely record a PP!
Thank you for sharing. This video is very helpful. We're starting to for distance education.
So glad it was helpful for you, best of luck!
Although I know it's more advanced - I would love to know how you use Screenflow to edit out the green screen to make yourself without a background. So much fun!
Hi Jenn, I actually recently put out a video about how I do it! th-cam.com/video/qgtBjdu_usc/w-d-xo.html
thank you so much for your help!
You're welcome!
Another excellent tutorial! Hopefully less tech-savvy Faculty could grasp the concept and ease of use. 🤞🏽
Thanks for watching! I definitely try to make these technologies as accessible for all teachers as possible!
I really appreciate your effort. It will help us in distance learning
You're welcome!
Happy to learn from you ,many thanks 🙂
You're very welcome!
Very clear instruction.
Thanks!
Good job! Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful, Michelle! Thank you!
Very helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Very informative video, thanks! How do you imbed a recording to a hyperdoc?
You're welcome! Just create a hyperlink by copying and pasting the shareable link to your video! Make sure that the settings are changed so that "anyone with the link can view."
I find that all of your videos are extremely helpful. Is there anyway to use Screencastify with a document camera and if so, how do you do it?
Thanks so much! Since Screencastify is a Google Chrome extension, I don't think you can use it to record a doc cam. If you are trying to record something you are doing with your hands, you might just try having someone film you with an iPhone and then uploading that video (that's what I do for those types of tutorials!). There are other programs like Explain Everything that you might find useful as well. explaineverything.com/
Great tutorial! I made a shortcut to your tutorials because I need to learn everything before schools starts :) OK so two questions: 1) where do I locate my Screencastify videos and 2) what is the best way to show two windows (tabs) at the same time on my Chromebook? Thank you!
Hi Meghan, so sorry for the long delay in responding here. You can find your screencastify videos in a folder in your Google Drive called Screencastify. As far as showing two tabs at once, your best bet is to split your screen. You can use a screen splitter like Tab Resize to split your screen into different parts (e.g. halves or quadrants).
I needed this for spanish class thank you
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much now I know how to edit!
Happy to help!
Going to share with my teacher friends for teaching remote
Awesome, thanks!
Thank you for this informative video. I have one question. Could I upload the video to an assignment or do I have to place it in a section for instructional videos only.
It's your choice: you could do it either way!
Thanks for this video.. It helps a lot!
You're welcome!
Thank you. It inspires me more to make videos for my new channel. It helps me too as a teacher.
That's great! Best of luck!
Hi, there. I am a biology teacher using Screencastify for the first time. I want to be able to write with more precision than the online tool provides. For example, if I need to write-out a genetics problem (Punnett square or an equation), I don't want it to look like a mess! My question is, can I use an external writing pad with this app? If so, please make a video on how to use it! If not, what do you recommend. Thank you!
I don't have a lot of experience with this specifically b/c I'm a Humanities teacher, but my understanding is that EquatiO is a very popular digital tool for math that might help you here: www.texthelp.com/en-us/products/equatio/
You could add EquatiO as a Google Chrome extension and then make your video tutorial. You also might want to check out an app like Explain Everything, which might be more in line with what you're trying to do: explaineverything.com/
What program are you using for the green screen tech? And can you change the background of the embedded webcam with the green screen to make it more interesting? Thanks!
Hi Andy, I use Screenflow for my TH-cam videos, which allows you to chromakey out the green. Unfortunately Screencastify doesn't off chromakey yet, though I suspect at some point in the future they will, or some sort of virtual background.
@@NewEdTechClassroom you mentioned in this video that you will be doing another video using the Screenflow program. When will it be created? With summer coming and having this time to explore and create, I would love to see it as I find your videos very helpful to learn from.
You Rock! thank you!
I really loved this tutorial, I just wonder if I can use screencastify using only my smart phone, I have an old computer with no camera, and because of Covi-19 it´s almos impossible for me to buy a new one.
Unfortunately you can't because Extensions are only useable on a computer. Here's an article about how to screen record with an iPhone though: support.apple.com/en-us/HT207935
Very helpful video tutorial. Yeah!
Thank you so much!
Hi Sam thanks a lot for your extremely useful tutorials. Can you tell me how you actually created this particular video? It seems as though you are standing in front of a huge flat screen TV that is displaying your desktop screen behind you (cool effect),as opposed to simply appearing inside a small box in the corner. TIA
Sure! I use a green screen behind me and then use Screenflow, a video editor for Mac, to key out the green and then superimpose myself onto the computer screen, which I'm simultaneously recording.
What editing software do you use to zoom in and highlight items on your screen?
Hi there, I actually recently put out a video about how I do it! th-cam.com/video/qgtBjdu_usc/w-d-xo.html
The software I use is called Screenflow if you're interested in checking it out here: telestream.8bx6ag.net/c/2242743/352742/4900
Very Helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
I really enjoyed your video. It was quick and to the point. I would also like to know how you used the green screen.
Thanks Shannon! I made a video about it! th-cam.com/video/qgtBjdu_usc/w-d-xo.html
I just started making a video,but it said free version allows only upto 10 minutes of recording. Not complaining, but something that you could probably add in the description section of this excellent instructional video. 😊
Thanks for your feedback! Yeah, you're right that I could clarify the difference between the free and the pro version.
Thank you for the video! I do have a question. If I’m screen casting a math lesson, is my only choice for writing on the screen, using my finger? Is there any type of wireless “pencil” I could use? My writing will be awful using my finger, especially for math work.
You might want to try another program like Explain Everything for teaching a math lesson online: explaineverything.com/
I make math videos on my iPad using the built-in screen recording app. I can use the Apple Pencil and my writing looks just like it does IRL. The kids can’t see my face, though.
Thank you Suzette! How did I not know there was a built in recording app?!?! I have an apple pencil also!!! I'd SOO much rather use that! What do you write on? Could you give me a little more info? This sounds exactly what I'm looking for!
Great. Thanks!
You're very welcome, thank you for watching!
Do you have a video on how to use a Wacom tablet with presentations? I'd like to use a tablet when making Screencastify videos. Thank you!
I don't, sorry!
.Sir I really appreciate your video on google extension, thanks for sharing. Sir how I can use my smartphone as a webcam for recording my classroom lecture instead of laptop cam(which do not give good quality for youtube videos)where I can be visible to my student while sharing my laptop screen. thanks in anticipation.
Hi, I think the most important thing you would need would be a stand for the smartphone, though that will only record you talking, as opposed to also recording what you are doing on your screen. I'm not currently aware of any screen capture programs that can be used with a smartphone (you can't use extensions w/ a smartphone), but there might be a way that I just don't know about. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful on this one!
I want to know how you have made yourself float on screen. I have a green screen and know it is a green screen effect but I would like to know you you did it. Would you be able to advise please?
Yes, it's just me in front of a green screen and then using chromakey to edit out the green, minimizing my size, and overlaying my video on top of a screencast!
Could you please elaborate on that? Or could make a separate video for this? I hoped that there are screen recording programs which have this as an integrated feature.
Awesome tutorials and information.
I have a few questions.
1. Do you think using a touchscreen device will enhance teacher lessons or it doesn’t matter?
2. Is a Mac better than Windows devices? Please advise.
You're welcome, Warren! I don't think it matters much whether or not a teacher has access to a touchscreen device. Mac v. Windows is more of a personal preference. Both will allow you to do awesome things with technology! I'm a Mac user myself.
Good one Ed. Thank you
You're welcome, Venki!
Thanks really enlightening
You're very welcome, thanks for your support!
Hi Sam, thank you for this video. I think it is really going to assist teachers with remote teaching. Just a question on the number of free videos... is it 50 free videos in total, or per month? (Not that I will be using all 50, just a question)
Right now you can get Screencastify unlimited completely free, so no limit on videos! When prompted to pay for a subscription, enter the following discount code: CAST_COVID
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!
You're very welcome!
Thanks so much!
You're welcome, Lesanne! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your tutorials. I would love to know how you record yourself so you are not in a box...
You're welcome! Technically I am still in a box, but I film with a green screen behind me and then use video editing software (Screenflow) to edit out the green. Unfortunately you can't edit out green with Screencastify: you'll need more advanced editing software for that (plus much more time involved for the editing process).
@@NewEdTechClassroom That is so cool! Do you have a video that includes the info on how to edit out the green using Screenflow?
Thank you for your help
You're very welcome! Best of luck!
Thanks for sharing your video bro, very interesting
You're welcome, Chad!
Thank you very much for the video... Just want to know how you created this video with your picture and the computer screen... Pls teach me that
Hi there, I get this question a lot, so I made a video about it! th-cam.com/video/qgtBjdu_usc/w-d-xo.html
What software and camera you have used that show your picture on the screen on here.
I use Screenflow to edit my videos (any software with Chromakey to edit out a green screen will work). I use a Panasonic Lumix 4K camera to film myself in front of a green screen.
@@NewEdTechClassroom thanks a lot
Very interesting. I like your video tutorial.
Thank you! Cheers!
Very Nice video. How do you place video of yourself without the screenbox, just Seeing you?
Thank you! I use a green screen and video editing software that allows me to key out the green. Check out the links at the bottom of the video description if you're interested in looking into the programs I use.
Thank you Sir!
Thanks for watching, Winona!
How did you create a smooth zoom in effect in your video?
I use a program called Screenflow: www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm?&gclid=CjwKCAjwvZv0BRA8EiwAD9T2VeGlH_8LFv9Sj1OQGJq1vsyCb13Z7wik1gUEspNKM3uW5LVJ3mkFvRoCrd0QAvD_BwE
Your tutorial was awesome sir 😊 Very timely for teachers in the new normal 😷
I do have a question ,does the 50 video limit only allow you to record 50 videos a month or 50 videos only when add this extension to your chrome?? Thanks in advance sir 😊
Hi Lyra, They've actually changed the limitations since I made this video. Now it's just a five minute limit per video, but there isn't a limit to the number of videos anymore!
@@NewEdTechClassroom Thank You Sir for your response ❤ I will recommend your channel to my fellow teachers here in the Philippines. Its so helpful ❤❤❤ More powers to your Channel sir 😊
Is there a way to use screencastify to record off an android that I'm using as a document camera? I teach prek and need to show them what i'm doing with manipulatives.
No, unfortunately it's not compatible with Android or iOS. Loom is working on building an Android app.
I loved it thanks how can I make a video using my document camera
You're welcome! When your doc camera is plugged into your computer, it should show up as an option in the drop-down menu under browser tabs.
You mentioned a couple of times that the webcam is fun for students. What does that do? I'm new to this!! ;)
It allows you to take a video of yourself rather than just have audio in your video. That way your students can actually see you in the tutorial!
It looked like your web cam automatically gave you a background but in your videos there is none. How do you get rid of the background??
Brilliant.
Thanks!
Thank you sir, for giving us information. Can you tell us how to make an intro video like yours
Here you go! th-cam.com/video/6oAR_k-QG_0/w-d-xo.html
When I tried to complete setting up the program for the first time, there was a warning about permitting the program to change and read all of my documents and files on my drive. Is this a new warning and have you had (or heard of) any problems regarding these issues?
Yeah, that warning shows up for lots of programs that you connect with your account. I wouldn't worry about it!
Thank you.
HELP... how did you record your computer screen behind you? I need to make some tutorials for my school and I love the way you made this one!
Hi Abigayle, Look out for some content about that soon! (I can say that it's a lot more involved and time intensive than making a tutorial with Screencastify).
@@NewEdTechClassroom awesome..I can't wait!!
I waited for this for last 2 years.
Best of luck to you, thanks for your support!
Hi, its very useful video......how can i add back ground music to my lecture video?
Check out Screencast-o-Matic for a screencast tool with more advanced editing options.
great tutorial video, can you make the square picture of you round?... the camera view of you with the green screen
Unfortunately you can't use a green screen with Screencastify. I'm using another program called Screenflow to get the green screen effect in this video.
Hi and thanks for this great video! when I went to use Screencastify, it asked for permission and then it said "it could read and change all your data om websites you visit." needless to say, I don't want it to do this! is there any way around it?
Hi Susan, That's a common permissions message that all Extensions request when you install them. It sounds a lot scarier than it actually is though. Here's an article about it:
www.howtogeek.com/291095/why-do-chrome-extensions-need-all-your-data-on-the-websites-you-visit/
@@NewEdTechClassroom thanks so much, very reassuring.
Does my students also need to have screencastify to view videos??when im sharing my screencastify vid with them?
No, definitely not!
Thank u soo much
Most welcome 😊
What apps your use to explain about this screen castify?
A program called Screenflow
Can I use it to record my video in canva or power point slide?
Sure! You can record anything on your screen.
@@NewEdTechClassroom okay, thank you😁
Im arabic teacher. Thnks for your videos Im still use camtasia dan free cam for elearning in youtube.
You're welcome! Yes, I know people like Camtasia as well. Thanks for your suggestion!
Hi, I wanted to ask which is better, screen-cast-o-matic or Screencastify? I want to use it to continue doing Biblical Hebrew Tutorials for my TH-cam channel. Thank You
Loom! th-cam.com/video/Xxxrv0W0TLQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you
Hi, can this software record Microsoft office? Or just only can record for web browser?
As long as you click "record desktop" it will record anything you are showing on your desktop, so yes, it can record Office.
@@NewEdTechClassroom sir I don't have pen tablet but I have to write or encircle some things while elaborating some concepts on the screw of laptop plz tell me how to get max benefits ???
Hi, I made a ScreenCastify with a beach background. Our "wall" shows up between the beach background and me. How can I remove the wall? Also, I am kind of fuzzy in the video. Any suggestions? Thank you very much
Hi Carolyn, it sounds like you might need a more advanced video editor. You might want to look into Screencast-o-matic which has far more editing options, including green screening for changing out backgrounds: screencast-o-matic.com/
Can you tell me how to split a video into a few clips and save them separately? TIA
Your best bet here would be to just create separate videos!