Tabs are available to turn on a microphone and to embed a webcam if you want your image in the corner of the video over the top of the screen in use. This allows you to pick how you want to record from three options: Browser tab, Desktop, or Webcam. Once you've selected the Screencastify icon in the Chrome browser it will launch the app in a pop-up. (Image credit: Screencastify) How to use Screencastify Select this to get started or use the keyboard shortcut on PC Alt + Shift + S, and on a Mac, Option + Shift + S. This is a right-pointing pink arrow with a white video camera icon within it.
Once installed, you'll see the Screencastify icon in the top right of your Chrome browser next to the address bar. To get started with Screencastify you'll need to download the extension from the Chrome Web Store while using the Chrome browser, and have it installed by selecting 'Add to Chrome.' You can now draw the attention of students to specifics by using fireworks animations, radiant effects, and more.
Screencastify added a helpful toolbar to the menu that keeps everything accessible but adds some more power to the process.īeyond recording and editing you can now add extras such as using a pen to edit and an eraser to change, plus stickers and shape tools to add even more personality to projects. (Image credit: Screencastify) What's new in Screencastify?