Screencastify

Screencastify is a useful resource for any teachers that are interested in participating in the flipped-learning teaching style. This resource is able to be downloaded on to your computer, it is best if the user uses Google Chrome since it is a Chrome based resource.

Once the application is downloaded, the Screencastify logo added to the tool bar for easy access. When using the the user is able to record themselves using their webcam, their microphone, or their desktop screen, or a combination of all three.  Each month, the users using the free version are able to record up to 50, 10-minute videos. Once a video is finished recording, it is saved to the user's Google Drive account. Here, the user is able to edit the video.

Teachers could use this resource for students that have to miss classroom time, or to teach parents how to maneuver informative websites. Sometimes it is easier to show, not just tell and Screencastify helps make this process easier from wherever!