Screencastify
Runs on Chrome for Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS
Record Desktop, Browser Tabs, & Webcam
5-minute video limit
Unlimited # of videos over lifetime
Pause/resume playback
Drawing Tools: Focus, Drawing, Highlight, Mouse effects
Saves to Google Drive
Share in Google Drive, Google Classroom, YouTube
Support
- Video demonstrating how to move/remove your embedded webcam (45 seconds)
- Captioning
- Awesome lessons to become a Screencastify Genius in 45-min!
- PISD Hotspot page: https://www.pisd.edu/screencastify
WeVideo
PISD staff can use the premium version of WeVideo to create and edit videos, including recording their screen.
Watch the Quick Intro to WeVideo by PISD Instructional Technology
To access, add and launch the WeVideo tile in Webdesk (see image to the right).
Features
- Access to premium videos, audio, and images
- Voice recording
- Green screen tools
- Screencasting tools
- Teachers can create groups for students to work collaboratively on a project! Instructions on Hotspot WeVideo page (below).
Support
PISD Hotspot page: pisd.edu/wevideo
Example video using green screen & screen sharing
WeVideo Academy: https://www.wevideo.com/academy
Screencast-O-Matic
- FREE (comparison chart of plans: https://screencast-o-matic.com/plans)
- https://screencast-o-matic.com/education
- For use on PCs (requires software install)
- Download the MP4
YouTube Live
FREE (part of the G Suite organization account)
8 hours recording time
For use on PCs, iPads, iPhones, Android
Webcam or share your screen
You can have a live chat (Q&A)! Be sure to unblock the link in your district.
Automatically have a recording at the end of your session
Make your videos unlisted or private
Does not use the memory on your device
Shareable on social media and Google Classroom
You can disable comments
Plano ISD Hotspot Website
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