Screencastify is the #1 screen recorder for Google Chrome. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds.
Screencastify is a Google Chrome extension that is available from the Chrome web store. It enables you to create screencasts and videos on a Windows, Mac, or Chromebook. In addition to recording your screen, it combines annotation tools, record from your microphone for voice over, and you can record yourself with a picture-in-picture overlay of your webcam. Everything you record is saved to Google Drive so you can easily share the video with students, embed it on a Google Site, or upload to YouTube.
You can use Screencastify to create recorded lessons, tutorials, or giving feedback. It is often quicker and easier to convey how to do something in a video, rather than writing a long list of steps. To see an example of Screencastify in action view my video below.
WeVideo is a cloud-based video editor that enables you create pro like videos on any device, including Chromebook, Windows, Mac, and Mobile. Cloud-based storage means there is no software to download and install, with the added flexibility of accessing your projects on any device. Get advanced with features like green screen to take your videos to the next level. Once you’ve finished your video, export in multiple formats and save directly to your Google Drive.
Sign-up
Sign-up and sign-in to WeVideo using your college Google account. This will make it easy to sign-in across all your devices and save your projects on Google Drive.
Let’s get started
To get started, select the type of project you’d like to create:
Video – Start a new video project;
Recording – Record your screen and webcam;
GIF – Create an animated GIF to embed in a presentation, website, or share on social media.
Import media
You can upload video and images directly from your device or add media stored on your Google Drive. After adding your media, simply drag it onto the timeline. WeVideo also includes a huge library of stock media footage.
Add transitions
To add a new transitions, click on the Transitions tab and drag the transition onto the timeline. Preview each transition by hovering your mouse over it and clicking Play.
Add audio
Add music and sound effects to your video. Browse the audio available in WeVideo or upload your own.
Add animated text
Use text for a title screen, credits, or label elements in your video project. Go to the text tab and then drag the text element onto the timeline. Afterwards, double click the text on the timeline to edit it.
Export and share your video
Exporting your video to share with the world is quick and easy. Press the finish button, name your project, select the appropriate resolution and press export. You can even ask WeVideo to save the export straight to your Google Drive.
WeVideo Academy
To learn more about WeVideo and discover how to creatively use video creation projects in the classroom go and explore the training available at the WeVideo Acadmey.
Hangouts Meet is Google’s video conferencing tool that also allows you to share your screen with attendees.
Hangouts Meet is Google’s video conferencing tool that enables you to take part in an online lesson. Lesson content can be shared with you in a live video stream as if you were in a physical classroom. You can use it on the web at meet.google.com, on your Android device and on iOS devices.
Before you start please ensure you follow our video conferencing etiquette guide to ensure your classmates are able to learn in a fair environment without interuption.
Joining a video meeting
Joining a video meeting can be done in a number of different ways depending on how it’s been set up. But most likely you’ll just need to check your lesson in Google Classroom where your teacher will put a link for the video meeting, if you simply click that link you will be taken straight in to the digital lesson.
If your teacher has created a video meeting in a different way, there are other ways to join. You can click the link in your calendar appointment, or your meeting text or email. You can type in the meeting code on the Hangouts Web website or even dial in to the meeting on a physical phone so you can still hear what is being said if you don’t have access to a computer.
Calendar Appointment
Email Link
Meeting Code
Phone Dial In
Change your computer’s Video & Audio settings
Meet will pick up your default camera, speaker and microphone which in most cases will be the only ones you have however if you plug in alternative devices to use instead, it should then automatically pick these up instead of any built-in device.
More information can be found here and steps for changing the settings within the mobile apps can be found here.
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BBC iPlayer lets you watch BBC content from your computer, Smart TV or mobile device.
BBC iPlayer isn’t just for catching up on last night’s Eastenders or rewatching Gavin & Stacey for the 17th time, you can also find a lot of educational material in its depths. You can watch the latest episodes of QI to learn more quirky facts about the world or explore the hundreds of episodes of Science and Nature documentaries. There’s also great comedy and entertainment shows for when you have finished your work for the day and need to relax.
Don’t forget though that some episodes are only available for a limited time and can be removed from iPlayer at any time.
You can look through all the episodes and series available for each subject on the BBC iPlayer website or click one of these categories; History, Documentaries, Science & Nature, Music.
Scribbl is an online transcript creator for Google Meets. It’s simple to use, once you’ve signed, you just add Scribble as a member of the Meet session and it will automatically transcribe everything that is said in your Meet.
Their FAQ page has a tonne of information to help you see if this is right for you – https://www.scribbl.co/faq
You get 240 minutes for free, that can be a number of small sessions or one big meet that you want transcribed. After you’ve hit 240 minutes you can purchase more minutes. It works out roughly 3p per minute but you need to purchase them in chunks of 120 minutes and upwards.
Google Meet is Google’s video conferencing tool that also allows you to share your screen with attendees.
Google Meet is Google’s video conferencing tool that enables you to to talk face to face and share your screen with others. Lesson content can be shared in a live video stream with groups ranging from a few people up to hundreds of users. You can use it on the web at meet.google.com, on your Android device and on iOS devices. You can either just jump straight into a Video Meeting or schedule one for a later date and time in Google Calendar.
One of the best features of Google Meet is its ability to provide live captions/subtitles which can be turned on by anyone who needs it.
We’ve written up a quick run through of Google Meet and how to get started below.
STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO FOLLOW THIS VIDEO CONFERENCING ETIQUETTE GUIDE TO ENSURE YOU CAN TEACH WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
Google Meet Set Up
Starting a Starting & adding people
Follow the guide below on how to set a Google Meet instantly, how to add others whilst in the meet.
Scheduling a video meeting and inviting guests
Follow the guide below on how to set this up and how to invite guests ahead of time. You will need Google Calendar.
Setting up Google Meet in Google Classroom
Follow the guide on the left on how to set this up for students to join in Google Classroom
Joining a video meeting
Joining a video meeting can be done in a number of different ways depending on how it’s been set up. You can click the link in your calendar appointment, or your meeting text or email. You can type in the meeting code on the Google Meet site or join via a smartphone using the Google Meet App
Calendar Appointment
Email Link
Meeting Code
Mobile app
Change your computer’s Video & Audio settings
Meet will pick up your default camera, speaker and microphone which in most cases will be the only ones you have however if you plug in alternative devices to use instead, it should then automatically pick these up instead of any built-in device.
More information can be found here and steps for changing the settings within the mobile apps can be found here.
Sharing your screen
Sharing or ‘Presenting’ your screen is possible on computers and iOS devices but not currently supported on Android devices. On the computer you can opt to share your whole screen or just an individual window whereas on the iOS device you can only share your whole screen.
To present on your computer just look for the Present now button in the bottom right of the meeting window then select if you want to share a particular tab, your entire screen or a window. Sharing just a window will allow you to share just multiple tabs you have open if you have more than one presentation or document whilst allowing you to continue working on your computer.
More information including how to take over presenting from someone else can be found here.
Muting a class
If you wish to mute your class, you will need to click on the “People” icon. In the People settings you will see the “All Muted” option, click on this and a toggle option saying “Let everyone turn on their microphone” will come up. Toggling this will disable your students to turn their microphone back on. To let your students have their microphone back on, you will to toggle this back on so they can enable their microphone again.
More information including how to muting a class can be found here.
How to record and transcribe
To record in Google Meet, you require Google teaching license and the host of the Google Meet to be able to record. In the Google Meet. By clicking the 3 dots in the bottom task bar, you click on “Manage recording” then adjust the settings if you wish to transcribe the meeting or not. After click “Start Recording”. Once the meeting is finished, you can click “Stop recording” or end the call. The recording will automatically save into your Google Drive.
More information including how to record in Google Meet can be found here.
Our resident Premiere Pro guru, Ben, has created a series of helpful videos to help you gain an understanding of Premiere Pro and best practice when using it.
It doesn’t matter if you have used it before or not, there is something in these videos for everyone to learn.
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