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Engagement is everything—especially when it comes to our youngest students. That’s why educators are turning to video as a dynamic tool for instruction, creativity, and connection. Enter Screencastify: the easy-to-use video platform that’s transforming how students and teachers interact with learning content.
Recently, Shayla Rosen led an insightful webinar showing how to maximize the platform’s features specifically for young learners. From storytelling to formative assessments, here’s how Screencastify is helping educators spark curiosity and boost participation in even the littlest learners.
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🎥 Creating Videos, Building Confidence
Shayla demonstrated how teachers can quickly record lessons, read-alouds, or how-to videos directly from their browser. The recording and editing tools are simple and intuitive—perfect for younger students who are just beginning to explore technology. Teachers can trim, rearrange, or combine clips with ease, turning even the most basic lesson into an engaging visual experience.
🖍️ Interactive Drawing Tools = Hands-On Learning
One of the webinar’s highlights was Screencastify’s built-in drawing and annotation tools. Whether circling sight words, solving math problems, or modeling handwriting, these features give students and teachers a way to interact visually with content—a game changer for tactile and visual learners.
Shayla demonstrated how teachers can quickly record lessons, read-alouds, or how-to videos directly from their browser. The recording and editing tools are simple and intuitive—perfect for younger students who are just beginning to explore technology. Teachers can trim, rearrange, or combine clips with ease, turning even the most basic lesson into an engaging visual experience.
❓ Check for Understanding with In-Video Quizzes
Screencastify’s interactive quiz feature makes it easy to embed quick questions directly into a video. Shayla showed how this helps teachers gauge understanding in real time, without the need for separate platforms or exit tickets. It’s a simple way to check for comprehension—and keep students engaged from start to finish.
🔒 Prioritizing Privacy and Safety
Young learners deserve a safe digital environment. That’s why Screencastify offers robust privacy controls, including restricted sharing settings and secure storage options. Shayla emphasized how educators can confidently share videos with students and families without compromising safety.
🤖 Boost Learning with AI-Powered Features
Shayla also gave a sneak peek at some of Screencastify’s AI-powered enhancements, including automatic captioning and smart video organization. These features not only save teachers time but also support learners with different needs—like English language learners or students
📚 Access the Premium Library for Ready-to-Go Resources
Teachers juggling a million things will love the Premium content library, filled with ready-made templates, activities, and instructional videos. Shayla encouraged attendees to explore these resources as a launchpad for their own lessons—no need to reinvent the wheel!
Screencastify is more than a screen recording tool—it’s a student-centered video platform that empowers both teachers and learners. From interactive lessons to student-created content, it opens up a world of possibilities for the classroom.
Ready to dive in? Explore Screencastify today and see how it can bring learning to life for your students!
