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Maybe I’m biased, coming from a theatrical background, but who doesn’t LOVE a school-wide talent show?! They are an exciting opportunity for your students to showcase all of their unique abilities and passions. As fun as the end product can be, organizing tryouts can be logistically challenging, especially when trying to accommodate diverse schedules and ensuring every talent gets its moment in the spotlight.
Please allow me to welcome to the stage, Screencastify Submit! A powerful tool that simplifies the process of collecting video submissions. Here’s how you can use Screencastify Submit to create a seamless and efficient video assignment for talent show tryouts!
Why Screencastify Submit?
Screencastify Submit is an easy-to-use platform that allows educators and organizers to collect video submissions from students without needing them to create an account or install software. This tool is particularly useful for talent show tryouts as it ensures:
- Ease of Use: Students can record and submit their tryout videos effortlessly
- Time Management: Judges and organizers can review submissions at their convenience
- Accessibility: Students can perform and record their talents in a comfortable environment to ensure they show off their best take
Step-by-step screenplay to setting up your video assignment:
First, you'll need to create the assignment where students will submit their videos.
Here’s how:
1. Sign in to your Screencastify account. Go to the Submit tab (left side).
2. Click the ‘New Assignment’ button on the top right.
3. Enter a title for your assignment, such as "Talent Show Tryout Submissions." In the instructions, provide clear guidelines on what students need to include in their video. (You’ll find an example you could use below!)
4. Choose whether students can record their screen, webcam, or both. For talent show tryouts, selecting the webcam option is usually the best choice.
🎉 Screencastify Talent Show Video Submission Instructions 🎉
Show us your talent by following these simple steps:
- Prepare Your Act: Practice your performance and keep it under 5 minutes.
- Record Your Talent: Use Screencastify Submit to capture your act. Ensure good lighting and minimal background noise.
- Introduce Yourself: Start your video with your name, location, a fun fact, and what talent you’re showcasing.
- Perform Your Talent: Show us your skills! Be creative, enthusiastic, and original. You’ve got as many takes as you want!
- Submit Your Video: That’s it!
How do folks find their light with Submit?
Once your assignment is set up, Screencastify Submit will generate a unique link for submissions. You can then easily share this link with your students through your school’s communication channels, such as email, a learning management system (LMS), or even a classroom newsletter. There’s also an option to create a QR code which you could post throughout the school buildings to really generate interest in auditioning for the show!
Why might this method be helpful & where did I leave my script?!
- As students submit their videos, you can receive notifications to let you know there are new talents to be viewed or experienced!
- Because the recordings are asynchronous, you and your panel of judges can watch each submission at your own convenience. You can watch the videos directly on the platform or download them.
- A great option is to use a rubric or evaluation sheet in order to provide consistent feedback for each performance you and your panelists see.
Tips for a Successful Tryout Process:
- Clear Instructions: Make sure your instructions are clear and detailed. Specify the maximum length of the video and any particular elements you’re looking for.
- Technical Guidance: Provide a brief tutorial or troubleshooting tips for common issues (e.g., camera not working, audio problems).
- Encouragement: Encourage students to practice before they record and remind them that multiple attempts are okay before the final submission. Perhaps you can even submit a video of YOUR talent to show them how it’s done!
As we close the curtain…
Using Screencastify Submit for talent show tryouts can streamline the process, making it more efficient for both students and organizers. By allowing students to perform in a comfortable environment they will be able to submit their best work, and you’re likely to see a more diverse and polished set of performances. Happy organizing, and may the best talents shine!
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Feel free to share this blog post with your colleagues or adapt it to fit the specific needs of your school or organization. With Screencastify Submit, managing video assignments has never been easier!
P.S. Have you heard? Submit is free for the 2024-2045 school year for individual education users. If you haven’t yet, what a great opportunity to try it out! Learn more here.
