Audience: All PBSD Staff & Students
Tool Purpose: Screen recording, video editing, and instructional content creation
License Info: Covered by the district license for all users
Overview
The Plum Borough School District (PBSD) provides a district-wide license for Screencastify, a powerful tool that enables both teachers and students to:
Record instructional or reflective videos
Annotate screens during lessons
Edit recordings
Share video content easily via Google Drive or Classroom
Logging In
How to Activate Your License
No manual license assignment is necessary! Simply:
Go to screencastify.com
Click "Sign in" (top right)
Log in using your PBSD Google credentials
Screencastify will automatically activate your district license
? This applies to both students and staff. If you’re in the PBSD domain, you’re covered!
Having Trouble Logging In?
If you're unable to access Screencastify or see an error when logging in:
Confirm you're using your PBSD Google account (ending in
@pbsd.net)Try logging out and back in again
Still having issues?
Contact: techsupport@pbsd.net
Student & Staff Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Screencastify University | Self-paced courses for teachers and students to learn Screencastify features |
| Two-Minute Drill YouTube Playlist | Quick, practical how-to videos on key tools |
| Screencastify Help Center | Official knowledge base for troubleshooting, feature guides, and FAQs |
Pro Tips for Teachers
Use Screencastify to create sub plans, lesson recaps, or video feedback
Pair it with Google Classroom or Drive folders for distribution
Leverage the built-in editor to trim, merge, and enhance recordings
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