Streaming Video

Article

http://www.ripbs.org/Education/video_streaming.html

Summary

Streaming video is a database that accesses clips of information that is cirriculum based. It is easy to use by typing in a keyword and finding a grade/subject related clip and then playing it right from the internet. The clips are even indexed so the teacher can use his or her own discression regarding the length of the clip. The video is not harmful to the computer because it leaves no physical evidence of having been there. Its simply transmitted and received by the real-time software. The clip will begin as soon as enough information has been detected because video and audio are transmitted at the same time. This tool is useful because it gives teachers another awesome resource for planning a cirriculum by giving examples, activity ideas, and home planning options. It allows students to access it anytime for out of classroom activites, and is a great way of keeping the students attention while teaching even the simple process of how to prepare for a lab. It keeps lessons current and up to date with its information and resources.
By Sarah Cappel
This informative article discusses the structure and benefits of streaming video in the state of Rhode Island. It gives a basic definition of Streaming media technology - video streaming - enables the real time, or on-demand distribution of audio, video and multimedia on the internet. Following that, are the benefits and advantages of streaming video such as: access to more than 4,000 length and 44,000 clips of indexed main core-curriculum location of specific content by grade and subject in curriculum . Video Streaming is available to any** school in the state -- helping all Rhode Island students cross the digital divide. The dynamic content of Video Streaming catches students' attention, helping to keep them focused on the lesson at hand. With Video Streaming, videos are always available from any internet-enabled computer. Video Streaming content is always current and up-to-date. With content accessible from anywhere, lessons are simple to plan from home. This simple article provides just enough information to make a valid argument to the usefulness of streaming video in the classroom.
By Mark Stuckey
Like the article stated video streaming enables the real time, or on-demand distribution of audio, video and multimedia on the internet.Streaming videos are received through streamed data is transmitted by a server application and received and displayed in real-time by client applications. The benefits to streaming videos include access to more than 4,000 length and 44,000 clips of indexed main core-curriculum, standard-based video programs over the Internet. the location of specific content by grade and subject in curriculum areas such as Life Science Biology, Early Childhood, Social Studies, and Health and prevention. It also helps with samples of lesson plans, home access for lesson plans, and acces to the image library. Video streaming is useful because the data is always current and up to date. I think video streaming will benefit for teachers in classrooms everywhere.
By Alyson Sode
Opinions, Ideas, and Relflections

I feel that streaming video is a good technological tool for the classroom use. It allows teachers to have access to lesson planning while they are at home. This is great for teachers that way they can make changes and adjust their lesson if sudden changes occur. Using this form of technology, the teacher always has videos available. This also allows content to always be available to the teacher which can help out a teacher a lot. Teachers don't always have a lot of extra time in the classroom to sit and prepare things, so we Streaming video they are able to do this at home. Streaming video sounds like it!
By Christina Dunlop
Streaming video seems like an awesome way to incorporate simple technology into the classroom. Teachers are always wanting to share video's with a class and have the hassel of dealing with media such as tapes and dvds. This can also be accessed any time or place allowing the teacher to give assignments for homework. Projects can be completed with this database making it possible for students without transportation to research the online library. It also is an up to date way of educating students on cirriculum they cannot go outside the classroom to see. I really think that out of all the technological tools we have learned about, this is one that can be used by all without difficulty and still highly effective.
By Sarah Cappel
My opinion of the article, that was chosen among us all, is that I like the idea of classrooms having the Streaming Video. It would allow those classrooms and also teachers to give the students easy access to educational videos that have to do with whatever they are learning about at the time. It allows them to get clips of anything that has to do with the any subject as well. Streaming video also allows students to get the chance to use these clips at home for their homework and learn at home too. Also, teachers have access to study guides and lesson plans while using Streaming Video. Teachers also get ahold of activities to do with the students with whatever curriculum they are doing at the time. Another good reason for Streaming Video is that it can be used any time on any computer that has internet capabilities. All in all I think that streaming video would be a good technological activity that students and teachers can use in and out of the classroom.
By Courtney Thomas
Streaming video can help out education greatly. It could be used it so many ways. Teachers could get ideas on lessons from other teachers all over the world. The information can be up to date and real time. Students could used streaming video from home, if they are out sick or on vacation. You could used the streaming video to show your classes what other classes are learning also at the same time maybe in a different country. Streaming video is informative and a great tool for the classroom.
By Laura Kvaley
Further Research

Since classtime is so valuable it is important to utilize tools such as streaming videos. This benefits both students and teachers. For teachers it can be homework to prepare yourself for the day's lesson of discussion, or allow students who miss class to easily make it up. Students are able to go at their own pace while accessing videos or articles. This also avoids downloads from the web which come with many difficulties. Here are some examples of how to successfully use streaming video:

* filmed performances or documentaries
* asking student to analyze a situation or diagnose a condition
* human interactions, where voice and body language important
* processes over time
* demonstrations -- such as equipment use, details of procedures
* panel discussions, guest lectures
* laboratory experiments
* share field trips
* modeling behavior
* videoconferencing

When using streaming video some tips on keeping it interesting would be to keep the clips short, use animations to explain processes, and avoid "talking head" or lecture style videos. If you are able to follow some of these examples and tips then using streaming video in the classroom should be easy and effective!
By Sarah Cappel

Here is a great website that has a how to create a streaming video! http://www.mediacollege.com/video/streaming/overview.html Here is a link to a page that has more indepth detail as to what a streaming video is: http://searchvoip.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid66_gci213055,00.html
By Katherine Eastham