Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Video Streaming in Education

I found the article, "What is video streaming?" on rhode island pbs.org.Video streaming is an excellent way to display student video projects. Incorporting this technology into classroom curriculum is a great way to access education programming. Video streaming enables the real time or on-demand distribution of audio, video and multimedia on the internet. It is the transfer of digital media so that it is received as a continuous real-time stream.
Finding these videos is easy too, a simple keyword search of the database can locate grade ad subject content. These videos are transmitted and received and can be played in applications such as Windows Media Player and QuickTime Player and in most computers these applications come standard and if not they are easily dowloaded.
These streamed files are simultaneously downloaded and viewed, but leaves no file on the viewer's computer. Also, the files play back the audio and video as soon as enough data has been received. Each video that you can download are indexed which means you can view the entire program of watch a shorter clip.
Some providers of these downloadable streamed videos are Rhode Island PBS and the subscription gives you access to more than 4,000 length and 44,000 clips of indexed main core-curriculum video programs over the Internet.
I think some advantages of using video streaming are the content of the videos will catch the students' attention to keep them focused. These videos are always available from any internet-enabled computer, so if a student misses class they can go back and watch the video that was shown. An advantage for teachers would be that these videos are accessible anywhere so lessons can be planned from home. I think the only further research that I should do is to find out what kinds of videos are out there that would be useful for me.

1 comment:

Masey said...

I liked your article about streaming video. I agree that a huge advantage is the ability for them to "catch the students' attention to keep them focused". I also like that streaming videos help absent students easily keep up with the rest of the class. One thing that I also really liked about your article is that you explained what streaming video is with a definition and examples. I agree that more research is needed-especially on what type of videos are out there that will benefit students.