Tips for Using Web-Based Video

How to Locate Videos

1. Start with Google Videos NOT Youtube
   • Google includes youtube, youtube does not include google.
2. Don't forget the educational sites... (TeacherTube, Schooltube, United Streaming (pay site), etc)
3. Documentary Film Sites www.youtube.com/user/DocChannel to search for documentaries.  Or try browsing Hulu.com or joost.com.   Also try freedocumentaries.org/, freedocumentaries.net/, www.snagfilms.com/, topdocumentaryfilms.com/, www.documentarytube.com/category/historical-documentaries/
4. Paid Sites (United Streaming (Discovery), Netflix, itunes, Amazon)
5. Torrent Sites (Be sure to follow copyright laws) (Vuze - the granddaddy)

How to Download Videos

Understanding digital file formats - or - 'You wouldn't stick a DVD into a VCR'

• Some Google Videos offer a quick download feature 

• Or you can use the Firefox Add-on - DownloadHelper

Open Firefox, Click <Tools>,

Click <Add-Ons> then click <Get Add-Ons>

In the search box, type 'downloadhelper' (all one word), then hit <Enter>

You're looking for the Video Downloadhelper Add-on.  It should be the first result. 

Click <Add to Firefox...>

After it downloads click <Install Now>

Click <Restart Firefox>  Firefox will close down and then re-open to the same pages you were just on.

To use Video Downloadhelper, simply click on the small arrow to the left of the Tri-Ball Icon.

Click on the file format you want and choose where to save the video and VOILA!  The download will begin.

How to Convert Videos

• Anyvideo Converter (or Prism)
• Using Jing to modfy videos

How to Edit Videos

• Jaycut.com
• Cogdogroo, OneTrueMedia, VoiceThread
• MovieMaker or iMovie

How to Upload or Embed Videos

• Upload or Embed on a pbwiki
• Upload or Embed on an edu20 page.
• Upload to Youtube, Teachertube, Schooltube or other site.

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How are GMVS teachers using web-based video?

• Recorded video tutorials
• Required viewing to supplement class content outside the classroom
• Direct instruction in the classroom
• Use of instructional videos to cover basic concepts
• Show physics experiements beyond our scope
• Show places beyond our reach (virtual fieldtrips)

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 How might GMVS teachers WANT to use web-based video?

• Make our own tutorials
• Have students make tutorials
• Video student discussion (students abroad)
• Skits in foreign language
• Watch videos to practice translation
• captioning videos

What questions do you have about locating, downloading, embedding or using web-based videos?

• Youtbe not available in Europe - solution - upload to edu20.org.
• catalog uploaded videos (streaming access)
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