Online Course Module #2 - Streaming Video

Connie Lippenholz

LS521, Su02

7/17/02

Online Course Module #2

*Streaming Video on your Web Site*
Objective	Students will learn how to utilize existing streaming video resources. Students will then plan and create a streaming video for integration into a lesson page.
Introduction	Streaming video resources can add an entirely new dimension to your web page. Imagine... students' video book reviews on your media center site... a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg during that point in your curriculum... a particularly pragmatic moment from Schindler's List during your Holocaust unit... The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
Activity	Look at how streaming video resources are utilized at the following sites: The Archaeology Channel: <http://www.archaeologychannel.org/> C-SPAN: <http://www.c-span.org/watch/> Famous Moments in Early American History: <http://earlyamerica.com/series.html> Favorite Poem Project <http://www.favoritepoem.org/> Museum of Broadcast Communications ~ Flashback (link to video at bottom of page) <http://www.museum.tv/roots.shtml>
	Now review some of the "tips of the trade" on how to create streaming video... Creating Streaming Video on theWeb: Step-by-Step Instructions in .pdf format. <http://www.irc.gmu.edu/jobaids/streamvideo_aid.pdf> Streaming Media World ~ Video Tutorials: Tutorials covering types of production software, recording tips, and much more. <http://smw.internet.com/video/tutor/> Videoguys' Streaming Video Handbook: this page is "designed to help you decide what technology is right for you and your site." <http://www.webvideoguys.com/handbook.html>
Assignment	Create a 3-5 minutes streaming video and integrate it into a lesson page on your web site. Place a link on your index page.
Rubric	1	2	3
	Video is somewhat related to the lesson.	Video is appropriate choice for lesson.	Video chosen enhances the vlaue of the lesson.
	It is difficult to play.	Moderate complications to play video.	Relatively seamless transition to video when opened.
	There is no link to obtain video player.	User is notified of need for video player, but no link is provided.	Notifies users of the need for video player and provides link to obtain.
Other Resources	These sites may provide additional information and resources for you: AT&T Learning Network~Broadband Academy - links to about 20 sites that offer streaming video specifically for classroom use. Great resources! <http://www.att.com/learningnetwork/broadband/links.html> Distance Learning and Streaming Video on Demand - View videos for Caldecott and Newbery books/authors, Natural Sciences, Documentaries, and more. <http://video.dpi.state.nc.us/>

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