Using Web 2.0 Tools
Video Resources
Users world-wide can create a free account to upload their own videos, as well as rate and comment on other people’s videos. Videos are categorized for ease of searching. Some schools may have this site blocked from student use. Use caution when utilizing this tool in the classroom, as anyone can upload any content.
Very similar to YouTube, except that only educators can contribute. You also have the ability to flag inappropriate videos due to content. Check to see if you have access on your school’s network.
Similar to TeacherTube. Free sign up. Offers help guides and lesson plans.
Search and watch millions of videos indexed from all over the web. Upload and share videos with the world.
Again, check to see if you have access on your school’s network.
Discovery Education Streaming Video
This is not a free resource (pricing depends on site licenses). It does offer a 30-day free trial.
Engage students with 5,000 awe-inspiring videos and thousands of other classroom resources. Customize and personalize lessons to different subjects, grades, and learning styles using an interactive World Atlas, compelling video clips, 20,000+ images, writing prompts, and more. Student accounts are also available (free with teacher accounts).
Jing can be downloaded on a Mac or Windows computer. Once it is launched, a “sun” icon is present in the upper right corner of your screen. When turned on, Jing captures and shares images and videos from your computer. Users can easily snap a picture and/or record videos of what they are doing or seeing (i.e. for video tutorials) and share them with others via email or embed into their blog or website.
Animoto *This gets my "cool" award!!
The Animoto site is free and creates a short film that lasts approximately 30 seconds (approximately 12 – 15 pictures worth). Users can upload their pictures (do not use high resolution files, i.e. large files), choose music, and finalize their video. Its simple step-by-step process makes it very easy. Finished videos can be remixed (no two Animoto videos are the same), email to friends, post or embed your video online, export it to YouTube or view on your iPhone.
Animoto has recently created Animoto for Education that allows unlimited videos for you and your students. With Animoto for Education, students can each have their own account. This makes both in-class and homework assignments easier to do. All videos are completely private and no one will be able to contact your students via Animoto. Sign up is free, however, the application process is reviewed and takes 1 – 2 days for approval.
Mix your photos and videos with effects, captions and music to create a video. Videos can be shared through YouTube, Facebook, a blog or a mobile device. Videos may also be purchased on a DVD.
Mac OS 10.5 Leopard users only. Cost: $99
Screenflow is a new application for creating amazing screen recordings on your Mac. Using a unique new screen capture system, powerful enough to capture the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio, you'll be creating incredible screencasts in no time.
The finished result is a QuickTime movie, ready for publishing to your website or blog.
UStream.tv *This gets my "cool" award!!
Experience live video. In just minutes, you can broadcast and chat online with a global audience. Completely free, all it takes is a camera and Internet connection.