The educational push is towards technology, right? Technology, technology, technology…why not bring your technology outside with you and your students. Call me crazy, but technology from inside the classroom can truly enhance the outdoor experience which in turns enhances your students’ overall understanding of the curriculum which in turn leads to better grades which in turn leads to more developed and informed citizens.
Consider this implementation of technology-live streaming. Using your iPad, tablet or computer (probably laptop for outdoor use) you can stream video of your students accomplishing goals, receiving awards and anything else you like while it’s happening. This can allow you to involve parents without all of the hustle and bustle of having them in the classroom; you can connect with loved ones of your students that live far away; you can connect with other classrooms and their projects; you can keep daily logs for ill students to watch while at home; the possibilities are endless!!!
Some websites that can host live streaming accounts are:
- provides an embed code so that your video can be placed on your classroom website
- provides a short URL to distribute for easy viewing
- allows for quick and easy switch in recording devices
- displays elapsed time and number of viewers
- allows for chatting with viewers while streaming
- works with computers with flash, Android and iOS devices
- monthly accounts: free 50 hours, $124/month 250 hours, $499/month 4500 hours, $999/month 15,000 hours
- provides an embed code so that your video can be placed on your classroom website
- allows for chatting with viewers while streaming
- free users cannot store data
- works with computers with flash, Android and iOS devices
- monthly accounts: $99/month 10GB, $199/month 100GB, $399/month 500GB, $999/month 1000GB
- allows for video and audio files
- allows for chatting with viewers while streaming
- provides a short URL to distribute for easy viewing
- works with computers with flash, Android and iOS devices
- monthly accounts: $99/month 100 hours, $499/month 2000 hours, $999/month 5000 hours
- provides embed code so that your video can be placed on your classroom website
- allows for video and audio files
- option to monetize videos and feeds (require subscriptions)
- organized in a channel based system
- monthly accounts: pay-as-you-go option, $19/month 20GB, $79/month 60GB, $149/month 125GB, custom
If you feel uncomfortable with any of these plans there are several other options out there to help you enhance your children’s experience with technology inside and outside the classroom.
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