For this blog, I found an online forum that answered some frequently asked questions about streaming video. My first question was, "What is streaming video?" The answer I found was that streaming video, or media, is a video that is seen as it is being sent. The advantage of streaming is that you don't have to wait for the entire video to be downloaded before you can view it. Often video files are very large and may take hours to download. I also found that all you need to view streaming video is a computer, an internet connection, and a video player like Windows Media Player or Quicktime. If you don't have a player, one can be downloaded free of charge from the internet.
Streaming video is a good tool for classroom use. It opens up just one more avenue on which students can learn. Streaming video can also be much faster than downloading a video. Also, because the video is seen as it arrrives, students can see live broadcasts or webcasts.
Some research needs to be done on improving streaming video. Many times the video is interrupted because of internet traffic, a slow computer, or too many opened applications. "Buffering" has helped a little to control these interruptions, but many times they still occur. These interruptions, no matter how short, can be a distraction to the viewer, especially if the viewer is a student and is seeking to learn from the video.
To view this forum visit:
http://www.videostreaming.org/Forum/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=a05fb364ad38b8b9ee67a142c92821ea
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I agree with you when it comes to finding ways to improve the way it plays. I hadn't thought about that. I'm sure however after the first time it happened a solution would be needed. I think that once more is learned about streaming video's we will begin to see them more often.
I thought the article was great. It is a good idea to access FAQ pages becuase they do provide a lot of information on the topic. I think you did a good job explaining the topic this week. I enjoyed reading it and you made good points.
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