Some technology tips are informational pieces that help you use existing software.  Others serve to highlight a specific feature on the internet.   And still others are just designed to help the reader keep track of the rapid pace of technology.  Today’s tip falls into that later category.  It is a glimpse at the possibilities and the pitfalls of currently available technology.

Home video cameras have been around for decades and the internet has been around for almost two decades.  These two elements are coming together to distribute some of the most amazing, interesting, humorous, educational and sometimes disturbing images to anyone on the planet with a computer.  And as this online video explosion takes place there are companies like Google trying to organize it.  Here are some video search engines to check out: 

http://www.youtube.com/  The premier free video site which was bought by Google in 2006.

http://video.google.com/   Searches the internet for videos, also displays recent searches and most popular searches

http://video.search.yahoo.com/   Same as above, also lists features and recent updates

http://www.hulu.com/  Watch TV shows on the internet (commercials and all) for free at this website.

And here's one just for educators:  http://www.teachertube.com/
and a popular one for teachers in the U.K.:  http://www.teachers.tv/

Want some more to pick from? 

A to Z Guide to Video Websites:  http://www.videomenu.com/ 

Students of middle school age and mentality know about these websites, and they also know about other sites such as http://www.stupidvideos.com/ which cater to their unique sense of humor. 

Now you might think this is silly, what difference does this make to a classroom teacher?  Well, it doesn’t affect you directly but it sure does affect your students.  Try searching for your local school on one of these video search sites, or just ask a students if they have any videos up.  They might surprise you with the pseudo-rock video they just made with their friends and decided to post so all the world could see it.

So basically, today’s Technology Tip is a bit of advice: 

“If you are going to do something incredibly stupid or possibly illegal, don’t film it.  And if you do film it please don’t post it online.”

And here's a video to make you think:

PRACTICE ACTIVITY:  Check out at least one of these video sites today.  Try searching for a couple of things.  The results might surprise you.

TO KEEP ON LEARNING:  If you'd like to learn more about online video try searching the internet for:

Online Video
MPEG files
YouTube

Have a nice day!

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