The Digital Divide and COVID-19
11 Nov 2020
One of the few upsides of the pandemic is that many schools whose students were on the wrong side of the digital divide now have access to high-speed internet
Rasing the Bar for Educational Video
20 Oct 2020
It's time to "level up" your video instruction strategies. Here are a few concepts to rally around to help you do so.
Are Schools Missing the Podcast Wave?
25 Sep 2020
Podcasts have swelled in popularity. So why aren't more schools and universities riding the rising tide?
School Announcements on Ice(cast)
26 May 2020
Some schools are moving to newscast-style video announcements. Icecast offers an effective way to deliver them efficiently and effectively.
Tips for Teaching with Video for the First Time
12 Mar 2020
As COVID-19 shuts down universities and school districts, streaming video can save instructors and their students. Here are some tips for how to use it right.
Video Helps Keep Schools Secure
20 Feb 2020
The use of security cameras in schools is growing. Look for educational institutions and vendors to creatively squeeze value from fixed camera systems in schools by expanding the audience for the video footage while avoiding critical safety or privacy problems.
Educators Need Resources That Simulate the Digital Divide
05 Nov 2019
With more learning materials going online, educators need to be sure all their students have access. Learn about programs that show the limits of poor-quality networks.
5 Best Practices for Using a Lightboard in Instructional Videos
07 Oct 2019
Lightboards are great resources for online video learning, and they can be built for under $200. Here are five tips for getting impressive results every time.
YouTube's Do-it-Yourself Videos Show the Best Teachers Are Online
13 Aug 2019
There are plusses and minuses to having instant access to a world of knowledge, but YouTube's do-it-yourself repair videos are a godsend for technical education.
What Teachers Need to Know When Upgrading an Instructional Camera
24 Jun 2019
For teachers, the most important feature is versatility—a sneaky way of saying the most important feature is having as many features as can be packed into the camera before rendering it uncontrollable.
The Caliper Framework Fills a Need for Classroom Video Analytics
15 May 2019
Video learning systems are taking off in schools, but teachers have so far lacked a way to bring that data into their learning management systems. Enter Caliper.
Online Educators Enjoy Generous Copyright Exemptions for Video
23 Jan 2019
Schools are covered by different copyright measures than the mass public, making it easy for streaming classrooms to get around access controls.
Today's Teachers Need to Learn to Perform in Front of a Camera
07 Dec 2018
Teaching is a performance, but when teachers have to perform to a camera rather than a roomful of students, that performance can go awry.
Interactive Tools Make Classroom Video More Active Than Passive
18 Oct 2018
New offerings from both young and established companies let educators create elaborate personalized videos, and students learn in a more natural way.
Looking to Improve Educational Video? First Improve the Audio
10 Oct 2018
When schools go shopping for video production hardware, they should make audio quality a priority. Here's what to look for when buying new mics.
Educators, Prepare With This Supply List for Teaching With Video
16 Jul 2018
Bringing video into the classroom doesn't have to be expensive. Read this helpful list to discover the seven basic items every classroom should have.
Writing Text for Video: Did Someone Say 'Autumn Aided Cap Shins'?
13 Jun 2018
Maybe, but they probably said "automated captions." Creating reliable captions is a challenge, but educational video has a desperate need for it.
Find a Place for Live Video and Audio Streaming in the Classroom
11 May 2018
Today's students grow up in a conflict-free echo chamber created by on-demand entertainment. Live streaming is a place for diverse opinions to come through.
Educators Need Better Video Analytics to Measure Learning
25 Jan 2018
Measuring quality of service is big business in the streaming video world, but educational video metrics lag far behind. Part of the reason is that educators need completely different metrics.
3 Tips for Educators Getting Started With Video Lectures
04 Dec 2017
Recording classroom lectures offers a host of benefits over delivering them live. Here's how instructors can ensure they get the best results.