Qik

Qik is a tool that let’s your share streaming video recorded from your cell phone on your own website. It also allows integration to other social networking applications such as facebook and twitter. You can share your video with the world or share privately Resources [|www.qik.com] [|Qik on Facebook] [|Qik on twitter]


 * // SWOT Analysis //**
 * Strengths **
 * Video accessibility is not limited to one computer, it can be accessed through web browsers
 * Number of phones supported is currently at 140
 * Allows sharing of live video
 * Allows video to be shared across facebook and twitter and integrate them into tools such as wordpress and blogger
 * Comments can be received while streaming the video
 * Videos can be shared worldwide or you can pick who to share your videos with
 * Videos are stored as they are shared, so there is no need to save the videos on your phone
 * Personal webpage allows access to your videos
 * Currently 19 supported languages
 * If you choose you have the option of allowing a tag of where the video was shot to be shared. This information is collected from your cell phone carrier


 * Weaknesses **
 * All phones may not be covered
 * Seems to have a queue or bandwidth limit in which items can be shared live as not all videos are shared ‘live’ when they are supposed to be, however the videos do appear later
 * May require port updates for certain computer locations to be able to view the videos live
 * Privacy function may not always work – either video is shared for everyone to see or if marked private, no one can see
 * Live viewing may be a bit choppy
 * Can’t use computer to record
 * Seems to not work with newer phones


 * Opportunities **


 * Threats **
 * Ustream.com or similar applications
 * Schools (primary and secondary) often ban cell phone usage in the classroom


 * Ideas for the classroom **
 * Can stream videos for classroom performances or presentations to people who cannot be present
 * Allows real-time or view at your own leisure sharing of class topics (similar to podcasts)
 * Can share specific topics with groups for feedback
 * Share lecture with absent students

[|Classroom recording]
 * Examples of use in the classroom **