KeepVid

=KeepVid= Download streaming videos

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Resources Links
Tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35myFjW_axY

Reviews http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11327_7-6555399-1.html http://familyfirst.com/keepvid.html

Description
AVS video converter. Is specially helpful to teachers in converting videos from YouTube to show in the classroom.

Strengths

 * Freeware
 * Easy to use
 * A wide variety of available formats

Weaknesses

 * Cannot download using school computers
 * Need to know what format to use
 * Videos may loose image and sound quality in the converting process

Opportunities

 * Enables teachers to use educational videos published online that are blocked by school's filters
 * Opens up new range of multi-media teaching tools
 * Because of accessibility of videos, students will experience more authentic learning

Threats
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 * Videos might carry viruses
 * Freeware might not keep up with higher resolution requirements
 * Students might misuse

Ideas for the classroom

 * Teachers can play videos more often to reinforce skills
 * Teachers can assign students videos to watch when working in groups
 * Teachers can use more videos as part of their lesson plans