UStream

= [|UStream] “Watch, Interact, and Broadcast Live” = Contribution by Kasey

UStream is a website that offers live interactive broadcast in which anyone with internet access can engage in.

Resources “Today, Ustream empowers everyone from sports fans to Presidential candidates and rock stars to quickly and easily broadcast to a global audience of unlimited size” (UStream, About Us)

UStream in the Classroom __[|http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1232260]__ __[]__

UStream Blog __[|http://www.ustream.tv/blog/2007/11/09/315/]__

//7 Things You Should Know About UStream// Article __[]__

SWOT: Strengths


 * free access!!
 * contains a “search” tool in order to find exactly what your [|lookin]g for
 * user friendly
 * instant access to live broadcasting or videos
 * wide range of topics or “categories”: mobile, sports, entertainment, gaming, music, pets/animals, 24/7, and news, education
 * ability to broadcast from computer or mobile phone
 * password protected and designed to help maintain student[| privacy]

Weaknesses


 * could possibly contain video/broadcast content that may be dangerous or inappropriate for children
 * not all educational content
 * required materials that may be limited such as microphones and webcams

Opportunities


 * distance education and expansion of the virtual classroom
 * ability to help parents become more involved in their child’s education
 * engage kids in Web2.0 resource in which they are “content creative rather than just content consumers”
 * virtual conferences and meetings for educators and parents
 * watch and interact with live broadcasting from around the world

Threats


 * difficult for educators to manage and filter content and ensure student safety and optimal learning
 * [|advertisements]
 * anyone can create an account and have access to creating and circulating content

Ideas for the classroom


 * offers live broadcasting of school and business events and [|training]
 * students broadcast their own shows
 * morning announcements can be broadcasted and viewed anywhere
 * parents can use UStream to access school events and/or meetings that they may not be able to make
 * guest speakers from anywhere around the world; integrated chat
 * used to record presentations or lectureiphone.lovely-world.net