Week #9 Videos Online

I like to find video to use when I'm teaching but as we are blocked from Youtube at school (we could until recently override but DECS has changed something and we can't at the moment), I'll often grab and save it as a WMV through Media Converter.  I use the free version and can only do 5 in one day.  Also, sometimes it doesn't work.  However, this is one way I can guarantee access when I need it.  Also, you don't have to wait for the buffering and so it is quicker.  The other thing is that you can also ensure that there is nothing inappropriate - as you said, you can't filter the comments and sometimes people make the foulest comments.

I am familiar vimeo but haven't found this to be as useful in getting video to show kids so far.  Also, as I have been using Media Converter, it easier to use download Youtube videos.

I wish I had known about TubeChop earlier for The Perth Mint Youtube video I used with a Year 2/3 and Year 1/2 class about how coins are made.  I had to show from the beginning to get to the bit I wanted.  Luckily I didn't have to show it all though because it goes for 9 minutes I think.  I have embedded the chopped version below.

Here is my attempt at cutting a video.