Mod+7+Downloading+Videos

In this module, you will: ·  Learn how to take an embedded video from TeacherTube or YouTube and save it to your flash drive or iPod ·  Embed videos into a wikispace or blog ·  Research and use file conversion sites
 * Module 7: Downloading Videos **
 * Objectives **

Many times we see great educational videos on TeacherTube or YouTube, but when we go to use them the link is either broken or removed. In this module we will explore the educational facets of TeacherTube and YouTube and download a video for your later use.

Read the [|TeacherTube article] about its use in the classroom as well as the [|Informational article]. Discover how to use it in your classroom and all of its capabilities. Read some of the user post as well to discover some of the concerns or brags about it.
 * Class Reading Assignment: **


 * Module 7 Action Assignment: **

·  Ensure all the computers have Firefox web browser on them. If not [|download.] [|Mozilla.com to download Firefox] ·  Get the [|Download Helper] for Firefox. ·  Search TeacherTube or YouTube and find a video to download in Firefox ·  Click the down arrow next to the spinning balloons on your toolbar ·  Download save to your desktop ·  Rename it so it says Name.flv (add the .flv) ·  Convert it at either [|Zamazar] or [|Media-convert] ·  Depending on what you want to do with it, convert to: .wmv or avi. for pc, .mov for apple, or .mp4 for your iPod
 * [[image:firefox.jpg width="44" height="45"]]Download Firefox:**
 * Download Helper:**

Add it to your blog: ·  Go to dashboard, layout, postings, add video (make sure it isn’t too large, 100MB)

After reviewing the [|TeacherTube article] and the [|Informational article]  post a brief paragraph reflection of how you would use it and what your concerns are in the discussion area. Respond to at least one other posting.
 * Module 7 Discussion Questions: **

Weblinks: ** Deturl [] Kick (type "kick" right before youtube url)

Firefox [] Download Helper for Firefox [] Informational video on download helper [] TeacherTube article [] TeacherTube informational article [] [|Zamazar] [|Media-convert]