We have all heard the saying, 'A picture is worth a thousand words'. Well, how many words is a video clip worth? A lot more if you ask me! I have recently purchased a Flip Video camera for my personal use have discovered just how easy they really are to use. If you want to capture video of your class the Flip is a great way to go! The cameras are very small so they fit great in your pocket and with only a few buttons you really can't mess anything up on accident! The other great part is how easy it is to load the video on your computer. The flips use a USB connector that is built right into the camera. So, you don't need to worry about finding the elusive cord that typically comes with cameras but never seems to be around when you need it. Plus, the software is built into the camera too so you can upload, edit and publish your videos from any computer that you plug into! If you want to capture video quickly and easily then I recommend the Flip!
Just think of the benefits students would get by listening and watching themselves read, perform, etc.
There are some great discounts out there for educators. Here is a site that was recommended to me by Jenna Rahrig from Morgan:
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=4310
The side offers buy one, get one free for educators!
There are other pocket camcorders available on the market too. Many of them are great products as well. However, one of the reasons I like the Flip so much is it works on PCs and Macs. This is great for schools when you are not always on the same computer!
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