Ustream TV is a live video site that allows members to record videos and display them to other users and audiences. It allows people to broadcast live what they want as well as watch other broadcasts from users just like them. It is an easy to use tool because the only thing you need is an internet connection to visit the site and to view videos as well as a camera to record videos. Other than that you just need to set up an account and viewers can access and view your video in minutes.
Advantages of the tool
This tool is very effective because it is easy to access and use and allows for multiple users to interact with one another. By using this tool, people across the world can easily communicate with the push of a button and will be able to stay in touch with business partners, loved ones and friends in various locations. Because it is so easy to use, it is efficient because it takes less time than other forms of video broadcasting. The website says it only takes two minutes to "get started" and after those two minutes anyone will be able to create a broadcast and post it for millions of other users throughout the world. It enhances the way people communicate because we no longer will need to use multiple different webpages for the simple task of locating a broadcast. Everything will be available with the use of this tool and those present will be able to communicate better.
Disadvantages (limitations) of the tool
Ustream's shows are meant to be recorded from a computer laptop webcam and work best if they are recording someone from close up that is sitting in a room for example. However, the videos appear in a small pixel which makes it hard to broadcasting big events with clear image quality. Another limitation is the fact that the website is not meant to upload videos with a regular camera because of the pixel size. Since anyone can post videos it may be hard to sensor videos or get the exact videos your looking for.
Application of the tool in your subject area
Teachers can upload broadcasts from somewhere other than the classroom. He/she can use this tool to communicate with his/her students outside class time and ustream allows the students to respond to what the teacher has posted. The students can also use this tool for projects. Because it is easy to use, they can access it from home and upload their own broadcasts. They can answer questions, upload speeches and use ustream for many other purposes.
Find a tutorial video on YouTube
Useful Resources
This is a link to the "about us" page on ustream.com. It contains tons of information about this communication tool and will help to answer any questions about the tool.
This is the twitter page for Ustream. It provides information on how to use this tool and it also contains links to some broadcasts being posted that can easily be accessed through this page.
Although Wikipedia may be unreliable sometimes, it can help to understand this tool better because it creates the opportunity for people to people interaction through updating a webpage and allows for users with questions to easily find them via wikipedia.
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Brief introduction of the tool
Ustream TV is a live video site that allows members to record videos and display them to other users and audiences. It allows people to broadcast live what they want as well as watch other broadcasts from users just like them. It is an easy to use tool because the only thing you need is an internet connection to visit the site and to view videos as well as a camera to record videos. Other than that you just need to set up an account and viewers can access and view your video in minutes.
Advantages of the tool
This tool is very effective because it is easy to access and use and allows for multiple users to interact with one another. By using this tool, people across the world can easily communicate with the push of a button and will be able to stay in touch with business partners, loved ones and friends in various locations. Because it is so easy to use, it is efficient because it takes less time than other forms of video broadcasting. The website says it only takes two minutes to "get started" and after those two minutes anyone will be able to create a broadcast and post it for millions of other users throughout the world. It enhances the way people communicate because we no longer will need to use multiple different webpages for the simple task of locating a broadcast. Everything will be available with the use of this tool and those present will be able to communicate better.
Disadvantages (limitations) of the tool
Ustream's shows are meant to be recorded from a computer laptop webcam and work best if they are recording someone from close up that is sitting in a room for example. However, the videos appear in a small pixel which makes it hard to broadcasting big events with clear image quality. Another limitation is the fact that the website is not meant to upload videos with a regular camera because of the pixel size. Since anyone can post videos it may be hard to sensor videos or get the exact videos your looking for.
Application of the tool in your subject area
Teachers can upload broadcasts from somewhere other than the classroom. He/she can use this tool to communicate with his/her students outside class time and ustream allows the students to respond to what the teacher has posted. The students can also use this tool for projects. Because it is easy to use, they can access it from home and upload their own broadcasts. They can answer questions, upload speeches and use ustream for many other purposes.
Find a tutorial video on YouTube
Useful Resources
This is a link to the "about us" page on ustream.com. It contains tons of information about this communication tool and will help to answer any questions about the tool.Ustream Tool
This is the twitter page for Ustream. It provides information on how to use this tool and it also contains links to some broadcasts being posted that can easily be accessed through this page.
Twitter page for Ustream
Although Wikipedia may be unreliable sometimes, it can help to understand this tool better because it creates the opportunity for people to people interaction through updating a webpage and allows for users with questions to easily find them via wikipedia.
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