DISCOVERY EDUCATION
streaming
SUPPORT
Storage Considerations
It is recommended that users play/stream videos to
preview content and save/download videos to use in the
classroom. Downloading insures a smooth and
uninterrupted playing experience that will not be diminished
by bandwidth or connectivity issues. It is a good idea to
determine in advance the best place for DE
streaming
users to save their downloaded video segments.
Video files are formatted to 256 k to ensure quality video
while maintaining small files sizes and download efficiency.
One minute of video requires 1.8 mb of storage space on
digital media. This means that just one minute of video
would contain too much data for a floppy disk.
Storage Suggestions
•
Desktop Storage
Create a folder on your desktop to house downloaded
segments.
•
Public Shared Folder(s)
Eliminate duplicate video segments by downloading files
to a shared location such as a local network server.
Multiple teachers may access downloaded clips at one
time. Technology Coordinators might choose to set up a
folder structure when video segments are to be stored at
a shared location so that users can save files according
to subject areas or grade level.
DE streaming & Third Party Software
You must have the latest versions of these programs to
effectively use DE
streaming
:
DE streaming Services
•
Windows Media Player or QuickTime
•
Macromedia Flash Plug-In
•
Adobe Reader
Please visit the Help section of DE
streaming
to download
the latest versions of these programs.
Displaying DE streaming Content
The following methods are recommended for presenting
DE
streaming
content in the classroom:
•
Use a Scan Converter connecter to a large screen
television to change computer-video signals to NTSC or
PAL format.
Extron
and
Averkeys
are two popular
brands.
•
Connect an LCD projector to a classroom computer to
create a presentation station.
•
Download video segments, images, clip art, and
animations to create activities for students to complete
at computer stations or learning centers.
Other Important Technology Considerations
Storage and Technology Information
Discovery Education is eager to help you make this valuable resource successful in your schools.
Consider the following as you introduce Discovery Education
streaming
in your school.
•
Network Manager
Schedules downloads at off-peak times.
•
Blocktime Editor
Schedules times to restrict streaming and downloading.
•
Local Hosting
Content shipped via firewire hard-drive; hosted on your
server.
•
Upload Manager
Upload your school’s content to DE
streaming
for your
users only.
•
When playing or streaming a video online, one video
can be simultaneously accessed by many end-users..
•
If you are on a T-1 connection, six people (at 256k) can
stream simultaneously with no buffering, assuming
there is no other internet traffic on the network.
•
Screen resolution should be set to a minimum of 800 x
600 DPI; recommended resolution is 1024 x 768 DPI.
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