Bit Literacy Cover

Bit Literacy is an excellent book that explores how we can be masters of out technology, instead of the other way around. Do you know anyone who sits at the computer hitting send and receive constantly waiting for an email? This book goes over a lot of common sense tips and techniques on how to set up systems to get the most out of the flood of information. From email to backups this book covers the essentials without focusing on any soon-to-be outdated technology. It’s a classic on technology use if there ever was one.

YouTube is often blocked at schools due to the inappropriate content that is hosted on the site. However, there is a great wealth of educational content as well that you might wish to show to your classes.

We will be downloading a copy of the video that you can bring into class. You’ll find that while downloading the video does require some planning, it offers some great benefits:

• The file you bring in can’t be blocked by the filter
• You have the video for years to come in case it’s taken down from youtube
• You can show the video anytime, no longer dependent on an internet connection
• Students won’t be exposed to the little thumbnails and links to other videos on the youtube site, which might not be appropriate.
• No more loading or buffering waits!

In order to make showing a youtube video a smooth experience for your class, please follow the following steps.

These steps will be preformed at home (or somewhere where youtube is not blocked)

1. Copy the youtube video’s URL (web address). Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4s9V8aQu4c

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2. Go to zamzar.com. Click Download Videos. Paste the URL for the youtube video in Step 1. Choose the format to convert to. AVI is a good choice. Step 3 – Enter your email address. Hit Convert and wait while the video is converted.