Using uStream and Other Tools to Create Live Broadcasts for Your

Classroom, Campus, and District

LIVE FROMYOUR SCHOOL!

Randy RodgersBirdville ISD

Why Broadcast?• Reach a broader audience• Create archived resources• Facilitate engaged learning• Collaborate on a world-wide scale• Teach digital ethics• Meaningful application of technology, writing

process, other skills

•Requirements: browser, web cam, 300 kbps upload speed•Customizable channel•Add text, user polls, video clips, etc.•Privacy options: chat, chat moderation, invited guests•Record broadcasts•Embed in blogs, Facebook, other social tools•Upload directly to video hosting sites•Twitter notification

Getting Started1. Create an account.2. Click on "My Shows". 3. Type the name of your show into

the "Create New Show" box and click "Create".

4. Click "Broadcast Now" to start broadcasting. 5. In broadcast window, give uStream

permission to access your camera. 6. Click "Start Broadcasting" and you're LIVE!

• Requirements: browser, web cam, 500 kbps upload speed

• Embeddable video, images, custom logos, news ticker, RSS ticker, more

• Use multiple cameras, multiple producers/locations

• Private or public shows, chat moderation• Unlimited viewers (request notification if

expecting more than 10,000)

• Requirements: browser, web cam, 500 kbps upload speed

• Live streaming from video-enabled cell phone• Private or public shows, chat• Archived shows• Unlimited viewers (quality may decrease at

higher levels)

Resources & Contact Information• http://mossfreestone.com• http://www.ustream.tv/channel/moss-free-tv• http://www.ustream.tv• http://qik.com • http://www.mogulus.com • http://www.stickam.com/ • Broadcast Learning: The Power of Network Learning

(Miguel Guhlin)• Diigo EduStreams Group• http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/21957 Conact me: randyrodgersits <at> gmail <dot> com