Video Distribution System – Closed Circuit
The video distribution system at one of my schools is
controlled through a couple boxes located in a closet in the library. The system uses the cable to broadcast to all
TV’s in the school. There are 3 places
to hook up DVD or VCR cables in order to show a closed circuit video. Classroom teachers can turn to a particular
channel and see the closed circuit broadcast.
The school news show uses this system, but they have a portable box located in the computer lab that
transmits the signal to the network.
This school uses the closed circuit daily for the morning
school news and afternoon dismissal.
There are cords that link from the system boxes to a computer in the art
room that controls the PowerPoint dismissal slides. That way, announcements over the intercom do
not have to be made.
The ability to broadcast videos over the school’s closed
circuit brings up some copyright issues.
This school decides to purchase a movie license for #375 a year. This license allows the school to show movies
made by certain production companies such as Disney without the fear of violating copyright law. The school uses this licensure opportunity to
have a family movie night once or twice a year as well.
If a teacher has a request for a particular video he/she
must fill out a county form and communicate with the principal in order to
avoid inappropriate content and copyright violations. The media specialist holds all these forms,
licenses, and contracts in the media center.
Teachers have been known to request the media specialist to record a PBS
video and broadcast it via the distribution system so that more than one class
can watch the same program at the same time.
Discovery Education is a very popular site that offers
videos and resources for teachers. I
think the PBS resources available at the Georgia Public Broadcasting site are
similar and offer quick and effective resources. All computers in teacher's classrooms and the media center offer a shortcut link to the PBS Kids website.
- Mary Elfers (Student 1)
I agree this is a great website!!! I have never searched a subject or topic that I couldn't find some form of useful resource. I also like how it provides you will a whole video and then also breaks down different segments into smaller clips. This is a great resource that many teachers are unaware of. The website in general is useful to educators, students, and parents. Great post!
ReplyDeleteDiscovery Education is a resource I have used often. I have never used (actually visited) the Georgia Public Broadcasting site! This is definitely a resource that many teachers are not aware of. There are so much information on this website. When I have more time, I plan on spending more time with this site.
ReplyDeleteDiscovery Education is a popular site at my school. Teachers love the access and information that is contained on this site. The site is teacher friendly and is easy to search and find information.
ReplyDeleteWhile I have not heard many teachers mention Georgia Public Broadcasting System as often as I have heard talk about other streaming or websites, I will be sharing this information with teachers at my school. They are always interested in great sites.