tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post1579209200298719129..comments2023-11-05T02:10:50.039-07:00Comments on Drape's Takes: Ustream: Just Another Thing To Worry About?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-30733072326690257472008-12-10T10:07:00.000-07:002008-12-10T10:07:00.000-07:00I understand the concern about safety and I feel t...I understand the concern about safety and I feel the potential benefits definately make it worth all the extra work.<BR/><BR/>When we did our live Ustream from 6th grade camp, the best moment was when one of the kids parents tuned in - from Dubai!<BR/><BR/>One thing that hasn't been addressed is whether or not the streams should be recorded and archived in Ustream for later viewing. Making a recording available allows parents who can't see the live broadcast to still able to see their students, but it also increases the possibility of unintended viewers.Dennis Gricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676015023297235119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-78244295874799946582008-12-10T09:29:00.000-07:002008-12-10T09:29:00.000-07:00Has there been any updates on this topic Darren?Has there been any updates on this topic Darren?SMeechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638316760895718112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-71956093880139261082008-03-07T13:32:00.000-07:002008-03-07T13:32:00.000-07:00I think this whole project is simply amazing!I think this whole project is simply amazing!IMC Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279699282698965195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-21990684890542139952008-02-27T22:30:00.000-07:002008-02-27T22:30:00.000-07:00Robin, you make a good point also. It would really...Robin, you make a good point also. It would really be the worst possible thing if all the problems these admins had with this stuff actually happened. I still don't like it, but I like the bad stuff less.jethrojoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065159896166632977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-60564638800477938192008-02-27T19:34:00.000-07:002008-02-27T19:34:00.000-07:00In our district, for all podcasts, which always in...In our district, for all podcasts, which always include images of students we have a separate release form for parents to sign. It has worked very well for us and when parents understand they will be able to see their children and share their classroom projects they are very willing to allow the postings. I would suggest you use a login though, just to be on the safe side because you have no control over who shows up in the ustream. Yes it may be a headache for some to create an account, but not nearly as troublesome as explaining unwanted visitors in your Ustream. With it wide open you open yourself to a situation that may be beyond your control that could tarnish what you are trying so hard to accomplish.<BR/><BR/>Also Darren I have tagged you for the most recent Meme: Passion Quilt here are the rules.<BR/>1. Think about what you are passionate about teaching your students.<BR/>2. Post a picture from a source like FlickrCC or Flickr Creative Commons or make/take your own that captures what YOU are most passionate about for kids to learn about…and give your picture a short title.<BR/>3. Title your blog post “Meme: Passion Quilt” and link back to this blog entry.<BR/>4. Include links to 5 folks in your professional learning network or whom you follow on Twitter/Pownce.robin.ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247016169073962185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-20815554818244042232008-02-25T22:06:00.000-07:002008-02-25T22:06:00.000-07:00Darren and Brad, I don't really like the idea of h...Darren and Brad, I don't really like the idea of having each student join and login. I think that probably would ease some minds, but part of what makes it so great is that people <B>don't</B> have to log in or join Ustream to be able to watch it. I think forcing people to log in to watch would cause more problems. You know that some parents would have a hard time logging in and making it to the site in time to see their kids. It is tragic, really, but some people still don't get the whole joining/logging in part of the internet. I have had numerous headaches because of this.jethrojoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065159896166632977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-28765543260370898732008-02-25T14:24:00.000-07:002008-02-25T14:24:00.000-07:00Jen - A separate release form just for this ventur...Jen - A separate release form just for this venture is a good idea - especially if a teacher is getting flack from administrators.<BR/><BR/>Jethro - The kind words are all deserved. You're doing great things, setting a great example.<BR/><BR/>Karen - I'm with you: I wish this kind of connectivity were taking place in my kids' classrooms, too. No sense in teaching in the 19th Century anymore.<BR/><BR/>Brad - Thanks for your response. I think that Ustream is amazing and has tremendous potential for education.<BR/><BR/>I suppose one thing that might ease the minds of the admins in this case would be to enable a more structured password protection environment - perhaps an "Advanced" section that allows a user to specify exactly <I>which</I> Ustream users can access the channel. That way, Jethro could have his students create accounts and only allow his students access.<BR/><BR/>This would also require you to limit the number of concurrent connections per user to one.<BR/><BR/>Is it worth it?Darren Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578208859042859340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-73571459099389666062008-02-24T16:04:00.000-07:002008-02-24T16:04:00.000-07:00Two wows!1. The founder of UStream responded to yo...Two wows!<BR/>1. The founder of UStream responded to you!<BR/>2. That this type of connected learning is happening in your district!<BR/>What an excellent example of extending participation beyond the four walls and involving parents in the discussion. <BR/>Wish it could happen in my son's classrooms...Karen Janowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735088828586482051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-83054122379975535872008-02-24T11:21:00.000-07:002008-02-24T11:21:00.000-07:00Hi, I'm the founder of Ustream. If there is anyt...Hi, I'm the founder of Ustream. If there is anything specific we can help with please let us know.<BR/><BR/>Certainly the new capabilities of our technology warrant much discussion, especially when it involves our children. The amount of educational material, events, and uses over the last few months have greatly increased on our site. This is very exciting for us. <BR/><BR/>We are committed to helping where we can and listening closely.<BR/><BR/>Best Regards,<BR/><BR/>Brad Hunstable<BR/>support@ustream.tvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-11384845611070597642008-02-22T20:42:00.000-07:002008-02-22T20:42:00.000-07:00Thanks for the kind words Darren. I have had some ...Thanks for the kind words Darren. I have had some parents email me and the principal expressing an interest. I would really like to be able to do this. I think we can pull it off the next time around. I will probably just do it. jenw was right--we are doing everything within the rules. I think I have learned my lesson about opening my big mouth and telling my principal what is going on in my room! ;) I jest...kind of...?jethrojoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065159896166632977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1293651735518246988.post-80273523139533283032008-02-22T16:42:00.000-07:002008-02-22T16:42:00.000-07:00I think this line"Student names, student photograp...I think this line<BR/><BR/>"Student names, student photographs, personally identifiable student work, class participation, activities, projects, etc., may be published on school or District Web sites with a signed release from the student's parent or legal guardian."<BR/><BR/>covers you completely and should allow this to be done without question.<BR/><BR/>You might wish to have a separate release form signed just to cover this new venture.........<BR/><BR/>but -- I can't see how they would fight you. Grins, okay, they would fight you -- but you are following the guidelines already "dictated" out and so, I think it should be a GO!!!<BR/><BR/>Best of luck!! Can't wait to hear more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com