Re: [Videolib] UnitedStreaming - any feedback?

Robin Feinland (feinland@mail.lesley.edu)
Wed, 14 May 2003 16:54:19 -0700

>Thanks so much Kelly. You were so helpfu! Are you finding the
>schools all have the equip. and software they need to have success
>with this type of system? Do you know what the most common use has
>been?

Robin

>Hi Robin,
>We are currently offering this service to our schools. We have had
>good success with it. There are access issues---there are basic
>software and hardware guidelines but so far our schools are enjoying
>it. There are concerns of using it with a whole class---need a
>projector etc. I have tried to get folks to see it as another
>tool---to use it in small groups, or individual learning...also, we
>have a lot of this programs in our media collection, so if they want
>the video, they can check it out, rather than stream or download.
>
>I am impressed iwth the curriculum materials, calendar and image
>gallery. Those are great pieces. The content of the videos is very
>good and well received.
>
>Any other things you want to know, just email me and I'll be glad to respond!
>Kelly
>
>Kelly Bryant
>Library Materials Specialist
>Southern Oregon Educational Service District
>101 N. Grape St. Medford, OR 97501
>541.772.2751 1.800.636.7453
>Please note new email address
>kelly_bryant@soesd.k12.or.us
>
>
>>>> feinland@mail.lesley.edu 05/14/03 01:20PM >>>
>>Hi all,
>
>Anyone out there have experience with UnitedStreaming from United
>Learning. Is it managed and offered for faculty/student use through
>your library? Can you comment on what you think of the content, as
>well as access issues and experiences both good and bad? Anyone
>provide access to other Internet-delivered video streaming
>collections?
>
>Thanks much in advance for any input.
>
>
>Robin
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>Media Resources Specialist Fax: (617) 349-8867
>Ludcke Library e-mail: feinland@mail.lesley.edu
>Lesley University
>30 Mellen Street
>Cambridge, MA 02138
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Robin G. Feinland                  Phone:  (617) 349-8863
Media Resources Specialist     Fax:      (617) 349-8867
Ludcke Library                        e-mail: feinland@mail.lesley.edu
Lesley University
30 Mellen Street
Cambridge, MA 02138


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