Friday Fab Four Finds

Find #1: App for Downloading Videos

Video Download Plus App for iPhone/iPad - Free at this time
   * Download videos from any site to watch later without internet connection.
   * One-touch download
   * Full featured safari like web browser
Benefit: Download YouTube videos and playback in class...no wifi needed!


Find #2: New Features in Poll Everywhere
Click here to read more about the new features.

Find #3: Class Messenger App

Class Messenger is a private messaging service to keep Teachers, Parents and Students in sync. Teachers use the mobile app and website to create quick short form messages in categories like Homework, Reminders, Surveys, etc. Parents and students get their messages from the app, website, email, push notification or even text message. It’s private, two-way, direct and ensures that everyone stays informed. Download app here. Read more about the service by clicking this link.

Find #4: Flocabulary's Week in Rap - 2013 Summer Recap
Each week Flocabulary puts out a video called "The Week in Rap" which is intended for grades 5-12. The videos are a recap of what has transpired around the globe during the week. What a great tool for history teachers. Take time to view the quality videos available by Flocabulary. While you are there surf the site for other free video sources. Watch the 2013 Summer Recap video.

YouTube Tips and Tricks

Here are a tools for using YouTube that all teachers should be aware of.

1. TubeChop - ever only want just a part of a YouTube video to show in class or as part of a lesson?  This website has a solution:

• Find the video on YouTube that you would like to use.
• Copy the URL of the YouTube video.
• Go to TubeChop and paste the URL in the provided box.
• Choose "Search" - the video should appear.
• Choose "Chop It" underneath the video results.
• Choose the part of the video you want to keep by dragging the markers on the beginning and end of the clip and click on “Chop It”
• The website will provide you will a link and an embed code if you are interested in uploading the video to your website/blog.

2. Kick YouTube

• Find the YouTube video you would like to see. Place the word "kick" in front of the word "you" in the URL. You will be directed to a different site where you can then download the video in a different format (Flash, MP4, etc).
• Go to Tammy Worcester's website for a great tutorial.
• http://www.tammyworcester.com/TipOfWeek/TammyWTechTipOfWeek/Entries/2009/1/30_Tip_63_-_KickYouTube.html

3. Convert YouTube videos into mp3

• This is great when you do not want a video but just the sound. You can use this for famous speeches, music, etc.
• Video2mp3 - copy the URL and choose "Convert"
• Listen to YouTube - copy the URL and choose "Go"