This is Husky TV

This part of Husky Bytes is a work in progress. Hopefully, it will grow to become a feature of our technology integration efforts here at Harrison Elementary.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Harrison TV - Streaming Live!

On Monday, March 7, Harrison TV-Streaming Live! will be operational.  Our morning announcements and a variety of special events will be available for live viewing throughout the school, and at home.  Teachers, using their computer and projector, will be able to WATCH the announcements and other events in their classrooms.  Recorded events are saved for seven days allowing viewers to revisit broadcasts at their leisure.

Accessing Harrison TV is simple to do.  Go to this blog, http://huskybytes.blogspot.com, and click the link below the video window at the top of the page.  A new window will open with the live video feed of the event.  You will be asked for an access code.  That code is "husky1300"  Make sure the classroom projector is on so everyone can view the program. If you on the link before we go live, you could possibly be subjected to an advertisement.  Simply turn down the volume on your computer until the live event begins.  The broadcasts will not be interrupted by advertising.

We also recommend that you choose to "Follow" the Harrison TV stream.  You will get a notice anytime a program is being produced.  That is really all there is to it.  If you have any questions or difficulties, contact Rick Glass.  Morning announcements will continue to be broadcasts over the PA system for the benefit of those in the hallways and places without computer access.

There are many positive ways we can use this technology, so do not hesitate to share your ideas.  Soon, we will have a video player embedded on our school web site.  This will allow parents, homebound students, and others to view our shared activities from any location with internet access.