Discovery Learning

Training led by: Missy Halcott

October 5, 2010

What is Discovery Education?

• Web-based digital video-based learning resource– Over 10,000 full-length videos– Over 75,000 video segments

• Classroom Tools/Resources– Assignment/Quiz/Writing Prompt Builder– Sound Effects– Etc.

District Expectations and Policies

1) No full length videos

2) Obey all copyright laws

3) Save downloaded material to the J: drive

4) No Streaming materials during the day

5) Downloading will take place only before and after school hours

Prior to 7:30 am After 3:30 pm

Report to the following site:

http://my.discoveryeducation.com/

How to Log In:

WYT_(network user name)

Example: WYT_mkhalcott

Password: video101

How to Search

1) Keyword searchA. Boolean: ex “Grimm’s Fairy Tales”

B. Searches title and description of videos

2) Advance search

3) Adding/Deleting Filters

4) Limiting results displayed

5) Roll over title of video

When I find video I like:

• Add to My Content• Creating Folders in My Content

– Helps organize clips– By subject– This is the “shopping cart”

Downloading Clips:

• Not after 7:30 am (this includes streaming)

• Not before 3:30 pm

• File Format: Windows media recommended

• RIGHT CLICK on download icon

• Select: save target as

• Then save to J drive

• Discovery Education file folder