What is it? iVideo Converter is a fast, award-winning, free program that allows users to download and convert online videos.
How does it work? The software takes the URL of a YouTube, Vimeo or other Web-based video and extracts it to your desktop. It also converts existing video files to a myriad of file formats.
In addition, users can get the software without having to go through a dodgy download site. IVideo Converter is available for download at CNet.com, a reputable CBS Interactive site.
How hard is it to use? Not very. There is a brief learning curve, and there is no drag-and-drop functionality. But once visitors have practiced a few times, using the program becomes easy. A user simply pastes the URL of a Web-based video into the proper iVideo window and in a manner of seconds, the entire file is located on his/her desktop for later viewing.
How well does it work? iVideo Converter does what it says it does, so in that respect, it works wonderfully.
How do I use it in the classroom? No longer will teachers need an Internet connection to show Web-based videos to their classes. Videos can be downloaded at home or before class, then shown later without the lag or buffering that streaming sometimes causes.
Read about other products featured in the Tech in the Classroom series.
Tech in the Classroom is a recurring feature that examines widely available technology, software and gadgets and how they might be used in a school setting.
Article by Jason Tomaszewski, EducationWorld Associate Editor
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