Teachers can put together slide shows using streaming media that can be viewed outside of the classroom by students on any machine with an internet connection, either in school or at home at any time. School programs and other important events can be put on the STS Server and viewed on the World Wide Web by community members and relatives unable to attend the live events. There are free versions of each application that are adequate for the beginner. The applications which are being used are RealPlayer, Real Producer, and RealSlideshow. All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.
Video card is required for video capture.
Not required for existing .avi, .mov, .mpg files. Low bandwidth video compression also works with USB and parallel port devices. Capture device must be able to create .avi, .mov, .mpg files. There are web pages with documentation on how to use these applications. There are a number of ways.