webcams

Webcams

Web cams can bring real-time experience to the curriculum without leaving the classroom.
They add relevancy, interest, and additional meaning to classroom lessons.

Some ground rules when using webcams:
Most webcams update or refresh their image at intervals that range from seconds to minutes. However, some offer continuous streaming video and audio so students can see and hear events as they are happening, including news conferences, concerts and educational presentations. These may appear "choppy" unless they are viewed through high-bandwidth connections.

Be aware that there are numerous live camera sites on the Web that have no place in the classroom.

Because webcams not only change frequently, but also are pointed at different things occasionally, be sure to try them in your classroom the day you want to present them to be sure they are working.

It is a good idea to have a backup activity for the class.

Come along with me and we'll take a look at some webcam sites that can take your class faraway!

AfriCam: http://www.africam.com/

Aish Ha Torah's Window on the Wall: http://www.aish.com/wallcam/Window_on_the_Wall.asp
The live camera at this site see the Western Wall.

Alaska Volcano Observatory: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/
Mt. Augustine has been spewing ash and dust for about a month now and the Alaska Volcano Observatory has put together a Web site that monitors the volcano. For people who live in the area, the site is an important resource. They can use it to keep on top of developments and make informed decisions. But the site is interesting to everyone else, too. No Alaska volcano has ever been this closely watched. The site has images and updates on activity at the peak of the volcano. Some information is updated on an hourly basis. You can also view seismic data, which monitors the Earth's rumblings.

BBC Webcams: http://www.bbc.co.uk/webcams/

EarthCam: http://www.earthcam.com/
There are many cams here from around the world. I didn't check everyone of them out. Be sure you check the ones you want to show. Some are of stores, homes, etc. All that I visited were interesting.

EGG Cam: http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/eggcamera.shtml

Evansville Courier and Press Ghost Cam : http://www.libraryghost.com/
Is the Willard library haunted? This site has scary sounds, too.

Ghost Watch at Irelandseye.com: http://www.irelandseye.com/ghost/index.shtm
A webcam from a mill in Belfast Ireland where a worker died in 1912. Many people believe she still haunts the mill.

Live BarnCam: http://www.appaloosa.org/livefoal.html
Appaloosa Farms has a barn cam and information about their farm. You can also sometimes see foals being born.

Live View of Yosemite Valley!: http://www.yosemite.org/vryos/index.htm

Nashville, TN: http://www.newschannel5.com/skycam/skylive.jpg

National Zoo: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/

PandaCam from the San Diego Zoo: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/zoo/ex_panda_station.html
The best way to view this shy mother and cub. View real time or watch the time-lapse video.

Tigerhomes.org: http://www.tigerhomes.org/
This site has many cameras showing a variety of tigers, lions and lemurs.
Free registration is required.

This site began in March 1998 and was created by Janet Luch. This page was last updated on September 25, 2007 .
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