In this training, we will learn 2 ways to convert videos. You choose the one that is easier for you. 1. Zamzar -- For converting any image, document or music file to another type file. 2. Kick YouTube -- For converting YouTube Videos to another type file. 1

Outline  Why Zamzar is a useful tool for Educators  How to use Zamzar  Zamzar Tips for Teachers  How to use Kick YouTube  Hands On--Convert and download videos using both

Zamzar and Kick YouTube.

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Overview  PC, MAC, mobile phones, audio players, video players -

different platforms, different software  There is no one standard file type for images, video, documents, sound or compressed files. Each player uses a different type file.  Files you find on the internet may not open on your computer without converting them into a file type that can be used with an application on your computer. Such applications are Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Viewer, and Real Player.  Today to simplify, we will convert to MP4, which is a file type that will open with Apple Quicktime. Quicktime is either already on your computer or can be easily installed for free.

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You need to know  File types- extensions are the last three letters of

file name after the dot, for example, Flower.jpg is a type of image. The name of the file is Flower, the extension is .jpg.  Example-- these are all different video file extension types you might see: avi, flv, mp4, mov, wmv, mpg, etc.  Conversion- Changing from the type of file available to the type of file you need. A conversion program is necessary to do this. Zamzar and Kick YouTube are examples of these conversion programs. 4

Issues  Teachers want to use the internet to obtain images, videos, documents, and sound files for educational use  Teachers need these files to be available offline as we are not allowed to do video streaming  The software to open these files may not be available on school computers  Even when free conversion software is available from the internet, teachers may not be able to download it due to the blocking of downloads, storage issues, or school computer use policy 5

What to do? After this session you will be able to use the online tools, Zamzar and KickYouTube to convert a video file from a web page into another file type and save it to show on your school computer.

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Introduction  Documents, music, video, images and compression

files come in many different file types depending on the software used to create and save them. There are many educational videos on the web that can be used in the classroom.  Zamzar is one tool that can convert most of these file types from one type to another which will allow you to show it on your computer.  Kick YouTube is a very simple solution for converting and downloading YouTube Videos. 7

Problems…  Have you ever gotten the error message “Unable to open file…”?  Have you been sent a picture by email that just won’t open on your computer?  Have you ever wanted to save a video you saw on You Tube to show to your classes?

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Solution 1- Zamzar  Zamzar is an online tool easily converts common files

in a few clicks of the mouse and then sends instructions to retrieve the converted file to your email address.  An advantage of Zamzar is that it not only converts

video formats, but also audio or music formats, image formats, document formats, and compressed formats  Just follow these step by step instructions…

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Before you open Zamzar  If you are going to convert a file from YouTube, go to

YouTube (www.youtube.com). Search and find the video you wish to convert.

 Either write down the complete URL (address) or copy

it with Control C. You might want to do both to be on the safe side.

Then open Zamzar Http://www.zamzar.com

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Type or paste the URL from YouTube in the box. If you are converting a file on your computer, you can browse to find it.

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In the box at Step 2 choose the file type you want. To simplify matters, today we will convert to Mp4 which will open with Quicktime.

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In the box at Step 3 type the email address where Zamzar can tell you how to retrieve your converted file

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In the box at step 4 just hit convert, and verify the information that pops up by clicking OK

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In several minutes, you will get an email from Zamzar:

Click on the link in the e-mail to download and save or open your converted file.

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Tips for Teachers You can also use Zamzar to download and convert videos from TeacherTube, the teaching video resource site. Many of the educational videos on YouTube are stored here and this site is not blocked by our filter. You can convert video into a variety of formats, including mp4, avi, mpg, wmv and mov – helpful if you need to use the video as a resource in a classroom without internet access. Since the district blocks YouTube, you can convert a video from home, retrieve the file, email it to yourself at school, save it to a flash drive, or burn to a CD to use in classroom. 17

Advantages of Zamzar  Zamzar is simple to learn and use  No downloading or joining required  Zamzar is free and has numerous

cost effective uses for file conversion in classroom. It can be used to convert any type of file, not just YouTube videos.

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Solution 2--Convert and Download YouTube Videos using KickYouTube  YouTube is a vast library of videos for all content areas. As a

teacher, you can search YouTube to find multimedia clips that would be fabulous resources for your classroom. However, in addition to these useful videos, the are also many R and X rated videos on YouTube. Therefore, YouTube is blocked for schools.

 This week’s tool offers an easy way to download (save)

YouTube videos to your computer or flash drive so that you can show them in your classroom - even if you aren’t connected to the Internet!

 This is much simpler than using Zamzar, but is for

YouTube Videos only. It does not convert other types of files like Zamzar does. 19

KickYouTube Step 1 1. Go to: www.youtube.com Which we have unblocked today since there are no students on campus. Normally, you will have to do this at home since YouTube will be blocked. 2. Locate the desired video. 3. Play a part of the video to make sure it is working. 20

Loading KickYouTube: Step 2 1. Move your mouse into your browser's address (URL) window. 2. In the address bar, substitute the word “kick” for the www in front of “youtube” in the URL. Leave the rest of the address the same. The address will now be “http://kickyoutube.com/... without the www 3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard. 4. When the page reloads you will see KickYouTube’s menu bar at the top of the window.

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Saving (Downloading) the Video: Step 3

1. Click to select the desired format (MP4) and then click the “Go” button at the right side of the bar. Note - You can experiment with a short video to see which format works best on your computer. I recommend starting with MP4 for Quicktime. 2. KickYouTube will take a little time to process. When it is finished, the green “Go” button will change to a blue download button. 3. Right-click the blue download button and choose “Save link as” or “Save Target as” or something similar. 4. This will open a window that will allow you to save the video to the desired location on your computer. You will probably save it to a CD, a flash drive, or to your computer to be sent in an e-mail to yourself at school. 5. Once the video is saved, double-click to open it. It should open and play in QuickTime. 22

Self Assessment Go online, and convert a video using Zamzar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Go to You Tube and find a video you want to save, and copy its url address Go to www.zamzar.com Go to step 1 click on the words “url to convert” Paste the url address of your video here. In step 2 choose convert to Mp4. Go to Step 3 and type your email address. Go to step 4, hit convert, and click OK on the information box that pops up Wait for an email from Zamzar, click on link they send and follow instructions to download your video, save it and you are done 23

Self Assessment Go online and convert a video using KickYouTube. 1. Go to You Tube and find a video you want to save. 2. In the address bar type substitute the word Kick for the www before youtube 3. Use the tool bar above the video to select the format. Select MP4. Select Go. Select Down. 4. Click save on the window that pops up. Name your file and select location to save it. 24