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 Flip cameras and other digital video recorders are ideal for students to use in the classroom because they are small, versatile, and durable. They don't require extra cords or software to [|work], and they can be used anywhere. Digital video recorders can be easily used by students in grades 2 and up. For these reasons, they are perfect for the elementary and middle school classrooms.

Ideas for the Classroom:
 * Teachers can record performances, projects, field trips, and presentations and upload them to their websites
 * Students can take cameras out of the classroom (after permission and liability issues are worked out) to record special experiences such as interviews or trips
 * Students can create booktalks that are then uploaded and broadcast in various locations inside the school or district; some digital frames can display uploaded video content. A digital frame can be purchased to "broadcast" booktalks in the library, school office, or classroom
 * Students can use cameras to record data in science projects, experiments, or long-term monitoring of an outdoor location
 * Digital video recorders can be used by students to make commercials or advertisements, to record responses to books, projects, lessons, and units
 * "Sister" schools of different socioeconomic backgrounds can record video and upload to the web to share experiences or collaborate on a project
 * Teachers or students can upload content on Video Thread (free on the Web) and other students can respond to it in a variety of ways

Visit Interesting Ways to use Video Recorders in the Classroom to find other ideas for your students.

 Individual teachers can sign up to receive 2 for 1 pricing on the Flip and Kodak digital video recorders through a distribution partnership with Digital Wish. Teachers can enlist the help of parents and other community members to help fund purchases. Orders are limited to 4 units per teacher. Find out more [|www.digitalwish.org]