The Importance of a Digital Asset Management System for School Districts… and the Role of MyVRSpot
Michael Kessler2023-05-31T15:56:37+00:00In today's digital age, schools and educational institutions face an ever-growing influx of media assets, ranging from videos and images to audio recordings and more. Effectively managing and organizing these digital resources is crucial for seamless educational experiences, collaboration, and content sharing both within and outside of the school district. This is where a robust Digital Asset Management (DAM) system comes into play. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of a DAM system for school districts and highlight how MyVRSpot can fulfill this essential need. Centralized Storage and Organization: A DAM system serves as a centralized repository [...]
5 Ways Your Students Benefit from Live Broadcasting Morning News Shows
Michael Kessler2023-05-22T20:28:40+00:00In recent years, the traditional method of delivering morning announcements in schools has evolved with the integration of technology. Students live broadcasting morning announcements is an emerging trend that has numerous educational benefits. This practice not only enhances communication within the school community but also cultivates valuable skills and fosters a sense of responsibility among students. In this article, we will explore the educational benefits of students live broadcasting morning announcements. Enhancing Communication Skills When students take on the responsibility of live broadcasting morning announcements, they develop and refine their communication skills. By speaking in front of an audience, they [...]
Top 7 Reasons Teachers Are Thriving as Content Creators
Michael Kessler2023-05-17T20:10:47+00:00As rapidly increasing technological advances allow us to give more students access to quality educational materials, the world of education is undergoing a digital transformation. The media-rich environment in which we live requires educators to strongly consider what digital assets will be most effective in their teaching. Even those educators who resisted technology in the past have now become users, adopters, and creators, as they were forced into the deep end of digital instruction during the COVID years. Now that schools are back to in-person teaching, many educators are finding that digital content remains an important part of their classrooms and [...]
MyVRSpot Launches New Automatic Closed Captioning Tool
Michael Kessler2023-05-17T17:50:03+00:00MyVRSpot Launches New Automatic Closed Captioning Tool for All Video Uploads FORT COLLINS, CO. May 18, 2023— MyVRSpot, a leading online video platform for K-12 school districts, announced today the official launch of their new Caption ALL closed captioning feature. This feature enables the MyVRSpot system to automatically generate closed captions for all videos uploaded or created within their online platform, not only making content more accessible for those with hearing impairments, but helping school districts in meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Under the ADA, educational institutions are required to provide equal access to programs and services for [...]
MyVRSpot Launches New Enterprise Digital Sign Solution for K12
Michael Kessler2023-05-17T17:47:17+00:00MyVRSpot Launches New Enterprise Digital Sign Solution for K12 New Cloud-based Digital Sign Solution for School Districts to Create, Manage, and Deploy Digital Signs with Ease FORT COLLINS, CO. May 8, 2023—MyVRSpot LLC, a leading provider for online video hosting, creating, editing, sharing and live broadcasting for school districts across the country, has launched an enterprise level digital sign solution that allows organizations to stream real-time and pre-recorded content to appear on monitors throughout their buildings. The service, named SmartSigns, utilizes MyVRSpot’s existing user interface combined with their custom-built Chrome extension, offering a wide range of features and tools, including [...]
How Videos Support Reading Comprehension
Angela Derr2023-03-17T14:14:19+00:00The American Pediatrics Association reports that reading when young – even infants being read to by their parents – stimulates brain development that builds language, literacy, and a child’s motivation to learn. In addition, student literacy builds self-esteem, improved concentration, critical and analytical skills, stronger memory, and expanded vocabulary. There is only reading when you have comprehension. Reading comprehension occurs when words are not just words but thoughts and ideas. It involves many processes, such as understanding the text, imagining what the words describe, and answering questions related to a text. To move beyond reading to comprehending text, students need [...]
Wylie ISD: At the Forefront with Educational Technology
Angela Derr2023-12-28T17:54:57+00:00Wylie Independent School District is located 24 miles northeast of Dallas and serves over 18,800 students in the city of Wylie and surrounding communities. In addition to their excellent academic offerings, they equally focus on character education with “The Wiley Way,” the district’s nationally recognized values and character education program. They are focused on providing their students with a world-class education, including a wide range of extracurricular activities. Technology is emphasized to prepare students to thrive in 21st-century careers as well as provide district transparency and easily communicate with parents and families. What was the original goal? Wylie ISD has [...]