

First you need to have the Firefox browser installed on your computer: This is a plug-in that works with the Firefox browser to make it very easy to quickly grab a video. Perhaps the easiest way to download video is with Video Download Helper. You can find free software utilities that can download FLV or MP4 videos but some can also do much more. Some techniques for downloading online video require the use of software. Remember that the author of the video is the copyright holder, so be sure to follow guidelines for fair use. Solution? It is possible for a teacher to download one of these videos in FLV format (Flash Video) or MP4 format, bring it into class using a USB flash drive or other media, and play it on your computer using a video player. Some sites embed ads, and you have no control over the add that get's displayed or the time it takes for your video to begin playing. The network might be slow or not be working when you need it. One potential problem that individual teachers might encounter is that many schools now block video sharing sites such as YouTube or Google Video to control bandwidth and to prevent potential student viewing of objectionable material. These sites can contain objectionable material, so be careful if providing access to students.

Some videos found here may present copyright issues. These days many teachers are accessing authentic videos made by native speakers and shared online via free services such as YouTube and Google Video. Downloading YouTube videos (and other media)
