File Converter

Bender file converter is something that I will use in my classroom and personally. By using the Bender converter, you can convert YouTube videos into many different forms (MP3, Wave, Flash, MPEG, etc.).  I was able to use this technology to convert this YouTube video into an MP3:

This was very simple with the Bender website, I only had to paste the URL of the video into the text box to convert my video to an MP3. I saved the MP3 to my Windows Media Player. This type of technology could be very useful in the classroom, as videos can be converted to other files, which can be saved on your computer for later viewing. By doing this, the video can become part of your media library, and you do not have to worry about the video no longer being available online. Files saved to the Bender file converter can be used in the classroom to play videos or songs that relate to the lesson being taught. This information can be viewed for students to review independently, which can allow for multiple viewings to increase comprehension. This technology makes your media more accessible. The ISTE NETS T standards that closely relate to this activity are: 3.a. and 2.a.By using this technology, teachers are able to adapt learning experiences that incorporate digital tools (YouTube video content) to promote student learning. Teachers are also able to demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies by using the Bender converter or any other file converter tool.