1. Digital Flip Camera

2. Flip Video Digital Camera A video and audio camera that students can use with a minimal amount of instruction  Link to the Flip Video website: http://www.theflip.com/en-us/ http://www.theflip.com/en-us/  Operated by standard rechargeable AAA batteries  Recording time: 4 hours  Internal Memory: 16 GB

3. Instructional Uses Great for audio and visual interviews of people Filming student documentaries Video taping student speeches and presentations for self and peer review Field trip and field explorations and documenting Adds a video component to any project Provides a visual documentation of gross motor skills for special needs students

4. Positive Aspects of Flip Camera Inexpensive Can be used with either a PC or Mac Can download in any format: Power Point, Publisher, I-Movie and Movie Maker Has its own computer USB port attached ---No plugs or cords to get lost --- Just plug it in to computer and download Portable, Waterproof, Hardy design Is a stand alone piece of technology

5. Negative Aspects Tech support is minimal If the USB arm breaks, the whole camera is trashed There is no way to download the video if the USB connection is bad Not a way to prevent misuse by students