United Streaming, Discovery Education: Schools Use Technology in Learning

For Traditional and Home Schools

With advances in technology, come changes in the way children are educated. Information Weekly discusses Arcadia Middle School and the many options it has tried, including United Streaming. In fact, schools across America are utilizing United Steaming. United Streaming connects to Discovery Education Streaming, which provides streaming interactive lessons to classrooms.

Discovery Education Streaming is a video-on-demand service for schools. According to the Discovery Education website, over half of schools located in the United States have made use of this innovative learning concept, in conjunction with their existing plans. Schools can purchase a yearly subscription for classroom use by teachers.

There are a few things that set United Streaming apart from other educational videos. For one thing, Discovery Education Streaming goes straight to the classroom on demand without the hassle of buying and storing countless videos.

Another thing that's different about United Streaming is that it is the only digital service of its kind to show scientific proof of an increase in the achievement of students. Discovery Education Streaming covers curriculum in all six K-12 core subjects.

In June of 2008, MMI Schools had mentioned the goal of Discovery Education Streaming to have 5,000 videos in their library by December of 2008. It is now nearing the end of October and that goal has already been met with Discovery Education Streaming. Those who choose Discovery Education Streaming Plus benefit from even more streaming content.

School Districts, such as Humble ISD in Texas are reaping the benefits every day. The Humble ISD website proudly displays an invitation to teachers to utilize the Discovery Education center.

Some reading this may be wondering, "What about homeschoolers?" That was my first thought as well, being a mother who chooses to homeschool her children. It looks as though homeschools can also benefit from this program, if they so choose.