Re: TECH: DVD for computers

[Carol Simpson <csimpson@TENET.EDU>]

Tlent wrote:

> Another tech questions for you -- our technology consultants are planning to
> put a DVD (digital video disk) player in all 35 classrooms in our new high
> school.  Is this wise to do at this time?  I haven't seen any DVD programs out
> except for the blockbuster type movies.  Is there a standard digital format?
> Is there software available?  Are we looking at a VHS vs. BETA type situation?
> Any articles to support your views would be greatly appreciated!

I just saw my first DVD program at the Florida Educational Technology
Conference. It is a MARVELOUS world atlas with wonderful historical aero
photographs (same area over time). DVD II drives are CD-ROM compatible,
so you will be able to play current CDs in those drives until you have
more DVD-specific programs. And Gateway will now ship DVD drives in
their educational units. Compaq and Dell are not yet shipping DVD for
educational units.

Carol Simpson
Mesquite (TX) ISD
csimpson@tenet.edu

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