Teachers often feel as though they're on their own island, particularly in grades that don't have an assistant. This makes for a lot of self centered thinking and action, like laughing at your own jokes even if students don't (happened a lot in middle school teaching).
Vimeo puts the "me" in the middle of the word video, which is perfect for teachers who are the center of the classroom. With Vimeo's respectful community of people who are passionate about sharing their videos, it makes uploading videos for students to watch and for them to search a lot less worrisome.
There are no unexpected ads or recommendations for inappropriate videos that may appear on other video sites. Teachers can post videos and allow students to search with confidence that there's good quality work.
Other advantages for Vimeo include:
-500MB per week of upload space
-No bandwith or time time limits on videos
-Video player customization to make videos appear they way you want on your class website
-Upload 1 HD movie per week
-Password-protected videos
-And more
Teachers wanting to utilize the full capabilities Vimeo has to offer, can purchase a Plus account with many advanced features, including 5GB of upload space per week, unlimited HD and advanced statistics (to track video views).
No matter how you slice it, Vimeo may be just what your classroom needs.
