More graduations being webcast

A new fad, the live streaming of graduation ceremonies, is becoming more and more popular, according to an article in the Houston Chronicle:

Gradcasts," as some techies call them, allow viewers to watch live streaming video of the ceremonies without the nightmares of parking, uncomfortable stadium seats and long restroom lines. The Web-based technology is catching on among some school districts who say it costs next to nothing to offer the extra service to students' families. Some districts have even started webcasting sporting events and pre-kindergarten graduations. School plays and open houses aren't far behind.

"We haven't even tapped into the possibilities of the Internet yet," said Mimi Morrison, director of technology for the Huffman school district, which will stream its graduation ceremonies online for the first time this weekend. "This video on demand is definitely the wave of the future. It's here, and it's exciting."