YouTube for Educators
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I am absolutely excited to share an innovative resource with you... Brace yourself.
YouTube (aka Google) is taking over the world!! Today I discovered YouTube for Schools / YouTube Teachers and YouTube Edu. I realize that I a little late as these branches of the original site were launched in December 2011; however, I will still share my thoughts about the tools you may potentially utilize in your classroom(s). Using audio and visual instruments assists all students in furthering their understanding. This demonstration of universal design in academic settings lends itself to, students with, all learning styles. Today’s classrooms have to function on a global level as well; these tools are another avenue for educators to expose students to experiences beyond the classroom.
YouTube for Schools/Teachers targets children and adolescents. Elementary, middle, and high school instructors can find media clips for math, language arts, science, and social studies. A range of material and concepts are available that connect students/viewers to the presented material. The site also provides 10 suggestions on how to use video posts for learning; for instance, sparking a group discussion on a particular topic, while providing a real-world example. With this form of media learners can travel to the past (ex. USA, 1968), other countries (Africa to India), and different states (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Indianola, Iowa).
YouTube Edu focuses on all learners of all ages; there are even a portion of clips for English Language Learners (ELLs). The topic selection includes: lifelong learners, university, primary and secondary education, history, languages, math and science. One will find (prestigious) college lectures, notorious speeches, PBS programs, and TED talks to inspire the mind. One could learn to speak eleven languages, with the cyber host. There are several videos that appeal to children and/or adults. There are secular topics to learn about as well. (I will leave the discovering of those topics up to you.)
YouTube’s goal is to post various clips that meet common educational standards. They strongly encourage users/teachers to submit specific standards that need to be addressed. The more feedback YouTube receives the more progressive the resource will become for numerous educators. You are free send requests for material you wish to share on the site; for instance, if there is a recorded lesson or exercise you would like to post YouTube will review and, hopefully, approve the request.
YouTube for Schools/Teachers/Edu’s clips are regulated by YouTube administrators to avoid posts of inappropriate, “spam” and unrelated videos. The videos selected do not waste time getting to the point and are appropriately timed. The interface is inviting and the sites are easy to operate.
(In my opinion, these branches of YouTube are much easier to use than TeacherTube.com and there are more topics to find in a search.)
Sings a tune, "Badabababa, I'm lovin' it!"
I am absolutely excited to share an innovative resource with you... Brace yourself.
YouTube (aka Google) is taking over the world!! Today I discovered YouTube for Schools / YouTube Teachers and YouTube Edu. I realize that I a little late as these branches of the original site were launched in December 2011; however, I will still share my thoughts about the tools you may potentially utilize in your classroom(s). Using audio and visual instruments assists all students in furthering their understanding. This demonstration of universal design in academic settings lends itself to, students with, all learning styles. Today’s classrooms have to function on a global level as well; these tools are another avenue for educators to expose students to experiences beyond the classroom.
YouTube for Schools/Teachers targets children and adolescents. Elementary, middle, and high school instructors can find media clips for math, language arts, science, and social studies. A range of material and concepts are available that connect students/viewers to the presented material. The site also provides 10 suggestions on how to use video posts for learning; for instance, sparking a group discussion on a particular topic, while providing a real-world example. With this form of media learners can travel to the past (ex. USA, 1968), other countries (Africa to India), and different states (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Indianola, Iowa).
YouTube Edu focuses on all learners of all ages; there are even a portion of clips for English Language Learners (ELLs). The topic selection includes: lifelong learners, university, primary and secondary education, history, languages, math and science. One will find (prestigious) college lectures, notorious speeches, PBS programs, and TED talks to inspire the mind. One could learn to speak eleven languages, with the cyber host. There are several videos that appeal to children and/or adults. There are secular topics to learn about as well. (I will leave the discovering of those topics up to you.)
YouTube’s goal is to post various clips that meet common educational standards. They strongly encourage users/teachers to submit specific standards that need to be addressed. The more feedback YouTube receives the more progressive the resource will become for numerous educators. You are free send requests for material you wish to share on the site; for instance, if there is a recorded lesson or exercise you would like to post YouTube will review and, hopefully, approve the request.
YouTube for Schools/Teachers/Edu’s clips are regulated by YouTube administrators to avoid posts of inappropriate, “spam” and unrelated videos. The videos selected do not waste time getting to the point and are appropriately timed. The interface is inviting and the sites are easy to operate.
(In my opinion, these branches of YouTube are much easier to use than TeacherTube.com and there are more topics to find in a search.)
Sings a tune, "Badabababa, I'm lovin' it!"
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