Youtube in the Classroom

I’m excited by the possibility to include Youtube in the classroom as an educational tool. I find that Youtube is one of the most common sources of entertainment for adolescents today. It includes millions of engaging, short and long-formed videos that anyone can access for free. The Youtube Education portal isn’t something I was aware of before this class. I think it could be a great resource for a variety of subjects.

I like the idea of using youtube videos as a primer for future lessons. Instead of assigned readings, a short video could be assigned to students to prep them for an upcoming class. I would assume that the number of students who would complete this homework would increase. This would also hopefully lead to higher levels of engagement within the classroom.

I’m always interested in learning from students and using programs that are already ingrained in their lives. These connections could be able to bridge gaps in content and increase accessibility for many students.