YouTube


YouTube

 

Finding videos

 

 

Viewing options

 

 

 

Is downloading from YouTube ethical?

 

“There is a huge amount of incentive for any teacher to download clips from YouTube. But should we do it? Well, that's up to you. If you do so, you will be breaking the terms of service. Does that mean that you will be breaking the law? Well that is unclear.>My own personal code is that I am willing to break the YouTube Terms of Service and use clips for teaching purposes. As long as we aren't making money out of the content that we capture, then I feel that there is no moral issue here. …>Some people might think that this is a bit naughty - like breaking the speed limit. Perhaps I am taking an everyone-else-does-it-so-I-will-too attitude. But I would disagree. Breaking speed limits can be dangerous. For the reasons outlined above, downloading clips may be necessary.”

 

James Keddie

 

Downloading tools

 

 

File converters

 

 

Video players

 

 

Movie Editing

 

 

YouTube Trends

 

 

Using Video in the Classroom

 

Guidelines

 

1. Don't over use the video aspect. Good teachers are eclectic. There is a huge range of resources and activity types that we can draw from.

2. Do your best to choose clips that will be as engaging as possible for your learners.

3. Choose short clips and aim to have a maximum of 8 minutes video time during a 90 minute lesson. This prevents the class from turning into a cinema.

4. Create activities and plan lessons which require that learners will interact with the video content you use.

5. Get to know your technology.

6. Always have a backup plan for when the technology fails.

 

James Keddie

 

Recording students

 

 

Sample video in the classroom activity

 

 

Screencasting (free tools)

 

 

Equipment

 

 

Further reading

 

 

Alternatives to YouTube