This week I set out to learn a little more about YouTube. Sure, I've used YouTube.....when searching for a specific movie clip, an old music video, or even how to fold up a princess tent. The only time I have used YouTube as an educational tool is when it has been required to watch a video for a class.
So, I set up my account and created playlists for different categories of videos. My playlists include Twitter tools, Wikispaces, Web 2.0, Library, and Cricut. I added some videos to each of the playlists and then went back to watch.
After watching the Twitter videos and playing with Twitter a little more, I can still see it as a great tool for older students. One tip from a video suggested using as a teacher to tweet out research tips which, I think is a great idea.
Being new to Wikispaces, I found quite a few videos that helped me out as a beginner....I actually wish that I had watched these earlier!!
I am currently not a teacher so, I looked for some Web 2.0 videos and some on libraries that I know I will not put to use for a few years. One Web 2.0 video was about Weebly...a tool that I have not used yet but, will have to use in the future.
After searching YouTube, I realized how much time and effort is put into making educational videos. I can see using these videos to help teach students about different things. I actually got a Cricut Air 2 for Christmas that I have not learned how to use yet. I'll be watching the YouTube videos in my spare time so that I can make something crafty. =)
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