The article from iLearn Technology’s which was posted by
Admin reiterates something we all know;
YouTube can be a great educational tool.
What are some downfalls of YouTube in the classroom? Think of the students that have a hard time
regaining focus after someone sneezes during a quiet reading time. What could bother their learning while using
YouTube? I agree with iLearn Technology’s
Admin opinion and I agree that the advertisements can be distracting. Don’t forget about some of the awful,
negative comments that some people post.
(Digital etiquette should be part of the core curriculum) And don’t forget those schools that have
YouTube blocked, how can they watch videos for educational purposes?
The article, 10
Ways to Eliminate Distractions around YouTube Videos, gives educators some
great ideas. One example, SafeShare.Tv allows students to watch video
without those pesky ads and the possible inappropriate other videos that may be
automatically suggested by YouTube. Read
the article to get other great ways to include appropriate and less distracting
videos in your classroom.
Thanks for sharing this Kate. I was horrified when I had to show a video on YouTube for a teacher one day and the comments that were underneath the clip...completely uncalled for types of comments. Glad to know there are alternative ways to watch those videos!
ReplyDeleteNice post-thanks for sharing. I never even think about the comments until I share a video with my class and they are up there for all to see. Then, that is what they focus on! And they are always awful. Glad to see some other resources out there to help avoid this problem.
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