You+Tube

=**Using You Tube/Teacher Tube in the Classroom** =

YouTube: [|http://www.youtube.com] Teacher Tube: []

Reference Material/Info

 * EDUCAUSE - 7 Things You Should Know About YouTube: [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png width="32" height="32" link="http://nelsoncentral.wikispaces.com/file/view/7+Things+-+You+Tube+-+EDUCAUSE.pdf"]] [|7 Things - You Tube - EDUCAUSE.pdf]
 * You Tube in the Classroom - of particular interest is the section on the Impact - []
 * YouTube in/on/of/for the Classroom - great teaching tips and info - []

Using YouTube/Teacher Tube in the classroom
This quote from [|Brenda Dyck] rings through as important: ===//"Herding a class of students down to the computer lab to watch a few catchy videos has no more learning benefit than turning a class of students onto the Internet for a half hour of random surfing. The power of YouTube only is activated when the teacher has a clear idea of how a specific video clip can be used to introduce a concept or theme, instigate a discussion, or serve as a writing prompt."//===

==Ways/Ideas to use YouTube/TeacherTube in your Classroom ==

TIP: Always **preview** and watch the clip first & possibly download for smooth playback (see below) before using with students
 * Start the lesson with a clip to introduce a new idea/topic/theme
 * Use as a motivator or inspiration for creative writing
 * Listen to and view native speakers for learning languages
 * Watch real scientists doing experiments
 * Use a clip to start a class discussion
 * Use clean **official** music video clips for fitness with students
 * View a "how to" video and use to assist with procedural writing
 * Learn how to make a better PowerPoint presentation ([|eg])
 * Use a clip as a listening or a viewing exercise with a focus
 * pre lesson - ask kids to view a clip at home and then discuss in class
 * Modelling and displaying speeches, debates and viewing with kids
 * View clip and evaluate pros and cons of people interacting/social skills
 * Motivating kids before starting a lesson - eg sports, PE