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Just push play

15 ways to use YouTube


in your course

With more than 1.5 billion YouTube’s importance to Gen Z


users worldwide, YouTube™
is one of the most popular cannot be overstated.
social media channels/ In the following guide, we provide 15 ways to integrate
search engines. YouTube into your course to help educate, engage, and
On average, we consume challenge your students (and you as an educator).
a billion hours of content 1. Show your human side. Get to know your students through
on YouTube per day (that’s video introductions at the beginning of the school year.
a lot of cat videos).

When it comes to 2. Flip the script (and your classroom). Invite your students
Gen Z students, to watch class lectures beforehand and dedicate class time
to hands-on learning.
47% spend 3 or 3. Provide real-world context. Don’t just lecture about Greece
more hours per day (or whatever your area of expertise may be) — take students
directly to the location to see the sites, experience the culture,
on the video sharing service.
and directly interact with other students across the globe.
In fact, 59% say that
4. Create playlists. YouTube playlists dive deeper into the subject
YouTube is their and provide an alternative context/voice. By creating playlists
top preferred of relevant videos you allow students to pursue their interests
without wasting their time searching for information (or finding
method of learning. potentially unsuitable content).

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“We are teaching the YouTube generation. When they have a question, they don’t
necessarily go to the text, they go on YouTube. They’re very visual learners, but
they want information that’s consumable in just a few minutes.”
Karen Freberg
Associate Professor, University of Louisville
“Videos are powerful, not because of what they say,
but because of what they offer inside the classroom
— the chance to facilitate rather than tell.”
Keith Hughes
Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Education,
University of Buffalo

5. A, B, or C? Forget the typical quiz format. Develop video quizzes


to accompany assigned videos for immediate feedback.

6. Raise your hand. If students have questions, you’ve got the


answers. Or, their classmates do! Recorded videos can be used
to ask and answer class-related questions.

7. Beyond the textbook. Video tutorials supplement class


discussions by providing additional insights.

8. Record and replay. Save time and effort by recording lectures


now to use for future replay.

9. Live stream guest speakers. Bring in guest speakers from


around the world with YouTube’s live stream feature. Students
can ask questions and participate from anywhere, at anytime.

0. Live stream office hours. A quick way to use video (and get
1
students to show up for sessions) is to host virtual, live-streamed
Self-directed office hours.
learning rules 1. Archive class discussions/projects. This serves as a great
1
resource for both current and future students.
70% of YouTube
viewers use the 2. Video flashcards. Help students study and retain knowledge.
1
Video flashcards allow them to pause and replay.
platform to solve
problems, and 13. Exam reviews. Post relevant exam materials on YouTube for
students to review. If privacy is a concern, you can always set
86% regularly use your channel to “private.”
YouTube to learn
14. Vlog it. Step up your blog game with a visual blog — a vlog.
new information. Record your thoughts and post away.
Hootsuite
5. Do a gut check. How is your teaching measuring up? Recorded
1
lecture videos give you an opportunity to review and improve
upon your style.
Why use YouTube in your classroom?
Students can learn at their own pace. Students can review,
rewind, pause, or replay content.

Gen Z are visual learners. YouTube provides a visual


and audio means of learning which contributes to better
understanding and retention.

Learning can happen anywhere, at anytime. As long


as there’s internet access, students are able to learn
from YouTube.

It’s shareable. Easily share interesting finds with your class,


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and invite students to share amongst themselves.
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trademarks of Google LLC
It enhances the classroom experience. Video serves as a
channel to bring your topics alive.
Start here Students are co-creators of content. Students themselves
can create original content and share their own expertise
An important with viewers that range from your classroom to those around
the world.
feature for
educators is Expert content. Cat videos aside, YouTube offers access to
a wealth of expert resources.
Google for
It’s free, and easy to use. Setting up a YouTube channel is
Education. simple, and loading a video is as easy as a click of the mouse.
Here, students Videos live forever. Let’s be honest — papers get trashed.
and teachers
It’s easily consumable. Find a balance of short and long
can access a durations of video content to make tuning in engaging.
broad range of
educational videos,
including lectures
and speeches. Discover more ways digital
learning can revolutionize the
way your students learn >>

Dare to learn. Dare to change.


Digital learning removes limits and gives us the freedom to provide education
anytime and anywhere, empowering us to overcome our most difficult challenges.

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