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[[File:youtube-logo.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/|Link to YouTube home page]]
 
==YouTube videos==
 
==YouTube videos==
  
 
YouTube is one of the most popular web sites to find and add videos.  
 
YouTube is one of the most popular web sites to find and add videos.  
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In the past instructors could use the YouTube MyWebcam tool to record videos and add them to Sakai courses. As of January 16, 2016 Google discontinued the [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57409?hl=en YouTube MyWebcam tool]. We suggest you use another tool, such as [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Screencast-O-Matic Screencast-O-Matic],which is free and allows you to upload your videos directly to YouTube.
 
  
 
Often, instructors use videos to introduce themselves to students in classes or ti introduce weekly lessons or assignments.  
 
Often, instructors use videos to introduce themselves to students in classes or ti introduce weekly lessons or assignments.  
  
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===How do Instructors use Videos with their Students?===
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===How do Instructors use videos with their Students?===
 
* Highlight important or commonly misunderstood aspects of an assignment
 
* Highlight important or commonly misunderstood aspects of an assignment
 
* Answer frequently asked questions
 
* Answer frequently asked questions
 
* Introduce a lesson, to emphasize what students should focus on
 
* Introduce a lesson, to emphasize what students should focus on
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* Introduce themselves to an [http://campustechnology.com/articles/2014/06/11/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-video-introduction-for-an-online-course.aspx online class]
 
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* [http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/could-video-feedback-replace-the-red-pen/55587?cid=wc&utm_source=wc&utm_medium=en Could Video Feedback Replace the Red Pen?]
 
  
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===How do I find a video that is closed-captioned (that can be read by screen readers for the visually impaired)
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===How do I find a video that is closed-captioned===
 
* You can [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3029103?hl=en&ref_topic=3027257 search YouTube] for closed captioned videos
 
* You can [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3029103?hl=en&ref_topic=3027257 search YouTube] for closed captioned videos
 
* BUT, many YouTube videos have been automatically captioned by YouTube. You must play the video to find out if it is captioned correctly.
 
* BUT, many YouTube videos have been automatically captioned by YouTube. You must play the video to find out if it is captioned correctly.
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** Here's how you can [https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/9257502?hl=en&ref_topic=9257500 watch videos with captions]
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* You can use [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/111997?hl=en&ref_topic=3027257 Advanced search (filters)] to find recent videos, videos that are short, videos of different qualities
  
 
===What will my students need to view a YouTube video?===
 
===What will my students need to view a YouTube video?===
 
Your students will need...
 
Your students will need...
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* Adobe Flash player
 
 
* Computer speakers or headset
 
* Computer speakers or headset
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===How can I organize YouTube videos?===
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* You can [https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/3030072?hl=en&ref_topic=4355266 create playlists] that contain just your videos, or contain videos for a class 
  
 
===What do I need to record a video?===
 
===What do I need to record a video?===
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* Gmail account ([https://support.google.com/youtube/?hl=en#topic=3024169 Here's Gmail/YouTube account info])
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* Gmail account ([https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/9267757?hl=en&ref_topic=9257107 Here's YouTube account info])
 
* Webcam (some notepads have built in webcams)
 
* Webcam (some notepads have built in webcams)
 
** Need suggestions? Check out [[Media:Video_Recording_Headset_and_Webcam_specs.pdf|How to Choose a Video Recording Headset or Webcam]]
 
** Need suggestions? Check out [[Media:Video_Recording_Headset_and_Webcam_specs.pdf|How to Choose a Video Recording Headset or Webcam]]
 
* Microphone (if your webcam doesn’t have a microphone)
 
* Microphone (if your webcam doesn’t have a microphone)
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* Adobe Flash installed on your computer
 
 
'''Tip:''' Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a [http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001359.htm text file]. You can use your script to add captions to your video.
 
'''Tip:''' Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a [http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001359.htm text file]. You can use your script to add captions to your video.
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===How can I record a video for YouTube===
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* We suggest [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Screencast-O-Matic Screencast-O-Matic],which is free and allows you to upload your videos directly to YouTube.
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* YouTube has a few suggestions for [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57409?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648 creating videos], too.
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===How do I upload a video, and what settings should I pick?===
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* Follow these instructions from YouTube for [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648 Uploading videos]
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* '''What Basic Settings should you choose?'''
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** By default, your videos are public. You can pick one of two other privacy settings, we recommend "Unlisted":
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*** '''Unlisted:''' Only those you share the video link with can view it. They do not need to have a Google account.
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**** Your unlisted videos won't display to visitors, and won't show up in YouTube's search results, unless someone adds your unlisted video to a public playlist.
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**** But someone you shared the link with, could forward the link to someone else.
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*** '''Private:''' Only you or those users you select can see your video. They'll need a Google account, and you'll need to add the email addresses of the people you want to share your video with.
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**** Your private videos won't display to visitors, and won't show up in YouTube's search results.
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**** You must have connected your channel to Google+ or confirmed your name on YouTube, or you can't share private videos with others.
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**** ''You can't modify who can view your private video'', except to delete all users access to the video.
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** '''What other settings should you choose?'''
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*** To the right of Basic Settings, click on the Advanced Settings. We suggest:
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*** Don't allow comments or user ratings.
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* Here's more info about [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/157177?hl=en&topic=3031507&ctx=topic YouTube's Privacy Settings ]
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{|
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color:#C6C6C6;" | <youtube width="400" height="225" alignment="right">wlFQI_nKB7g</youtube>
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|}
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===How do I add closed-captions to videos?===
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* After you upload your video, it takes a bit, but the automatic subtitles will appear. They are becoming more and more accurate.
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** You can then [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6373554 edit the automatic captioning]
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* YouTube provides a number of ways to [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2734796?hl=en&ref_topic=3014331 add closed-captioning] to your videos.
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===How do I link to or display a video in Sakai===
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* How do I link to a video in Sakai? [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Tools:_Screencasting#How_do_you_add_a_screencast_.28or_video.29_to_Sakai.3F Steps to Link to a video in Sakai]
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* How do I display my video in Sakai?  [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Display_a_Snagit_video_in_Sakai Display your YouTube video in Sakai using the Embed Code]]
  
 
===Advanced Tips===
 
===Advanced Tips===
 
* What are [http://ditchthattextbook.com/2015/01/22/10-ways-youtube-can-engage-your-classes-now/ 10 ways YouTube can engage your classes now?]
 
* What are [http://ditchthattextbook.com/2015/01/22/10-ways-youtube-can-engage-your-classes-now/ 10 ways YouTube can engage your classes now?]
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* How do I [http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/01/5-things-every-teacher-should-be-able-to-do-on-YouTube.html edit a video, or add subtitles, annotations, and music to a video?]
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* How do I use the YouTube MyWebcam app? Sorry, it's no longer available. Use [[Screencast-O-Matic]] instead.
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* How do I display my video in Sakai, if I don't use Lessons "Add Multimedia"?  [[Media:Display_your_video_in_Sakai_using_the_embed_code.pdf|Display your YouTube video in Sakai using the Embed Code]]
 
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* How do I use the YouTube MyWebcam app? Check out this [http://ed.ted.com/on/IUe8OXwM video]
 
 
* How do I  [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/71673?hl=en upload a video longer than 15 minutes?]
 
* How do I  [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/71673?hl=en upload a video longer than 15 minutes?]
 
* How do I [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648 upload a video using an Android or iOS device?]
 
* How do I [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648 upload a video using an Android or iOS device?]
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===Where to find videos for instruction===
 
===Where to find videos for instruction===
  
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* [http://www.youtube.com/edu YouTube EDU] (youtube.com)
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* [https://www.youtube.com/user/teachers Teachers] (youtube.com)
 
Videos and Channels from YouTube's college and university partners.
 
Videos and Channels from YouTube's college and university partners.
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* [http://www.edudemic.com/best-video-sites-for-teachers/ Edudemic's 100 Best Video Sites for Educators]
 
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Edudemic has divided their videos by the following categories: Educational, General, Teacher Education, Lesson Planning, Science/Math/Technology, History/Arts/and Social Sciences, Video Tools, Network and Program, Free Movies and Clips, How-To, and Government and Organizations.
 
  
 
<!-- * [http://connect.educause.edu/Library/ELI/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAbout/39395 7 Things You Should Know About YouTube]
 
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* [http://ed.ted.com/ TED-ED] (ed.ted.com)
 
* [http://ed.ted.com/ TED-ED] (ed.ted.com)
 
According to TED-ED: "Within TED-Ed’s growing library of lessons, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which represent collaborations between talented educators and animators nominated through the TED-Ed platform. This platform also allows users to take any useful educational video, not just TED's, and easily create a customized lesson around the video. Users can then distribute TED-Ed lessons, publicly or privately, and track their impact on the world, a class, or an individual student."  
 
According to TED-ED: "Within TED-Ed’s growing library of lessons, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which represent collaborations between talented educators and animators nominated through the TED-Ed platform. This platform also allows users to take any useful educational video, not just TED's, and easily create a customized lesson around the video. Users can then distribute TED-Ed lessons, publicly or privately, and track their impact on the world, a class, or an individual student."  
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* [http://www.smartteaching.org/blog/2008/08/100-best-youtube-videos-for-teachers/ 100 Best YouTube Videos for Teachers] (smartteaching.org)
 
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100 YouTube videos that can provide supplementary information for the class, give inspiration, help you keep control of class and even provide a few laughs here and there.
 
  
 
* [http://www.openculture.com/2008/03/youtubesmartvideos.html Intelligent YouTube: 80 Smart Video Collections] (openculture.com)
 
* [http://www.openculture.com/2008/03/youtubesmartvideos.html Intelligent YouTube: 80 Smart Video Collections] (openculture.com)

Latest revision as of 13:05, 1 May 2019

Link to YouTube home page

YouTube videos

YouTube is one of the most popular web sites to find and add videos.

Often, instructors use videos to introduce themselves to students in classes or ti introduce weekly lessons or assignments.

How do Instructors use videos with their Students?

  • Highlight important or commonly misunderstood aspects of an assignment
  • Answer frequently asked questions
  • Introduce a lesson, to emphasize what students should focus on

How do I find a video that is closed-captioned

  • You can search YouTube for closed captioned videos
  • BUT, many YouTube videos have been automatically captioned by YouTube. You must play the video to find out if it is captioned correctly.
  • You can use Advanced search (filters) to find recent videos, videos that are short, videos of different qualities

What will my students need to view a YouTube video?

Your students will need...

  • Computer speakers or headset

How can I organize YouTube videos?

  • You can create playlists that contain just your videos, or contain videos for a class

What do I need to record a video?

Tip: Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a text file. You can use your script to add captions to your video.

How can I record a video for YouTube

How do I upload a video, and what settings should I pick?

  • Follow these instructions from YouTube for Uploading videos
  • What Basic Settings should you choose?
    • By default, your videos are public. You can pick one of two other privacy settings, we recommend "Unlisted":
      • Unlisted: Only those you share the video link with can view it. They do not need to have a Google account.
        • Your unlisted videos won't display to visitors, and won't show up in YouTube's search results, unless someone adds your unlisted video to a public playlist.
        • But someone you shared the link with, could forward the link to someone else.
      • Private: Only you or those users you select can see your video. They'll need a Google account, and you'll need to add the email addresses of the people you want to share your video with.
        • Your private videos won't display to visitors, and won't show up in YouTube's search results.
        • You must have connected your channel to Google+ or confirmed your name on YouTube, or you can't share private videos with others.
        • You can't modify who can view your private video, except to delete all users access to the video.
    • What other settings should you choose?
      • To the right of Basic Settings, click on the Advanced Settings. We suggest:
      • Don't allow comments or user ratings.
  • Here's more info about YouTube's Privacy Settings

How do I add closed-captions to videos?

How do I link to or display a video in Sakai

Advanced Tips

Where to find videos for instruction

Videos and Channels from YouTube's college and university partners.

According to TED-ED: "Within TED-Ed’s growing library of lessons, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which represent collaborations between talented educators and animators nominated through the TED-Ed platform. This platform also allows users to take any useful educational video, not just TED's, and easily create a customized lesson around the video. Users can then distribute TED-Ed lessons, publicly or privately, and track their impact on the world, a class, or an individual student."

Open Culture the best free cultural & educational media on the web.

Teacher Tube provides an online community for sharing instructional teacher videos.

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