YouTube and TeacherTube the k-12 classroom

[Cyndi Danner-Kuhn]

OK, well, I suspect you have all watched something on YouTube by now. And there is even a TeacherTube. True there is a ton of stupid stuff on YouTube, but there is also a great deal of great educational stuff you could use in the classroom. The problem is schools have it blocked. So you have to find a work around. There are always lots of ways to accomplish a task, so let's learn one. Open the attached document for links and how-to instructions below.

I want you to go to YouTube and/or Teacher Tube and find three videos you could use in your curriculum or classroom. Post them in the video section of this site. Make sure you look at your classmates videos and do not post the same ones. NO DUPLICATES. I have also posted a couple, make sure you watch them as well. Then, in this discussion I want you to reflect on using YouTube and TeacherTube and what was your ah ha moment and why you selected the three videos you did to post. How will you use this when you become a teacher?

[Bryan Gilligan]

These are Videos I chose for the assignment

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=7f29ddf8764bf82c1a9c
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=03963068cfe72b4c44e3
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=c5a412816d494b15ca9f

I selected the Mona Lisa video mostly to show just how much patience goes into recreating a masterpiece for just a few moments of entertainment, it is also a good lead in to talk about Leonardo Da Vinci and his accomplishments. The other two were concepts that stunned me and left me feeling a sense of awe and wonderment in the case of the Edusim/Smartboard, I wish we had such things when I was younger, it looks like it would not only be amazing to use, but would also be an invaluable tool. The idea of using Second Life as a teaching environment was something I had heard in passing so when I started to look that was my first choice. The potential there is almost limitless, this and the development of Web 2.0 is the foundation to true Virtual Reality interactions in almost every avenue of life. The software that runs Second Life allows you to do almost any task, and I would think that the few things it can't do right now, will certainly be on their list to correct. I believe that using TeacherTube at the very least would be useful in teaching some classes, and as time progresses, there will be more and more material available. I plan on doing more research into the Smart Board and exploring more of Second Life as a teaching environment, especially as far as Art Education goes, I've already seen galleries in Second Life of someone's artworks.

[Mary Gere Bridger]

I wanted to use YouTube in the classroom, just the other day, during my Health Methods micro-teach. Fortunately, one of the videos I wanted to use (the one I felt was most important) was also available through another website. It took a couple minutes to find it somewhere else - and it taught me to download the videos, rather than bookmarking them. I'll upload it to the video section. When I mentioned to the kids that I would be showing YouTube videos, they were immediately "got". It' s amazing, even though what I showed them was not at all exciting.

[Kelly Thomas]

I have not used YouTube or TeacherTube very often. There is a lot of junk on there in my opinion, but I have seen the good side of using these sites. My wow moment was when I realized how much there really was out on YouTube, its not all junk! I am learing to love this website and I feel that it can be beneficial to me one day when I have my own students and classroom. Of course, it is obvious that I am wanting to be an elementary educator. I typed in school house rock and found all these great videos. Here is one of my favorites http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jeq5a8bBh8c I know that the content in these videos are appropriate to use in a kindergarten classroom which is why I am learning to love this site. I know from experience how much students enjoy watching videos. If I can sneak in some learning, then I am happy! I think that this video is great for me to show in class, which is why I chose it. I will use it to teach math, specifically the number 8.

I typed in learning numbers and a great video from Sesame Street came up. Here is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6b0OkOxBzQ I think this is adorable and great to use with my students. Again, this is perfect for me since I want to teach lower elementary. Students can identify with the characters and will be interested in the material. I would use this as an introduction to a unit over numbers.

I really wish I would have found this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z8uw1zjjiE&feature=related when I was teaching my unit over money to my kindergarten internship classroom. This is another school house rock video, but at least I know the quality is good and the information is appropriate for young students. This is great for me to use in my classroom.

[Lindsey Pierron]

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8ca949f187f64ff2d15b

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=055d63828af3bfab778f

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ce171ddbcdb7a0a0bece

I think resources like YouTube and TeacherTube can be very useful in the classroom, because the format is different for students, and sometimes that makes a big difference in a student’s learning. If a teacher is able to present a topic using something fun like a video, it can spark the student’s interest in the topic. I selected three videos that I think will be useful for students in Kindergarten or 1st Grade, the ages I would like to teach. The first video, “Learning How to Add for Kindergarten,” is a fun video in which the students and the teacher solve addition problems together, using plastic bears. I think I could use this video when we are in a unit, just beginning to work with addition problems.
The second video I selected, called Digital telling of Douglas Wood book, is just a video recording of teachers and students reading the book What Teachers Can’t Do, out loud. I like the book, and I like the fact that students were the ones doing the reading on this video. I think I would use this video as an introduction to a unit in my class, in which we would be creating our own video. This TeacherTube video could be used as an introduction to that unit.
The third video I selected is called “Free -Reading Lesson: Introduce Word Families.” I thought this video would be useful because it is an introduction to rhyming words and word families. It is similar to what I think I would do in my classroom, but it is in video form. I think it would be good for my students to watch the children on the video sounding out words, and matching rhyming words to their word families. I think we might watch this video in the classroom, and then imitate it using different words.
I think You Tube and Teacher Tube are very useful in the classroom. Children today watch so much television, that sometimes it is a great way to get through to them. Also, I think many of the videos I can across would be great as introductions to different units. What better way to introduce a unit, than to have an informative and entertaining video? I think these resources are great, and I hope that the school I work at will not have them both blocked.

[Carlotta Patterson]

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=1f4806932d5f226cb64d http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=801fc7473840b5b161df http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=29f4ae6dc9d88ec8eac2 http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=0078ae0895b5c06bac1b
I chose 4 videos because it is impossible for me to stop. We love YouTube at our house. We have spent evenings around the laptop laughing and watching funny videos. I think it is great. The first video I chose (Crab Soccer)because it is fun and a great example of teachers sharing ideas with each other. Even if you are not a P.E. teacher you could use it for indoor recess, your church youth group, Kay club regional meetings, etc.
The second video (Great Quotes) I just liked. The author suggested using it to let students choose a quote and write a paragraph about why they like it and what it means to them.
“Finding the Greatest Common Factor” is the video that applies to my content area. I chose it because it demonstrates how YouTube can be used to give students access to instruction when they are away from the teacher. It could also help parents help their children with homework.
I added the fourth video, “Kindergarten Power Teaching” because I was left wanting to learn more about power teaching. I also like getting to watch a teacher in action. This could be beneficial especially after we start teaching and there is not always the opportunity to observe teachers.

[Robin Berndt]

I have not ever just sat down and looked at things on you tub. I have heard some great things about it, but just do not go out side my box when it comes to technology. I have seen some things on youtub do to the fact that my boyfriend is all ways on there. I will ask why he is laughing or something and then he will show me. I have learned so much this year and learned that it is ok to try new things. I did look at one teacher tub and it was expiring the 21st superentendet. I found that it was well worth looking at. There are many good things out there for teachers and for entertanment and I am just finding that out. I am not going to say that this will be an every day thing to look at youtub, but I will start looking at it more than I do now.

[Rayleen Shelton]

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=be6ec9b852b0a542e2f3
I chose this video because I think it would be beneficial to show students. It highlights the educational reasons to blog. I think it's important for them to see blogging as an educational instrument, not just for play time or social uses.
The second video I chose was http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=97eeae6788aa3348e553. This video is a great 1 minute clip on thinking before you post pictures online. It let's students know that once a picture is posted on the internet it can never be taken off, there is always a way to access it. I would use this video when covering online safety and netiquette.
The third video I chose was http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=3e2d61891b1e4051ef75. This is a great video on common PowerPoint errors. This guy presents it in a humorous way that I think high school students would enjoy. I would use this video when cover PowerPoint.

[Karen]

Ok - first of all I am not a huge fan of searching for "things" on the internet and rarely have gone to YouTube or TeacherTube. I will have to say I didn't mind the time that I did spend at TeacherTube, as I did find some of the videos that I looked at to be interesting, creative and even funny. I really can't say that I had a wow or aha moment, but I was intrigued by the creativity of the participants at TeacherTube:
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=4dc94d5749d44d4c6...

This particular video is very catchy in regard to the tune. It deals with learning the 50 States and their capitals. I think it would be most beneficial for those who already have a good grasp of all the states and their capitals. I think it would benefit 6th grade up to the middle school level. It probably wouldn't hurt some high school students either! The video was easy to follow as the cartoon character was pointing out the states along with stating the capital.



This particular video had one voice that was easy to listen to and provided a lot of history of the start of our country. It made me think more of a powerpoint presentation as the clips appeared. I still found it interesting and would show it to 5th graders up to the middle school level



I have always been a fan of the SchoolHouse Rock series and really enjoyed this particular video. I know as a child that the music for SchoolHouse Rock series always captivated me and held my attention when I was watching cartoons on Saturday mornings many, many years ago. This video covers The Preamble to our Constitution very well and I would definitely show it to 5th graders on up to the middle school level. Even though some students may not think it cool to watch this kind of video, I would still show it!

Once I become more comfortable with the technology world, I do believe I would take the time to show videos from TeacherTube and even Youtube. The videos I watched were short and to the point. I think that would help in the classroom and help hold the attention of students. Videos that have music with them is a bonus as many students enjoy music. Showing videos will accentuate the unit being studied and hopefully captivate the attention of my students.

[Trevor Duell]

I think Youtube.com is teriffic! Sure, its the online version of America's Funniest Home Videos... but worse. For all the riff raff there are a lot of really cool videos on there too. Of course, with all of these videos being on youtube I would have to find a creative way to get to them at school.

The first reason I like it is because there are a lot of educational clips and ideas to use. This video demonstrates how conductors beat time in compound meters. This can be both a complex process to do as a conductor and to follow as a musician. I would have my students watch this clip if we were struggling with a piece in compound meter. I might even have them practice as a class one or two of the patterns. This would definatly be great alternative way of teaching conducting. There are several other clips similar to this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNUj3DPrjMQ



Another reason I like youtube is that it has clips of wonderful musicians! This is a wonderful way to introduce students to musicians that have been long gone or long forgotten. There are some teriffic clips of Maynard Ferguson from the late 70's! There is no lack of inspiring performances here on youtube. This clip is from the Drum Corps International World Championship in 2006. This is marching band at its best. You think you've seen a marching band before? Take a look at this clip! The Cavaliers are one of the best in the world. I would show this clip to my band during marching band season to show them how high the ceiling really is. You have to admit, this video is pretty sweet!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3dVWvqTPs8

This last video was shown to me by Sue Boldra in Secondary Experience class this semester. I am always a fan of thought provoking quotes and whatnot. This has some staggering statistics that I think anyone would find fascinating. I feel that it really helps paint a realistic picture as to what the future will be. This video is obviously geared to educators but I think just about anyone would find this relevant. I showed this video to a class full of high schoolers and they really enjoyed it. I would show this to my class at the beginning of the year to put things into perspective for them ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U

[Brock Funke]

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8902a6a092a4b532b4a6 I chose this video because it would be great for all grades. Its the Pledge of Allegiance and it is done in sign language. It could be great for teaching to hearing impaired the Pledge of Allegiance.
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=fc8e0045aba1952e1818 This video would be great for the younger grades on how to tie your shoes. Its easy to follow and something that students could watch and learn at home as well.
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=0e4839d80e3e5be1b9b0 This video is pretty cool I thought. It could be used on days when you can't go outside for recess or P.E. class. Its a five minute workout with Fitness Fred, its a fun easy workout kids would enjoy.

Teachertube and youtube are both great places to find videos on how to do or learn anything. I'm amazed at all of the information you can find on both sites. I can see myself using teachertube alot when I become a teacher and encourage kids to use it at home and in their free time. Teachertube will always be added to my favorites on my computer.

[Jess]

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=6d51f86c7f1a89850...

This is the first video that I found. I thought it would be a fun video to play on the first day of school to lighten things up for the students. Also, it would be a great introductory video into the teacher discussing his/her classroom rules. Plus, the kids will like it because it is funny.

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ebd7c1e1b7118af88...

The second video I found on Teacher Tube is a great video of a guy rapping about fractions. For me, math was never very fun, so I thought bringing a video like this into the classroom would make it more interesting. Some students like rap, and usually all of them like music, so this fun rap about learning about fractions will help make the learning process more fun.

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=634edc3e692846f9e...

This video has no point in the classroom, except to just have a little fun! Sometimes the students are going to need a break from all the hard thinking they are doing, and this would be a great video to watch while taking that break. I have found this video to be very entertaining and funny, so I think children would, too.

I use YouTube more then TeacherTube, for the simple fact that the videos I watch for fun usually aren’t on TeacherTube. I usually just watch videos on YouTube for a good laugh. I do think I will use TeacherTube when I am a teacher someday, because there are a lot of great videos on there that I would like to take advantage of. There aren’t only just educational videos, but there are also videos just for fun, and I think that is great. Kids like to watch videos, and why not use them for learning and for just fun? I know I would like to watch videos like these in my classes, so I am guessing that my students would, too. What is great about TeacherTube is that there are videos on there that are suitable for students of every age, and they don’t allow videos of inappropriate things to be posted on there, so the site is safe.

[Pam]

These are the videos that I chose -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s5EvhHy7eQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSDxc2kFjms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I1MGsSDS8c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAm3KWiDPKU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZKOPKIHsrc

The first two are for the Wii Remote whiteboard that I am completely intrigued with. I originally found this in I think February and have wanted to make it every sense. I imagine I will come up with the time this summer. Although I'm not in the classroom yet I want to figure this out. I know this isn't exactly a video that will transcend straight over to the kids but the knowledge from it will.

The elements are always hard to learn, this song can make the idea bearable. The other song on math was just for fun, couldn't not share.

The last one on vedic math is an alternative way to do multiplications. This could help some kids that haven't been able to learn with the traditional methods.