Integrating current YouTube videos into course content
I recognize the importance of keeping classroom content current, fresh, fun and upbeat. I've recently began to incorporate relevant (fun) YouTube videos into the classroom lectures which allows us an opportunity for open discussions. I would like to add some into the online coursework but I'm not sure it would have the same impact without the classroom discussion.
Jennifer,
You can add discussion into an email or a discussion section. I like this idea actually!!!
Shelly Crider
I envision You Tube videos being used to showcase a concept that can be put into song and given catchy lyrics to help retain the learning. Music is powerful, songs can be written with a "hook" that can be easily retained.
Jeanne,
I agree that music can be very powerful if used in the right arena.
Shelly Crider
We are examining the systematic integration of YouTube videos into our curriculum. However, it is challenging to find those nuggets in all the YouTube rubble.
Alan,
Very interesting! Challenging always makes us dig deeper!
Shelly Crider
I think one point to keep in mind is intellectual properties rights or copyrighted materials on youtube. As easy as it is to slap a link into our online course, we need to be cautious of the copyrighted material that is on youtube :)
Simon,
This is oh so true! It is important to have students know how to know if something is copyrighted as well.
Shelly Crider
Jennifer,
I seek out YouTube videos that help clarify abstract concepts of anatomy and physiology content. I find the incorporation of a short, 2-3 minute animated video, solidifies the abstract concepts. Additionally, I find that showing a longer video at the end of a segment, or chapter, that provides an overview is a great way to integrate all of the covered material and give the students another opportunity to make those connections.
As of a couple years ago, I created a YouTube channel and started adding some videos to it for purposes of sharing with my classes. I made these videos using screen capture software (Camtasia) and I've been getting some very good feedback on them. They are all short (5 mins or less) and they each focus on a particular concept for the unit. I primarily teach IT courses which benefit from a high degree of visual content; sometimes there is really no substitute for showing students how you might go about doing something.
I normally link to my videos through the Announcements area of class during the appropriate week (i.e. link to the PowerPoint demonstration videos during this unit, etc. )
Rob,
I like how you add your videos are 5 minutes or less because most students will not watch much more than 5 minutes at a time.
Shelly Crider