Thursday, October 4, 2012

YouTube...Google Video...TeacherTube...

Question 1: What concerns do you have as an instructor with YouTube and Google Videos?

  • As an instructor, my main concern is that YouTube and Google Videos are often inappropriate for students to be viewing.  Also, even when the correct video is pulled up advertisements for other videos can be seen and it isn't possible to know what image will be seen. 

Question2: What is your thought about TeacherTube?

  • I really liked TeacherTube.  I liked that a video can be flagged and removed if inappropriate for students.  TeacherTube is geared toward the teaching community and contains not only helpful videos but also documents and audio for lessons.

 Do you see the value of it? 

  • I do see the value in TeacherTube.  It would be helpful to use in lessons and lesson planning.  I can see myself using it to offer a visual during lessons.  TeacherTube would be valuable to use with students who are visual learners.

How would you integrate TeacherTube in your teaching?

  • I would integrate TeacherTube by using the video clips after a lesson introduction, during a lesson to emphasize a point, or in the conclusion of a lesson to reinforce learning.  The videos clips could also be used in centers or small groups.