Using YouTube in the classroom

Using YouTube in the classroom can be like walking on thin ice. One never knows when the ice will give way. I do not allow my students to explore YouTube on their own. Just to much crap.

Regardless, there are some helpful videos available. Here a few sites that my elementary Ss have enjoyed. Keep in mind that I am teaching in an American environment...However, there are YouTube videos suitable for almost everyone, just takes some searching. :)

Since America just had an election, I thought a look at all the presidents was in order.
YouTube - George Washington to Barack Obama in Under 4 Minutes

Making English grammar more enjoyable.
YouTube - Grammar Rock Nouns

YouTube - Grammar Rock Verb

We have been looking at China.
YouTube - This is China

This video from Thailand my students enjoyed.
YouTube - Tourism Thailand

We studied the Vikings earlier this year.
YouTube - Ancient Warriors - The Vikings 1/3

These are but a few examples of using YouTube in the classroom! Just have to use some effort before class time and common sense. :)

Interestingly enough, I have several youtube accounts, one is kingwilly, one is a 'safe' teacher version.

Your students may ask for your youtube id. this way it is safe to give to them.

I add favourites and my own videos, so that the students can explore some of the good videos that I have already found.