Thing 20

There are things that I like about Youtube and things that I don't. I like that there are numerous videos on every topic imaginable. I don't like the idea that anyone can post anything. It is not always a good site for students to browse through. But there is an alternative. Teachertube is a great place to find resources that you can use in the classroom. Most schools do not have a block on teacher tube like they do You tube so it is easier to access. I chose 2 videos to embed in my blog. The first one is a video that was posted for a module in 5611 this Summer. It is called "Do You Know Web 2.0". I like this video because it really makes you think about the future of education and civilization. I also chose a video called "Web 2.0 Into the Wild". I chose it because it encompassed many of the tools that we have learned about in this class and with the 23 things. There are many ways that Youtube and sites like it can enhance learning in the classroom. Teachers can download videos to enrich concepts already taught. They can also allow students to create works of their own and upload them to the site. It is a great way to showcase hard work and to share it with others.