YouTube as an educational tool.

YouTube has allowed users from all over the world  to share information as videos. This tool was unveiled in 2005 and  is a major source of video sharing for millions of users. This tool is a source of income for some, and a gateway to stardom for others. YouTube is free to use and the site is easy to navigate. Google recently acquired this company, which has allowed it to be integrated in many other programs. Educators from all over the world have been educating their students for free using this tool. Some videos act as resources and some are lectures.

Instructors and learners in the 21st century have the advantage of having free tools that allow them to access important information via video. The are some disadvantages to this tool, which I will mention first. First, an internet connection is needed in order to use this tool. Secondly, YouTube has advertisements that may distract some learners. Lastly, videos that are created are not always geared towards students with disabilities. Students can become distracted while watching a lecture, unable to watch without a secure internet connection, and may not be audible of seen by students with disabilities.

The advantages of this tool include, free video posting, embedding codes for personal sites, ability to download and include resources, and comment section. Students in the 21st century can become engaged in technology while using this program. Learning how to use this tool may help them in their future careers. Instructors form all content areas can create information videos. Videos such as lectures and tutorials are popular educational videos and teachers can post this videos and students can access them as an important resource.