YouTube+In+the+Classroom

=Creating a YouTube Channel =



YouTube is an online collection of  Flash-based videos that includes everything from movie trailers and music videos to educational tools and interviews. While most individuals view YouTube in a bad light as a "time-waster," YouTube channels can be used effectively to store and share instructional videos produced by both the instructor and the students.

Signing Up for a YouTube Account
//(Note: YouTube is owned and operated by Google. If you already have a Google account through a Google service such as Gmail, you can simply skip this step.) //
 * 1) Go to YouTube.
 * 2) At the top right of the screen, click the blue link that says "Create Account."
 * 3) Enter the required information under "Get started with your account." Once you have completed the form and read the "Terms of Agreement," click "I agree."
 * 4) An e-mail will be sent to the address that you provided requiring you to click an activation link. Click the link, and you should be good to go.

Uploading Videos

 * 1) Make sure you are logged into YouTube. If not, click the "Sign In" link a the top of the screen. When prompted, enter your YouTube user name and password and log in.
 * 2) Click the "Upload" link at the top of the YouTube screen.
 * 3) Typically, the videos that you will be uploading will be saved on your hard drive. Click the yellow button that says "Upload video."
 * 4) Select the file that you would like to upload, can click "Open."
 * 5) As the video file is uploading, enter as much information about your video as possible in the relevant fields (including Title, Description, Tags, and Category). You're not required to provide specific information, but the more information you include, the easier it is for users to find your video.
 * 6) If you do not want random visitors to be able to see the your videos or the videos created by your students, you can change the privacy of the video to "Unlisted." This option will require that anyone who wishes to video your video have the YouTube link provided by you.