e-learning
is very present today. You can virtually learn how to do anything via the web,
YouTube specifically. If you need to learn how to fix something in your house, craft
a design, do your makeup or hair, or even solve a rubix cube, you can do that
on YouTube. People don’t even need to take classes or ask actual friends for
help anymore because of the growth and wealth of information provided on YouTube.
“Let's look at three benefits to using YouTube as an
e-learning distribution tool:
1)
YouTube takes your training to the Web
2)
YouTube takes your training Mobile
3)
YouTube takes your training to the Living Room
YouTube is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you
are going to get... However, with the right set of instructions and proper
organization, YouTube can be a great environment for learning. Content authors
can take advantage of many of YouTube's features to easily upload video
content, organize it, and distribute it.”
I
personally learned how to do makeup in high school from YouTube. Michelle Phan,
pictured above and below is one of the first people I started watching for tutorials.
I am no subscribed to over 20 different people on YouTube. Michelle Phan is a
make-up demonstrator and entrepreneur who became notable as a YouTube celebrity.
There are plenty of people like Michelle Phan who become successful as
e-trainers from YouTube.
“Of course when you post a video to YouTube it is on the
web. But it doesn't have to be found only at YouTube's web site. You can
integrate it into your own web site or into your web based training. You do
this by using YouTube's embed feature and basically cut and paste the video
into your HTML code. For example, if you are using the authoring tool Lectora,
you can grab the embedding code from YouTube and paste it into an external HTML
object.”
This
makes YouTube super accessible for not only the creators (people doing the
e-training) and the viewers (doing the e-learning). People can post videos to
their own personal websites, Facebook accounts, share via email, the possibilities
are endless. Having access to this e-learning tool is even available on the go.
“When you upload content to YouTube it becomes available on
the YouTube network. This means that mobile apps can play it. Smart phones are
more common place than ever and if your learners have access to iPhones,
Android phones, or Blackberries they will be able to play your content on the
go.”
The use
of YouTube just keeps growing; careers are being made, starts are being born, while
people learn simultaneously.
Source: http://blog.integratedlearningservices.com/2009/12/3-benefits-to-using-youtube-in-your-e.html
I agree that YouTube can be a great aid for learning. Not only have I used it for help with understanding statistics and accounting, but also for home repair instructional videos. The professor for an online course I took in Western Civilizations had even posted his lectures on YouTube so his students could watch at their convenience and pause to take notes. The ability to add comments allowed the students to converse with each other about the lectures, adding to the effectiveness of this method. I am sure YouTube will continue to grow as a learning aid thanks to the all the people who take the time to share their skills by posting educational and instructional videos.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I hope more professors begin to do that. I would really appreciate that in future classes.
DeleteI feel as if people do not utilize this aspect of Youtube as much as they should. Teachers at all age and education levels should encourage students to look up topics to be understood on the site. Because Youtube has so many different publishers of "how to" videos, different methods of addressing the problem can be seen. The best part about Youtube is it being free!
ReplyDeleteThe diversity of YouTube is amazing. Another thing that I love, is even deaf people can have access because many people include text captions on their how-to videos. And yes, free may very well be the best part!
DeleteIf I don't know how to do something I will go straight to YouTube. I've learned how to fix my garbage disposal, educational tutoring, how to do arts & crafts, dog training tips, and all kinds of other tutorials so I think in a way YouTube is becoming a portal for MOOCs of all topics
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree. YouTube is my go-to as well, and recommendation for others!
DeleteYouTube is a great source of help when you're in a tight spot. I fixed a leak in my kitchen sink by going to youtube and looking for a video that would show me the way. Saved lots of money, since I didn't have to hire a plumber. The plumber's cost per hour was $85, with $60 just to look at it.
ReplyDeleteAlso I saved over $200 by replacing the oxygen sensor in my car, when I learned how to do it on YouTube. No hassle of going to a shop or a dealership, and having to leave the car there for a day or two, and the part only costs online $30.
I love that YouTube allows us to learn these everyday activities that we otherwise would have to go to some sort of school for or pay tons of money to do. I'm glad its been so resourceful for you!
DeleteWithout youtube I don't think I would be able to do half of the things I'm able to do on photoshop because of the infinite number of tutorials on their. I think it has really changed the way people learn and overall makes us smarter as a human race if we utilize the educational aspect of youtube just as much as the humorous/entertainment part of it.
ReplyDeleteI've learned more about Photoshop from YouTube as well!! The possibilities are endless.
DeleteI agree. Youtube is a wonderful platform for people to learn and be trained in many different things. However, do you think that work professions want to put their training progress on the internet for all to see? It seems like there would be some limitations.
ReplyDeleteI think for work professions, it may be safer to add their videos with the restrictions "Only people with this link can view" or maybe a certain password to be able to view it. That way, they still have access, but its safer and private. Great question!
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