Video-Based+Instruction+-+YouTube+Channels+and+Playlists

Educational video clips can be powerful tools to help students learn in and out of the classroom. Managing and making educational video clips has never been simpler. Every teacher in CMCSS has a Google account that can be used to create a YouTube channel for their classes. Use this channel to simply collect and share others’ videos that support classroom content or to publish the teacher's own videos.

The course will focus getting teacher YouTube Channels up and running, adding playlists of content to keep organized, and publishing teacher-created videos.

=Clear Target(s): = Participants will… = = = Setup YouTube Channel with a Name =
 * know how to use the YouTube channel that is part of teacher Google account to curate teacher-found videos.
 * create at least 1 class’s playlist created containing video clips for the 1st 9 weeks content.
 * know how to upload and publish your teacher-created content to teacher YouTube channels.

it will be on the top left menu. In the new YouTube menu, it is on the top right menu.) ||  || **YouTube as...**" box. __This is where the name is setup for your__  __channel for all time.__ By default, it is your name. choose a  proper name for your channel by clicking **Use a business or**  **name**. then click **Create Channel**, ||  ||
 * Naming Your YouTube Channel **
 * 1. Sign-in to your CMCSS Google account. ||  ||
 * 2. Go to http://www.youtube.com ||  ||
 * 3. Click on the link for My Channel (In the old YouTube menu,
 * 4. The first time you go to your channel, there is a "**Use**
 * 5. Type the name you would like your channel to have.

Pick a name that...


 * is memorable.
 * is unique.
 * is descriptive.
 * easy to type correctly in a search box. || [[image:YouTube-MyChannel2.png width="460" height="166"]] ||
 * ** If your YouTube Channel already has a name and you want a different such as it has your real name and you want to change it, go to **

@https://www.youtube.com/channel_switcher ||= ||


 * Channel Art Directions **
 * 1) On a computer, sign in to your YouTube account.
 * 2) In the top right menu, select **My Channel**.
 * **New channel art**: Near the top of the screen, click Add channel art.
 * **Existing channel art:** Hover your cursor over the existing banner until you see the edit icon[[image:https://lh6.ggpht.com/NvtsJrLEkea63qNxV4h-JEcacQ7N917EaW2MzrghQiOCoj_vi4lCo4IVwMALJg=w18-h18 caption="edit"]]. Click the icon and select **Edit channel art.**
 * 1) Upload an image or photo from your computer or saved photos. You can also click the **Gallery** tab to choose an image from the YouTube photo library.
 * 2) You'll see a preview of how the art will appear across different devices. To make changes, select **Adjust the crop**.
 * 3) Click **Select**.

Google Support Page - Creating YouTube Channel Art

The size of the image for your YouTube Channel Art will need to be 2560 x 1440. @https://docs.google.com/a/cmcss.net/drawings/d/1rVgywUKKW6bfY1L410uX53z1-TVoPl4HYW9T_H1iO9M/copy
 * Template for Making YouTube Channel Art with Google Drawing (It will create a copy in your Google Drive.) **

=Guidelines for Good Instructional Videos = media type="custom" key="29215965"
 * Keep videos brief and targeted on learning goals.
 * Use audio and visual elements to convey appropriate parts of an explanation; make them complementary rather than redundant.
 * Use signaling to highlight important ideas or concepts.
 * Use a conversational, enthusiastic style to enhance engagement.
 * Embed videos in a context of active learning by using guiding questions, interactive elements, or associated homework assignments.

8 Tips To Effectively Use YouTube in eLearning Vanderbilt University - Center For Teaching - "Effective Educational Videos"
 * For more information, check out these links...**

= = part of your channel's identity.
 * ~  ||~ Channel Art and Profile Pic ||~ Searching Videos ||~ Making Playlists ||
 * ** Directions ** || The channel art and profile pic are

The Technology Integration Coach will walk small teacher groups through the process of creating Channel Art and a Profile Pic for their YouTube channel. || Listed below are some YouTube channels to help you get started.

CrashCourse Kids - 5th grade Science and more.

CrashCourse - Tons of awesome courses in one awesome channel: Hank Green teaches you about ** games ** ; and Shini Somara is teaching you and ** US History. **
 * Philosophy ** ; Andre Meadows teaches you
 * Physics ** ! Check out the playlists for past courses in
 * Economics **, ** U.S. Government ** and ** Politics, **
 * Astronomy, Anatomy & Physiology, World History, **
 * Biology, Literature, **** Ecology, Chemistry, Psychology, **

Math Antics

Grammar Girl

Khan Academy

SchoolTube

TeacherTube || Playlists create the ability to group videos together by topic or lesson.

The videos can be only your own or mixed with videos from other YouTube sites. You can have a playlist per unit or per class prep. All are published through your YouTube channel so students and other viewers can see them together.

How can you make Playlists work for you? ||

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Create Simple Instructional Video =

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">All of the tools for making videos interactive work with YouTube at the very least. Your CMCSS Google account has a YouTube account for you already. You will just need to setup your channel and upload your own videos. See either your technology integration coach or the online tutorials here,


 * ** ScreenCastify add-on for Google Chrome **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Must be added to Google Chrome browser (will not work with Firefox, Safari, or Edge browsers.) Offers the ability to upload to either your Google Drive or your YouTube channel from the share button once the recording is complete. - Tutorial - @https://youtu.be/_-wZ45dJF7U?list=PLW4s_NGY05D7ITo0JCp-MsXQ9hPRkztXP


 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Snip for WIndows 10 **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Video will need to uploaded to your YouTube channel after creation. - Annotations are recorded over a static image, digital dry erase board, or screen shot. - Tutorial - @https://youtu.be/U0L77Y5V5kc?list=PLW4s_NGY05D4w0d4eS2yuK58t7QlTyH-_


 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">QuickTime Player for Mac OS X **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Video will need to uploaded to your YouTube channel after creation. - Video will be converted to be view-able on all devices after upload. - Tutorial - @https://youtu.be/TidEkPsiXzA

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 21.84px;">Upload to Your YouTube Channel = Once you have made videos, you will need to upload them to your channel. It is easy to do. Once it a video is there, it can be added to your Playlists or combined with other video clips to create a more polished video with YouTube's Video Editor from the Creator Studio.


 * 1) Login to your CMCSS Google account.
 * 2) Go to @http://www.youtube.com.
 * 3) Click on My Channel.
 * 4) Click on the upload icon. [[image:YouTube-Upload.png]]
 * 5) In the next screen, click to choose the viewer permission for your video.




 * **Public** - Anyone can view it or search for it.
 * **Unlisted** - Only those with a direct link to it will be able to view it.
 * **Private** - Only you will be able to see it.
 * 1) Click **Select files to upload** and browse your computer to locate it.*
 * 2) While the video is uploading and processing, you can add or edit details about the video including... [[image:YouTube-UploadDetails.png width="800" height="415"]]
 * ** Title of the Video **
 * ** Description of Video ** - This is also a great place to put links to other relevant sites, such as your CMCSS teacher page, Google Classroom, Canvas, PowerSchool, etc.
 * ** Tags ** - Type keywords that you would use if you wanted to find this video with a search engine. (Separate search terms with a comma.)
 * ** Viewing Permissions ** - Change between Public, Unlisted, or Private.
 * **Add to Playlist** - Add the video to a playlist as it is created.
 * 1) When your are finished, click **Publish** for //Public// videos or **Done** for //Unlisted// or //Private// videos.

*Some online tools like ScreenCastify and PowToons allow you to upload straight to your YouTube channel.

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 21.84px;">YouTube Video Editor: Edit and Publish = media type="custom" key="29217767" @https://www.youtube.com/editor

YouTube's Creator Studio

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 21.84px;">Go Beyond a Basic Video and Hook Your Audience =


 * ** YouTube Creator Academy YouTube Channel ** - Learn from YouTube's brightest about making your channel its best
 * ** YouTube | Creator Academy - ** Free, online, self-paced class on being spectacular on YouTube


 * ** 7 Creative Ways to use YouTube Annotations - ** Keep their attention longer than 10 seconds using Annotations
 * ** [|YouTube Annotations Playbook] – ** A visual guide to annotations, how to create them, and some useful examples ** . **
 * [|Create and Edit Annotations] – A basic guide to setting up annotations on your videos.
 * ** [|Advanced Tips for Annotations] – ** Specific tips on annotations that viewers like (and don’t), usage and formatting, relevancy, link annotations, and text annotations.


 * **Create YouTube playlists as student assignments or as recommended extra resources**. - Some people learn better by watching than reading, so providing video alternatives to the reading homework you assign could really pay off for some students. You can create playlists, either to supplement the other work you assign or as an alternative, and simply send the link to your students for viewing. A playlist puts it all into an easy, well-organized format for their consumption.

= **What's Your YouTube Channel?** = media type="custom" key="29214567"

**Overview of Blended Learning** - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute


 * Common Sense Media **
 * Introduction to the SAMR Model - <span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Lato,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">a way to evaluate how technology is incorporated in lessons
 * K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum** Scope and Sequence - empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in a digital world
 * Educator Ratings and Reviews (formerly Graphite) - in-depth editorial reviews on educational apps


 * SOS Strategies ** - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit @http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.

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