YouTube in Music Education

Founded in February 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos.

YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small.

You should be able to do the following in YouTube:

1. Create an account

2. Create an YouTube Channel

3. Create playlists within your Channel

4. Add videos to your playlists

If your school blocks YouTube (many School Districts do) you should be able to do the following:

1. Find TeacherTube, SchoolTube or another service

2. Convert YouTube videos using Keepvid, Zamzar or other conversion sites

3. Create and account in TeacherTube, SchoolTube or another service

4. Upload videos to the new account.

You can also download YouTube videos and play them offline.

YouTubeDownloader

You can also convert any YouTube video to MP3

YouTube to MP3

Before you use YouTube in the Classroom make sure of the following:
Always, Always preview any video(s) before showing them in class. Pay attention to comments and sidebar videos
Great way to show YouTube in the classroom with comments and sidebar videos is QuietTube.com

YouTube Assignment

Select a grade level and class. Your choice

Create a YouTube Channel for this grade level and class.

Create a lesson plan that uses YouTube

Create playlist(s) that will enhance your lesson.

YouTube Blog Questions

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YouTube in Music Education

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