What are your favorite YouTube Channels connected to teaching and learning?
Flashback Alert - Have You Ever Seen the First Video Ever Uploaded to YouTube?
YouTube has come a long way since this video!
YouTube is an incredible resource for teaching and learning. You can learn just about anything on YouTube. There are also many incredible educators and creators uploading new content daily connected to teaching and learning.
Did you know that every second, one hour of video is uploaded to YouTube? That's a lot of content that can be leveraged to support teaching and learning. Have you ever seen the One Hour Per Second YouTube Visualization Site?
How do you keep track of it all? Where do you go to avoid hours of searching? One way is to find and subscribe to YouTube Channels connected to teaching, learning or specific subject areas. Here are a 6 of my favorite YouTube channels connected to teaching and learning. Right now, I am going to steer clear of anything that is focused on a single content, but if you have a favorite channel regardless of how it could be classified, please share in the comments below or in this collaborative Padlet.
Edutopia
"Welcome to Edutopia's YouTube channel. We create videos about what's working in K - 12 education. Whether you're curious about project-based learning, integrating tech tools, or social and emotional learning practices, we've got you covered. And don't miss our Schools That Work series, which focuses on evidence-based strategies that you can bring to *your* classroom/"
Big Think
"Big Think is the leading source of expert-driven, actionable, educational content -- with thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, we help you get smarter, faster. We aim to help you explore the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century, so you can apply them to the questions and challenges in your own life."
Crash Course
"Tons of awesome courses in one awesome channel! Nicole Sweeney teaches you sociology, Carrie Anne Philbin teaches you computer science, Craig Benzine teaches film history, and Mike Rugnetta is teaching mythology! Check out the playlists for past courses in physics, philosophy, games, economics, U.S. government and politics, astronomy, anatomy & physiology, world history, biology, literature, ecology, chemistry, psychology, and U.S. history."
Google for Education
"Google for Education is about learning for everyone, anywhere. Subscribe to our channel for product news and updates, resources, and inspiration. We believe that every student and every educator, in every classroom, deserves the tools and skills that set them up for success in building the future they want for themselves. So we’re committed to supporting students, partnering with educators, building products and making impactful investments that help expand access to education through technology."
Seeker
"Seeker exists where technology, innovation, and the future collide. We celebrate relentless curiosity with an insatiable drive to question, inspire, and create."
Soul Pancake
"We make stuff that makes you think, laugh, and cry. New videos every week.Dive into our brain batter of shows like Kid President, My Last Days, Metaphysical Milkshake, 0-100, Science of Happiness, Top of the Monday, BRICK X BRICK and more! Speak your mind, unload your questions, and figure out what it means to be human. Welcome to SoulPancake's YouTube channel."
I think 6 is enough for now. I have many other favorites that I will share in the Padlet and in future posts. Stay tuned!
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