YouTube

YouTube is one of the Web 2.0 that can be used for the educational purpose. YouTube is a free website for video sharing that makes it easy to view videos online. You can also make your own videos and upload them to share with others. Now, it is well known as one of the most popular websites on the internet and was originally created in 2005, with visitors watching about more than 1 billion hours of video every month. The sheer number of videos you can find is one reason YouTube is so popular. The best part of using YouTube is because there is always something new to watch even from the well-known person to a typical one. So, you will find all sorts of videos for education that you can watch and learn something from it.

YouTube gives benefits towards teachers, students and parents. The benefits are: -

For Teachers: It is very easy to use. Teachers can easily record videos about any that related topics and upload it to the YouTube. After that, teachers only need to share the link provided to their students. Then, it is all done. It will boost teacher’s creativity because teachers can create and make anything in that video using animations or any educational tools to make the video feel so fun to be watched. Teachers can also share others video related to their teaching topics to increase student’s knowledge.

For Students: YouTube provides various of teaching videos that can helps students to learn in the place that they are sitting. It is very easy for student to access to YouTube by only click at the link given by a teacher, or search any topic that they want to learn in YouTube. There are several videos on YouTube that can help to develop the skills that students need. YouTube also saves an individual's time and budget. Students can replay the video as many times as they wish to explain the concepts. The learning process can be enjoyed by students of any age, as it is quite an entertaining method of education.

For Parents: YouTube is easy to use for parent. It is because, some of parents may be old and have lack of knowledge about technologies. By using this, it is easy for them to prepare this Web 2.0 for their child’s education. Besides, it is very low cost. Parents only need to have internet connection and any smartphone or laptop. There is no need for additional costs such as transportation, tuition fees and others. Lastly, it can strengthen the relationship between parents and children by watching learning videos together. Parents also can monitor and know their child’s progress and knowledge in the study.

Here is the video on how to use YouTube.

In conclusion, YouTube plays a critical role to boost up education. The website almost seems to build a single global virtual school where students can learn together from around the world. Education and every area are improved day by day with the aid of YouTube. With the support of YouTube, education is becoming more developed today, and the significant thing is that no fee needs to be paid. This means that schooling, which is the most valuable commodity, is cost-free for people at every stage of age.

Reference

Admin. (2020). What is YouTube?. Retrieved from https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/youtube/what-is-youtube/1/