What's not to like about YouTube? It's a huge source of entertainment and a way of keeping up with what's going on in the world. The site is also extremely easy to use to find any type of videos you may be interested in watching. I searched for education videos for children and I was just amazed at the quantity and variety of education videos that are available. After watching several educational videos, I chose the one below for several reasons. I like nature. I thought this video was interesting enough to hold a child's attention, but not so fast as to lose them. But I primarily chose this video because it has close-up shots showing the narrator pronouncing the alphabet. I've worked with children who are deaf and hearing-impaired, and I know how helpful this video would be in helping them learn the alphabet.
There are several things about YouTube that I found out from exploring the site which surprised me. It has only been around since 2005! YouTube videos can be viewed on your TV. You can set up a customized playlist and add an RSS feed. Lastly, there are many, many different options for customizing videos that you might decide to post on YouTube.
I am stumped by the question in the Discovery Exercise "can you see any features or components for the site that might be interesting if they were applied to your library website?" I think all of the educational videos would be great to add to a library website. I also think adding RSS feeds for educational videos would be advantageous. However, I don't think educators should rely too heavily on videos in their classrooms, but they can provide some diversity in instructional methods.
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