TeacherTube

= [|TeacherTube]: =

__Resources:__
 * [|Wikipedia - Teacher Tube]
 * [|NY Daily News Article on Teacher Tube]
 * [|Resources for TeacherTube taping]
 * [|Slideshare, You Tube, and Teacher Tube In Classroom]
 * [|Teacher Tube - Teach the World]

__Strengths:__ __Weaknesses:__ __Opportunities:__ __Threats:__ __Ideas for the Classroom:__ > http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=549a5e84fc678fddbaf1 __
 * FREE!!!
 * Created by educators, for educators.
 * Share instructional/educational videos created by students and teachers.
 * Can search for videos by keywords or tags and comment on videos.
 * Can also find videos through channels, which include subject matter and grade levels.
 * Videos cannot include advertisements or solicit business.
 * While some districts deny teachers access to YouTube, TeacherTube is school-friendly.
 * You can upload or download support files attached to videos which can include lesson plans, notes, activities, assessments, and other goodies for use in your classroom.
 * Teachers can make their videos private and invite specific people to view videos
 * Teachers can find others who share similar interests
 * Can take time to find worthwhile material, but this may just be because I am new to the medium.
 * Sometimes can encounter huge idle time while video lags as you wait for it to buffer and play.
 * Blocked by some school districts.
 * Lots of ads.
 * Not as many videos as YouTube, especially for music education (S. Newman)
 * Limited content areas are available
 * Useful both in the classroom and in professional development.
 * Ability to upload or download support files that attach to videos (attach lesson plans, notes, activities, assessments, etc.) can foster collaboration between students, teachers, schools, and districts and create a better more synchronized learning community.
 * Teachers can easily access new tips, tricks, techniques and information without leaving home or doing exhaustive research.
 * Connect with other teachers who share similar curriculum, subject matter and interests. Subscribe to groups to stay current on the newest videos that may be applicable to your content area.
 * Can mark videos public or private. It is up to you who you want to share your videos with.
 * Embed videos from TeacherTube into your website or presentations.
 * Upload videos of student created work for others to see
 * Share successful lessons and activities with others
 * Miniscule chance that inappropriate comment will appear on site before TeacherTube staff can review and delete it.
 * Site may be blocked by your school or your district.
 * Incorporate existing videos from TeacherTube into your lesson planning and curriculum.
 * Have students create videos to upload to TeacherTube as part of a lesson or project.
 * Use TeacherTube to gain knowledge about programs and new Web 2.0 tools to use in your classroom.
 * I embedded videos from TeacherTube into the Wiki page I made on Adobe Buzzword. I could write pages and pages, or I could show a video that would tell you everything you would ever want to know and you would retain more information.
 * Use TeacherTube to join a community of other educators to share videos, ideas, and support with one another.
 * Applications of TeacherTube limited only by your imagination (and if the site is blocked by your district.)
 * This link is helpful for early childhood teachers exploring isolation activities to meet phonological awareness skills.
 * Post videos of students performing a task and have them critique themselves (S. Newman)
 * Use TeacherTube to extend a lesson outside of the classroom
 * Make connections between students from other schools to learn from one another

TeacherTube is a helpful tool for both teachers and students who are looking to find a visual learning experience. Unlike YouTube, TeacherTube was created for educational purposes, so it only includes videos that were made for the classroom. It is a great resource for students to learn more about a topic, and they can also use the videos in presentations or projects they may have for class. It is a useful site that is free for both the teacher and student, and it can provide a different learning experience through a visual experience.