There are many educational videos on YouTube, but the comments, advertisements and sometimes inappropriate 'related videos' make it something I notice many teachers avoid in the classroom. That's a shame, because there is a lot of worthwhile material there and you should take advantage of the wealth of knowledge there.
I have created a handout for downloading a video from YouTube and then inserting it onto a flipchart page.
Keep in mind that copyright rules apply! Make sure your use of the videos is within copyright law or fair use rules.
Another thing to consider: when you download video, it is taking up space on your computer, or wherever you store it on the network. Video files are HUGE, so keep this in mind as you download videos.
If you'd rather not download videos, but you want to view them online without all of the comments, ads, etc., use SafeShare.tv. This website really makes cropping the video and linking to it a breeze. Some YouTube videos do not allow embedding, though, so test out the link it gives you before you copy it and paste it into a document, flipchart, website or another program.
An advantage of downloading is that you'll have the video you need whether or not the internet is available for your lesson. And an advantage of SafeShare.tv is that it is quicker than downloading and uses only a hyperlink to the web.
If you want help with these tools, let me know! I'm happy to help :-)
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