

YouTube
(YOO-toob)

Interactive
What is YouTube?
YouTube is one of the most popular video sharing websites on the internet. It allows users to upload videos, view videos, and comment on existing content.

Key Properties
The properties of YouTube are:
- Content available is exclusively in video format
- The search function allows you to quickly find relevant content
- Interaction can take place by liking (thumbs up), disliking (thumbs down), sharing, or commenting on content
- Links to content can be embedded and played in blogs or websites
Insights that Read Like Your Favorite Viral Video
- "YouTube has been used at home and the office for on-demand learning opportunities ranging from “how do I install a new toilet” to “how do I create a pivot table in Excel.” It is an excellent resource for self-directed learning, and it can be harnessed in the context of a larger, formal learning initiative."
- "Don’t feel like you need to do all the work. If you want to create an instructional video about a new policy or a video showing how to perform a certain task, your colleagues and learners may be in a better position to craft that content based upon their experiences and expertise. Devoting time during a learning experience that allows learners to create and upload content that can be shared and consumed by others across the organization (or even outside the organization) can save you time and enhance their learning experience."
- "Aside from world-class speakers, YouTube is full of short how-to videos you can use as part of a larger training program, as standalone microlearning pieces, or as just-in-time resources. (Just remember that these videos often range in quality and accuracy, so be sure you’ve done your homework on the veracity of the content created and posted by others.)"