# 21 Youtube and Teachertube

I have tackled this activity over a number of weeks, so consequently have forgotten half of what I've investigated. I like the fact that you can find just about anything on Youtube. People sometimes email me podcasts or are they vodcasts??? and I think where do you people find these things? Well now I know. I must say a lot of time is absorbed just sifting through the good, the bad and the ugly on Youtube. There was some great stuff on Teachertube but again very time consuming finding something relevant that I would use in a teaching capacity. Teachertube seems a much safer option for students and I can certainly see why schools limit access to Youtube. I think there's lots of value in using something with students from either of these sites, especially when it can demonstrate or explain something better than I can. However, you'd have to weigh up the benefits of time for resourcing and technology should always be used to enhance effective teaching, rather than replacing it. I would be more likely to use resources from Youtube and Teachertube that have been recommended to me by others who have successfully used them. However, I will endeavour to find more great stuff in the weeks and months to come.

I love this clip of the Sound of Music - very entertaining. I hope you do too.