How to video: Use TeacherTube in the classroom
Quick synopsis: As a teacher, you can create or share virtually any video with your students. Now, you can easily learn how to register for TeacherTube and upload a video that can be viewed by students and parents. Then, students and parents can easily bookmark your TeacherTube videos and locate them anytime for easy review.
Benefits: There are many ways to use TeacherTube for a digital classroom experience. You can share information about yourself and your class, or you can create amazing instructional TeacherTube videos for use in the classroom or on any computer with Internet access. Unlike YouTube, most district servers do not block TeacherTube.
Drawbacks: Unlike YouTube, TeacherTube is limited in what it offers, and the video upload process can be cumbersome.
Conclusion: The above how-to video shows you how to use TeacherTube in your classroom, by demonstrating how to register for TeacherTube and how to upload a video of your own, in 5 minutes or less.
Comments
Youtube can be the wild west of the internet. I hate referring students to youtube because of the content that I know is on there. Teachertube sounds like it would be a great alternative because the videos are more stringently reviewed for content. In playing around with the site though, it seemed to run very slowly and I had some timeout errors. One plus is that it is not blocked at our school, unlike youtube, which students cannot access.
I like it, it seems that it is very easy to use. I can see how having videos would be a great tool to add to my class.
I have used You Tube several times to find videos for my class. I registered for Teacher Tube, but then when I went to go back in, I had a hard time connecting. With You Tube, on the other hand, it was very easy to find what I wanted to use and put it on my classroom website. I plan to go back today and try to get back onto Teacher Tube. I think the benefits of Teacher Tube is that the videos are obviously going to be geared toward teachers and there will be less "junk" to sort through.
I agree with what nsalatino said on Mar 21: I often hear from parents that they cannot help their child in math because they just don't remember the concepts being studied and they don't have the time to research and brush-up. This can put everything right in front of them, so that they don't have to spend time looking it up.
To be honest, I never thought of this use. We have smartboards at our school, and if teachers were to use the record feature, then upload, they could post those files and the teachers can reach out to parents who really do want to help their children. It would also help me if I were to need to help a student with their math work b/c the way I taught a math topic may vary from what another teacher would, and my way may confuse the student.
Although I have just recently discovered it, youtube.com/user/teachers may be a way to use youtube more successfully in the classroom (b/c teachertube is sometimes glitchy, I will occasionally use KeepVid to download a video onto my hard drive to use in class). I will have to experiment with that one.
I have yet to ever post any sort of video. I think Teacher Tube will be easy to use, if in fact it does not get too "glichy" like Mark mentioned. It is nice that most schools do not block that site like they do Youtube, so teacher's may find it beneficial. I also like that parents have access to the site which helps hold them responsible for what their children are learning in school.
This is my first time using teacher tube. I have heard a lot about it. It's definitely not as robust or immediate as youtube, but I can see where I wont get stuck sorting through countless videos of trash or spoofs. I can probably get straight to the content I am looking for. Definitely something I will try. Gotta make sure to plan ahead though because a 24 hour wait is a bit of a setback.
I have used videos from techertube in my classes before, but I have not uploaded my own video, as of yet. What I think will be really useful is the ability of students and their parents to view short lessons away from my classroom. I often hear from parents that they cannot help their child in math because they just don't remember the concepts being studied and they don't have the time to research and brush-up. This can put everything right in front of them, so that they don't have to spend time looking it up.
Nick Salatino
This and YouTube are great resources for my students. I teach the capstone classes in our teacher/trainer major and would utilize this resource for instructional videos for my students. So much of what we do in the equestrian majors is visual - correct methodology, position of horse and rider, proper balance, and utilization of the proper equipment. I can see a real value in this technology.
There are many ways to use teachertube. For example, this looks like a great way for students to prepare and present information. Then I could videop their presentations and we could all learn and enjoy together. Or I could present and teach using teacher tube and the students would enjoy learning through the video such as I am doing right now. It is also fun to see other children and I have used utube for various video's for preview.
Karen Hadden LEC
There's no reason for YouTube to be blocked. Ask admin to unblock it for teacher logins. This is an easy fix. Sounds like a major trust issue. Teachers have to unite and be squeaky wheels. The louder you are, the more likely you will be to get results.
My district also blocks You Tube (except for the few teachers who have learned how to get around this!). Therefore, this would be a valuable teaching tool. I like the idea of presentations or lessons being available for the parents to view at home. Also, the students can have themselves videoed while working (etc.) and then be able to share with their families. This would not only be motivating, but give a good sense of ownership!
Our school district blocks even teachers from YouTube, so I utilize TeacherTube frequently. My classes have viewed quite a few videos that we've found there, but I've never uploaded any of my own. I can see how videotaping student presentations would be a fabulous motivator and a great communication to parents and the community.
I really like the idea of using teacher tube in the classroom. It would be a great tool to grab the attention of the students and a handy resource when out sick and using a sub. I can't wait to start browsing through TeacherTube!
Sarah Thrasher
TeacherTube seems like it would be a great educational alternative to YouTube. I have found inappropriate links when visiting YouTube that are not family or kid friendly. Video is a powerful learning tool and TeacherTube allows students and parents to safely take advantage of it! Many inclass lessons can be be reviewed or further expanded upon using video. Looking forwarding to adding this tool to the classroom!
This appears to be an excellent way to add variety to the classroom without the added time of previewing videos for acceptable content. I have heard about Teacher Tube in the past from other teachers, but I have never actually used it in the classroom. I look forward to utilizing it in the future.
TeacherTube seems to be a fun, safe way for students to watch videos online. Many times on YouTube, inappropriate links will show up on the side, and if you aren't watching carefully someone may click on them. I am looking forward to uploading a video and seeing what the website is all about.
I have not created many videos in the past to use in class, however, I often use video clips to engage students and/or illustrate points in class. I have not had a chance to look through many of the videos on teacher tube, but I will definitely look at it as a source for videos to use in my history and economics classes. I don't think the search function on teacher tube is as user-friendly as you tube's search function because on you tube you can get a quick look at the video in the preview area. I am always looking for additional sources of video, so I will investigate teacher tube more in that area.
Teacher Tube seems easy enough to access and utilize in class. I usually give a small video clip throughout the week to break away from the textbook and regular activities. I have used teacher tube in the past without signing up. I believe that it will be a nice place to share great student work. Since I am on a brand new computer without any person videos to upload am I able to use a pre-made teacher tube video to post into my Ning site? My computer crashed and I'm hoping to recover personal pics and files.
This looks like a great site. My students were always asking me about you tube videos. So, I definetly think this would peek their curiosity.
This looks like a very resourceful sight for teachers and one that the students will enjoy. I was looking at some of the most popular ones right now and will share some of them with my students during the year. One that I find interesting is the one titled "Shifthappens." It makes you stop and think about a lot of things.
This looks like the students might really enjoy it as I know how they love searching on YouTube for videos. It seems like it would be fun to create videos to use and even find videos from others that might be helpful. Betsy Zipfel, LEC
I am learning a lot about things I did not know existed. I am excited to learn how to down load a video-after I make one. The site was a little more confusing and is not as easy to navigate as the others we have explored. I am sure I will find my way around with some patience. I really liked the link access to the free Teacher Vision resources.-Lisa Shields LEC
Teacher tube looks like a great tool to use in the art room. I have never tried to use it at school. I'm assuming I will have access even though we can not access you tube at school. I am anxious to download my first video.
I was able to get into the registration page about half an hour later and signed up. Left it, went to YouTube video how-to, did that, went back to teachertube and wrote this while it loaded. I think I'll use YouTube.
I have viewed this informative video about TeacherTube even though I haven't signed up yet. I've been trying to access the website for twenty minutes now, with no success. Certainly doesn't look difficult to sign up, but given the time it took for you to upload your demo video and my unsuccessful attempts to get to the website, I'm not particularly impressed (just tried again--22min--got it). I'll go from here.
No--only opened main page; won't go to sign-up (and I've tried accessing several ways). Just used up over half of a class period in school time accomplishing nothing. Unfortunately, this could very likely happen at my school, too. Disappointing. Meanwhile, my personal clock is ticking away.
I think TeacherTube could be a valuable asset in the classroom. I showed a few videos last year since TeacherTube is not blocked at school like YouTube. I am looking forward to uploading my first video. I think this could be a neat tool to help catch up students that are absent. I like the idea of Learn it in 5 and am thinking about having the students create a short video to describe a lesson from class that can be viewed by absent students. I also like that work could be easily shared with parents.
This looks very simple and secure. I'll give it a try and hopefully incorporate it into my teaching this school year.
A colleague told me about teacher tube earlier this year, but I did not have time to explore it yet. I am glad I am taking this class so that I make myself take the time to look at it. I have always gone to utube before, but I love the security of teacher tube checking all the content first. Also, I am not a creative person, but I'll have to start thinking of ways I can use this with third graders. I am looking forward to exploring and experimenting!
I think teacher tube could be a great asset for the classroom. I like the idea of taping a lesson and posting it for students who are absent from class or for students who need to see and hear a lesson more than once. However the problem I would face would be finding a video camera or some type of recording device to do this type of activity.
Those of youwho talked about taping lesson to share with students who are absent, do you have access to video cameras on a daily basis? We don't at my school. The time lag for getting the videos reviewed and access to video equipment seem like issues to me. Yes I'm a novice at making videos, but will give it a try.
I see the use and benefits of using a video uploading program and I've used things like TeacherTube before, however like others have commented, my school blocks YouTube and many of the other more common ones. I'm glad to see a site I can use through my school web policies.
Phil Motta - LEC
I like the idea of using short clips for my classes. I usually end up using hulu or google videos. I like enhancing a discussion or bolster a lesson. Our district, like many others, blocks youtube access. I noticed today, on our first day back form Spring Break, that teacher tube is not blocked.
I've also never uploaded any video content on either youtube or teacher tube obviously. Hopefully, I will be able to upload something on my own teachertube page. I don't have a great deal of video technology at my disposal.
I liked teachertube, although I have absolutely nothing to compare it to. I have never posted anything online in my life. Yes it's true I don't even have a Facebook. However, teachertube said it could take up to 24 hrs to post the video. Therefore my only concern is that I would definitely have to my video posted well in advance and not at the last second if I wanted to share it with my students....
I think this would be a cool alternative to sub lessons in art. I could do a demonstration and record it for the sub to playback for my classes. Especially when I want them to continue work on a project...
I like teacher tube. I have used it in Language Arts for everything from small clips of movies to poetry presentation examples. It really is a great tool.
Teacher Tube sounds great! How long does it take the staff over there to review a video? Will my school's filter block this site? Will I need our tech expert to personally unblock this site? Just a few questions.
I have heard of teacher tube but was unable to access it at school until recently. I hope to be able to incorporate it into my lessons. I like it a lot!
I have used teacher tube in my classroom before, but never added videos of my own to it. It seems very easy to use other than the actual download taking some time. I am excited to have created an account to use with my lessons and have students create videos.
I really like teachertube! Of course, youtube, I feel, has more variety, but teachertube is not blocked by school server. I also find that there are many videos that are very "amateaurish" and probably wouldn't show in classroom. But overall, great alternative to youtube!
I ran into a Teacher tube glitch - my video is too long! It's only 163 mb, but it can't be over 100 mb. Now I'm on to Youtube to upload it there.
Hi again...I ended up loading a video to you tube and then I finally got onto teachertube, so I am doing one there as well...hope it turns out right.
Elaine Nawal LEC
This is great! I like to use you tube in my classroom to help my students understand different concepts but I had no idea about teachertube! Wow I think this would be a great teaching tool.
I would like to try to do this, but so far every time I have tried to log into teacher tube I have gotten timed out. I will keep trying and hopefully get it today. If not, I won't have it on my site in time for the deadline for activity 2 because they say it takes 24 hours for it to be ready.
Elaine Nawal LEC
I could see Teacher tube being a great tool to use in the classroom, especially for kids who are absent. I have a student undergoing treatment for leukemia, and she has missed many days of school this year. This could be a great way for her view lessons she has missed and to feel more connected to our class.
I have used you tube many times in my classroom to show short clips or informational tidbits of things. I have never really played around with teach tube although I have always heard good thing. I like that I could upload my own videos. I have had students make commercials in the past where they had to persuade us to do something. I think putting them on teacher tube would be a really cool way for students to showcase their work.
It seems to be a good tool teachers could utlize within the classroom. I'm glad teachertube comes with a filter so students are unable to view inappropiate material. I will give it a try even if I'm alittle camera shy :) shawn manuel
Teacher tube looks like a great tool to use in the classroom. I like that the fact that there is a filtering process that takes out the guess if everything is appropriate for students. I could use teacher tube to display students projects and to show examples of previous years work. Downside would be that you really need to plan out your video to use in a lesson because of the 24hr. approval.
jack archual
I have found TeacherTube very useful at school since our school computers block youtube. I like that it screens out movies of low teaching value. The only negative is that you need to be proactive and know what you will be needing in class the day before because it takes 24 hours to be approved.
Kirk Dressel - I think this would be a great way to instruct students on a variety of subjects and areas. I think it would be great way to show my students what I am looking for prior to them presenting their Biography Bag Project. I could film myself doing the project, so they could see what it is I am looking for in the way of the presentation of their material. And for those that were absent, or that could not remember, they could easily access the files from my ning page. Parents too would be able to see what is needed and what we are doing.
TeacherTube seems like it will be a useful classroom tool. I like the fact that all content is reviewed before it is published so you don't have to worry about students viewing inappropriate content. I also like that I can embed the videos on my blog so that students have easy access to the videos that I want them to view.
Nick Zinni
Great tool. Very similar to You Tube and even Discovery Science. Our school has provided us with access to this science site. The site includes videos, animation, interactive, etc. It is easy to navigate for info, but not easy to add your own videos or material.
Teacher Tube appears to be a wonderful tool for the classroom. My concern is the time that it requires to upload a video, or its just me learning how to use this new tool? I enjoy viewing videos, so I can only imagine how this can enhance my classroom website. Looking forward to learning and discovering more with Teacher Tube.
Teacher Tube looks like a wonderful tool to add interactivity to your classroom or should I say digital classroom. The challenge appears to be creating videos that are beneficial to your class and making them look good. What tools could we use to easily create and upload videos?
I guess I am going to connect up the webcam and get a video ready to upload to TeacherTube! I know my son is very proficient at using a web cam to create videos for YouTube and also making slide shows from uploaded pictures he has in his computer and setitng it to music to make a video that he uploads to YouTube. I could always turn to him for guidance if I need it! However, it really doesn't look too bad. Looking forward to doing this.
I have never uploaded any sort of video, so this is a process with which I am totally unfamiliar. It would be fun to create an "all about me" video to play for students and parents at orientation or open house. I could also see myself recording different stories or text entires to play for the class that could tie into what we are learning. Could my students also make recordings that I could upload and play on TeacherTube?