Most of you have already heard of YouTube, and used it. But most of you haven't used it to it fullest. It's a website where you can upload your own videos and watch others. Noteworthy is that you have no control over the contents of the website and there is some inappropriate material. With that in mind, I wouldn't let my students click around on their own.
To access the website you need a device with internet connectivity and a couple of speakers, and preferably a Smartboard of some sort so the entire class can watch it together.
When you browse the site you have a small search-window on top of the screen (the red circle) where you can search for specific videos etc. This is probably how most people use YouTube.
Although if you feel uncertain what you're looking for you can always use the "browse channels" tab instead (the blue circle above).
Here you will find all sorts of topics, for example music, news and politics, science and education, tech and so on.
On each topic you will find other users browsing similar clips. In the Science and education category you will for example find clips from NASA or Discovery Channel to use in your class.
My favorite way to use YouTube is on the Smartboard watching short stories, music and educational clips. It's a great way to interact all the school subjects in a both fun and educational way.
A last minute tip. Remember to watch the clip before you show it in class, to make sure it doesn't contain any improper language or photos.
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