Course Overview
Course Overview
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During this self-paced, online course, you will learn how to use your FWISD YouTube acount to house your instructional videos. You will learn to access your FWISD Youtube Channel, create playlists, and upload, edit, and share your videos.
All FWISD educators are welcome to attend this beginner-level session.
Level: Beginner
FLEX ELECTIVE CREDIT: 1
CPE CREDIT: 1
Please note that there may be some practice steps included below. These are not required to receive credit for this course. Credit is granted to participants who score a minimum of 80% on the Course Assessment.
Please note that there may be some practice steps included below. These are not required to receive credit for this course. Credit is granted to participants who score a minimum of 80% on the Course Assessment.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to...
By the end of this course, you will be able to...
access your FWISD YouTube account
upload videos to your channel
organize your videos into playlists
edit your video using the Video Editor
manage your videos
share your videos and/or playlists with students
Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
How do you access your FWISD YouTube Channel?
How do you upload videos to your channel?
What are some best practices for organizing your videos in playlists?
How do you edit your video using the Video Editor?
How do you manage and delete your videos?
What are some ways that you can share your videos with students and/or parents?
Watch the video to learn how to access your FWISD YouTube account. Please note that the video is set to stop after the first section (1:23).
For more step-by-step instructions on accessing your FWISD YouTube account, read through the information and screenshots.
Accessing Your FWISD YouTube Account
Accessing Your FWISD YouTube Account
You can access your FWISD YouTube account using the Google Apps Launcher, or Waffle. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Log into your FWISD Classlink Portal. Use the button below and login with your FWISD Microsoft credentials.
Step 2: Click on the Google Drive tile. Your Google Drive will open in a new tab.
Click on the Google Apps Launcher, also known as "The Waffle," in the top right corner. Select YouTube from the list of apps.
Youtube.com will open in a new tab. You can verify that you are logged into your FWISD YouTube account by clicking the icon in the top right corner. You should see your firstname.lastname@teachers.fwisd.org account listed there.
Watch the video to learn about the main functions and features of your YouTube Studio.
Watch the video to learn how to upload your videos to your FWISD YouTube Channel.
For more information and step-by-step instructions for adding your videos, including an explanation of the different video settings and tips for organizing, read this section.
Adding and Organizing Your Videos
Adding and Organizing Your Videos
Uploading A New Video
Uploading A New Video
To upload a video, start by clicking on the camera icon with the plus button at the top of the page.
Click Upload Video and then Select Files. Find the video file you would like to upload, and click Open.
Your video will begin uploading, and you will be prompted to adjust the video settings and details.
Title and Description
Start by titling your video and adding a description. Be clear and concise with your title. The description is a great place to put the standards and objectives covered in the video.
See example below.
Thumbnail
This is the image that will appear with your video. Once the video is finished processing, you will have three snapshots from the video to choose from for the thumbnail. You can also create and upload your own thumbnail image.
Playlists
Playlists allow you to organize your videos. You can categorize all of the videos from a single unit into one playlist and then share the entire playlist with your students. Consider using playlists like you use topics in Google Classroom; you can even use the same names in each platform to keep your virtual classroom spaces consistent.
When you select the dropdown menu under Playlists, notice that you can choose an existing playlist or create a new one.
Audience
Select "Yes, it's made for kids." This automatically turns off comments, notifications, and personalized ads.
Click Save at the bottom of the Details window. The next set of options involve adding Video elements. To learn more about these, use the button below.
Click Save again at the bottom of the window to move to the final set of options.
Visibility
It is recommended that you set your videos as Unlisted. This makes it easy to share them using the video link with your students, but it also prevents others from finding your videos by searching YouTube. Click Save to finish uploading your video. You will be provided options for sharing your video. Notice that you can find the video link here. We will look at other ways to access your video link later in this course.
Watch the video to learn more about how to manage your videos after they have been uploaded.
Now that you have learned to add content to your YouTube Channel, practice the skills listed to the right.
Your Turn to Try
Your Turn to Try
Can you perform the following tasks?
Login to your FWISD YouTube account.
Upload a video.
Create a new playlist, and add your uploaded video to it.
Set your audience and make it accessible for kids.
Change your privacy settings to make your video unlisted.
Watch the video to learn how to trim sections from the beginning, middle and end of your videos.
Read the information on the Google Support Site by clicking on the blue Blur Your Videos button.
Blurring Information in Your Videos
Blurring Information in Your Videos
If your video includes any student information, you will want to blur that out before sharing it with your students. You can do so in the Video Editor.
To learn more about blurring sensitive information, click the button below.
Now that you have learned to edit your videos, practice the skills listed to the right.
Your Turn to Try
Your Turn to Try
Use the video you uploaded earlier in this course. Try the following:
Trim a section from the beginning, middle, and end of your video.
Blur a word or group of words in your video.
Delete your video (unless you plan to use it with your students).
Read the information to learn about the three main ways to share your videos and playlists with colleagues, students, and parents.
Sharing Your Videos and Playlists with Students
Sharing Your Videos and Playlists with Students
There are many ways to share your videos. The following section will explore how to share using the video link, by posting to Google Classroom, and by embedding in a Google Site.
Sharing the Video Link
If you would like to share your video with colleagues or parents, the easiest way is to send them the direct link to your video. Start by accessing your YouTube Studio.
Select Videos or Playlists on the left side.
To access a video link, follow the steps below.
To access a Playlist link, follow the steps below. Start by clicking the Edit button next to your playlist. Then, click the Share arrow.
Copy the link and share it via email or Blackboard Parentlink.
Posting Videos and Playlists in Google Classroom
Sharing videos and playlists with students is easy to do with Google Classroom. Start by creating an assignment, question, or resource using the +Create button.
To share a single video, you can do so directly from YouTube. Click the Add button and select YouTube.
Click on URL at the top and paste your video link. See the previous instructions to learn how to access your video link. Click Add.
To add a playlist with multiple videos, you will have to use the Add--> Link feature instead of adding directly from YouTube.
Paste the link to your Playlist and select Add link.
Fill in your assignment details and click Assign.
Embedding Videos on Your Google Site
Adding your videos to your Google Site is very simple. Open your site, and select the Insert menu in the right sidebar. Scroll down to find the YouTube button. Select Uploaded, and you will see all of the videos that you have added to your FWISD YouTube Channel. Select your video, and choose Select. Your video will be added to your site and can then be moved around and resized.
Unfortunately, you cannot add a YouTube Playlist to your Google Site using the Insert--> YouTube feature. There are some workarounds that involve using embed codes. If you're interested in learning more about this, you can find more information on the Google Support page by clicking here.
You must answer all questions correctly and receive a score of at least 80% to receive credit for this course.
👉You may retake the assessment as many times as you need in order to score 80%👈
NOTE:
You must be logged into your FWISD Google Account in order to take this assessment. In another browser window, navigate to www.fwisd.org/myfwisd and log in. If you have not used your FWISD Google Drive before, you must click on Google Drive within your MyFWISD portal in order to activate your FWISD Google connection. Once you have initiated that connection, you will be able to return to this page and click on the image above to take the assessment.
Before taking the assessment, can you answer these guiding questions?
Before taking the assessment, can you answer these guiding questions?
How do you access your FWISD YouTube Channel?
How do you upload videos to your channel?
What are some best practices for organizing your videos in playlists?
How do you edit your video using the Video Editor?
How do you manage and delete your videos?
What are some ways that you can share your videos with students and/or parents?
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