I guess when I usually think of YouTube it is as a recreational/entertainment resource. However, I can certainly see the author's point that it could be a powerful tool for education. Students love knowing they are creating for an audience. If assignments involve helping students find their voices, and communicating via Youtube makes them feel that their work is authentic, it stands to reason that the depth and quality of their work will improve.
I also learned something new in this article. The Website, KeepVID, that enables PC users to convert videos to another format sounds like a great tool. This would help protect students from accessing the negative things on YouTube.
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