YouTube Tips and Tricks

Here are a tools for using YouTube that all teachers should be aware of.

1. TubeChop - ever only want just a part of a YouTube video to show in class or as part of a lesson?  This website has a solution:

• Find the video on YouTube that you would like to use.
• Copy the URL of the YouTube video.
• Go to TubeChop and paste the URL in the provided box.
• Choose "Search" - the video should appear.
• Choose "Chop It" underneath the video results.
• Choose the part of the video you want to keep by dragging the markers on the beginning and end of the clip and click on “Chop It”
• The website will provide you will a link and an embed code if you are interested in uploading the video to your website/blog.

2. Kick YouTube

• Find the YouTube video you would like to see. Place the word "kick" in front of the word "you" in the URL. You will be directed to a different site where you can then download the video in a different format (Flash, MP4, etc).
• Go to Tammy Worcester's website for a great tutorial.
• http://www.tammyworcester.com/TipOfWeek/TammyWTechTipOfWeek/Entries/2009/1/30_Tip_63_-_KickYouTube.html

3. Convert YouTube videos into mp3

• This is great when you do not want a video but just the sound. You can use this for famous speeches, music, etc.
• Video2mp3 - copy the URL and choose "Convert"
• Listen to YouTube - copy the URL and choose "Go"