Using Videonot.es Taking Notes in Google Drive while viewing a Youtube Video

What: A tool to take notes in google drive while watching a youtube video

Website: Direct Link Here

Link to Video is here

Cost:  Free 

Why:  Super Easy & auto saves in Google Drive

This is a great option for flipped classrooms and/or for the student who is watching a video to learn something. It seamlessly interfaces with Google Drive and Auto Saves.  How much easier could that be?  Check out my video for a quick 4 minute tutorial and please subscribe to my channel for more! 

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What: Chrome Extension:  Extensity

Website: Direct Link Here

Link to Video is here
Link to Chrome Web Store

Cost:  Free 

Why:  Super Easy & Quick to turn extensions on/off

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Tired of those Ads popping up - Especially for Teachers! I ran some tests- it blocks ads about 90% of the Time!

Chrome App:  Adblock for Youtube
Cost:  Free -
Special Note: You need to be in the Chrome Browser and have a login for google

What:  Automatically filters Ads out

Level- All

Teachers- Do you want to able to show videos without those annoying ads popping up in the beginning of the videos?  Adblock will do the trick!  You need to make sure you are in Chrome and have a Chrome login.  Visit the Link above to add as an extension to your chrome browser and viola!  You don't need to do anything else.  When you visit youtube and open a video to view, you will notice a not at the bottom right saying "cleaned by Adblocker" . I ran a test on several videos with huge viewing numbers and the majority of the time the ads were blocked.  I came across 1 or 2 that didn't block.  Always look for the message on the bottom right for the "cleaned" message.    Also, don't forget about Quietube to get rid of all the junk on the screen.

YouTube Kids Great for Kids 10 and under- Free App

App:  You Tube Kids
Cost:  Free for iOS and Android

Age appropriate videos

Level- Pre K -3rd grade

Finally, youtube has created a safe place for kids to explore.  All videos are kid appropriate.  It has a link to tv shows for kids, a kids radio and an educational/learning link.  This will put parents minds at ease know their kids won't be coming across inappropriate videos.  This is also a great because it gives the parents the option to set a timer on how long children can use the app.  

Lessons Worth Sharing- TED Ed- Flipping your lessons!

Website:TedEd
URL:  http://ed.ted.com/

Cost: FREE

Rating by Jules~ 4 Stars (some technical difficulty with IE9- Chrome it works perfectly)

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate

Device:  PC

Browser recommendation:  Chrome

Rated:  For Upper Level Students 5th-12th

Check out this lesson I flipped on Sacajawea

When you hear Ted Ed most teachers think about the inspirational talk on Ted Talks. This website is somewhat related to the Ted Talks, but it is specially designed for the Teacher "Flipping the Classroom". During the Summer of 2013, I taught our High School teachers how to use this site.  You can virtually flip any video that is on Youtube, add questions for your students to answer and assuming your students have logins, you receive their results in your TED-Ed. teacher portal.  Students only need a login if you want to track their results.  I truly believe that this is a super resource for supplemental teaching. Check out the video that I flipped on Sacajawea.  This site is very user friendly and has recommendations for the best flips that have already been made (with questions already created) by other teachers that you can quickly use.  Have Fun!