Learning Technology Index

YouTube*

video

What is it?

YouTube is a cloud-based video hosting platform.

How do I use it?

Visit youtube.com and create an account.

Why would I use it?

If you are creating videos that you want to share openly, YouTube is a free platform that allows you to do that.  You can embed videos from YouTube into your Brightspace course site, or any webpage.

Quick Facts
Category
Video Hosting
Rating Level 
Web Search
Website
YouTube*
Last Modified
21 July 2021
Created
19 April 2020
License Available 
No
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Security Concerns
Yes
Technical Support 
Platform(s) 
Any platform. Requires a modern web browser

Ratings Information

This technology is currently under evaluation. Please check back later for a rating.

Security and Privacy

This service is not offered by Memorial University and has not been reviewed by Information Management and Protection. Once a video is uploaded, its use is governed by the terms of use for Youtube. Special consideration should be given to the content of the video for privacy and copyright considerations. Youtube videos can generally be shared widely.

Support Information

CITL provides no support for YouTube.

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