Creating Video Collections in Google Classroom

Google Classroom offers a simple and effective way for teachers to share educational YouTube videos with students. By creating a collection of videos, you can ensure that students access only the content you want them to see - without distractions.

Why Build Video Collections in Google Classroom?

• Focused Learning: Instead of sending students on a wild YouTube chase, you provide a carefully selected playlist of relevant videos. This ensures they're absorbing the information you intended.
• Ad-Free Viewing: Say goodbye to distracting ads! By embedding videos directly, you minimize interruptions and keep students focused on the lesson.
• Preventing the "YouTube Rabbit Hole": We've all been there – one educational video leads to another, and suddenly an hour has passed. Curated collections help students stay on task, maximizing their learning time.
• Easy Access and Organization: All your chosen videos are neatly organized within a single Google Classroom material post, making it simple for students to find and review.
• Targeted Content: you can create collections that are specific to a lesson, unit or project.

Getting Started: Creating Your Video Collection

1. Open Google Classroom: Navigate to the classroom where you want to create the collection.
2. Create a Material Post: Click the "Create" button and select "Material."
3. Title Your Collection: Give your collection a clear and descriptive title.
4. Add a Description (Optional): Provide context or instructions for the videos in the description box.
5. Attach Your Videos:
1. Click the "YouTube" icon in the "Attach" section.
• Search Directly or Use URLs: You can search for videos within the pop-up window or, for more control, copy and paste the URL of a specific YouTube video you've already found.
• Review and Add: Take a moment to review the video's details. If it's the right fit, click "Add video" in the bottom right corner.
• Embedding Restrictions: Be aware that some video creators disable embedding.
• Repeat: Continue adding videos by clicking the "YouTube" icon and repeating the process.
6. Post Your Collection: Once you've added all your videos, choose your topic, and click "Post."

By organizing video resources in Google Classroom, you create a structured, distraction-free learning experience that helps students stay on track. Try it out and enhance your classroom with engaging, educational video collections!