I chose YouTube as my site/tool for this "thing". YouTube is easily one of the most popular sites on the Internet. With it, you can upload all sorts of things; anything from product reviews, skits, lectures, instructional videos, etc... There is also a controversial factor with YouTube regarding inappropriate content, language, and copyright/licensing issues. That's to be expected as no one ever promised that freedom would be pretty and trouble-free. I have found an incredible variety of videos on this site that cover an array of topics. I have learned how to replace the belt and pulley on my dryer and also learned the bass lines to some great songs all thanks to videos posted on YouTube. This site/tool can have applications in an educational setting as well. In my psychology class, we utilized a video explaining the Briggs-Myers personality test for an assigned group project. It was a great addition to our project and along with PowerPoint, integrated technology into the presentation. If used properly and with discretion, YouTube certainly has its uses in the 21st Century Classroom.
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