In this episode, I share how to create a YouTube playlist to organize and share free videos with students, families, and colleagues. You’ll also hear why playlists are a powerful classroom tool, plus best practices for curating high-quality content to support differentiation and independent learning. Tune in for a step-by-step guide to building your own playlist and making video content more accessible for your learners!
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Tips for Creating YouTube Playlists for Students
- Making a YouTube playlist is simple and free.
- Group videos by topic to support instruction.
- Share one playlist link instead of multiple video links.
- Use playlists for differentiation and independent learning.
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