Game Changer: YouTube Playlist

I honestly am not sure how I had never used playlists to organize favorite and frequently watched videos on YouTube. Seriously, how much time have I wasted searching for videos? As someone who likes a specific level of organization, playlists are p-e-r-f-e-c-t for me!

This is what I used to do:
I would search YouTube, often just having some information on a video topic.
For the classroom, I would rely on my previously written notes (often just scribbled on a post it note stuck within a textbook chapter) about the title and creator of the video. I always hope the video that I showed in previous years would still be available.
Socially, when I wanted to show a friend a funny video I stumbled across, I would always have to search to find it. Sometimes, I would be unsuccessful; often I would waste precious time searching for a video.

Sound like you too? So, if you're anything like me, you're satisfied with how things work simply because you know no better methods. You know the video is on YouTube and you don't really mind taking time to find that video.

Today, though, I want you to know that I've discovered a game changer. This tool will help you reclaim time spent searching for videos. This tool will help you remember which videos you loved and which you want to watch again. This tool. Amazingly helpful in the world of organization.

It is super easy to create a new playlist and add videos. In fact, I now have three different playlists (with more to come, I'm sure), one for each of the classes I teach. My intention is to add the videos I show this year into the appropriate playlist. I will keep them ordered, chronologically based on when I show the video. An absolute game changer.

If you refer to specific YouTube videos on a regular basis and you don't utilize playlists, you ought to give it a try. Honestly, taking the time to post your frequently watched videos is time well spent. Efficiency is key, right? We all know, as teachers, our time is precious ... so why waste time when there's a better way?

Here's a video in case you'd like to set up your first playlist too!