I have known about YouTube for quite awhile, (thanks to everyone who has sent an email link), but have avoided going to it. As many people have indicated, it can be a real time waster. After having checked it out for the Library 2.0 project however, I can see how many ways it can be used for purposes other than jokes and people trying to claim their 15 minutes of fame.
The videos ranged from very professional, like to Web 2.0 one, to very basic such as the one I included below. For training purposes these video files are a great way to reach a large, varied audience. Providing instructions for anything is only going to help your audience if they actually take the time to read them. For visual learners a short, well-thought-out video can make a much stronger impact. I also like the way that it suggests similar clips that might be of interest based on the clip you are watching.
Now that I have finally taken the time to discover YouTube I will likely continue to search for useful videos and I'm sure some of the funny ones will find their way onto my computer screen.
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