REFLECTION 2 - YouTube

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YouTube

I recently had the chance to teach monks in Class PP (Pre-Primary) at Kagyu Shedrupling.. One of the ICT tools I used with them was YouTube. The primary reason I chose YouTube is its vast collection of educational videos that are suitable for all ages, especially those that incorporate music and movement. My main objective was to teach them a simple dance that would foster a love of learning, rhythm, and physical coordination.

In this case, YouTube worked incredibly well. A large selection of dancing videos made especially for young children are available on the platform. The children were instantly drawn in by the lively images, engaging music, and repetitive motions. In contrast to conventional approaches, which required me to again walk through each step, YouTube enabled me to play back particular segments of the movie so kids could watch and imitate at their own speed. For those who required additional time to catch up, this was quite beneficial.

The flexibility of YouTube to connect traditional classroom environments with contemporary, visual learning was what I valued most about using it. This was a thrilling experience for the young monks, who are not exposed to a lot of outside media. Even the most reserved pupils, I found, got fully engaged, grinning and moving to the beat. Because the video's segment transitions were more seamless and interesting, it also improved my classroom time management.

But there were some difficulties. The internet connection at Kagyu Shedrupling was occasionally erratic due to its isolated location. In order to ensure continuous access, I pre-downloaded a couple YouTube videos prior to the class. I also had to pick stuff that was both entertaining and appealing while still being culturally relevant and fitting with the monastic environment.

All things considered, YouTube was a useful ICT resource for my teaching. It not only helped the monks achieve the lesson's goal, but it also made learning fun and memorable. In the future, I want to use YouTube more for educational games, music, and storytelling, particularly in early childhood settings when learning is greatly aided by visual and audio stimulation.



The video above explains how I can utilize YouTube to teach my students. I have discussed the benefits and drawbacks, as well as my experience at Kagyu Shedrupling, where I taught dance using YouTube videos. The children were fully engrossed in and loving the exercise as they copy the dance moves from the movie. The visuals and rhythmic music drew their attention and made the class more engaging and interactive. The video demonstrates how YouTube can be a useful tool for teaching young students using movement and visual stimuli.

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