City University of New York



Stephanie Fazio

SEYS 753

Dr. Murfin

14 February 2008

Assignment #1

YouTube, Website:

YouTube is a Web 2.0 application that allows registered users to broadcast a variety of media, including audio and video files (up to 100MB or 10 minutes). Any individual can view the media files using the internet.

The target audience for this application is individuals of any age, although the majority of users are teenagers and/or young adults.

The purpose of this software is to allow registered user to broadcast media to the general population across the internet through websites, mobile devices, blogs and emails. Registered users can upload an unlimited amount of videos and music (up to 100MB or 10 minutes) to the internet.

The user interface is easy to use; gives clear directions to registered users how to upload content. Searching videos and audio files (by subject, keyword, title, etc.) is easy to use as well. There is a search box at top-center of the homepage.

words on all operating systems.

is based on Macromedia’s Flash Player and uses Sorenson spark H.263 video codec. Users usually have to download and install a web browser plugin in order to view videos. Videos can be played back with Windows Media Player, QuickTime, RealPlayer as well as third-party media players such as GOM Player, gnash, VLC and ffmpeg-based video players. allows users to upload videos in .wmv, .avi, .mov, .mpeg, and .mp4 formats. The videos are converted into .flv (Adobe flash video) format after uploading. Additionally, streams MP3 or FLV audio files.

Strengths: allows users to broadcast and share video and audio files, free of charge.

Unlimited uploading

Easy to use user interface

Large user population

Large amount of information is available through

Content is filtered for individuals under the age of 18

Weaknesses: Each audio/video file uploaded is restricted to 100MB or 10 minutes max

Anyone can upload anything to

Usually not accessible through NYCDOE internet (security blocks this domain)

Use in the classroom:

1. Download videos (using RealPlayer) for educational enforcement (i.e. I downloaded a computer animation of DNA replication and played it for my students to reinforce this concept)

2. Students can create videos and/or audio files that can be broadcasted to students across the country through

3. I can upload original videos and/or audio files (i.e. “podcast-like” files) for students to view and/or download for differentiated instruction

Tips for science teachers: Download RealPlayer to your computer so that you can download videos from to your computer, and burn to a DVD (if desired).

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