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Deb Peterson

YouTube Tutoring?

By , About.com GuideDecember 13, 2008

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That's actually kind of fun to say---YouTube tutoring. It's also a fun way to learn, or so I hear. I understand students are finding tutoring help in subjects like math on YouTube. Having trouble understanding trigonometry? Watch a video of someone solving a problem. Didn't catch it? Rewind.

I love this idea. I'm thinking I've been in a cave somewhere. I haven't quite gotten into the YouTube craze yet.

Do you use YouTube for studying? Share your experience and your advice. Is it a good tool? Or do you need to beware?

Tell us what you think!

Comments

December 13, 2008 at 10:09 am
(1) Rain :

I used to teach Japanese through videos on YouTube, and while I got lots of emails from people that it helped, most of the comments on the videos were not related to the subject matter at all.

December 13, 2008 at 8:27 pm
(2) PestsBeGone :

Hmmm. Interesting. I am very old-school and have used You-tube for entertainment but like one of the choices on your poll, I am a bit wary about trusting someone to teach me correctly.

December 16, 2008 at 10:47 am
(3) Tyciol :

Wow, you two have your own Abouts eh? I’d love to learn Japanese…

June 20, 2011 at 10:45 am
(4) Rachelle :

I love YouTube. Have used the math videos and very helpful.
You can also leave the instructor a email message and they will reply back. Will go back often. :)

June 22, 2011 at 9:06 am
(5) Deb Peterson :

Lots of people have trouble with math. I’m one of them! Thanks for sharing your positive experience with YouTube math videos. Others will definitely be inspired to look for help.

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