YouTube is an online video-sharing platform. It allows users to upload, view, rate, share, add to playlists, report, comment on videos, and subscribe to other users/channels. Available content includes video clips, TV shows clips, music videos, short film and documentary films, movie trailers, live streams, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos and educational videos.
Take a look at the video below to hear about the history of YouTube. Note that this video was created 5 years ago so some of the times/numbers/functions mentioned may be different today. However, the video gives a good summary of how YouTube was established as well as why it has been so successful since its establishment.
Your task this week is to research a YouTuber/channel that you follow or like. Find out a few things about the channel and compile your information in a Powerpoint presentation. Submit your presentation via Connect until Monday, 11th May.