YouTube Research Articles

How college geoscience instructors report finding and implementing virtual field experiences for their courses

Virtual field experiences (VFEs) are augments to traditional fieldwork in the geosciences that are seeing increasing use in college courses. However, VFEs that are not easily located and implemented in courses by geoscience instructors have little to no value. This qualitative, descriptive study engaged five focus groups of U.S. college geoscience instructors from diverse institutions to investigate how they search for, select, and implement VFEs in their courses. Each 1-to-1.5-h focus group session of 3–7 participants was recorded on video-conferencing software and transcribed for analysis. Findings suggest that instructors consider a wide range of digital resources to be VFEs, including YouTube videos, GigaPans, photos, and websites, as well as open educational resources such as immersive virtual field trips. Instructors invest significant time to search for and adapt VFEs to meet their course needs because most available VFEs, although offering quality content, do not closely target instructors’ learning goals. Instructors recognize that VFEs provide opportunities for students who may not otherwise be able to go into the field, and often find the resources they intend to use through their professional networks. Results of this study may help other instructors search for and implement VFEs more effectively, and may help VFE developers understand what instructors want from VFEs, thereby enabling them to design more flexible and adaptive resources and market their products in places more easily accessible by instructors.

Learning Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors with Online YouTube Resources: A Journey in the Embodied, Proceptual-symbolic, and Formal Worlds of Mathematics

Linear algebra is one of the service mathematics courses that students in many programs take as part of their undergraduate study. Previous studies indicate that linear algebra courses are often challenging for undergraduate students, leading some to seek help from other resources, including online resources such as YouTube. Through a multiple case study, I focused on identifying the opportunities that YouTube resources could offer students to learn about eigenvalues and eigenvectors, which are among the key concepts in introductory linear algebra. I utilized a combination of APOS (Action-Process-Object-Schema) and Tall’s three worlds of mathematics to analyze two highly viewed YouTube videos on this topic. The two analyzed files had different emphases (one more on the embodied world, and the other on the proceptual-symbolic world), catering to students with different levels of understanding of linear algebra. The findings suggest that, overall, these resources could provide students with opportunities to learn about eigen theory in the embodied and proceptual-symbolic worlds, with more focus on action. Lecturers and teacher assistants could benefit from familiarizing themselves with these available resources and considering the possible integration of these resources into their teaching and/or support they provide for students to meet their academic needs and preferences.

Use of YouTube channels in learning in undergraduate medical students

Use of YouTube channels in learning in undergraduate medical students

A Snapshot of COVID-19 Vaccine Discourse Related to Ethnic Minority Communities in the United Kingdom Between January and April 2022: Mixed Methods Analysis.

Existing literature highlights the role of social media as a key source of information for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic and its influence on vaccination attempts. Yet there is little research exploring its role in the public discourse specifically among ethnic minority communities, who have the highest rates of vaccine hesitancy (delay or refusal of vaccination despite availability of services). This study aims to understand the discourse related to minority communities on social media platforms Twitter and YouTube. Social media data from the United Kingdom was extracted from Twitter and YouTube using the software Netlytics and YouTube Data Tools to provide a "snapshot" of the discourse between January and April 2022. A mixed method approach was used where qualitative data were contextualized into codes. Network analysis was applied to provide insight into the most frequent and weighted keywords and topics of conversations. A total of 260 tweets and 156 comments from 4 YouTube videos were included in our analysis. Our data suggests that the most popular topics of conversation during the period sampled were related to communication strategies adopted during the booster vaccine rollout. These were noted to be divisive in nature and linked to wider conversations around racism and historical mistrust toward institutions. Our study suggests a shift in narrative from concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine itself, toward the strategies used in vaccination implementation, in particular the targeting of ethnic minority groups through vaccination campaigns. The implications for public health communication during crisis management in a pandemic context include acknowledging wider experiences of discrimination when addressing ethnic minority communities.

Language Options in Food Product Advertising on Youtube

The purpose of this study is to describe the form of language choice in speech events in advertisements for food products on YouTube and to describe the factors that determine the choice of language in speech events in advertisements for food products on YouTube.This research uses a qualitative descriptive research type. This research was carried out from December 2020 to May 2021. The data taken in this study were the utterances of commercial stars in 20 advertisements for food products on YouTube videos which were transcribed in written text. The data source used is food product advertisements on YouTube. The data collection technique used in this study is the note-taking technique. The data validation technique uses triangulation techniques. The method used in analyzing the data is the intralingual and extralingual equivalent methods. In food product advertisements on YouTube, 9 data were found using single language variations. Code switching data was found to be 2 codes. Then the ads using code mixing totaled 9 data with the form of words and phrases.

Assessment of YouTube Videos on Frozen Shoulder: A Quality Analysis Using DISCERN and JAMA Scoring Systems

Background: Frozen shoulder, characterized by synovial inflammation and joint capsule fibrosis, impacts shoulder mobility and comfort. With the rise of online health information seekers, assessing the credibility of YouTube videos on frozen shoulder is crucial. This study employs DISCERN and JAMA scoring systems to evaluate video quality and explores potential differences between physician and non-physician contributors. Methods: The study screened the first 50 YouTube videos containing "frozen shoulder" in titles, excluding short, repetitive, and non-English content. Videos were categorized by content type, uploader, and key metrics recorded. Two observers independently scored videos using DISCERN and JAMA systems. Statistical analysis, including Mann-Whitney tests and Spearman correlation, assessed differences and agreement. Results: Among 50 videos, 45 featured real images, while 5 were animated. Physical therapists contributed the most (40%), and 60% focused on general information. Mean DISCERN and JAMA scores indicated predominantly poor quality. No significant differences were found between physician and non-physician videos. Observer agreement was excellent. Conclusion: Patients accessing YouTube for frozen shoulder information face challenges in discerning reliable content. Health professionals should contribute accurate videos, guiding patients to trustworthy online resources. Further research in orthopedics and other medical fields is essential to enhance the quality of health-related video content.

IPPAR Model Pendekatan Konten Kreator dalam Strategi Meraih Engagement di Sosial Media pada Channel YouTube Selontok Fish Official

This research aims to reveal the content strategy of Selontok Fish Official in achieving engagement on social media, particularly on their YouTube channel. Employing a qualitative approach, the study investigates the object naturally, with the researcher serving as the primary instrument. The analysis techniques involve SWOT Analysis and IPPAR Model, and the data analysis is inductive. The research focuses on content strategy, especially the use of the Palembang language, and overcoming production constraints with innovative solutions. The conclusion highlights the success of the creative team Selontok Fish Official, originating from individual efforts, their vision in the Palembang language, and efforts to promote local cultural richness. With hopes for continuous growth, achieving higher milestones, and providing economic benefits to the team and community, this research demonstrates that success in the creative content realm can generate a broad positive impact.

TYPES OF CODE-SWITCHING FOUND ON NANA MIRDAD'S VIDEO BLOGS

The phenomenon of code-switching is often found in daily conversations by bilingual and multilingual families. One of the bilingual families in Indonesia is the Nana Mirdad family. In Nana Mirdad’s daily life, she often does code-switching on her video blogs. Therefore, this study aims to determine the types of code-switching found in Nana Mirdad’s video blogs on her YouTube Channel called The White's Family. This study used a descriptive qualitative method to analyze the data, and the theory of Poplack (1980) and Romaine (1995) was used in this study. Based on the result of this study, the researcher found 123 data on the types of code-switching on Nana Mirdad's video blogs. The dominant type of code-switching found on Nana Mirdad’s video blogs on her YouTube Channel is Intra-sentential switching with occurrences of 56%.

Stigmatization Through Positioning and Interpretative Repertoires: The Case of Honor Crimes in the Arab World

ABSTRACT In the context of “honor” crimes in the Arab world, victims are subjected to stigmatization for deviating from societal norms by perpetrators seeking to assuage their culpability. Understudied is stigma as constructed by the Arab world’s general public to establish different positions in relation to these cruel acts. Taking a critical discursive psychological approach, this research analyzed comments posted on a YouTube video reporting the killing of the Saudi university student Nada Al-Qahtani. The study identified three positions through which the different individuals practiced stigmatization: 1) alignment with the perpetrator; 2) alignment with the victim; and 3) a partial alignment position involving avoidance to commit oneself to the crime. These positions were framed through an array of conflictual psychological, cultural, and religious interpretive repertoires. The study concluded that there is a shift in the discourse of HCs in the Arab world, where certain individuals position themselves and influence the positioning of others toward a more individualistic, self-centered, and autonomous approach for problem solving. It also suggested that social media platforms are a venue through which muted voices condemning such crimes should be promoted.

Mud, sweat and cameras – Irish trail and mountain running vlogging

This article investigates the rise in participant-based running video blogs (vlogs), where audiences are brought on runs from the point-of-view of the runner. Examining Irish YouTube channels that create content around trail and mountain running, it focuses on a number of themes, including emotionality, place, and sociability in storytelling. In doing so, it questions the ways in which the activity of filming encapsulates the act of off-road running and the quest for vertiginous experiences. It explores the motivations of content creators, potential tensions with the ethos of alternative sports, and interactivity between producers and viewers. It positions this coverage as unique within the sports media space, providing first-hand, dizzying accounts of a niche sporting activity.

Strengthening the Concept of Satirical Language through Analyzing the Connotations in the Lyrics of the Song "Cincin" by Hindia

Innuendo serves to enhance the understanding of the meanings of a song. Hence, this article aims to provide insights into strengthening the concept of satirical language within a song. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach. The focus was explicitly on the song "Cincin" by Hindia, sourced from a YouTube video. The data consisted of words and sentences found in the song lyrics, which were subsequently transcribed from the video and converted into narrative forms. The analysis in this study was descriptive, outlining patterns of word selection and sentences conveying satirical meaning in the song lyrics. The results demonstrated various forms of satirical language and different degrees of satirical meaning, illustrating that songwriters carefully considered concepts to reinforce satirical language in the compositions, encompassing irony, sarcasm, and cynicism. Correspondingly, the gradation of the satirical sense within the song included implicit and explicit meanings. The primary objective of this research was to delineate various forms of satirical language and the gradations of meanings within the lyrics of the song "Cincin" by Hindia. This case study is essential for providing song listeners with a comprehension of the use of satirical language by songwriters to convey social criticism. Hence, this research yielded findings regarding the selection of various forms of satirical language containing appropriate meanings and concepts, refining the accuracy and development.

Crash Course in the Classroom: Exploring How and Why Social Studies Teachers Use YouTube Videos

This article explores how the Crash Course video series are being used as a content-focused resource in the social studies classroom. It argues that the Crash Course series, alongside its YouTube competitors, has significantly stepped in to fill a vacuum left by criticisms and the unpopularity of lectures, textbooks, and feature films. With over 15 million subscribers and accumulated views over 1.9 billion, Crash Course has become an important and ubiquitous force in history and social studies classrooms and represents a new genre of educational media found on YouTube. However, the dramatic rise in the popularity of educational videos online has not coincided with a growth in educational research, particularly in social studies and history education. This article explores the findings of a mixed-methods study that examines how and why history and social studies teachers are using Crash Course videos in their teaching and planning. In particular, it analyses descriptive statistics derived from the results of a teacher survey ( n = 181) and semi-structured interviews with seven social studies teachers who have used Crash Course in their classrooms. The authors found that teachers in the study are regularly using the Crash Course video series to deliver content which is clearly meeting a need many social studies teachers have. The videos–short, easily accessible, and fun–fit nicely with demands to keep students engaged, reduce reliance on textbooks, and explore new content that teachers have little time to learn themselves. This study also found that rarely, if ever, are teachers inviting students to evaluate or assess the content, trustworthiness, or perspective of Crash Course videos. This article discusses what is gained and what are the risks of embracing Crash Course in the social studies and history classroom.

Abstract 818: Fighting prostate cancer with a multimedia approach

Abstract Introduction: Black men have the highest prostate cancer (CaP) mortality rates. The reason for this disparity is multifaceted, including the barriers that they face at the individual, provider, and health system levels. To address these challenges the iCCaRE for Black Men Consortium uses a multi-level approach to disseminating CaP information. This approach is rooted in research which shows that Black men prefer to receive information through multi-media channels tailored to their needs. In addition, studies have reported that CaP survivors were viewed as credible sources of information. This presentation reports on how iCCaRE Consortium is bridging the digital divide in minoritized communities to disseminate CaP information in a way that is meaningful to the community. Methodology: iCCaRE uses a multimedia method to reach Black men. This includes twitter post, Facebook, YouTube, ecancer and community lunch and learns. In addition to social media, we have partnered with LitTV Network, a locally owned digital TV platform, on which we have iCCaRE TV. On Lit TV network we have the ability to reach 11,000 homes in our catchment area. Furthermore, the consortium has produced informational flyers that are disseminated at outreach events and at the American Legion Post 197. On the twitter page the consortium post: (1) 2 scientific publications per day authored by members of the consortium, (2) 2 weekly “Did You Know” facts about prostate cancer with sources attached, (3) 2 weekly url post sharing a link to a video from the iCCaRE consortium YouTube page and (4) clips of CaP survivors sharing their experiences. On the YouTube page we currently have: videos series of a CaP survivor who is also a physician scientist, interview series with MPIs and members of the consortium, CaP survivor series including a barbershop interview with a survivor. Results: The iCCaRE Consortium multimedia efforts have a global reach, in less than a year we have gained 102 twitter followers. On average the twitter page receives 8,700 impressions during the CaP awareness month in September the twitter page garnered over 14,000 impressions. Our videos on the ecancer platform have a combined global view of 341 representing countries such as the United States, Nigeria, Cameroon, United Kingdom, Macedonia, and Mexico. The American Legion Post 197 in North Jacksonville has served a cumulative of 229 people through outreach and educational event called lunch and learns. Our YouTube channel has had almost 100 views in its first month of being active. Conclusion: Using a multi-level approach to reduce the burden of CaP for Black men is vitally important; without such efforts the disparate thread in mortality will continue to persist. Meeting Black men through the mediums they use for gathering health information removes barriers, increases access and will aid in the fight against CaP for Black Men. Citation Format: Vinessa Gordon, Folakemi Odedina, Kimling Tam Ashing, Arnold Merriweather, Roxana Dronca, Che Ngufor, Solomon Rotimi, Ernest Kaninjing, Abimbola Odedina, John McCall, Anthony Hill, Ayinde Yahaya, Emmanuel Agboola. Fighting prostate cancer with a multimedia approach [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024; Part 1 (Regular Abstracts); 2024 Apr 5-10; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(6_Suppl):Abstract nr 818.

Content quality and reliability of YouTube videos on oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic analysis.

YouTube's popularity as a health information source raises concerns about credibility due to the absence of peer review. Therefore, this study assessed the content quality and reliability of YouTube videos related to oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Videos were systematically searched on August 20, 2023, using terms determined through Google Trends. Videos were included based on predefined criteria and independently assessed by two researchers. Video demographics were extracted. Video quality was evaluated using audio-visual (AV) quality, video information and quality index (VIQI), global quality score (GQS), and reliability using a modified DISCERN tool (mDISCERN). High and low-content videos were defined based on the customized 10-point scoring system. Inter- and intra-examiner reliability of scoring system were calculated. Most videos were educational (46.3%), presented by dental sleep medicine specialists (42.6%), and aimed at laypersons (63%), with the majority originating from the United States (79.6%). The final 54 videos were categorized as high-content (n=29, 54%) and low-content (n=25, 46%). High-content videos had more views, comments, and longer video durations (7.07±6.04 min). Significant differences (p<.05) were observed among high and low-content videos in total VIQI, mDISCERN, GQS, and TCS. Moderate correlations were found between GQS and TCS (r=0.721), mDISCERN and VIQI (r=0.649), GQS and VIQI (r=0.601), and AV quality and VIQI (r=0.531). The study highlights variable content quality and reliability of YouTube videos on oral appliance therapy for OSA, emphasizing the need for guidelines to enhance their educational value and deliver reliable, evidence-based information to patients.

Analysis of Code Switching on Cinta Laura Kiehl in Iwil Network Youtube Channel Video

The study, "An Analysis of Code Switching on Cinta Laura Kiehl in Iwil Network YouTube Channel Video," focused on two main issues: types and reasons for code switching. Utilizing Poplack's (1980) and Grosjean's (1981) theories, it employed a qualitative approach. Data collection involved downloading the video, watching the podcast, reading the script, and identifying instances of code switching. A total of 144 instances were found, categorized into 21 Tag Switching, 91 Inter-Sentential, and 32 Intra-Sentential occurrences. Reasons for code switching included Fill a Linguistics Need for Lexical Item, Set Phrase, Discourse Maker, or Sentence Filler (72 instances), Continued The Last Language Used (52 instances), and others such as Quoting Someone (1 instance), Specify Address (3 instances), and Conveying Confidentiality, Anger, and Annoyance (4 instances). These findings contribute to understanding the intricacies of code switching in the context of Cinta Laura Kiehl's videos on the Iwil Network YouTube channel.

Mood congruency in COVID-19 podcast discourse: an interpersonal meaning analysis

With the advent of podcasts, individuals are increasingly engaging with a diverse range of topics, from entertainment and education to news and personal narratives. In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, podcasts have emerged as an influential platform for disseminating information. This current study attempts to depict the realization of Mood congruency in COVID-19 podcast discourse. Departing from qualitative approach, content analysis was employed as research design. The source of the data was obtained from Dedy Corbuzier’s YouTube Channel with Uus (comedian) as the guest in 2021 when COVID-19 case was known and recognized in Indonesia for the first time. The data were in the form of clauses obtained from the utterances from them. The utterances were electronically transcribed using sonix.ai before being rechecked manually to improve the data's reliability. From the analysis, it was found that the variation of Mood is appeared in the form of congruent and incongruent (grammatical metaphorical representation). The congruent representation shows how utterance should be in the form as it is. On the other hand, the grammatical metaphorical representation of Mood brings out the variation such as statement realized in interrogative, and command in declarative Mood. The incongruency can perform an indication of speakers’ creativity and politeness in interaction.

ANALYZING TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR ENGLISH READING IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light numerous challenges in the field of English language learning, including the need for strict adherence to health protocols like school closures, mask mandates, and frequent handwashing. This period required a swift adaptation to blended learning, fostering critical and creative thinking to address COVID-19 issues. This study aims to investigate various strategies utilized by English teachers to enhance reading skills amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Transcription data were gathered through observational methods and interviews involving three participants – one teacher and two students. Grounded theory was employed for data analysis, revealing eight strategies for improving students' reading abilities. These strategies include utilizing E-learning (WhatsApp) as a platform for delivering reading materials, employing visual aids like PPT presentations and YouTube videos to illustrate texts, identifying and marking challenging vocabulary in PDF texts, translating sentences using online tools (Google Translate), facilitating oral reading through WhatsApp's voice-notes feature, assigning reading tasks on specific websites or PDFs, engaging in Q&amp;A discussions on WhatsApp, and conducting project discussions via virtual platforms like WhatsApp and Google Meet. This study contributes to the understanding of reading teaching practices for junior high students during the COVID-19 pandemic, thus expanding the knowledge of strategies employed by teachers in the teaching of reading.

Parasomnias manifest different phenotypes of sleep-related behaviors in age and sex groups. A YouTube-based video research highlighting the age slope of sleepwalking

Study objectiveFinding typical patterns - phenotypes - of sleep behaviors characterizing parasomnias in different age and sex groups. MethodsWe analyzed YouTube videos on sleep-related behaviors likely representing parasomnias. We applied the search terms “sleepwalking”, “somnambulism”, “sleep eating” “sleep sex”, “sleep talking” and “aggression in sleep” in six languages. We classified those persons shown on the videos into estimated biological sex and age (child, adult, elderly) groups. We scored the activity types by a self-made scale and applied binary logistic regression to analyze the association between sleep behaviors versus sex and age groups by the STATA package, providing a 95 % confidence interval and the probability of statistical significance. Results224 videos (102 women; 68 children, 116 adults, and 40 elderly people) were scored. Elderly people had significantly (P < 0.012) less odds of ambulation in sleep likely consistent with somnambulism compared to adults and children. Adult females performed complex manual activities during sleepwalking more often, than males (P < 0.012). Elderly males had 40-fold odds compared to adults and children, to perform aggressive movements and 70-fold odds of complex movements in bed, compared to adults. Elderly people presented emotional behaviors less frequently than adults (P < 0.004), and females showed them twice as often as males. Adults sleep-talked full sentences more often than children and elderly people (P < 0.001). ConclusionOur results support the existence of age- and sex-specific parasomnia phenotypes, denoting possible safety measures. The remarkably low odds of sleepwalking in the elderly highlight the possibility of different pathomechanisms in higher age groups compared to children.

Understanding teachers’ usage of YouTube as a pedagogical tool: A qualitative case study of basic school teachers in Ghana

YouTube has been widely considered as a pedagogical tool over the last few decades. Recent findings from research portray YouTube videos as an instructional part of learning that contributes to best practices in teaching. Much of the studies have focused on usage by teachers and students at the tertiary level without much attention given to basic school teachers. Using an exploratory qualitative case study design and the ICT Pedagogical Beliefs Classification framework, we explored teachers’ usage of YouTube as a pedagogical tool. We drew on the experiences of 18 teachers in 3 private schools in Ghana to find out how Youtube was used in instruction. Four dominant ways of usage were identified. YouTube was used as a teaching tool, a means of enhancing specific topics, a means of learning new and varied ways of teaching, and as a means of developing teachers’ professional competence. Findings showed that whilst some of the ways of usage align with constructivist methods of teaching others still fall within traditional and teacher centred approaches to teaching. We argue that for teachers to enact meaningful pedagogies with technology through a more student-centred model, their knowledge and skills need to be developed alongside the reshaping of their motives and reasons and subsequently the ways in which they use technology for teaching. We recommend the planning and reinforcement of innovative instructional design of technological integration for teachers through informed policy and the use of training interventions to build new skills geared towards constructive and creative teaching suited to developing a net generation of students.

PENINGKATAN PROMOSI PARIWISATA DESA WISATA PADANG GANTING MELALUI VIDEO PROFIL OBJEK WISATA

Nagari Padang Ganting is a unique village in West Sumatera, Indonesia, with a wide variety of tourist attractions, including man-made/health attractions such as hot springs, cultural attractions such as the tombs of Tuan Kadhi and Sheikh Ibrahim, and natural attractions such as Nabi's footsteps stone and the seven-tiered waterfall. However, at present, tourists only focus on visiting the hot spring tourist attraction, due to the lack of clear information about other tourist attractions in Nagari Padang Ganting. Currently, there is a website and a profile video of Nagari Padang Ganting, but it is necessary to create a profile video about the other attractions in Nagari Padang Ganting to provide more information for tourists who will visit. This activity aims to provide a solution to the existing problems, namely by creating a profile video of the Nagari Padang Ganting tourist attractions, thereby increasing the promotion of Nagari Padang Ganting tourism. This will certainly attract local and foreign tourists to visit Nagari Padang Ganting, thus helping the community's economy because it receives a multiplier effect from the tourism activities that exist in Nagari Padang Ganting. So it is directly beneficial to Nagari Padang Ganting, the Tourism Awareness Group (POKDARWIS) and the people of Nagari Padang Ganting, especially in the effort to improve community welfare through the promotion of tourist attractions in Nagari Padang Ganting. The profile video of the tourist attractions in Nagari Padang Ganting has been uploaded on the YouTube channel of the Nagari Padang Ganting Government and the Facebook social media of the Nagari Padang Ganting Government.