How YouTube changed my Learning Experience
One Small Video, One big impact
Name: Harleen Kaur
Introduction: Discovering YouTube for learning
Technology has changed the way we learn, and one app that has had a major impact on my life is YouTube. Most people use it for entertainment, but I discovered it can be a powerful learning tool. During one challenging moment in my studies, YouTube completely changed the way I understand a difficult topic. The digital technology allows information and knowledge to spread quickly to large audiences, making the learning resources more accessible to people everywhere.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDG pL4U )
Studying in a Village Without Tutors
One of the most memorable experiences in my academic life happened when I was in 12th grade. I was born and brought up in a village where there are no tutors and coaching centres available. Sometimes it was difficult to understand certain subjects because I did not have anyone nearby who could explain the topics in detail. I was worried about my exams because I wanted to perform well in school.
One day I decided to search for an explanation on YouTube. I found several educational videos where teachers explained clearly using diagrams and examples. Watching those videos helped me understand concepts that I could not understand from my textbook. As we have studied the digital platforms allow knowledge to be shared globally and help people access information even if they are far from educational institutions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW3gMGqcZQc
Turning point: Learning through videos
As I continued watching educational video, I began to understand my subjects much better. I could pause the videos, replay them, and learn at my own pace. This made studying easier and helped me feel more confident before my exams.
This experience showed how technology can create learning opportunity even in places where educational resources are limited. The course material also explains how digital platforms have transformed communication and knowledge sharing around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqQNvmQH_YM
Impact: Achieving 90%
I continued watching videos using the platform while preparing for my exams, which helped me a lot to score excellent grades. The explanation and examples helped me understand difficult topics efficiently. When my exam results were announced, I was over the moon because I scored 92%.
This experience showed me how Technology can create learning opportunities even in places where educational resources are limited. Along with this, we learnt how the digital platforms have transformed communication and knowledge sharing around the world.4
1. Course Video. (2021). Technology and society lecture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
2. Course Video. (2021). Technology and communication in modern society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW3gMGqcZQc
3. Course Video. (2021). Digital technology and global communication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqQNvmQH_YM
4. Shrich, L. (2021). Social media, globalization, and political influence. Course reading.