How to Upload Videos to YouTube

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Angela May's video "How to Upload Videos to YouTube Updated Feb 2020" is a comprehensive guide on uploading videos to YouTube, particularly for educational purposes. Key points from the video include:

Account Verification: Ensuring you are in the correct YouTube account, as YouTube does not clearly indicate this unlike other Google products.
Uploading Process: Selecting and uploading video files, preferably in MP4 format.
Description and Tags: While important, these are less crucial for unlisted videos, which won't appear in search results.
Thumbnail Selection: Choosing either an auto-generated thumbnail or uploading a custom one.
COPPA Compliance: Marking whether the content is suitable for children under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Advanced Settings: Disabling comments and likes/dislikes for educational videos, and adding tags if needed.
Visibility Settings: Setting the video to 'Unlisted' so it exists on your channel but is only accessible through a direct URL or embedded link.
Embedding in Schoology: Demonstrating how to embed the video into Schoology, highlighting that only the video link is needed for embedding.
Channel Dashboard: Navigating to the YouTube Studio to view all videos, where each video's status (e.g., unlisted, made for kids) and other metrics are visible.

Angela's video is aimed at helping educators and others upload and manage their YouTube content effectively, with a focus on privacy and educational settings.

Uploading a Video to YouTube

Verify Account: Ensure you're logged into the correct YouTube account by checking your account avatar in the upper right corner. For school district accounts, although there might not be a specific logo, make sure it's your educational tools account and not your personal one.
Start Upload: Click the video camera icon with a "+" on the top right, then select "Upload Video."
Select File: Choose the video file you wish to upload from your computer. MP4 files are recommended for their compatibility.
Video Details:
- Title and Description: Fill in a concise and descriptive title. The description is less critical if setting the video as unlisted, as it won't be searchable, but providing context can be helpful.
- Privacy Settings: Set your video to "Unlisted" to ensure it's accessible only through a direct link or embedded code, maintaining privacy and control.
- Thumbnail: YouTube automatically generates a thumbnail, but you have the option to upload a custom one that better represents your video.
Advanced Settings:
- Audience: Indicate whether the video is made for kids, following COPPA guidelines. Select "Yes" for educational content aimed at children.
- Comments and Ratings: Disable comments to maintain control over feedback and prevent unwanted interactions. Also, consider disabling ratings (likes/dislikes) for educational videos.
End Screens and Cards: These are optional features that allow you to promote additional content at the end of your video or throughout its playback. They can be useful for educational series or linking to related resources.
Publishing: After setting the visibility to "Unlisted," click "Done" to finish the upload process. Once published, you'll receive a URL for the video.

Sharing Your Video

Embedding in Educational Platforms: Copy the provided URL to embed the video directly into educational platforms like Schoology. This method keeps students within the digital learning environment, eliminating the need to navigate away from the platform.
Using Schoology: To embed the video in Schoology, create a new page, name it appropriately, and use the text editor's "Image/Media" insertion tool to paste the video's URL. Adjust the video size as needed for better visibility.

Managing Your Video

Access your video management dashboard by clicking on your profile and selecting "YouTube Studio." Here, you can view all your uploaded videos, see their status (e.g., unlisted), and edit details if necessary.