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Free download educational YouTube Videos
For thousands of teachers, YouTube is more than a modern day video store. it's a chance to redefine traditional education by engaging students in a format more tailored to modern age. The obstacle that many teachers face, however, is that this site is blocked by system administrators in certain school systems.
The best way to utilize YouTube in the classroom is to download the video ahead of time, and save it to your computer. (See instructions below). This would allow you to place the video into a PowerPoint or keynote presentation without the need to use the Internet, and completely avoid being blocked from the site. There are basically three ways to download videos off the Internet and that’s how I’ll split up this post: either via a desktop application, a web app or via browser extensions.
Warning: According to the YouTube Terms of Service, downloading videos is not allowed. However, check with your school to find out their policy. My personal policy is that if it makes teaching better and that is your prime motivation, then downloading a YouTube video for presentations is ok.
Method 1. Web-Based Options
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ClipNabber
My Top Choice:
ClipNabber is a simple YouTube downloader that lets you download favorite YouTube videos directly from video page or Clipnabber’s website. Also supports many other video sharing websites, including Dailymotion, Veoh, Metacafe, and Myspace Video.
How does it work:
- 1. Simply copy and paste video URL at Clipnabber.com
- 2. Click on "Nab Video" button.
- 3. You will be prompted with the download link of the Video.
- 4. Use "Save Link As" to get video on your PC.
- 5. Rename video to something.flv
Method 2. Client-Based (Desktop) Alternatives
My Top Choice:
iFunia YouTube Converter for Mac is a unique application which lets you quickly and easily take any video from YouTube, and download it for playing on your video iPod, iPhone, or Apple TV. iFunia YouTube Converter for Mac also doubles as a YouTube HD video downloader and converter. It helps you download and convert YouTube HD video to HD MP4, HD MOV, HD AVI and more
How does it work:
- 2. Once the YouTube video has been downloaded successfully, it'll be removed from the "Download" tab and transferred to "Convert" tab. Just click the "Gear" button at the right side and change the output format you like from the "Convert to" drop-down menu list.
1. Drag and drop the URL of the YouTube videos to the interface of the YouTube Converter and the YouTube videos will start downloading automatically.
Method 3. Browser Extensions
Whether you use Chrome, Firefox or Safari, here are the best ways to make downloading YouTube videos a painless process.
Get iFunia Free YouTube Downloader for Mac
