Applied Science: Mastering YouTube
Lesson 1: Why YouTube?
Learning Objectives:
- Learn why mastering YouTube is one of the most important things you can do
- Learn a channel idea for making money on YouTube
YouTube is a stage with an audience of billions. YouTube is a platform that offers a chance to share your talents, knowledge, and beliefs. YouTube is an opportunity – for you – to change lives.
Here are some examples of how YouTube can be used:
Showcase your skills:
Provide useful knowledge:
Make people laugh:
*Jordan is a former homeschooler.
Assignment:
Start thinking of how you can use YouTube:
- Is there something you like doing?
- Is there something you would like to make?
- What frustrates you?
- Is there something you are good at?
- Do you have any hobbies?
- Do you collect certain toys, games, dolls or tools?
- Do you enjoy reading certain books?
- Do you like pets?
- Is there a group of people you want to help?
You could start a toy or product review channel. You may be able to earn money doing this.
Here’s an example, this video has over 70 million views:
*There is no guarantee your videos will get millions of views, but you never know.
Extra:
Optional: I recommend downloading this PDF (it’s free, but an email address is required to access it. Get permission first). It applies to what you will learn in the next lesson. Video Creators
Start with cheap video equipment, like a mobile device:
Extra-Extra
There are bad YouTube videos and channels that should be avoided. This pastor offers advice to parents: