One of America's top universities, the University of California, Berkeley, has launched its own YouTube channel and has uploading certain courses onto the web. This could be a landmark for Web 2.0 and the open university education movement.
"Users can view more than 300 hours of videotaped courses on topics that include bioengineering, peace and conflict studies, and physics," Computer World reported. "And looking toward the future, Berkeley said it plans to constantly expand its catalog of YouTube videos."
'UC Berkeley on YouTube will provide a public window into university life -- academics, events and athletics -- which will build on our rich tradition of open educational content for the larger community,' said Christina Maslach, Berkeley's vice provost for undergraduate education."
Earlier this fall we featured the YouTube classes at Pitzer College. The post-secondary school teaches students how to use the video sharing program effectively. Check it out:
College Via YouTube
UC Berkeley Video Courses
Trend Themes
1. Online Education - The launch of UC Berkeley's YouTube channel for course videos indicates a trend towards online education and the use of digital platforms for learning.
2. Open Educational Resources - UC Berkeley's uploading of courses onto YouTube showcases the growing trend of universities providing open educational resources for the public.
3. Virtual Learning - The expansion of UC Berkeley's catalog of YouTube videos for education highlights the increasing popularity of virtual learning experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The education industry can embrace the trend of online education by developing and offering more online courses and programs.
2. Technology - The technology industry can seize the opportunity to create innovative platforms and tools that enhance the online learning experience.
3. Media and Entertainment - The media and entertainment industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with universities to produce and distribute educational content through digital platforms like YouTube.