This article offers tips to optimize online learning in the classroom, ensuring that students truly engage and thrive.
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On-Demand eLearning Mobile App Development: Benefits, Cost, And Features
This article reviews the benefits, costs, and essential features associated with developing an eLearning mobile app. Find out whether it’s a worthwhile investment for learners and educators.
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The Controversy Around .NET In eLearning: Essential Or Overhyped?
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Optimizing Your eLearning Platform With A Web Hosting Control Panel: Best Practices
eLearning platforms require robust performance, security, and scalability for an optimal learning experience. A web hosting control panel simplifies server and website management without extensive technical expertise.
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The Importance Of Offline eLearning For Non-Office-Based Workers
While eLearning has revolutionized employee training, non-office-based workers in sectors like manufacturing and construction and retail require tailored solutions. Implementing accessible and engaging eLearning tools bridges knowledge gaps and fosters continuous learning and compliance.
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How Cloud-Based Software Development Is Revolutionizing eLearning Platforms
The world of education is transforming rapidly, and much of this change is driven by technology. Among the most revolutionary advancements is cloud-based software development. If you’ve ever used an online learning platform, chances are you’ve already experienced the benefits of this innovation.
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Front End Development Best Practices For Building Interactive eLearning Platforms
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Watch YouTube Distraction Free with Unhook Extension
Unhook is a Chrome extension that allows you to watch YouTube videos in a distraction-free environment. I have experimented with several similar YouTube tools in the past and nothing compares to the practicality and easy of use of Unhook. The tool is simple and easy to use and is also available as an add-on for Microsoft Edge and Firefox users.
How Does Unhook Work?
Here is how Unhook works. First, head over to Chrome web store and and install the extension. Once installed, open YouTube and select the video you want to watch. Next, click on Unhook icon from top right hand corner, if it is not there make sure to pin the extension to your browser toolbar by clicking on the puzzle piece icon (Extensions) and selecting the pin next to Unhook (watch the video below to learn more). This ensures quick access whenever you need it.
Now, customize the settings of Unhook, choose which options you want to keep or turn off. Here is the full list of options supported in Unhook:
- Hide Homepage Feed
- Hide Video Sidebar
- Hide Recommended (Related Videos)
- Hide Live Chat
- Hide Playlist
- Hide YouTube Shorts
- Hide End Screen Videowall
- Hide End Screen Cards
- Hide Comments
- Hide Mix Radio Playlists
- Hide Merch, Tickets, Offers
- Hide Video Info
- Hide Video Buttons Bar (share, likes, dislikes)
- Hide Channel (profile + subscribe button)
- Hide Video Description
- Hide Top Header
- Hide Notification Bell
- Hide Irrelevant Search Results (“Related to your search”, “Latest from”, “Searches related to”, “People also search for”, etc.)
- Hide Explore and Trending
- Hide More from YouTube
- Hide and Redirect Subscriptions
- Disable Autoplay
- Disable Annotations
Watch this YouTube video to see Unhook in Action:
How to Use Unhook in Your Teaching?
Besides improving your own YouTube watching experience, if you are a teacher working in a school where YouTube is not banned, Unhook can be an excellent tool to integrate in your EdTech toolbox. YouTube is one of the top video hosting content out there and it offers a treasure trove of free educational content to use to enrich your lessons and engage students.
However, the distractions on YouTube—like recommended videos, ads, comments, and autoplay—can easily derail students’ focus. This is where Unhook comes in as a powerful solution to transform how you use YouTube in your classroom.
Basically, when you use Unhook, you will be to:
1. Create a Distraction-Free Learning Environment
Unhook enables you to hide unrelated content such as recommended videos, comments, live chat, and trending sections. This will force students to engage only with the educational material you’ve selected.
2. Enhance Classroom Management
No more worrying about students clicking on unrelated or inappropriate videos during a lesson. Unhook eliminates all distractive features!
3. Streamline Presentations
Another good way to use Unhook is when you’re projecting a YouTube video during class or using it as part of an interactive whiteboard lesson. Unhook will help you create an interface that looks professional and clean by removing autoplay, annotations, and unnecessary buttons.
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Final thoughts
YouTube is an amazing source of educational videos to use in class and Unhook amplifies the educational potential of this platform allowing you to create distraction-free and video-focused learning environments. With distractions removed, students will be able to engage with content in deeper ways thus enhancing their focus and improving their comprehension. Go ahead, give Unhook a try and share with us your feedback!
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Can You Legally Use That? A Guide To Copyright And Fair Use In eLearning
Dive into the world of fair use in eLearning and see how you can use copyrighted content in your courses while staying on the right side of the law. You’ll learn about the ins and outs of fair use, including what you can and can’t do, together with some tips to keep you clear of copyright issues.
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