YouTube
NDSU’s Google Workspace for Education license includes access to a dedicated YouTube channel for managing NDSU video content. Channel owners can add managers and collaborators to support video creation and management. Videos can be shared publicly or privately based on your needs.
Getting Started
To log in to Google using your Bison Login, visit the How to Log into Google KB page. After signing in, select the Google Apps launcher (the 9-dot grid) in the upper-right corner, then select YouTube.
Best Practices
- Organize related videos into playlists to make content easier to find and navigate.
- Enable closed captions and verify their accuracy to improve accessibility.
- Use clear, descriptive titles, descriptions, and tags to help viewers find your videos.
- Create custom thumbnails that accurately represent your video content.
- Keep videos focused on a single topic and use concise titles that reflect the content.
- Monitor video analytics to better understand viewer engagement and improve future videos.
- If comments are enabled, monitor and respond appropriately to questions and feedback.
- Review video privacy settings (Public, Unlisted, or Private) before sharing to ensure the appropriate audience has access.
Learn More/How To's
- Adding Closed Captions (CC)
- Adding a Thumbnail
- Adding an End Screen or Card
- Adding Video Chapters
- Adjusting Video Privacy After Uploading
- Changing My Video Title or Description
- Creating a Playlist
- Editing a Video
- Enabling or Disabling Comments
- Listing a Video as Private
- Publishing a Video
- Sharing a Video
- The Difference Between Private, Unlisted, and Public Videos
- Uploading a Video
- Viewing and Responding to Comments
Use Cases
- Share instructional videos with students.
- Host recorded lectures and course demonstrations.
- Create private or unlisted videos for limited audiences.
- Organize related videos into playlists for courses, departments, or events.
- Embed videos in Blackboard Ultra, websites, or other Google Workspace applications.
- Share conference presentations, workshops, and training materials.
- Archive departmental events, seminars, and webinars.
Universal Design/Accessibility
YouTube includes built-in accessibility features that help make video content usable for a wide range of viewers. Features such as closed captions, adjustable playback speeds, keyboard shortcuts, and video quality controls allow users to customize their viewing experience.
When creating videos, follow these accessibility best practices:
- Add accurate closed captions and review them for accuracy.
- Provide transcripts or audio descriptions when appropriate.
- Use clear, descriptive video titles and descriptions.
- Ensure on-screen text is large enough to read and has sufficient color contrast.
- Verbally describe important visual information that is not conveyed through audio alone.
- Avoid relying solely on color to communicate information.
- Designing videos with accessibility in mind helps ensure content is available to all users, regardless of ability or device.
Related Resources
- Accessibility features supported on YouTube
- 10 Way to Make Videos More Accessible YouTube Video (8:01)