Video can be a wonderful way to enhance learning in the classroom, but ensuring the quality and safety of that video is critical in the K-12 setting. That’s why we are so pleased to introduce Boclips, a company offering curated educational video services.
Boclips is the leading provider of educational videos, offering the world's largest collection of Ed-Ready video. Schools who use Boclips are able to engage learners with over two million safe, secure, curriculum-aligned videos designed for educational use. Based on a Boclips survey of 500 US K-12 Educators,
- 96% of educators use video regularly, 75% use it daily
- 91% of teachers express concerns over student distraction on YouTube
- 82% express concerns over inappropriate content on YouTube
Boclips stands out for its commitment to safety and quality. Unlike YouTube, which is a vast and largely unregulated platform, Boclips offers a curated library of content specifically designed for educational purposes.
The Risks of YouTube in the Classroom
YouTube is a valuable resource with millions of videos on virtually any topic, and it can be a great learning tool. However, the platform's open nature is also its biggest drawback when it comes to educational use, especially in the K-12 environment. The content on YouTube is user-generated, which leads to inherent risk:
Inappropriate Content
Even with filters and parental controls, there’s no foolproof way to ensure that a video on YouTube doesn’t contain inappropriate language, themes, or advertisements. Educational content can be interspersed with or followed by unrelated videos that might not be suitable for all audiences. Video files can be updated without the viewer knowing, so new versions may be uploaded after a teacher thinks the video is safe.
Distracting Ads
YouTube relies heavily on advertising revenue, which means students might be exposed to ads that are not only distracting but also potentially inappropriate or irrelevant to the educational content they are watching.
Unverified Information
The educational value of YouTube content is inconsistent. While there are excellent educational videos available, there are also videos with outdated, biased, or incorrect information. For educators, this inconsistency can be a significant concern, as it undermines the reliability of the content they present to their students.
The Boclips Advantage: Safety and Curation
Boclips offers a stark contrast to the chaotic environment of YouTube. The platform is designed with educators in mind, providing a safe, ad-free space where every video is vetted for quality and appropriateness. Here’s how Boclips ensures the safety and educational value of its content:
Curated Content
Boclips works with trusted content partners to curate a library of videos that align with educational standards. Each video is selected for its relevance, accuracy, and suitability for the classroom. This curation process ensures that educators have access to content that is not only safe but also pedagogically sound.
No Ads
Unlike YouTube, Boclips is entirely ad-free. This feature eliminates the risk of students being exposed to distracting or inappropriate advertisements, allowing them to focus solely on the educational material.
Alignment with Educational Standards
Boclips’ content is not only safe but also aligned with educational standards, ensuring that it meets the learning objectives of various curricula. This alignment provides educators with confidence that the material they use will support their students’ educational goals.
The Future of Educational Video
As digital learning continues to grow, the need for safe, reliable educational content becomes ever more critical. While YouTube will always have its place as a broad, open platform, the benefits of curated educational video services like Boclips are clear. By prioritizing safety, quality, and educational alignment, Boclips offers educators a valuable tool for enhancing their teaching.
Boclips is the world’s largest library of educational videos. Boclips Classroom is designed for educators to find and share videos directly with students in a safe, ad-free, distraction-free platform. With 1.7M instructional, news, and historical videos from 650 premium brands like TED, SciShow, Bloomberg, FuseSchool, and more, Boclips is curated for education, curriculum-aligned, and free from misinformation.
Educators can quickly find engaging material with educational tags by subject, level, pedagogical use case, curriculum or standard, and more.
Help students think critically, expand their perspectives, and bring concepts to life with Boclips. Learn more.
