Have you ever come across a Youtube video that is really, really long, but there’s a three or four minute segment that would be perfect for your class? Remember when YouTube had the feature in drop down that allowed you to start and end at a certain point?
Well, they took that one away.

So I began just opening up a YouTube clip for class and advancing to the place where I wanted to start, but sometimes, I would forget to stop in the right place. All teachers know what a problem that can be, especially when you’re trying to avoid a certain image or a certain word.
That’s why I was particularly thrilled to discover a website that creates a link that takes you to your very own custom “snipped” YouTube video.
I’m sure I’m behind the times on this one, but if I am, I’m sure this would help others, too, right?
So here’s my last Spring Tech Tip of the 2016-2017 School Year (don’t worry–more in-depth posts coming this summer!):
How to Set Custom Start and End Times on YouTube Videos:
First, go to this website: http://www.youtubestartend.com/
From there, follow these instructions:
Watch how simple it is:
What’s your favorite quick and simple classroom tech tip? Leave a comment below and let me know! Also, be sure to check out my other easy Spring Tech Tips!