Classroom Resource

YouTube Algorithms: How to Avoid the Rabbit Hole

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

We all know how easy it is to spend hours watching videos on YouTube. Why do we go down that rabbit hole? Mostly because of a combination of computer programming and marketing know-how called ALGORITHMS. This video comes with a facilitator guide and student handout that helps guide the discussion of this activity.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.6

Describe how algorithmic processes and automation increase efficiency.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.6

Vocabulary

  • algorithmic process
  • automation

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how algorithmic processes and automation have increased efficiency.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • explain how algorithmic processes and automation increase efficiency.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • automation is a useful tool for increasing efficiency.
  • while many things can and have been automated, not everything can be automated using algorithmic processes.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.24

Compare and contrast Internet publishing platforms, including suitability for media types, target audience, and feedback mechanism.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.HS.24

Vocabulary

  • Internet publishing platform
  • digital publishing platform
  • e-publishing
  • media types
  • target audience
  • feedback mechanism
a.
  • version control system
  • revision control
  • source control
  • timestamp

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to evaluate Internet publishing platforms for computer, tablet, and mobile experiences.
  • how to determine suitability of Internet publishing platforms for different media types.
  • how to determine suitability of Internet publishing platforms for different target audiences.
  • how to determine suitability of Internet publishing platforms for different feedback mechanisms.
a.
  • tracking historical changes is essential for software development, particularly where a collaborative team is working with the same files.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify suitable Internet publishing platforms for different media types, target audiences, and feedback mechanisms.
  • explain the pros and cons of different Internet publishing platforms for various media types, target audiences, and feedback mechanisms.
a.
  • use version control capabilities within a digital tool.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • for effective communications, different Internet publishing platforms are needed for different media types, target audience, and feedback mechanisms.
a.
  • version control capabilities allows for tracking changes in software and provides the ability to revert to a previous version.
Link to Resource
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/youtube-algorithms-above-the-noise/yo…

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/#.Xlvn447YrnE

Approved Date

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