YouTube
What is YouTube?
YouTube is a free video-sharing website, included in Google Workspace, that is used to find or create instructional videos for teaching and learning in GISD. Teachers use it to explain concepts, demonstrate real-world applications, and support diverse learning styles. When used thoughtfully, it can increase student engagement and deepen understanding.
YouTube Access in GISD
Teachers and staff in GISD have unfiltered access to YouTube. This means that teachers and staff will be able to view most videos and channels found on YouTube, but students are only able to view videos and channels that have been properly vetted and approved by a GISD staff member.
**Before sharing a YouTube viewing link with students, teachers will first need to ensure that the video and/or channel is unblocked for student viewing. Follow the instructions linked below to verify the student access status of YouTube videos and channels in GISD and submit a request for them to be unblocked if needed.
how to Unblock YouTube videos & channels for student viewing
Do More With YouTube
Use of a Teacher YouTube Channel
If you have created a Teacher YouTube Channel to share content with your classes, you will need to enter a Technology Service Desk request that includes the link to your YouTube Channel and ask to have it unblocked before your students will be allowed to view it. Once your channel is unblocked, all of your public videos will be unblocked as well.
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This webpage was last updated on January 14, 2026