SafeShare.TV

WHAT IS IT?
SafeShare.TV is a free online program that removes distracting and offensive elements around YouTube videos and allows you to crop videos before sharing them.

HOW TO DO IT:
Locate a YouTube video that you would like to share with your classroom. Copy the URL from the address bar. Open SafeShare.TV and paste the YouTube URL in the blank space under "Enter YouTube video link." Click "Generate Safe Link." A new window will open with a new URL. It's that simple! The video will now play in a window all its own. Here's an example for "Reading with a Document Camera."

You have options to copy and paste the new address as a direct link or click on the +Share/Save button for numerous saving options including Facebook, Twitter, and other bookmark sites. Or you can opt to email the link. Or you can add to your Favorites for easy access.

If you only want to share a part of a video, then click the link under the new SafeShare address. Click the play button to start the video, then click "Set Start" when the video gets to the part you want to start with. Click "Set End" when you get to the part you want to end with. Then click OK. A new URL is then generated with only the cropped portion of the video. Here is the same example but with the beginning and ending cropped for "Reading with a Document Camera."

WHAT TO DO WITH IT:
YouTube has some really good teaching videos, but you never know what might pop up on the screen when a video finishes. Using SafeShare.TV guarantees no unexpected popups, no distracting videos or ads, and no surprises.

The crop feature allows you to crop only the section of a video you need to illustrate your lesson. No longer will you need to show long sections that do not relate to your teaching. Longer videos can be easily cut to size. And best of all SafeShare.TV links never expire.

SafeShare.TV only works with YouTube videos. TeacherTube videos, which are safe to use in a classroom in general but still have distracting elements surrounding the video screen, will not work in SafeShare.TV.