Bring your class outside!
An Outside Play Tool for Teachers
Have you thought about taking your class outdoors?
We’re here to help!
Have you thought about taking your class outdoors?
We’re here to help!
The first 30 seconds of a video are crucial. "Hot" videos use fast-paced intros to grab attention immediately.
Modern viewers expect 4K resolution, professional lighting, and cinematic editing.
Always check the upload date! The "hottest" videos are usually those released within the last 24 to 48 hours. erponer hot youtube video
Use the official YouTube Trending tab to see what is popular in your specific region.
High-energy style videos and "outfit of the day" (OOTD) content are massive drivers of visual traffic. The first 30 seconds of a video are crucial
If you are searching for the most popular or "hot" videos on the platform, you will likely find them in these categories:
A video becomes "hot" when thousands of people like, comment, and share it simultaneously, signaling to the YouTube algorithm that it needs to be promoted. Top Categories for Trending Content Always check the upload date
Recently, the "hottest" content has moved toward . These 60-second vertical videos are designed for quick consumption. Because the algorithm prioritizes Shorts right now, you are more likely to find trending "hot" clips in the Shorts feed than in the traditional long-form video search. Conclusion
Whether you are looking for the latest music, fashion inspiration, or heart-pounding stunts, the world of "hot" YouTube videos is constantly evolving. By following trending creators and utilizing the platform's "Explore" features, you can stay up-to-date with the videos that everyone is talking about.
In this 16-part video series created as part of the Teacher Tool, we explore themes and modules with educators across Canada who have deep experience in outdoor play and learning.
Find the conversations under the second tab - labelled “Resources” - of each individual module. For example, Creating Yes! Spaces – Megan Zeni in conversation with Frances McCoubrey.
Collaborate with your colleagues to discuss modules in a study group or lunch and learn format
Outdoor play is different from indoor play as it tends to involve children feeling more freedom, being more physically active, moving their bodies in different ways, and playing differently than they would inside. The outdoors can offer more variety of play environments and loose parts (e.g., sticks, rocks, buckets, sand, crates) to move around, allowing their imagination to shape their play. Children need daily outdoor play opportunities for their development, physical health, and well-being.
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Best-selling author of Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths. Juliet is a pioneer in the outdoor learning field, an early adopter of curricular learning outdoors, and prolific contributor to policy documents across Europe. Learn more about the history and intent of outdoor play and learning in schools from a legendary teacher, whose work this tool is built on!
