YouTube says it is launching a built-in video player for educational apps that removes ads, external links and suggestions so viewers can "avoid distractions.".
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In a post today, YouTube says it will add more educational features, including a way for creators to offer structured lessons in videos. That way, creators won't have to direct their fans to other sites or apps.
Having a player without YouTube's recommendation algorithm is great for students using the platform for school. YouTube's recommendation algorithm has been under scrutiny for years for how it can surface extremist content and misinformation.
The ad-free and suggestion-free player program will initially be open to select partners, including education technology companies like EDpuzzle, Google Classroom, Purdue University, and Purdue Global.
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YouTube also announced new tools for creators who create educational content on the platform — including ways to charge viewers for their videos. Starting next year, some creators will be able to host free or paid “lessons,” with video playlists curated for the audience. If a viewer purchases a lesson, they’ll be able to watch the content ad-free and have the videos play in the background. The lessons will first come to the U.S. and South Korea in beta.
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Finally, YouTube announced a new quiz feature that creators can set up in their channel's community tab, which is related to the educational content they create. The company will introduce quizzes in beta in the coming months, with creators getting access to the feature next year.
Source of information: theverge.com
