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name of the tool: YouTube
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web address of the tool: youtube.com
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brief description of what the purpose of the tool is/what it does: YouTube is a broadcasting website that allows users to view and upload videos.
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short description of how it could be used in education: YouTube can be used in education by simply showing an educational video, whether it being a "how-to" video for an elementary building unit, or an informative video on the water cycle.
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short description of how this tool could remove or reduce barriers for certain learners: For the students who are not able to comprehend information in the traditional lecture style, the assortment of videos allows students to see the material presented in a visual, hands-on, constructivist method.
- statement about the required age of users, if any, according to the tool’s terms of service: YouTube states that a user must be of 13 years of age to be able to agree/comply to the terms of use of the service.