Acoustics on YouTube: Using the internet to improve and inspire learning
Michael B. Wilson · The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 2016
More people have access to more information than ever before, and programs are organizing and providing educational content for free to millions of internet users worldwide. Popular video, blog, and social media websites have creators devoted to engaging an audience through education. This content ranges from interesting facts and demonstrations that introduce a topic to entire university courses. While styles and target audiences vary greatly, the focus is education, clarifying misconceptions, and sparking an interest in learning. Presented will be a survey of current online education, resources, and outreach, as well as ways the acoustics community can get involved in improving education in and out of the classroom.