YouTube announced the launch of the 'Education Expert Creator Support Program' to promote the development of domestic learning content. As part of this initiative, it will partner with the Teachers Creator Association, a group of educator creators, to help enhance content production capabilities for teacher creators within its network.
According to an Ipsos survey targeting teachers, 97% of Korean teachers have experience using YouTube, and 88% indicated they use YouTube at least once a month to help students with their learning. Additionally, 82% of respondents said that YouTube increases access to quality educational content, and 79% believe it helps students continue learning outside the classroom.
YouTube operates the 'Education Expert Creator Support Program' for over 500 teachers affiliated with the Teachers Creator Association. For four months, training will be provided on all aspects of managing a YouTube channel, including content planning, production, editing, and channel management, along with a curriculum that includes online and offline lectures, production practices, and one-on-one consulting to support practical capability development. Furthermore, Google for Education will educate teachers on how to utilize Gemini and Google Workspace in the classroom.
Teachers involved in the program plan to utilize YouTube's 'Courses' feature to organize learning content into structured playlists and promote student engagement through tools like quizzes and completion badges. This approach will enable the creation of content covering not only elementary, middle, and high school curricula but also strategies for enhancing teaching skills and improving work efficiency. The content will be freely accessible to all users, allowing for learning anytime and anywhere.
Kang Kyung-wook, leader of the Teachers Creator Association Y-CREATOR, said, "Many teacher creators are working hard to provide richer learning opportunities for students", and noted, "I expect that through collaboration with YouTube, we will be able to offer content that benefits more students".
Ji Sang-eun, head of YouTube's Korea Media Partnership, stated, "YouTube is a space that shares knowledge and provides reliable learning experiences through diverse content," and added, "We will work with the Teachers Creator Association to create a more effective and meaningful learning environment."
