Using educational videos in the classroom can be a great way to engage your students.  Many students and teachers find them not only enriching - but also entertaining!  And who isn't looking for ways to wake up and engage students in their learning?

But when YouTube is blocked at your school... it can often be frustrating to locate and find free videos to play.

Plus... with YouTube... you have to search through TONS of non-relevant content to find exactly what you are looking for...

Here are 17 alternatives to YouTube....all are FREE!

1.)  TED - riveting talkings by remarkable people, free to the world

2.)  DoLectures - Ideas + Energy = Change.... Inspiring Talks from people who are changing the world.

3.) Cassipodia Project - hi-def science education videos

4.)  DocumentaryHeaven - watch free documentaries online

5.)  Newsy - multi-source video news

6.)  KidsTube - videos for kids, monitored video sharing site

7.)  Academic Earth - access to video courses and academic lectures from leading colleges and universities

Can you add to this list?

Let us know your favorite YouTube alternative by posting a comment below!