What is YouTube Player for Education on Wayground?
YouTube Player for Education allows you to show ad-free, distraction-free videos directly in your Lessons, Assessments/Quizzes, Interactive Videos, etc., which helps students be focused and on task. It’s a safer, more secure way to use YouTube in classrooms, especially for schools and districts where YouTube is often blocked or restricted.
How does it work?
With YouTube Player for Education, you can:
- Stream videos without ads, external links, recommendations, and tracking
- Ensure a more focused and safe learning experience for your students
- Enjoy seamless video integration in your Wayground resources and sessions (Lessons, Assessments/Quizzes, Interactive Videos, etc.) and stay on track
Who can access it?
This feature is exclusively available for Wayground School and District Plans. If your school or district already has one of these plans, you’ll see the YouTube Player for Education option in your video settings.
Don’t have a plan yet? Request a quote here to learn more about how you can bring ad-free, distraction-free videos to your classroom.
How can I enable YouTube Player for Education at my school?
This functionality is only accessible to those with Wayground School and District Plans. You can access this feature if your school or district has subscribed to one of these plans.
Additionally, please make sure the following domains are safelisted for the same:
- youtube.com
- youtubeeducation.com
- youtube-nocookie.com
If you have issues with any YouTube videos streaming during a Wayground session, please email us at support@wayground.com.
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