Enriching a Personal Finance Class with Free Online Video Clips

Abstract

In spite of the fact that many of the video clips available at YouTube and other video providers are designed for entertainment, an increasing number are educational in nature. Extensive searching by the author revealed a multitude of videos relating to the topics covered in a personal finance course. The purpose of this paper is to provide a topical video guide to professors of personal finance interested in utilizing video clips as a teaching tool. Various approaches to the effective use of video clips in the classroom are also suggested.