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Video tutorials take us back into the classroom – a virtual one.
After all, there’s very little chance of your professor catching you knocking back a milk shake.
Ours is a much more visual generation that just might enjoy an instructional video than a write-up.
The web is getting more interactive and speedier.
Bandwidth is no longer a constraint.
There are manyDIY websitesthat offer free video tutorials.
And then there are those thatimpart online computer lessons via video instructions.
With text, it’s easy to get lost in the language.
It could be an education.
Woopid
Woopid is our first stop for free technology video tutorials.
The tutorials are designed both for the beginner and the advanced user.
There are some really nice features which makes video instructions easier to manage.
Woopid arranges related videos together inBundles.
For instance,Beginners Guide to Excel 2007is a bundle of 17 videos.
The other nice thing is that you’re able to request a tutorial using theirRequest a Personal Tutorialpage.
The one feature that I really like is theTake a Step BackandMoving Forwardfeature in all videos.
Just like going forward or backwards between chapters, it links you to other previous or later videos.
TutorialVid
This is a video tutorial resource with a huge list of videos arranged in video channels.
Mac OS and iTunes also are covered quite well.
you’re free to sign-up and create your own playlists.
The site also lets you upload your own instructional videos and earn money through AdSense.
Video Tutorial Zone
Video Tutorial Zone says it is a " Video Professor for Tech Geeks'.
The professor is quite knowledgeable over categories ranging from SEO to Office Tools.
you could also request a tutorial and also check out the current request list.
The site has a heavy leaning towards web apps and internet marketing videos.
The site has a lot of blog style arrangement of free step-by-step video tutorials on internet marketing techniques.
In between them, you might find a few on things like mindmapping.
The first video I checked out was on Blogger Law [Broken URL Removed].
I came away better educated.
The one turn off could be the relatively high number of ads on the site.
But hey, the knowledge is free.
TutorialParadise
I wouldn’t recommend TutorialParadise for its interface.
It’s very ad-heavy.
But here’s the good word on the tutorials.
There are lots of them around lots of categories.
You have a few hacking tutorials too.
The other categories areProgram Tutorials(graphic applications),Language Tutorials, OS Tutorials,andDatabase Tutorials.
Some of the tutorials come with source files which makes it easier to learn the step by steps.
Adobe TV
It’s straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak.
If you are a user of Adobe products, then you should have Adobe TV bookmarked.
It brings you the absolute best from the Adobe community.
Also, there’s the advantage of getting the latest uses of the latest products.
Videos are updated daily.
Many videos are presented as features.
Take a dekko at the number of channels and you realize the learning that’s there for free.
For young learners, I can recommend the one that saysStudents & Educators.
When you are at Adobe, also visit theAdobe Design Center.
WordPress TV
It’s the video learning channel for those who work with the WordPress platform.
Videos cover interesting tips, tricks and developments that are floating around the WordPress universe.
The videos are in two languages - English and French.
A lot of the videos also cover WordCamp, which is the WordPress meet-up.
Video tutorials have a QuickTime link.
Got My Idea
Got My Idea is a category-rich video tutorial knowledge bank.
You also get video tutorials on Wii, Xbox, and iPod, amongst others.
Many tutorials are presented as series of episodes.
The focus of the site is on how to use open source software.
Showmedo also brings in a feature that I believe should be a necessary part of all learning websites.
Go To And Learn
The site is about Flash and ActionScript tutorials.
It will be a waste of time for someone who isn’t interested in either.
Best Tech Videos
The user driven social content website has 9675 videos on all things tech related.
Video lessons not only educate, but they also entertain.
Tell us if you are continuing your education with any online computer tutorial website.
