I would like to use YouTube as more of a resource. I feel like video clips capture kids attention. They can also search on their own to find a video that will benefit them in research or a project that they might be able incorporate. I've used YouTube in my adult life a ton. It is a resource that they can in their everyday lives for entertainment or "How to" videos.
I think it would be fun to use Youtube with my high school students. They could do how to videos for Foods, Child Development, Housing, or Clothing. I could see this being a great project for them to take on!
I too like to use You Tube for the tutorials. There is a lot of information that can be used of how to. I use this personally when I can't figure something out. These are great attention getters for students and makes learning fun. If they are interested they will learn and retain