Keegan,
Great post, thank you for sharing. YouTube videos are generally short and offer information in a condensed fashion unlike videos that can run 45-minutes to two hours in length. Students are less likely to "zone out" when information is provided in short bursts. Short videos in conjunction with lecture and interactive group discussion/projects is a great way to chunk information and ensure students are committing the information to memory.
Wishing you continued success in the classroom.
Theresa Schmitt