Becoming a Youtuber or a Twitch streamer is becoming the dream for more and more kids around the world, and with the right setup and some commitment, its absolutely a reality! Currently there are over 300,000 youtuber accounts with each one having over 100,000 subscribers. There's no reason why you cant be part of it too!

This 50-minute class is designed to provide young learners aged 8-16 with an introduction to Streamlabs OBS, a popular software used for streaming and recording gameplay. The class will cover the basic features of Streamlabs OBS, how to set up and customize a stream, and tips for making a high-quality stream.

Class Plan:

Introduction: ~5-10 minutes
- Let's get hyped up and excited about leveling up your gaming with Streamlabs OBS!
- Discuss the amazing benefits of streaming your gameplay, including building a community, making new friends, and potentially earning money doing something you love.
- Discuss the benefits of using Streamlabs OBS for streaming and recording gameplay and setup a connection between the software and your game/content.
- Get a feel for the software and see how it works.

Getting Started: ~10 minutes
- Demonstrate how to connect a Twitch or YouTube account to Streamlabs OBS
- Walk through the basic features of Streamlabs OBS, including scenes, sources, and settings

Customizing Your Stream: ~20 minutes
- Lets make your stream look epic! We will create a visually appealing stream layout that makes you look like a pro and other graphics to make your viewers say "WOW!"
- Demonstrate how to add overlays, alerts, and other graphics to a stream
- Discuss the importance of using high-quality audio and video equipment for streaming and recording gameplay

Conclusion: ~5-10 minutes
- Recap the key takeaways from the class
- Provide resources for further learning about Streamlabs OBS and streaming in general, including online tutorials and community forums
- Answer any additional questions

Once the class is over? Congratulations! You're now ready to take your gaming to the next level with Streamlabs OBS. You now have all the information necessary to start streaming and growing your channel. The better quality your streams are, the more likely you are to get get tons of followers and be a hit on Twitch or YouTube with your new skills.

Class Requirements:
Bring your love for gaming and your desire to show the world what you've got! Access to a computer with a good internet connection and Streamlabs OBS already installed. (https://streamlabs.com/). Quality of stream may also vary depending on the quality of device being used for streaming. The better performance your machine is, the better quality the result of the stream will be :)