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Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 1 - Bill Gates
The computer age was just beginning when one man had a Big Idea. This idea became Microsoft Windows, which, along with MS Dos, were the first software packages released by Gates’ company Microsoft. Windows 95 became the most successful...
Curated Video
Open Educational Resources
Learn about the different types of open tools and resources that are available to educators and the things to look for when looking for resources - particularly media online.
Curated Video
The Attorney General
Learn about the different types of open tools and resources that are available to educators and the things to look for when looking for resources - particularly media online.
Curated Video
Multimedia Cognitive Load Theory
Discover more about the multimedia cognitive load theory, and how to apply the principles to create presentations and instructional videos that can reduce cognitive load to better convey ideas and aid learning.
History Hit
Africa And War: African porters and carriers
The third art piece is a multimedia performance, aims to tell the story of the over a million African porters and carriers who served British, French, and German forces during the first world war. Also, learn the importance of each of...
Curated Video
How Do Digital Video Cameras Work?
Digital cameras seem to be everywhere these days. Learn how the technology has evolved from celluloid film to the digital video cameras of today and understand how advancements in video quality and the development of social media have...
FuseSchool
Teaching for The Fuse School: An interview with Keith Ross
"Keith Ross has great experience of teaching Chemistry around the world and is now working with Fuse School providing explanations for the Chemistry Journey. We ask him about his teaching and motivation in this exclusive interview.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Yonty Friesem - Leadership in Digital Media Literacy
Yonty (Jonathan) Friesem is the Associate Director at the Media Education Lab and an Assistant Professor of multimedia production faculty at the department of communication, Central Connecticut State University. He received his PhD from...
History Hit
Africa And War: Remembering African Soldiers
The first art piece is a musical that remembers the African soldiers aboard the SS Mendi. The second piece is an art installation that focuses on the very complicated role African soldiers played in the war. Africa And War, Part 1
Curated Video
The Economist asks how many planets are there in the Milky Way galaxy?
There are 100 billion stars in the Milky Way—but how many planets? We asked members of the public for their best guesses.
Curated Video
How many countries in the world are fully democratic?
What makes a democracy? Members of the public discuss what constitutes a democratic country, and how many true democracies exist.
FuseSchool
Introducing: the virtual school
This is an overview about the virtual school's global 'quality education for all' program. The virtual school aims to provide access to world-class education, free of charge to students around the world.
Curated Video
Where in the world is censorship most oppressive?
When governments seek to control information and ideas they seek to limit access to the internet, imprison journalists and stop free speech. Find out where in the world censorship is most oppressive.
Curated Video
The changing face of the global fashion industry
The numbers behind haute couture are staggering, with up to 35% of consumers buying their clothes based on trends recommended by social media. Here's how the fashion industry is cutting its cloth today.
Lesson Planet
EdTech Tuesday: BrainPOP
Are you tired of constantly searching for quality videos to supplement your instruction? Then Jennifer and Rich have the resource for you. Watch as they explore the ins and outs of the BrainPOP app, looking at a sample video and...
Edutopia
Edutopia: Media Smarts: Kids Learn How to Navigate the Multimedia World
Teachers are discovering the value of imparting media-literacy skills, from critical analysis of news programs, commercials, and films to basic design and video-production techniques. By looking at communication via these different types...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Scientist Profile: Game Designer
Microsoft game designer David Ortiz discusses the math and science that go into creating video games. Xbox game designer David Ortiz wanted to be a professional football player or a doctor when he was a boy. Once he got to college, he...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Career Connections: Network Architect
Network architects do much more than connect wires. Hear from one who continues to look towards the future! [3:04]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Career Connections: Software Developer Dayton
Watch a software developer explain how a love of math, science, and the creative process led him to pursue a career in information systems. [5:15]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Career Connections: Sound Engineer
Many sound engineers creatively use technology to produce audio for music, radio, film, and television. To prepare for this career path, studying media arts and science would be beneficial. [5:38]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Career Connections: Web Developer
Watch three web developers explain how teamwork and a creative mindset are the building blocks of their trade in making computer code efficient and their websites intuitive and user-friendly. [7:12]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: A Tv How To
Did you get a new television over the holidays? We'll talk about how to get the most out of your new TV, from streaming services to networking options in this audio lecture. [17:18]