TED Talks
Latif Nasser: The amazing story of the man who gave us modern pain relief
For the longest time, doctors basically ignored the most basic and frustrating part of being sick -- pain. In this lyrical, informative talk, Latif Nasser tells the extraordinary story of wrestler and doctor John J. Bonica, who persuaded...
TED Talks
Sara Valencia Botto: When do kids start to care about other people's opinions?
Drawing on her research into early childhood development, psychologist Sara Valencia Botto investigates when (and how) children begin to change their behaviors in the presence of others -- and explores what it means for the values we...
SciShow
Can You Actually Become More Emotionally Intelligent?
Emotional Intelligence is something that’s talked about more and more in management and professional development courses. It seems like this ability is important — which means that some researchers have tried to see if you can get better...
SciShow
Why We Respond to Disasters with Altruism
The idea that humans react to disasters by losing control and acting selfishly is all too prevalent, especially in movies and television. But recent studies on altruism may provide evidence that this isn’t always the case, and this...
TED Talks
David Hanson: Robots that "show emotion"
David Hanson's robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an "emotional" live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans.
SciShow
Your Nose Does More Than You Give It Credit For
You might thank your nose for letting you experience the lovely aromas of a good soup, but you probably wouldn't think to thank it for helping you experience other people's emotions!
TED Talks
Daniel Reisel: The neuroscience of restorative justice
Daniel Reisel studies the brains of criminal psychopaths (and mice). And he asks a big question: Instead of warehousing these criminals, shouldn't we be using what we know about the brain to help them rehabilitate? Put another way: If...
TED Talks
Heidi Boisvert: How I'm using biological data to tell better stories -- and spark social change
What kinds of stories move us to act? To answer this question, creative technologist Heidi Boisvert is measuring how people's brains and bodies unconsciously respond to different media. She shows how she's using this data to determine...
SciShow
When Do Kids Develop Empathy
Empathy is important for understanding the feelings and problems of other, but when do we develop it?
Curated Video
Improving Communication: The Power of Listening and Empathy
New ReviewThis video explores the common reasons for miscommunication in various aspects of life and offers practical strategies to address them. It emphasizes the importance of active listening, empathy, and understanding in fostering effective...
Wonderscape
Supporting Loved Ones Through Depression: Practical Tips and Encouragement
New ReviewSocial-Emotional Learning My Well Being_ Are You Depressed V1-0004 This video provides practical tips on how to support loved ones experiencing depression. It emphasizes the importance of kindness, empathy, and listening without...
Curated Video
Adorable “Flower” Girl Makes Seniors Smile
Can you imagine what it would be like to tag along when a smiley toddler walks around a senior center giving out flowers? In this episode of Growing Up Good, we follow Award-winning journalist Deanne Goodman and her daughter Jade as they...
Curated Video
How to Get People to Like You
Howcast - Everyone likes to be liked. Make friends and gain popularity by showing kindness to others and the rest will take care of itself.
Curated Video
How to Be Popular
Howcast - Being popular begins by being happy with who you are. Follow these steps, and people will be begging to be a part of your "in" crowd.
Curated Video
Empathy & Autism
Howcast - Learn the facts and myths about whether children with autism can feel empathy from pediatrician Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Are Pets Good for a Child with Autism?
Howcast - Learn if having a pet is good for a child with autism from pediatrician and child development expert Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Learn how to improve your communication skills and get more of what you want by following these steps.
Curated Video
Anonymouse Children’s Book Encourages Kindness
What do a mouse and kindness have in common? This mother and daughter duo! Natalie adds kindness to the world by writing anonymous notes of gratitude and encouragement to people around her community. Like mother like daughter, Sophie, at...
Curated Video
Gaza death toll shows lack of “empathy” for Palestinians
Francesca Albanese called out the lack of “empathy” for Palestinians devastated by the conflict in Gaza.
Curated Video
Developing reading preferences in Year 5 through appreciation of characters
Pupil outcome: I can explore characters in historical fiction and non-fiction texts, researching what makes them inspirational Key learning points: - Historical fiction is a genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the setting of...
Curated Video
Developing reading preferences in Year 3 through appreciation of characters
Pupil outcome: I can explore a range of characters in texts, describing why I like them. Key learning points: - Series texts can develop motivation to read. - A character might be part of a series of texts - A character trait is a...
Curated Video
Generating ideas for the diary entries of a Windrush passenger
Pupil outcome: I can empathise with a Windrush passenger at different points in their journey, describing my feelings at each point. Key learning points: - Knowing the events we are going to retell really well before we write frees up...
Curated Video
Exploring the characters and key themes in 'The Journey'
Pupil outcome: I can understand the key themes and the characters’ emotions in ‘The Journey’. Key learning points: - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story. - Themes in a story are used to convey deeper meaning...
Curated Video
Developing responses to 'Swallow's Kiss' through rich discussions
Pupil outcome: I can develop my own response to 'Swallow's Kiss'. Key learning points: - Swallow's Kiss has themes of empathy, friendship and respect. - Blessing demonstrates lots of positive emotions and character traits in the story. -...