Crash Course
The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology: Crash Course World History
In which John Green talks about the methods of writing history by looking at some of the ways that history has been written about the rise of the West. But first he has to tell you what the West is. And then he has to explain the Rise of...
MinutePhysics
Spacetime Intervals: Not EVERYTHING is Relative | Special Relativity Ch. 7
This video is chapter 7 in my series on special relativity, and it covers the idea that some things AREN'T relative: there IS a sense of absolute length and absolute time, which can be agreed upon from all moving perspectives (as long as...
TED Talks
TED: How to build an equitable and just climate future | Peggy Shepard
Everyone has the right to a clean environment -- but major disparities exist when it comes to who faces the consequences of pollution. Environmental justice leader Peggy Shepard points to the disproportionate impact that hazardous...
TED Talks
Ji-Hae Park: The violin, and my dark night of the soul
In her quest to become a world-famous violinist, Ji-Hae Park fell into a severe depression. Only music was able to lift her out again -- showing her that her goal needn’t be to play lofty concert halls, but instead to bring the wonder of...
TED-Ed
Why should you read Toni Morrison's "Beloved"? | Yen Pham
Two tiny handprints stamped into a cake. A mirror that shatters without warning. A trail of cracker crumbs strewn along the floor. Everyone at 124 Bluestone Road knows their home is haunted— but there's no mystery about the spirit...
Crash Course
Major Sociological Paradigms: Crash Course Sociology
This week we introduce sociology’s three major theoretical paradigms, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each paradigm.
TED Talks
Raghava KK: Shake up your story
Artist Raghava KK demos his new children's book for iPad with a fun feature: when you shake it, the story -- and your perspective -- changes. In this charming short talk, he invites all of us to shake up our perspective a little bit.
Curated Video
What are the Six Thinking Hats? Edward de Bono's Thinking Tool
Edward de Bono is one of the leading thinkers on thinking and creativity. And, of all his books, ideas, and methodologies, the Six Thinking Hats idea is definitely his best. So, what are the Six Thinking Hats?
Seven Dimensions
Self-Reflection for Insight and Growth
Learn about the power of self-reflection as an important part of learning and development; Discover how self-reflection and writing about your past has physical and psychological benefits; Learn the two characteristics of self-reflection...
Curated Video
What is 360-Degree Feedback? And a 4-step Process.
The idea and practice of 360-degree feedback has been through rises and falls since it first appeared in the 1950s. And it really took off in the 1990s. But it is as important today as it’s ever been. So, let’s examine 360-degree...
Professor Dave Explains
Hellenistic and Roman Philosophy
Having made our way through Classical Greece, it's time to enter the subsequent Hellenistic and Roman periods. These were dominated by schools of thought that were influenced by the great classical thinkers, though they took their...
Curated Video
Bringing Social Studies to Life With Social Media
Educators, discover how and why you should incorporate social media into your social studies classes. Learn how it’s an effective tool, how to safely implement it in classes and how to use social media sites to enhance curriculum and...
Curated Video
Different Accounts
The video “Different Accounts” demonstrates how two people can have different perspectives of the same event.
FuseSchool
SchoolNet South Africa Conference - The OER Movement
Frederic Kastner, Programme Manager for The Fuse School and Malik Adam Wilson, Creative Manager for The Fuse School were invited to the SchoolNet Conference in South Africa to talk to 700 teachers on the Open Educational Resource...
Makematic
Buddies keep me company
Children learn more about emotions by seeing situations from others’ perspectives and by sharing experiences that are real or imaginary. In this activity, children aged 3-7 will create and trade travel buddies with members of their...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Improving The Relationship Between The Carer And The Care Team
In this video Jenny Langley discusses how she helps carers to use different techniques in order to work better with the care teams of patients with eating disorders.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Scott Barry Kaufman - Creativity and Imagination
Scott Barry Kaufman is scientific director of the Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. He conducts research on the measurement and development of imagination, creativity, and play,...
Amor Sciendi
Symbolism in An Absolutely Remarkable Thing | AmorSciendi
Insights into the debut novel from Hank Green, "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing". "Benjamin, Walter. The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. Prism Key Press, 2010. Chardin, Pierre Teilhard de. The Future of Man. Image...
Science360
Whales Of A Tail
In episode 57, Charlie and Jordan explore different whale species-specific hotspots for dinner time. Using acoustic data, researchers have found that as multiple species of whales feast on herring, they tend to stick with their own kind....
Curated Video
GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Comparing Writers' Ideas and Perspectives Part 1 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Director Gallagher speaking to the Council on Competitiveness
NIST Director Pat Gallagher speaking to the Council on Competitiveness on June 23, 2010, at the National Press Club.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
George Soros Perspectives
Financier George Soros, who initiated the Institute with a $50 million gift, gives his perspective on the Institute and some of the huge issues facing economists in the 21st century.
Curated Video
GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Comparing Writers' Ideas and Perspectives Part 2 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...