Instructional Video3:12
Great Big Story

Meet the Man Behind the “Saved by the Bell” Theme Song

12th - Higher Ed
Meet Scott Gale, the musical mastermind behind the catchy theme song of Saved by the Bell, a show that defined the 90s with its memorable music and timeless charm.
Instructional Video5:25
Great Big Story

This Prop Master_s Work Is Hidden in Plain Sight

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the world of paper prop creation for the big screen and small screen. Meet the artist behind the scenes.
Instructional Video2:52
Great Big Story

Face to Face with Star Trek_s Nichelle Nichols

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the groundbreaking impact of Star Trek's Lieutenant Uhura, portrayed by Nichelle Nichols, on cultural diversity and equality in television. Discover how her role inspired generations and influenced real-world advancements in...
Instructional Video5:39
Curated Video

Get the Complete Story: Broadcast and Print Media

K - 8th
Mr. Griot uses a Venn diagram to compare and contrast various media sources.
Instructional Video5:16
Curated Video

Remembering Bob Hope: A Tribute to America's Favorite Comedian

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video is a tribute to the life and legacy of legendary comedian Bob Hope. The video highlights key moments in his career, such as his successful radio show, hosting the Oscars, and his enduring popularity on television. It also...
Instructional Video5:01
Curated Video

McCarthyism: The Rise and Fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video tells the story of Senator Joseph McCarthy's rise and fall during the 1950s, as he accused individuals of communist ties during the Cold War era. The Army-McCarthy hearings in 1954, broadcast live on television, led to a...
Instructional Video1:08
Curated Video

Exploring the Future of Television: Mobile Technology and On-the-Go Viewing

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video discusses how new mobile technology allows people to watch live television on their phones, with a trial giving 400 individuals access to 16 channels. It questions whether this feature is something people truly desire or merely...
Instructional Video1:52
Curated Video

The Impact of Internet and Technology on South Korea's Presidential Election

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses how the recent South Korean presidential election utilized the power of the internet to target the crucial youth vote. With South Korea being the most wired country in the world, the campaign organizers recognized...
Instructional Video4:43
Curated Video

Microsoft Launches Media Player 9: Improvements, Challenges, and Uninstall Issues

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Microsoft launched Media Player 9, a new software that offers a more seamless and TV-like experience for streaming video on computers. With improved audio and video codecs, smaller file sizes, and enhanced media management features,...
Instructional Video6:55
Curated Video

Convergence of Consumer Electronics and Information Technology: The Big Bang in Digital Imaging

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The convergence of traditional consumer electronics and information technology is exemplified by the HP Media Centre PC, which combines TV, stereo, and PC capabilities into one home computing and entertainment machine. Additionally, HP...
Instructional Video2:02
Curated Video

The Rise of Monitor Men: High-Tech Advertising Takes Over Japan

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The traditional sandwich board man in Japan is being replaced by a high-tech version called the Monitor Man. These orange-clad individuals wear TV screens on their heads and roam around areas where people gather, displaying television...
Instructional Video2:57
Curated Video

Living in the 1950s

3rd - 8th
This is an answer key video for an Apply It/Assess It.
Instructional Video6:19
Curated Video

Number Forms

K - 8th
Mr. Addit explains the three forms of numbers: standard, expanded, and word. He explains how to use a place value chart to solve larger number problems.
Instructional Video3:19
The Guardian

Climate Change, Faith, and Meteorology in America

Pre-K - Higher Ed
For decades, scientists, people, and politicials in the United States have battled over the significance and causes of climate change. This is an especially controversial topic in conservative Christian communities. In this video, a...
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

Ray Bradbury

9th - Higher Ed
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...
Instructional Video1:01
Curated Video

Exploring the Home Environment

Pre-K - K
This video provides a simple and engaging way to introduce common household items in English through repetition and visual cues. By showcasing objects like clocks, televisions, chairs, microwaves, tables, and sofas, viewers can easily...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Can You Hear Me Now?

3rd - 8th
Miss Palomine gets off her cell phone so that she can give a quick overview of the history of communication.
Instructional Video11:44
PBS

When did the News Start?

12th - Higher Ed
We all have news cycle fatigue. If it’s not struggling to find reliable sources online, then it’s figuring out how to sift through the myriad of competing (and sometimes conflicting) headlines that roll across our TV screens, cell phones...
Instructional Video5:31
PBS

Why Do TV Shows Use Laugh Tracks?

12th - Higher Ed
The laugh track, otherwise known as the cringiest sound in modern television. Where did it come from and why do so many of our favorite sitcoms still use it?
Instructional Video2:40
Curated Video

How to Sleep Better with Two Tweaks

Higher Ed
Temperature and light have a huge affect on our ability to sleep. Learn how you can adjust both factors to improve your sleep.
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Curated Video

3 Signs That Most Depressed People Have

Higher Ed
Depression comes with a number of symptoms that that cause a certain level of impairment in your day to day functioning. I talk about what it means to have functional impairment in this video on What is a Normal Depression?

So...
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

How Do You Choose What to Eat?

3rd - Higher Ed
Food Detective Berry Blue explains how advertising influences our decision to buy and consume foods. She also notes that our friends often influence our food decisions.
Instructional Video3:47
Curated Video

Television Commercials

3rd - Higher Ed
This video discusses television commercials and provides an example of a classic television commercial.
Instructional Video3:26
Curated Video

High Five Facts - TV

Pre-K - 5th
This video explores five fun facts about TV.