Code.org
The Internet: Wires, Cables and WiFi
You thought hooking up your TV was difficult! Scholars learn about the various components that allow Internet users to send information across vast distances. This includes wires, fiber optic cables, and WiFi.
Code.org
What is the Internet?
You probably use the Internet every day, but do you really know what it is? A captivating video describes how the Internet works. One of the people involved in the development of the Internet explains how it came into existence.
Physics Girl
How to Control Light with Water
Can you bend light waves using water? Physics Girl demonstrates this phenomenon and explains how it happens as part of her larger series. She then details the applications and even explains how the Internet works.
Crash Course
The Internet: Crash Course Computer Science #29
Navigate your way through a smorgasbord of computer acronyms. Pupils see the relationship between LAN and WAN and examine how computers send information. They also learn about Internet protocol (IP), user datagram protocol (UDP),...
Crash Course
The World Wide Web: Crash Course Computer Science #30
Wait, the World Wide Web and the Internet aren't the same thing? Young computer scientists learn how the World Wide Web is like a program that runs on the Internet system. The 30th Crash Course Computer Science video also explains...
Crash Course
Computer Networks: Crash Course Computer Science #28
Communication is key, especially with computers. Individuals watch a video to learn about global communications systems, beginning with LAN. It also describes the Ethernet, MAC addresses, IP Addresses, packet switching, network switches,...
MinuteEarth
This Video Has Consumed 1497967.5 AA Batteries!
Do we really think about overall energy used when we watch that funny video for the fourth time? It adds up! Pupils watch as the energy used for Internet tasks is related to an equal number of AA batteries. The narrator compares watching...
TED-Ed
This Video Will Make You Angry
The things we see on the Internet are contagious. An educational video explores how one image or post on social media goes viral. Watch to see how online information spreads and sticks with the people who see it.
Curated Video
Online Reputation and Cyber-bullying
Combat cyberbullying with information. During this plan, learners watch a couple of videos, consider online behavior scenarios, brainstorm long- and short-term consequences, and discuss how to react to bullying in order to build up to...
Curated Video
Privacy Part 2
Why is online privacy so important? Explore privacy with a group assignment for which pupils create word clouds with words they associate with privacy. A discussion and online activity follow. Learners will read articles, explore the...
Curated Video
Reporting - Safety and Abuse Tool
Keep your charges safe online with instruction on how to report problems on YouTube. After providing learners with information on the Safety and Abuse Tool, demonstrate how to use the tool and discuss the feature. In groups, learners...
Curated Video
Reporting - Flagging
While it may feel like you can post just about anything on YouTube, that's not the case. Teach your class about flagging inappropriate content. Learners watch a demonstration, practice flagging, and answer questions about online content.
Curated Video
Policy - The Community Guidelines
Following a site's community guidelines is just one step toward being an excellent digital citizen. After a brief introductory video, small groups come up with their own community guidelines and present their ideas to come up with a...
Curated Video
Detecting Lies & Harmful Links
Who and what can you trust online? How do you know? After viewing a pair of introductory videos on positive and safe online conduct, learners discuss the content and put it into practice during an online search activity about alien...
Curated Video
What Makes YouTube Unique
Start off a unit on YouTube with an introduction to the service and all that it offers. Learners watch various video clips before participating in a brief discussion about YouTube. The plan includes an activity based around...
TED-Ed
What is the World Wide Web?
Did you know that the World Wide Web and the Internet are not the same thing? Did you know that Tim Berners-Lee is considered the father of the Web? Networks, web servers, web hosts, website addresses, domain names, web languages,...
Curated OER
Powerful Passwords
Usernames and passwords are required for so many different sites these days. Watch this video to learn how to create a powerful password to secure your privacy.
Curated OER
Netiquette
Internet etiquette, or netiquette, is important to know when communicating over the Internet. The staff member from Half Hollow Hills School District provides great tips for proper netiquette.
Curated OER
Internet Safety
Before your kids hop onto the world wide web, make sure they are being safe. Watch this important video about Internet safety to learn why.
TED-Ed
The Key to the Media's Hidden Codes
You are being manipulated! Arm yourself with awareness! Learn how to identify the various technical codes (images, sounds, colors), and how media makers use these codes to subconsciously influence your emotions and impulses. Just do...
Curated OER
Reading URLs
Learn how to properly read URLs with this informative video. It is important to observe URLs for appropriate information. This is a fantastic video to show in a computer education class.
Curated OER
Tips for Internet Safety
Attention students: learn how to be a smart "cyber citizen" with this informative video. This is a great video to show to your students prior to your next computer lesson.
Curated OER
Stay Safer Online
Stay safe online! The great tips in this video are important to remember when using the Internet. All online users should watch this video.
Curated OER
Internet Safety Rules
Remember to be safe while on the Internet with the fantastic tips from this informative video. This is a great video to watch prior to introducing your students to the computer lab.