TED Talks
TED: How algorithms shape our world | Kevin Slavin
We live in a world run by algorithms, computer programs that make decisions or solve problems for us. In this riveting, funny talk, Kevin Slavin shows how modern algorithms determine stock prices, espionage tactics, even the movies you...
Curated Video
The Power of Social Media
This video provides an overview of the different ways social media is used and its potential benefits. Social media connects people and enables people to share knowledge and create content efficiently.
Curated Video
SIM Cards: the Key to Your Phone's Functionality
A SIM card is a type of ID card for your phone. It tells your phone which network to connect to and which messages and phone calls to receive. Learn about the convenience and functionality of SIM cards.
Bill Carmody
eCommunication as Legal Record
In this video, Bill Carmody explains the importance of being mindful of our electronic communication as it can be used as a legal record. He emphasizes the need for effective and precise communication, especially in a professional...
Curated Video
How Do Cell Phones Work?
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of how cell phones work, highlighting their evolution from simple communication devices to multi-functional computers. Learn the basics of sending and receiving calls, texts, and data...
Curated Video
The History of Emoticons and Emojis
Emotion + icon = emoticon. Emoticon + kaomoji = emoji. Learn how we went from the basic, symbol-based emoticons in 1982 to the dynamic, animated emojis that are common on social media and smartphones these days.
Curated Video
How Email Became a Primary Communication Method
A few decades ago, landline phones were the primary form of quick communication between people. With the development of the internet came email, which took the place of many phone calls. From ARPANET to modern times, understand how email...
Curated Video
The Development of Touchscreen Technology
This video discusses the evolution and functionality of touch screens as input devices. Explore their origins from the 60s and 70s and how they have become a standard feature in smartphones and various other industries. Compare the two...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Rise of Electronic Communication
Today we analyze how electronic communcation has changed our political system
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Digital Life 101
See how we consume, create, and share digital media. [1 min, 33 sec]
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Teen Voices: Presenting Yourself Online
In this video your students can hear other teens talk about the ins and outs of presenting themselves to others online, and consider what it means to be yourself in digital spaces. [2:58]