TED Talks
TED: The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools | Heejae Lim
When teachers and families work together, everyone wins, says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children --...
TED Talks
Lisa Godwin: How teachers can help students navigate trauma
"To make a difference in the life of a child ... I made the commitment to tell my personal story," says educator Lisa Godwin. In this moving talk, she shares her experience of overcoming childhood trauma with the quiet, unwavering...
Crash Course Kids
How to Get Resources - Picky Pineapples
Want a Pineapple? If you want a pineapple, it's possible you can just run down to the store and get one. But, if you wanted to grow one, that's a lot more difficult depending on where you live. In this episode of Crash Course Kids,...
TED Talks
TED: What role does luck play in your life? | Barry Schwartz
Chance plays a far bigger role in life than we're willing to admit, says psychologist Barry Schwartz. Of course, working hard and following the rules can get you far -- but the rest could boil down to simple good fortune. Schwartz...
TED Talks
Jessica Ochoa Hendrix: How virtual reality turns students into scientists
Using low-cost virtual reality, education activist Jessica Ochoa Hendrix helps bring science to life in schools across the US. In this quick talk, she explains how a VR experience she developed invites students to explore underwater...
TED Talks
TED: What kids can teach adults about asking for help | YeYoon Kim
Do you need some help? It's OK to ask, says YeYoon Kim, a former kindergarten teacher who learned from her students how powerful and courageous it can be to reach out for support. Sharing the story of one of the most difficult periods in...
TED Talks
Online learning could change academia -- for good | Tyler Dewitt
Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator Tyler DeWitt explains how innovations...
TED Talks
Rosalind Picard: An AI smartwatch that detects seizures
Every year worldwide, more than 50,000 otherwise healthy people with epilepsy suddenly die -- a condition known as SUDEP. These deaths may be largely preventable, says AI researcher Rosalind Picard. Learn how Picard helped develop a...
SciShow
What Happens If You Leave Your Contacts in for Too Long?
If you're wearing contacts, you might want to take a look at this.
SciShow
Can These Psychology Strategies Prevent Bullying?
Bullying is a serious problem that can affect children’s mental health. But with these psychology strategies, teachers and parents might be able to prevent bullying at school.
Crash Course
Student Civil Rights Activism: Crash Course Black American History
A wide range of Americans contributed to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Students and young people were a prominent group of activists within the movement. Today, we'll learn about the Little Rock Nine, the Greensboro...
Amoeba Sisters
Genetic Drift
Discover what happens when random events meet allele frequencies: genetic drift! This Amoeba Sisters video also discusses the bottleneck and founder effect as well as contrasts genetic drift with natural selection. Table of Contents:...
Crash Course
Statistics in the Courts - Crash Course Statistics
As we near the end of the series, we're going look at how statistics impacts our lives. Today, we're going to discuss how statistics is often used and misused in the courtroom. We're going to focus on three stories in which three huge...
TED Talks
Daphne Koller: What we're learning from online education
Daphne Koller is enticing top universities to put their most intriguing courses online for free -- not just as a service, but as a way to research how people learn. With Coursera (cofounded by Andrew Ng), each keystroke, quiz,...
TED Talks
Liz Kleinrock: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics
When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo...
Crash Course
Exercise: Crash Course Study Skills
We're finally to the end of our time together here on Crash Course Study Skills, so this week we're taking a more holistic approach to being the best learner you can. Part of taking care of your brain is taking care of your whole body,...
SciShow
The Good Behavior Game
There's not a lot of tried and true ways to get a rowdy classroom in control, with the exception of the Good Behavior Game. But there's one big caveat as to who it helps.
Weird History
How Exactly Did Anne Sullivan Teach Helen Keller To Communicate?
The relationship between Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller went beyond pupil and teacher. It was based in Sullivan's ability to open up the world for Keller. Deaf, blind, and mute due to a childhood illness, Helen Keller learned to read,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Melissa Tracy - Teachers Make a Difference - John Gunnin
Melissa Tracy is a 2023 top ten finalist for the Global Teacher Prize. She teaches at Odyssey Charter School, an innovative and diverse dual-language Greek School founded in 2006 which is currently the second-largest public charter...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Education: Low Budget, High Tech Teaching in Mumbai
The Cayenne Compact Media Centre is an innovative solution for resource-constrained schools, allowing multiple students to learn valuable commercial skills using just one machine. With its combination of home entertainment systems and a...
Curated Video
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - Constructors
In this video, you will learn about default, parameterized, and copy constructors. This clip is from the chapter "Module 3" of the series "Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++".In this section, you will learn about STL...
Curated Video
International Students: Visa Process and Time Frame
The United States visa process can be a confusing path to map out. From CPT vs. OPT to deadlines and conditions, the process sees upwards of 80% of international students returning home to their countries after graduation. The best way...
Curated Video
The Importance Of Company Culture
What defines a company's culture? Is it simply the benefits and perks or is it something bigger, like feeling inspired by those around you to do your best. We've asked some of our recent interviewees to chime in on this as well as the...
Curated Video
Asking Someone To Be Your Mentor
Now that you know why it's important to have a mentor, Billy walks us through the steps to actually ask someone to be your mentor.