As a film and television director, Barry Sonnenfeld had millions of dollars riding on his ability to get his cast and crew to play along — and much of what he learned along the way applies to everyday life. Here, he shares nine bits of...

When Amy Green's young son was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, she made up a bedtime story for his siblings to teach them about cancer. What resulted was a video game, "That Dragon, Cancer," which takes players on a journey they can't...

Radio host Julie Burstein talks with creative people for a living -- and shares four lessons about how to create in the face of challenge, self-doubt and loss. Hear insights from filmmaker Mira Nair, writer Richard Ford, sculptor Richard...

Every act of communication is, in some way, an act of translation. Writer Chris Bliss talks about the way that great comedy can translate deep truths for a mass audience.

If you saw our recent episode on Minecraft EDU, then you'll be interested in Mike's talk with it's creator, Joel Levin!

In this video, Mila the Meerkat shares her enthusiasm for her country, Angola, and teaches a valuable lesson about the power of enthusiasm. Through the story of Joao and his kite-flying adventure, viewers learn that enthusiasm can...

In this video, Onai the Octopus shares the importance of adaptability and how it allows us to accept and embrace unexpected situations and changes in our lives. Through a story about a boy named Joel who initially struggles with moving...

The Testers explore the strength and resilience of eggshells, guided by an egg expert. They conduct experiments to measure the pressure eggshells can withstand and ultimately test whether it's possible to walk on eggs without breaking...

Jim and Joel Caulfield pursue wind turbine training together at Iowa Lakes, shaping a renewable future.<br/>

Spacecraft near Earth have long relied on GPS signals for navigation, just as users on the ground might use their phones to navigate the highways. Farther away, navigation — and the math behind it — becomes a great deal more challenging.

Discover the Northern Irish accent. With special thanks to Joel.

In this lesson, students practice revising a draft about exploring a cave with a focus on using details to create a clear image in their reader's mind. A video models the thought process writers use to apply the targeted skill and...

Joel the jellyfish wants to buy a new car, so he needs to get a job. Joel tries working as a jester, a judge, a jeweller, a journalist and a jam maker. Which job will be the perfect fit for Joel? Help Joel learn that we enjoy things more...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of pronoun and antecedent agreement in writing. They provide examples and guide students through practice exercises to ensure clear communication with readers. By the end of the lesson,...