Instructional Video7:10
Curated Video

Meet Netta Jenkins! - Netta, D.I. (E1)

3rd - Higher Ed
"Every single person feels a sense of exclusion throughout their life."



Even as a kid, this observation struck Netta Jenkins as a universal truth. As the newly elected president of her freshman class in...
Instructional Video4:13
Curated Video

Why UIUC? Here’s the tea

9th - Higher Ed
Do students at UIUC REGRET their choice? Why UIUC? Here’s the tea Before you pick UIUC, WATCH THIS! #UIUC, #DecisionDay, #CollegeDecision #FightingIllini, #Pie, #Illinois, #CollegeLife Help Support Free Online Education
Instructional Video4:12
Curated Video

What is Social Media? - Social media explained

9th - Higher Ed
Social Media Marketing has become a vital part of every firm's marketing program. Whether it is integrating your facebook and twitter with your billboard strategy, or making sure you website is set up to handle orders, or having your...
Instructional Video28:44
Curated Video

Étudier à Paris : aller + infinitive, future tense -er verbs

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the opportunities for studying in France, using future structures to make plans and suggestions for the future. Key learning points: - Aller + infinitive describes what is going to happen; it tends to be used...
Instructional Video24:14
Curated Video

Identifying the features of a biography

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify the purpose and features of biographical writing. Key learning points: - A biography is a non-fiction text written about someone's life. - Linguistic features of a biography include fronted adverbials,...
Instructional Video28:28
Curated Video

School life in France

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can understand and use verbs like 'choisir' in the 'tu' and 'il, elle' forms to discuss what you and others do at school. Key learning points: - The SSC [y] sounds different to the English [y] and is pronounced as in...
Instructional Video3:10
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Ralph White - Teachers Make a Difference - Mother and Dr. Michael Pascento

Higher Ed
Author Ralph White reflects warmly on the teachers who shaped his life, beginning with his mother, a fourth-grade teacher in Litchfield, Connecticut. Beyond her role as a parent, she fostered his love for writing and strong communication...
Instructional Video2:21
Curated Video

Factorization Techniques! Very useful for GCSE and High School students! Get it right all the time!

9th - Higher Ed
Welcome to our complete high school mathematics tutorial series! Whether you’re a student preparing for exams, a teacher seeking additional resources, or a parent helping your child succeed in math, these videos cover a wide range of...
Instructional Video10:14
Curated Video

The Jackie Robinson Story

K - 5th
Meet Jackie Robinson, the brave baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. In 1947, he became the first Black player to play in the major leagues, facing unfair treatment with courage and strength. Jackie...
Instructional Video3:19
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Janet E. Helms, PhD - Teachers Make a Difference - Mentoring Moments

Higher Ed
Dr. Janet E. Helms reflects on her path to becoming a counseling psychologist, shaped by her parents' aspirations and formative "mentoring moments." Raised with the expectation of attending college, she combined her father’s love for...
Instructional Video3:41
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Jacob Rice - Why I Teach

Higher Ed
Jacob Rice, a high school English teacher in Northeast Philadelphia, reflects on his journey into education and the disparities he observed growing up. Teaching near both the Philadelphia public school he attended and the wealthier Lower...
Instructional Video2:55
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Jacob Rice - Teachers Make a Difference - Holly Austin

Higher Ed
Ron Rice reflects on the profound impact of a college professor, Russell F. Weigley, during his sophomore year at Temple University. As an English Literature and History major, Ron encountered Weigley, a distinguished historian known for...
Instructional Video5:21
PBS

Why Did They Make Me Read This in High School? (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)

12th - Higher Ed
Literary critics, writers, philosophers, bloggers--all have tried to tackle where and why and how an author may strike such lightning in a bottle that their works enter the pantheon of “Classical Literature”. Why this book is required...
Instructional Video3:43
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Jacob Rice - Why I Teach

Higher Ed
Jacob Rice, a high school English teacher in Northeast Philadelphia, reflects on his journey into education and the disparities he observed growing up. Teaching near both the Philadelphia public school he attended and the wealthier...
Instructional Video2:55
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Jacob Rice - Teachers Make a Difference - Holly Austin

Higher Ed
Jacob Rice reflects on the uncertainties of being a teenager, sharing how he initially believed he was the smartest person in the room by age 15. His early interest in history and literature gave him confidence that he had already...
Instructional Video12:35
PBS

Should you go to an HBCU?

12th - Higher Ed
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have the prestigious honor of always being committed to the mission of educating everyone regardless of race, but Evelyn and Hallease both attended a PWI (Predominately White...
Instructional Video3:26
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Gene Kim - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Gene Spafford

Higher Ed
Gene Kim is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, researcher, and multiple award-winning CTO. He has been studying high-performing technology organizations since 1999 and was the founder and CTO of Tripwire for 13 years. He is the...
Instructional Video10:57
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Ed Ayers - A New Way to Teach American History

Higher Ed
Edward Ayers is Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities at the University of Richmond, where he is President Emeritus. President Barack Obama awarded him the National Humanities Medal in 2013, hailing his "commitment to making...
Instructional Video9:35
Weird History

The Bizarre Story of the Con Man Who Pretended To Be A Missing Boy

12th - Higher Ed
In 1994, Nicholas Barclay vanished from his neighborhood in San Antonio. Three years later, he was found in Spain, having allegedly escaped from a military child sex ring. When he returned home to Texas, he appeared physically different...
Instructional Video2:37
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Melissa Grandi Statz - Teachers Make a Difference - Jenny Hoffman

Higher Ed
Melissa Grandi Statz reflects on the significant impact of her fifth-grade choir teacher, Jenny Hoffman, who remains a mentor and friend. Jenny was incredibly encouraging, open, and loving, helping the Melissa develop a deep love for...
Instructional Video11:26
Veritasium

Three Awesome High School Science Projects

9th - Higher Ed
Ronak came up with a new design for the phoropter, the device used to determine eye-glass prescriptions. It's basically been unchanged for 200 years. Using a liquid lens, he miniaturized the device and wrote an algorithm to determine...
Instructional Video3:35
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Anthony Fauci, M.D. - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. McMahon and Sheldon Wolff

Higher Ed
Two key mentors influenced the trajectory of Dr. Fauci's career. In high school at Regis High School in New York City, Mr. McMahon, a science teacher, guided him at a crossroads between his love for the humanities and science. He...
Instructional Video4:40
Food Farmer Earth

What the Heck is Mead? Exploring Honey's Fermented Delight

12th - Higher Ed
This video delves into the world of mead, a fermented beverage made from honey. It explores the process of making mead, from beekeeping and honey harvesting to the fermentation process, offering a glimpse into this unique alcoholic drink.
Instructional Video1:22
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Michele Goodwin - Teachers Make a Difference - Maternal Grandmother and Dr. Rashelle Trefousse

Higher Ed
Two individuals stand out as influential teachers in Michele Goodwin's life. In high school, her AP English Composition teacher, Dr. Rashelle Trefousse, made a profound impact with her high standards and dedication, even interviewing...