Instructional Video16:22
TED Talks

Shimon Schocken: The self-organizing computer course

12th - Higher Ed
Shimon Schocken and Noam Nisan developed a curriculum for their students to build a computer, piece by piece. When they put the course online -- giving away the tools, simulators, chip specifications and other building blocks -- they...
Instructional Video16:37
TED Talks

TED: The tiny creature that secretly powers the planet | Penny Chisholm

12th - Higher Ed
Oceanographer Penny Chisholm introduces us to an amazing little being: Prochlorococcus, the most abundant photosynthetic species on the planet. A marine microbe that has existed for millions of years, Prochlorococcus wasn't discovered...
Instructional Video20:12
TED Talks

Niall Ferguson: The 6 killer apps of prosperity

12th - Higher Ed
Over the past few centuries, Western cultures have been very good at creating general prosperity for themselves. Historian Niall Ferguson asks: Why the West, and less so the rest? He suggests half a dozen big ideas from Western culture...
Instructional Video15:50
Crash Course

Social Media: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #10

12th - Higher Ed
Today, in our series finale, we're going to talk about the great white whale of navigating online information: your social media feed. Social media shapes both our online and offline behaviors from how we engage in communities and...
Instructional Video4:48
SciShow

Mental Health Apps: How Medicine Can Keep Up With Tech

12th - Higher Ed
There are thousands of mental health apps out there claiming to do everything from easing insomnia to treating PTSD symptoms, but are those really effective?
Instructional Video9:29
TED Talks

TED: Why our screens make us less happy | Adam Alter

12th - Higher Ed
What are our screens and devices doing to us? Psychologist Adam Alter studies how much time screens steal from us and how they're getting away with it. He shares why all those hours you spend staring at your smartphone, tablet or...
Instructional Video6:10
TED Talks

TED: Capitalism isn't an ideology -- it's an operating system | Bhu Srinivasan

12th - Higher Ed
Bhu Srinivasan researches the intersection of capitalism and technological progress. Instead of thinking about capitalism as a firm, unchanging ideology, he suggests that we should think of it as an operating system -- one that needs...
Instructional Video0:38
Curated Video

Huge Amazon internet outage leaves Snapchat, Reddit, banks and more not working

9th - Higher Ed
Huge Amazon internet outage leaves Snapchat, Reddit, banks and more not workingCredit: The Independent/LUMEN5
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

Celebrating Instagram's 15th Birthday and how it became the powerhouse it is today

9th - Higher Ed
From being a side feature on a separate app to potentially being worth $300 billion, learn more about Instagram's journey to the top in this episode of Play by Play
Instructional Video6:52
Curated Video

The Beginners 2025 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - What Else Can You Do to Protect Yourself Part I

Higher Ed
In this final two-part module, I will review for you the good cyber security solutions presented in the training. After the recap, you will be taught even more cool tips and tricks on how to protect yourself when using computers,...
Instructional Video2:25
Curated Video

The Beginners 2025 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - Smartphones and Mobile Apps Part IV

Higher Ed
In Part IV, you will learn about security on Apple iPhones and why they are generally more secure than Android phones. You will also be shown various settings on the phone that Apple has in place to protect you from malicious apps, and...
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

The Beginners 2025 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - Smartphones and Mobile Apps Part II

Higher Ed
In Part II, you will learn how hackers are uploading malicious apps into the Google Play Store, and we will discuss the major red flags to take note of when you are considering downloading an app onto your mobile device. You will also be...
Instructional Video5:10
Curated Video

The Beginners 2025 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - Apple Part II

Higher Ed
You will be presented with some of the main ways in which Apple protects you from evilness on the Internet, as well as some general things you can do to protect yourself whilst using a Mac computer.
Instructional Video1:21
Curated Video

The Beginners 2025 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - Smartphones and Mobile Apps Part III

Higher Ed
In Part III, you will learn some great solutions that Google has put in place to protect you from the bad guys when you are using an Android device. We will also discuss Google Play Protect and how it is designed to help you detect and...
Instructional Video2:12
Curated Video

Demystifying Programming Languages: The Backbone of Technology

12th - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of programming languages and their significance in the digital world. It explains how programming languages are essential for creating software, websites, apps, and other technological advancements. The...
Instructional Video1:44
Curated Video

Understanding the Relationship Between Hardware and Software

12th - Higher Ed
This video explains the fundamental concepts of hardware and software in the context of computers and smartphones. It highlights how hardware refers to the physical components of a device, while software instructs these components on...
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

Optimizing Your Computer: How to Manage Startup Apps for Better Performance

6th - Higher Ed
Learn how to speed up your computer by managing startup apps. Discover how to identify and disable unnecessary applications that may be slowing down your system. With simple steps and tools like the Task Manager or system settings, you...
Instructional Video1:29
Curated Video

Understanding Apps: How They Make Your Life Easier

6th - Higher Ed
Apps are software programs that make your life easier and more enjoyable, whether you're using them on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. They can help you complete tasks, stay organized, and have fun. With a wide variety of apps...
Instructional Video7:00
Curated Video

Warhammer 40K Space Marine Walkthrough Part 39: Waking the Sleeping Giant

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Check out part 40 of this walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Warhammer 40K Space Marine" and beat Chapter 4 with this online demo.
Instructional Video1:27
Curated Video

How to Get Radio on an iPod

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Want even more variety while listening to your iPod? Use these tips to pick up radio stations and you'll be singing along in no time.
Instructional Video1:15
Curated Video

How to Get Coupons on Your Cellphone

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to get coupons on your cellphone in this Howcast video about how to save money using coupons.
Instructional Video1:57
Curated Video

How to Block Calls to Your Cellphone from Unknown Phone Numbers

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast -You can go through your phone company, use third-party services, or find apps that allow you to block unwanted calls to your cell phone.
Instructional Video1:38
Curated Video

How to Report a Hacked Twitter Account

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast -If you believe that your Twitter account has been hacked, you can report this security breach even if you can't log into your account.
Instructional Video1:20
Curated Video

How to Use Folders on an iPhone

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast -Learn how to use folders on an iPhone in this Howcast video.