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TED-Ed: How to Manage Time According to Machines
Human beings and computers alike share the challenge of how to get as much done as possible in a limited time. Over the last fifty or so years, computer scientists have learned a lot of good strategies for managing time effectively — and they have a lot of experience with what can go wrong. Brian Christian shares how we can use some of these insights to help make the most of our own lives.
TED-Ed: What Is the World Wide Web?
The World Wide Web is used every day by millions of people for everything from checking the weather to sharing cat videos. But what is it exactly? Twila Camp describes this interconnected information system as a virtual city that everyone owns and explains how it’s organized in a way that mimics our brain’s natural way of thinking.
How do solar panels work? - Richard Komp
Understand the technology that converts sunlight to electricity.
TED-Ed: How Will AI Change the World?
In the coming years, artificial intelligence is probably going to change your life— and likely the entire world. But people have a hard time agreeing on exactly how AI will affect our society. Can we build AI systems that help us fix the world? Or are we doomed to a robotic takeover? Explore the limitations of artificial intelligence and the possibility of creating human-compatible technology.
TED-Ed: How CRISPR Lets You Edit DNA
From the smallest single-celled organism to the largest creatures on Earth, every living thing is defined by its genes. With recent advancements, scientists can change an organism’s fundamental features in record time using gene editing tools such as CRISPR. But where did this medical marvel come from and how does it work? Andrea M. Henle examines the science behind this new technology.
TED-Ed: How Do Hard Drives Work?
The modern hard drive is an object that can likely hold more information than your local library. But how does it store so much information in such a small space? Kanawat Senanan details the generations of engineers, material scientists, and quantum physicists who influenced the creation of this incredibly powerful and precise tool.
Easy Peasy Computer — Seventh Level
Found a problem? Check here. Course Description — Students will understand basic computer and internet usage and obtain word processing skills as well as practice in-depth with the following:…
Easy Peasy Computer — Fifth Level
Found a problem? Check here. Course Description — Students will understand basic computer and internet usage and obtain word processing skills as well as practice in-depth with the following:…
Easy Peasy Computer — Second Level
Found a problem? Check here. Course Description — Students will understand basic computer and internet usage and obtain word processing skills as well as practice in-depth with the following:…
TED-Ed: Engineering Lessons
TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.
TED-Ed: Technology Lessons
TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.
Easy Peasy HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Other Computer Courses – coding, Microsoft, and more Credit: 0.5 or 1.0 There are a half year of lessons, but there is another course linked to continue with that students can use to watch, …
Easy Peasy Computer — Sixth Level
Found a problem? Check here. Course Description — Students will understand basic computer and internet usage and obtain word processing skills as well as practice in-depth with the following:…
TED-Ed: Information Literacy Lessons
TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.
TED-Ed: Design Lessons
TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.