Useful YouTube for October 2015
Techquickie
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For
many of us, there just aren't enough hours in the day to keep up with
new technologies, and the associated terminologies. It's not that we
have no interest, but rather that between work, sleep, keeping
children/pets and ourselves alive, we just don't get to play as much
anymore.
At the same time, we don't enjoy feeling stupid when nomenclature
for technologies get thrown around, and you possibly feign knowledge
and nod sagely while making mental notes to Google a term when you get
home.
To this end, we introduce "Techquickie", a very good YouTube channel hosted by the well-known techno fundi Linus Sebastian. Techquickie is not his only channel, but for people on the go, this is probably his most useful channel!
By
trying to keep his videos short (about 5 mins), Linus explains everyday
technologies in an easy-to-understand way. The channel was launched in
2012, and currently has over 700,000 subscribers, and his videos have
been viewed over 52 million times!
Here are a few example video titles that I think most of us may secretly want to watch:
- Solar Energy Explained
- Internet vs. Web Explained
- Robots vs. Androids Explained
- GPS Explained
- HTML5 Explained
Useful YouTube for September 2015
Phlearn Photoshop and Photography Tutorials
Phlearn
has to be one of the best channels on YouTube, especially if you are
into learning more about Photoshop and photography! Driven by the talent
of Phlearn's
presenter and owner, Aaron Nace, his method for teaching is easy to
follow, for both novice and the experienced. Often funny, sometimes
corny, Aaron's videos are of a manageable size, with interesting
exercises and examples.
Started in 2011, and now with 690,000 subscribers and over 35 million views, Phlearn's
popularity has exploded, particularly in the last two years! With tons
of videos, it is hard to believe Aaron makes them available for free!
If you have an interest in taking better photos, or improving your Lightroom or Photoshop skills, Phlearn should be your first, and possibly only, online class.
Useful YouTube for June - August 2015
ExplainingTheFuture
The ExplainingTheFuture YouTube Channel and the ExplainingTheFuture.com®
web site provide education, training and entertainment resources
relating to future technologies, future challenges and future trends.
The sites are written and maintained by Christopher Barnatt -- a
futurist, author, videographer and Associate Professor of Strategy and
Future Studies in Nottingham University Business School.
Some of the more interesting videos to be found in this channel include:
The Human Wallet (the future of payment systems)
Better yet, here's Christopher Barnatt introducing his Channel to you!
Useful YouTube for May 2015
Sick Science!
Sick Science!
is not a channel about medical science, but rather a collection of
videos of some of the coolest science experiments that students can
safely perform at home or in the classroom ("sick" being the slang term
for "cool" in the US).
Presented by well-known TV personality, author and science teacher, Steve Spangler, Sick Science has over 440,000 subscribers, with over 122 million views!
With
fun experiments for both young and old, Steve Spangler's experiment
both educate and entertain. He has also brought some of his experiments
to TV, including the Ellen show.
With Summer Break fast approaching, you might just find yourself delving into Sick Science? to entertain your kids and yourself!
Useful YouTube for April 2015
Welcome to our brand new page dedicated to bringing you news on fun and educational YouTube Channels!Vsauce2
Vsauce2
is a member of popular Vsauce family of educational Youtube Channels.
Videos of unusual and interesting knowledge and technology are hosted on
this site.
Launched in December 2010, its subscriber numbers have quickly grown to 3,264,137 by 26 March 2015, and over 460 million views!
There are eight recurring segments which include: MindBlow, FAK, BiDiPi, Thought Glass, LUT, WAC, 54321, and BOAT.
The main host on Vsauce2 is very popular and funny Kevin Lieber, and this channel makes learning a lot of fun!
Read a third party review on Vsauce at http://mrjonesict.com/2014/04/02/vsauce-a-condiment-for-education/
