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This collection of video animations and audio discussions examines how the heroes of Greek mythology have been represented in popular culture, from ancient times to the modern day.

The following web2.0 sites would be useful for science educators at the high school and middle school level. Some would also be appropriate for higher elementary grade levels. There are many new 'tools' or websites that take advantage of the higher speed and bandwidth of today's Internet. Web 1.0 tools/websites were text based and web2.0 tools/websites are designed for full-motion video, 3D animations and are generally interactive in some manner.

Great visual tool to explain critical thinking

"This video is an abbreviated version of [Christina Jenkins] midterm presentation on October 15, 2009. It moves the design language of PowerPoint - backgrounds, transitions, sound and animation - into a physical book. "8.5x11" examines the themes of sameness and disruption in the context of the classroom, and this presentation is an experiment in breaking presentations."

"I think I fixed it, can I upload my program?" "Can you test my app?" "I just need to add a help menu." These are not remarks at a Silicon Valley technology startup, but from an animated conversation in a classroom of 10- and 11-year-olds in the Los Altos School District in California. "

"The Buck Institute for Education commissioned the cutting-edge advertising agency, Common Craft, to create a short animated video that explains in clear language the essential elements of Project Based Learning (PBL). This simple video makes the essential elements of PBL come alive and brings to light the 21st Century skills and competencies (collaboration, communication, critical thinking) that will enable K-12 students to be college and work-ready as well as effective members of their communities."

EOL is a free online resource bringing together information about all life on Earth in text, images, video, sounds, maps, classifications and more.

A charming short video about the power of books, well worth watching. Nominated for an Academy Award.