Media Alley

04/30/2014

Math= life, in an incredible sequence of images.

This animated video artfully explains what has come to be known as the Fibonacci Sequence. This sequence is named after Leonardo Fibnacci, an Italian mathematician that developed the sequence in his 1202 book titled Liber Abaci.

03/06/2014

Watch Michael Werner's latest "stunning" video for QUEST. Many thanks to Ryan Hawk of the Woodland Park Zoo for this gorgeous photo.

In Washington state, wolves and deer are playing out a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse that could have profound impacts on the ecosystem. Watch the video and find out what conservationist, Fred Koontz has to say about the need to protect "the big bad wolf."

03/06/2014

Science humor - it just gets better as you go along

Back in January, scientists started making "secret" confessions on Twitter using the hashtag " ", and now some kind soul...

11/13/2013

Did you know Twitter has overtaken Facebook as the social media network most important to teens? That and more in the latest CyberWise blog.

All Aflutter Over TwitterNovember 12, 2013Generalcyberwise, digital, digital literacy, digital media, ed tech, education, internet, media literacy, social media, twitter, webDiana GraberEveryone’s all aflutter over Twitter, the seven year-old social network that went public last week. If you’re not…

10/24/2013

Presenting today at the Seattle Interactive Documentary Summit with KCTS 9 Interactive Director Brook Ellingwood. Our topic: QUEST Science and interactive media for education.

10/23/2013

Can't take your students to visit right whales in the Antarctic? Encourage them to discover these amazing creatures through this National Geographic Education video.

Are you on your lunch break? Commuting? Just looking for something amazing to entertain you?

Check out this 3 minute video and see what happened when photographer Brian Skerry encountered some very curious whales!

Video:http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/diving-whales/?ar_a=4

Photograph by Brian Skerry

10/22/2013

Tune in tomorrow night at 7:30 to hear Kayla Black's narration and see Michael Werner's latest report: "A River Returns."

Discover how the largest dam removal project in U.S. history is providing hope for Washington’s salmon. Revisit the Elwha River and see how America’s waterways are being revitalized on QUEST Science: Restoring America’s Waters, Wednesday, Oct 23, at 7:30pm and online now: http://goo.gl/z3p4MX.

10/15/2013

Tune in to QUEST- tomorrow and for the next 5 weeks -
Wednesdays at 7:30pm on KCTS 9.

10/02/2013

EarthFix's Katie Campbell will be having a live chat to discuss the Symptoms of Climate Change series on Oct 10. Details here: http://earthfix.info/communities/article/live-chat-reflecting-on-symptoms-of-climate-change/

It only takes a slight temperature uptick to make our waters hospitable to life forms that aren't so hospitable to human health. Algal blooms are on the rise...

10/02/2013

Educators take note - New Day has many films you can use in lessons during Native American History Month.

Oct. 11 - National Coming Out Day “I’m a 34 year-old NBA Center. I’m black. And I’m gay,” said Jason Collins to Sports Illustrated in May 2013.

09/12/2013

If you need a classroom discussion-starter about climate change science, why not start with something fun? John Boswell's remix (remember the one with Mister Rogers?) keeps it light.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHP9Rh-ooh0

A musical investigation into the causes and effects of global climate change and our opportunities to use science to offset it. Featuring Bill Nye, David Att...

09/09/2013

Media Psychology colleague Tina Hoover blogs about games for learning in this edition of NewsWise. CyberWise has the best tagline ever: "No Grownup Left Behind!"

It's smart to be CyberWise, so we've put our expertise to work for you! We constantly research and deliver the latest and most relevant information about media literacy and the use of new media tools and technologies in the 21st Century classroom. Information updated every Wednesday! Can't wait? F…