Posts Tagged ‘Educational’

Science & Numbers Galore: YouTube Rolls Out 6 New Educational Channels

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YouTube’s new channel lineup isn’t just about entertainment—the video site is also striving to be one of the top online destinations for education. They’ve got a great selection of free courses from amazing schools like Harvard, Yale and MIT; in December they launched YouTube for Schools, a new initiative that strips away non-educational material to give teachers and students access to educational videos; and this week they launched a whole new lineup of educational channels.

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Kids Safely Share and Create Music In ToonsTunes' Virtual World

toonstunesToonsTunes is a virtual world that allows young kids to create and share their music online. Developed by Connected Studios, ToonsTunes hopes to encourage children to pursue their musical endeavours by creating an accessible and entertaining environment where they’re free to chat with their friends, play mini games, and even create and perform music with others. Boasting a simple, responsive and easy to use interface, along with helpful in-game tutorials and a beautiful art style, ToonsTunes is a fun and entertaining way for parents to introduce their kids to the wonderful world of music. Read more