Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
By defining critical thinking and examining how it’s applied to the process of problem-solving, this two-section program will show viewers how to handle whatever challenges come their way. An in-class discussion segmen..
Crocodile in the Yangtze: Inside a Chinese Internet Juggernaut
Starting out as an English teacher and small-scale Web site builder, Jack Ma became China’s first Internet entrepreneur, gradually assembling the Alibaba Group—a digital empire that faced off against eBay and won. Th..
Crossing the Divide: Creating a High-Tech Work Force
As America’s economy goes global and companies continue to adjust, what skills and education will tomorrow’s workforce need in order to prosper in the marketplace of the future? This program profiles the Travis Commu..
Cyberbullies
Chat rooms, blogs, and instant messaging have become standard forms of communication for many young people. Unfortunately, they have also become popular ways to bully and harass others. This program is designed to preven..
Cymbeline
Director Elijah Moshinsky does "an outstanding job," says the New York Times. Equally impressive is the cast. King Cymbeline's evil second queen forces the king to banish his daughter Imogen's husband, Posthumus. While t..
DEFORCE: The Past, Present, and Future of Detroit
Once viewed as a model for urban America, Detroit has experienced what many believe to be the worst downturn in living standards and population of any large American city. Exactly how and why such a dramatic change occur..
Dante’s Inferno
This ambitious program, produced by the award-winning film director Peter Greenaway and internationally known artist Tom Phillips, brings to life the first eight cantos of Dante’s Inferno. Featuring a cast that include..
Data Mining: Big Data's Increasing Challenge and Payoff
Just as raw materials buried in the Earth yield the occasional gem, raw data can also be mined for value. And as the amount of information available for analysis grows with every bar-code scan and Facebook post, the worl..
David Macaulay: Cathedral
Author David Macaulay hosts Cathedral, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back t..
Dealing with Bullying
A recent survey by the U.S. Department of Justice states that one out of every four kids is bullied in some way—and that estimate, according to other reports, is too conservative. Why is bullying so widespread? What ar..