Inside Crash Course at History Film Forum 2017

From balancing chemical reactions to analyzing famous literature, never before has one video collection offered such a range of content. Since 2011, brothers John and Hank Green have pioneered digital education with their series Crash Course, which has more than 5 million subscribers on YouTube. From science to literature to American and world history, Crash Course offers it all in quick-paced, imaginative videos aimed at learners of all ages. This panel of Crash Course producers provides a look behind the scenes of using this innovative YouTube series to teach history.

Speakers

Moderator: Ed Ayers, The History Guys, Professor of the Humanities and President, Emeritus, University of Richmond

Blake de Pastino

Nicholas Jenkins

Nicole Sweeney

Raoul Meyer

Stan Muller

Suzanna Brusikiewicz

[davidspiller]

Crash Course turned me into a life-long learner. CC World History turned me onto using YouTube expand my mind and I've been hooked ever since. Shout out to World History, Big History, and Astronomy! Thank you John, Hank, and company.

[ardcaptureD]

As an adult learner, I love your shows. Pleasure to listen to the creators - looking forward to seeing what else I can learn!

[munibowais]

Crash course is absolutely amazing, but where is John green?