A couple of folks on YouTube got together and posted a set of videos, all with H.G Wells in mind. The result is a lot of fun.We get some questions about the nature of fiction, a few nice examples of when sci-fi writers got the future right, and a gorgeous short film.
The inquiry into the work of Wells coming from all these angles has a nice effect. It reminds me of what I want to do when I introduce an idea in the classroom - that I want to make room for students to find relevance.
It's easy to think students will find one of my favorite topics interesting, because... well, "I'm interesting, right?"
This collection was a enjoyable reminder, however, that an idea can be approached in many ways, and for most, one approach is going to be more interesting, more relevant than another. That highlights the importance of a good classroom that allows all the students to access the material in ways that are meaningful to them.
Idea Channel asks "What is Fiction?"
It's Okay to Be Smart goes into how science fiction often predicts science fact.
And there's a short film inspired by Wells from PBS Digital Studios.
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