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BOLD animates learning

A series in collaboration with Kurzgesagt

Brain training. Illustration by kurzgesagt

How does the brain develop throughout our lives? Can robots support children’s learning? How do genes, education, and equity intersect? Will digital tools and adaptive teaching transform classrooms?

This animated video series, produced by Kurzgesagt in collaboration with BOLD and powered by the Jacobs Foundation, brings complex research to life. Leading researchers share insights on brain development, learning variability, equity, cognitive skills, and education technology.

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Nora Maria Raschle and Sabine Gysi / 28 March 2018

Videos Development Genetics

A two-minute animated introduction to brain development

17 October 2018

Videos Learning & Education Education technology

Robots in the Classroom - video by kurzgesagt

Kathryn Paige Harden and Sabine Gysi / 22 April 2020

Videos Development 21st century skills

Genes, education, and equity (visual: kurzgesagt)

Daniel Ansari and Sabine Gysi / 27 May 2020

Videos Development Parenting and childcare

Embracing Numbers (visual: kurzgesagt)

Willem Frankenhuis and Tania Jenkins / 17 June 2020

Videos Development Diversity

Visuals by kurzgesagt

Hanna Dumont and Tania Jenkins / 14 July 2020

Videos Learning & Education 21st century skills

Adaptive teaching. Illustration by kurzgesagt

Pia Viviani and Dietsje Jolles / 18 August 2020

Videos Development 21st century skills

Brain training. Illustration by kurzgesagt.

Jan Engelmann and Tania Jenkins / 16 September 2020

Videos Learning & Education 21st century skills

Rational Thinkers. Illustration by kurzgesagt.

Sarah Hofer and Tania Jenkins / 20 October 2020

Videos Learning & Education Education technology

Digital Classroom. Illustration by kurzgesagt

Kathryn L. Humphreys and Pia Viviani / 24 November 2020

Videos Development Parenting and childcare

Caring for Children. Illustration by kurzgesagt