Look behind the feed
Explore why a system might keep showing something that holds attention.
Why That Video Was Recommended To You
Ages 9–134 lessonsLearn at their pace
Help your child understand why the next video appears.
A feed is made of choices—but not all of them are your child’s. Explore how recommendations respond to viewing habits, then plan a small experiment to see what changes.
Start with just $1. One lesson to keep. No automatic subscription.
Everything for this course, in one place.
Videos, guided activities, and a place to think things through. No extra AI purchase.
SMALL STEPS. USEFUL DISCOVERIES.
What your child will explore
Notice the signals
Compare actions such as watching, replaying, liking, and moving on.
Test one change
Make a prediction, change one habit, and record what happens over three days.
START WITH SOMETHING SMALL
Their first lesson
It Is Not Showing You What You Like
They predict which of six choices a recommendation system would make, then compare their answers with the rule it is following in the example.
They finish with
Explore the $1 starting option Six choices predicted, and the rule the machine is actually following
GUIDANCE, WITH ROOM TO TRY
A lesson is more than a video.
Watch with Pip
A guided explanation introduces the idea and shows what to try.
Have a go
Explore examples, work through an activity, and explain their thinking.
Make it theirs
Keep their work and talk about what they discovered with you.
WHAT THEY WORK TOWARD
A small feed experiment with a real observation.
A prediction, a before picture, one change, and a written result. “Nothing changed” is a valid finding too—the point is learning how to test an idea.
An experiment on their own feed: prediction, method, and what actually happened
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
One clear step at a time.
4 lessons. Open any lesson below to see what they will do.
01It Is Not Showing You What You LikePredict which videos a recommendation system would choose in six examples.
A machine choosing between a video you would enjoy and one that makes people argue for nine minutes picks the argument - because it was asked to keep you there, not to make you happy.
They finish with: Six choices predicted, and the rule the machine is actually following
02Everything Is A VoteCompare the signals sent by watching, replaying, liking, and other actions.
Most people can name two or three ways they tell an app what they want. There are about nine, and the loudest are the ones nobody thinks of as voting.
They finish with: Nine signals listed, ranked by how loud each one is
03Why It Gets WeirderTrace how a feed can gradually move towards more extreme examples.
The best next video is nearly the same plus a bit more - a bit stronger, a bit stranger. Forty reasonable steps end up nowhere near where you started.
They finish with: A drift traced in five steps, from ordinary to strange
04Take The WheelPlan a three-day experiment, change one thing, and record what happens.
A designed experiment on your own feed: a prediction written first, one thing changed, a before picture, three days, and an honest verdict - including "nothing happened".
They finish with: An experiment on your own feed: prediction, method, and what actually happened
See all 3 skills covered
- Asking better questions
- Judging evidence
- Changing your mind well
IS THIS THEIR NEXT ADVENTURE?
Made for ages 9–13.
For children who watch recommended videos and wonder why certain topics keep appearing. It is a practical discussion about choices and attention.
Start together, follow their curiosity, and give them time to try things out.
A FEW THINGS PARENTS ASK
Good questions. Clear answers.
Does my child need a new social-media account?
No new account is needed for the course. The final activity is about a feed they already use with your permission; involve a parent in choosing an appropriate place to try it.
Do we need other AI tools or paid accounts?
No. This course’s videos and interactive activities are inside CreatorKids. You do not need to buy an AI tool or open an outside AI account.
What happens after the first lesson?
Your $1 buys Lesson 1 to keep and replay. Nothing renews automatically. If you choose the full course later, that payment is credited and the upgrade is $8.99.
Which purchase is right for our family?
Start with one lesson for $1, buy this whole course for $9.99, or choose library access for $19.99/month. The first two are one-time purchases. Membership renews monthly until you cancel.
Is there an annual membership?
Yes. The yearly option is $149/year for the same library access. You can compare it with the monthly option on the membership page. Membership access continues through your paid period if you cancel; separately purchased courses remain yours to revisit.
Does my child need to finish on a schedule?
No. Lessons are self-paced. Pause for an activity, replay an explanation, and come back when it suits your family. A course you buy outright is yours to keep; membership access lasts while subscribed.
What will we need, and should I help?
An internet connection and a browser. A laptop or tablet gives the activities more room. A parent handles the purchase; children can follow the guidance at their own pace, with a trusted adult nearby for questions. Some activities invite a family conversation.
Something else on your mind? Ask us.
THEIR NEXT “LOOK WHAT I DID” MOMENT
See where one lesson takes them.
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