Video: Vanderbilt Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 4″
The Vanderbilt Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain, performed Symphony No. 4 by Felix Mendelssohn September 16, 2010, in Ingram Hall.
Numerators and Denominators in a Fraction with Sal Khan
This video helps you identify the numberator and denominator in a fraction. It includes a black screen where the instructor, in his conversational tone, uses it as a 'chalkboard.' Different colors and pictures are used for clarification. (02:31)
Dwindling participants in Cairo
Fewer people in Tahrir square in Cairo.
Troubles close pyramids
Pyramids shut because of Egyptian unrest.
1978 Pepsi Commercial Introducing the 2 Liter Plastic Bottle
This video will enlighten students and give them a glimpse into the past. This video shows a 1978 commercial when Pepsi introduces the Plastic 2 Liter Bottle with the tag line 'tough and light'. Students will not only learn about the importance of introducing plastic in consumer business and competition but they will also enjoy seeing the retro clothing, car, and hairdo. This video will certainly help students build background knowledge (0:31)
2.5 Other aspects of writing
Does the idea of essay writing put you off the idea of studying? This unit will help you to realise that essays are not to be feared. You will learn how important it is to answer the question that is set and that your style of writing is as communicative as possible.
1.3 Developing your essay-writing ability
Does the idea of essay writing put you off the idea of studying? This unit will help you to realise that essays are not to be feared. You will learn how important it is to answer the question that is set and that your style of writing is as communicative as possible.
ESD.33 Systems Engineering (MIT)
Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the realization of successful systems. It focuses on defining customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, then proceeding with design synthesis and system validation while considering the complete problem including operations, performance, test, manufacturing, cost, and schedule. This subject emphasizes the links of systems engineering to fundamentals of decision theor
Crossword - Introduction to Receptor Pharmacology
This RLO uses a crossword to assess your knowledge about the different receptor types and how drugs interact with them.
Types of qualitative research
This RLO outlines the variety of types of qualitative research that there are. It's aimed primarily at students studying evidence based practice and research methods.
Preparing a Global Workforce: Teaching Chinese Language and Culture in California
Opening Remarks
Chancellor Robert Birgeneau, University of California, Berkeley
Keynote Address
Sean Randolph, President & CEO, Bay Area Economic Forum
Introduced by Leslie Tang Schilling, UC Regent and Committee of 100
Panel Discussion
Teaching Chinese: Where Are We and Where Do We Want to Go?
- Gay Yuen, California State University, Los Angeles
- Beverly Hong-Fincher, Australian National University
- Alice Carnes, Chinese American International School, San Francisco
- Chi-Kuo Shen, Better Chin
Going Green with Dan Phillips (1 of 4)
A story about Dan Phillips of Phoenix Commotion, a company that helps the working poor build houses out of recycled materials.
January Brecht Forum Update
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Roasted Red Grape, Octopus, and Fingerling Potato Salad
Octopus is cooked sous vide, then grilled and tossed with flat-leaf parsley, green olives, lemon zest, lime juice, good quality olive oil, and roasted fingerling potatoes. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipes.html
Suicide blast strikes downtown Kabul
A suicide attack in Afghanistan's capital Kabul kills at least two people and injures several others.
Understanding Dyslexia: an Introduction
An introduction to dyslexia, outlining both positive and negative aspects.
Calculating medicines for children: applying standard formula
This RLO is aimed at providing examples of how to calculate medicines, specifically for children but it relates well to any aspect of calculating medicines.
Relative risk reduction and absolute risk reduction
This RLO considers how to measure and interpret the magnitude of effect in clinical trial results using relative risk reduction (RRR) and absolute risk reduction (ARR).
Dyma Steve
Welsh Translation of "This is Steve" Mae'r adnodd dysgu ailddefnyddiadwy hwn yn dangos y math o wybodaeth y gallai rhywun ag anabledd dysgu fod eisiau i ofalwyr feddu arni cyn dod i ofalu amdanynt. Mae wedi ei ysgrifennu o safbwynt y defnyddiwr gwasanaeth gyda chymorth nyrs dan hyfforddiant. Mae'r adnodd hwn a mwy ar gael ar "Y Porth", sef llwyfan e-ddysgu cydweithredol y sector addysg uwch cyfrwng Cymraeg http://www.porth.ac.uk/cy/
A Discussion about the Mummy of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut
A discussion about the mummy of Egyptian queen Hatshepsut with Zahi Hawass, Secretary-General, Supreme Council of Antiquities and Catherine Roehrig, Curator, Department of Egyptian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is a 26 minute video discussing the history of this queen. Students need to have some idea of Hapshepsut and what she accomplished. Very interesting in terms of content, but may be difficult for some students who don't understand Egyptian history. Older students might find the met
