Babbage: December 15th, 2010
M&Ms, man-made life and the Kinect
Spartan Sagas: Dean Carpenter
Spartan alumnus Dean Carpenter is truly making a difference — he's helping those seeking medical treatment at a shelter of last resort in Detroit. "I can't solve the heath care problems in Detroit by myself," says Carpenter, "but I can do the best that I can with the person who's sitting in front of me at that moment."
Dewani wedding video released
The family of Shrien Dewani releases the video of the wedding held in India in October.
ISS Update - Dec. 17, 2010
The International Space Station video update for Dec. 17, 2010.
Volcanoes - Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
This short video describes how volcanoes are created and what causes them to erupt. (1:37)
Health Care Policy and the Next U.S. Administration
In an energetic talk delivered prior to the U.S. presidential election, Jonathan Gruber provides a useful breakdown of the two candidates’ remedies for the nation’s troubled health care system. His detailed analysis of the key issues around health care may prove invaluable as the next president assumes office.
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Table Ronde : Précaution, prévention et gestion des risques environnementaux (audio)
Journée Santé Environnement
Quelques risques environnementaux reconnus
ISPED, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Les grandes questions environnementales des débuts du XXIe siècle : pesticides, champs électromagnétiques, pollution atmosphérique…ont poussé à la création de structures régionales chargées d’assurer la gestion des risques environnementaux et d
Active Gaming Research
In this video, the university shares the information they have learned about active gaming, along with the impact it has had on students' lives. The active gaming labs use technology to improve learning along with a new type of physical education within the schools and encourages children to use technology while still being physically active. Run time 03:04.
China auto stocks fall on car curbs
China's auto stocks fall after Beijing introduces measures to tackle traffic jams; investors fear other cities may adopt similar measures which will impact car industry.
Reindeer Herding
A school that teaches reindeer herding is featured in this ABC news clip. The video interviews teenagers who attend this co-ed school and their thoughts on why reindeer herding is important. There is some nice video footage of real reindeer. The video could also be used with younger students during the Christmas season or as a compare and contrast between reindeer and regular deer. Run time 01:46.
How to Teach Multiplication
When teaching multiplication in mathematics, be sure students have grasped the concept of addition and subtraction first. Explain the concept of multiplication tables to a classroom with help from this veteran math teacher.
How to Teach Handwriting
How to Teach Handwriting. Part of the series: Writing Tips & Teaching Strategies. Handwriting requires fine motor skills, and should be taught to kids between the ages of three and a half and five. Prepare children for handwriting with other fine motor skills by following these tips. (3:02)
Answer: Why research graphene?
2010 Nobel Laureates in Physics, answer the question, why research graphene?
001 - 006 Vestibulum Januae Linguarum 1717
This 1717 edition of Comenius' Vestibulum has been augmented by other authors - as a text it sits comfortably half way between the Orbis Pictus and the Janua Linguarum.
It is much longer than Comenius' original Vestibulum.
To use this text effectively as a revision tool, you should have studied the Orbis Sensualium Pictus, and learned the vocabulary contained there.
There is a whole series of Latin educational texts from this time period that make use of Comenius as a foundation, providing the
ISS Update - Dec. 30, 2010
The International Space Station video update for Dec. 30, 2010.
The Presidents Song!
A song to remember the names of all the Presidents of the U.S, set to the tune of Yankee Doodle.
Netanyahu asks US to free spy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is appealing to U.S. President Barack Obama to grant clemency to imprisoned spy Jonathan Pollard, who has spent 25 years behind bars. Jon Decker reports.
