Dance Improvisation
Been several months since I performed for an audience, and a few since I've done a class so I hadn't prepared at all, but the beauty of improvisation is you can't make mistakes!
This is a dance impro I performed on 6th October 2006 as part of the program for Teacher Appreciation Night, organized by the Baha'i Community of Banyule. It's not hugely experimental, I kept it that way since the majority of the audience was unlikely to have been exposed to any form of contemporary/moder
The Vikings 2/5 – History Channel Documentary
The video shows how Vikings prepared their armies. The main weapons and described and shown. It describes the attack on the British monasteries. There is a representation of the terrible attacks, plunder and slaughter.
Exploring Teaching and Learning in Tertiary Contexts
This course enables tertiary educators to explore teaching and learning in tertiary environments. In doing so, they will focus on their own context and anticipated teaching roles. Through the process of critical self-analysis with reference to the qualities of effective tertiary educators, participants will produce a 'teaching capacity enhancement plan' (TCEP). This plan should be developed in collaboration with professional colleagues who are prepared to work alongside you as members of a focus
The Economics of the Recession
In a major and wide ranging speech George Osborne will ask why Britain's economy was not better prepared for the looming recession, and will outline what steps should now be taken.
Diary of an Emotional Student Teacher
This two minue video is a diary of a student teacher and her insights into the pressure of being a a student teacher in California. The lessons here is that you are not alone and be prepared.
The Benefits of Social Networking in Schools
How texting improved attendance and having students better prepared for school. A Portland study.
flu virus
See how a flu virus attacks, mutates, and becomes contagious—perhaps resulting in an outbreak or even pandemic. Video runs 3:47.
Elizabeth I - Documentary Part 15
Elizabeth decides not to marry the Duke of Anjou. She ended up paying him a lot of money before he left England. In the Netherlands, in 1584, Elizabeth ally, William of Orange, was killed. She prepared her army. Robert Dudly led the army and did no obey Elizabeth's orders. In England, Mary of Scots was jailed in a more serious way, isolated. Walsingham plotted a conspiracy to find proof against Mary. She sent letters to Babingtom to organize a plot against Elizabeth and Walsingham had access to
How to control nerves when speaking in public Many people say that speaking in public is one of the most nerve-racking things they have to do. Here are a few techniques to help you control your nerves. First, be prepared; the more prepared you are the less nervous you will be. Next, stretch on your neck and arms. Third, do lips and jaw exercises; these will help you relax. And lastly, focus on the audience. Public speaking is a great activity for kids of all ages. Thi
Funny Speeches: Spontaneity
In this video you will learn how to make your humor appear spontaneous, even when it's been prepared ahead of time. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this public speaking video.
How to Give a Funny Speech : Funny Speeches: Practice Humor
In this video you are reminded that it isn't always easy to get a laugh when making a speech. Tracy Goodwin, professional speaker and communications instructor, gives you tips on how to be better prepared for sharing humor through speech.
Mobilizing the US Nation for War
n April of 1917, President Woodrow Wilson received a declaration of war from Congress. Even as America prepared for war, the country remained split over the prospects of sending American troops to fight the nations that comprised the Central Powers. In an attempt to unify the nation, the Wilson administration undertook a remarkable propaganda campaign to sway American opinion toward intervention in the European conflict. The centerpiece of this campaign was the Committee on Public Information, a
A Tour of the MIT Endicott House
An Elegant French Tudor mansion enriched in old-world grandeur and enhanced by contemporary refinements, offers a unique site for meetings, executive education and corporate special events. Set on 25 acres of magnificent grounds and Olmsted designed gardens, there are 37 guestrooms and eight meeting rooms, including an 80 person amphitheater. Known for creative cuisine, from bountiful buffets to scrumptious private dinners, food is freshly prepared by their talented chefs and elegantly served
Online information retrieval: identification of measures that discriminate among users with differen
The major goal of this research was to discover those behaviors associated with the process of online bibliographic searching that are correlated with success. In the assumption that more experienced searchers are more successful, the major research objectives were to identify (1) the differences among the searches of users of online systems who have different amounts of overall experience and (2) the differences between the searches of persons with and without experience on the data base being
The anatomy cook book : a dissection guide with recipes
The Anatomy Cookbook has been written to accompany an anatomy and physiology course for bioengineers who would otherwise have missed out on the opportunity to study real organ systems at first hand. It is not an alternative to a standard anatomy text, it acts more as a laboratory supplement. The fun bit is that your kitchen takes the place of the dissection room. Each recipe provides an insight into one or more organs, and all you need to do is go to the supermarket and be prepared to think abou
8.3 Worship in temples and street shrines Apart from being intensely visible, participation in devotional practice at temples and festivals is extremely widespread within popular Hinduism. If we make allowance for regional and sectarian variations, we can gain some truly representative insights into a central preoccupation of living Hinduism. As in Section 6, I would like you to look for examples of Smart's seven dimensions and again I will prompt you in the text from time to
Sabina Kirshenbaum describes how Orthodox men tried to prevent the Nazis from shaving their beards
Sabina Kirshenbaum describes how Orthodox men tried to prevent the Nazis from shaving their beards.
The testimonies were prepared by the "Kiddush Hashem Archives" in Bnei Brak with the cooperation of the Testimonies Collection Department in Yad Vashem.
Esther Burstein describes the humiliation and abuse of her grandfather in the local synagogue
Esther Burstein describes the humiliation and abuse of her grandfather in the local synagogue.
The testimonies were prepared by the "Kiddush Hashem Archives" in Bnei Brak with the cooperation of the Testimonies Collection Department in Yad Vashem.
Heshel Reissman describes trying to maintain faith during the Holocaust
Heshel Reissman describes trying to maintain faith during the Holocaust.
The testimonies were prepared by the "Kiddush Hashem Archives" in Bnei Brak with the cooperation of the Testimonies Collection Department in Yad Vashem.
Nattan Ginzburg describes how as a young man during the Holocaust he observed Jewish rituals
Nattan Ginzburg describes how as a young man during the Holocaust he observed Jewish rituals.
The testimonies were prepared by the "Kiddush Hashem Archives" in Bnei Brak with the cooperation of the Testimonies Collection Department in Yad Vashem
