Hanselminutes on 9 - Digging into Entity Framework 4 Code First (Magic Unicorn Edition) Scott is in Redmond this week and talks to Jeff Derstadt, the Lead Developer on Entity Framework Code First (or, as Scott says, EF Magic Unicorn). What's the deal with this new feature in Entity Framework? What about the bad rap that EF got back in the day? What's new in EF4 and how does EF Code First sit on that? Which is the right choice, Model First, Database First or Code First? All of this plus demos in this off-the-cuff interview. (Sorry the first part of the video is
Interview with the creator of the TrueSkill ranking system Ralf Herbrich is the man behind the TrueSkill ranking system used in Halo and elsewhere. He is also the director of Fuse Labs in the UK and stops by our studio to talk about how TrueSkill was invented and where it's going in the future.
Ping 94: Charlie Sheen & Microsoft, Killing IE6, Outlook tone checker, Fan Love for WP7 Another fascinating week of Microsoft news- brought to you by Laura & Paul.
International Women's Day Event - Decoding Anne Lister - Professor Alison Oram
International Women's Day Event - Decoding Anne Lister - Professor Alison Oram
International Women's Day Event - Neutralizing Acid Violence - Dr John Willot and closing remarks
International Women's Day Event - Neutralizing Acid Violence - Dr John Willot and closing remarks
International Women's Day Event Writing in a Minor Key
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International Women's Day Event -LAST (Leeds Anti Sex Trafficking) Network
International Women's Day Event -LAST (Leeds Anti Sex Trafficking) Network
The Life of Albert Einstein, Part 4/4
The Life of Albert Einstein, Part 4/4 - Learn about Albert Einstein's life during World War II. In this video you will also learn how he became an American citizen. (06:05)
Jimmy Carter's Hometown in Plains, Georgia
The tiny farming town of Plains, Georgia has a big name attached to it: the 39th President of the United States and farmer, Jimmy Carter. (03:06)
Jimmy Carter's Biography
Jimmy Carter's Biography - In this video, learn about the life of the former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. (04:12)
John F. Kennedy's Biography, Part 1 of 2
John F. Kennedy's Biography, Part 1 - In this video, learn about the life of the former President of the United States, John F Kennedy. (04:12)
John F. Kennedy's Biography, Part 2 of 2
John F. Kennedy's Biography, Part 2 - In this video, learn about the work and legacy of the former President of the United States, John F Kennedy. (04:12)
Throw and Catch Challenge
This teacher-created selection features two clips of students participating in a throw and catch challenge. Using their hands, students must throw and catch an object with a partner thirty times in a row from a distance of twenty-five feet. ( 4:00)
Paddle Strike Challenge
This teacher-created selection features two clips showing students participating in the paddle strike challenge. Particpants must strike a ball with a paddle or racket continuosly for sixty seconds while remaining in a 3-4 foot diameter space . ( :42,:15)
No Excuses
This video begins by showing many different students stating many excuses for not practicing their sports, etc. Then the athletes go on to explain why none of the previous reasons are valid because they all have the common goal to succeed and the desire to prove themselves. ( 2:16)
Acts Leading to American Revolutionary War
This two minute podcast explains the Acts that led to the American Revolutionary War. The images are incorrect as a whole, but the four major factors are explained. A good overview, but lacks depth and an effort to explain why the British took such actions.
American Revolutionary War quick history part 1
A three part series on the major military events of the American Revolutionary War. This is done with a pointer and map and with little detail about the battles except as to the winner and the effects of the encounter. This six minute video is best used as an overview to give students some idea of how widespread the battles were. Very little detail about the generals involved.
American Revolutionary War quick history part 3
The last of the series, this four minute video is about the final battles of the Revolutionary War. Largely deals with generalities about each battle. The video uses a map and a pointer and is best as an overview of the final years of the war. Involvement
How To Organize Your Backpack
The key to organizing a school backpack is to reduce the strain on your back while placing the items that you will need first near the top. This 1:21 video is a good one to show to all students who use backpacks.
How to Study Effectively
Effective studying is done by studying over time and avoiding cramming for tests is the purpose of this three minute video. Some good ideas, but no evidence that any of them are more effective than other methods. At best a good review for students at the beginning of the year.
