Storing and Retrieving from the course History of Information
This course explores the history of information and associated technologies, uncovering why we think of ours as 'the information age.' We will select moments in the evolution of production, recording, and storage from the earliest writing systems to the world of Short Message Service (SMS) and blogs. In every instance, we'll be concerned with both what and when and how and why, and we will keep returning to the question of technological determinism: how do technological developments affect socie
Spinal Cord and Nerves from the course General Human Anatomy
General Human Anatomy - Fall 2006. The functional anatomy of the human body as revealed by gross and microscopic examination.
Types of Maps
This site features Flash animations that illustrate temporal changes from remotely sensed images, and compare and contrast the benefits of using aerial photographs, topographic maps, and overlays of the two to identify spatial patterns. A third animation depicts the total sediment thickness of the world's ocean basins. These interactive resources are suitable for use in lectures, labs, or other teaching activities.
Making the best of testing
Two teachers offer a four-point plan for preparing students for end-of-grade tests without "teaching to the test": Teach to students' needs, integrate tested concepts into the curriculum, focus on learning before test-taking, and reduce students' stress.
Beginner Lesson 38: Listen to me with your eyes
Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! How well read are you in Spanish literature? Well, if you’re not, then pay attention to this lesson. Join Alan and Lisy as they discuss perhaps one of the most celebrated poets of the Americas, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Just who is she? Well, click that button and find [...]
Donner la vie... les morts périnatales (video)
Toute vie commence par une naissance. L'auteur évoque le contexte historique et culturel, les circonstances de la mort périnatale, le deuil et son travail, et l'accompagnement du deuil. La grande difficulté est de faire son deuil de quelque chose qui n'a pas existé. L'accompagnement est toujours porteur d'espoir.
La conférence a été donnée à l'Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2 dans le cadre du cycle
Congo: DRC History
Congo-DRC_History
Writings on Open Access
Writings on Open Access - Leslie Carr
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Unlocking the Endocrine System
Students learn how the endocrine system works and compare it to the mail delivery system. Students discuss the importance of communication in human body systems and relate that to engineering and astronauts.
Italian Reading Comprehension 4
Literary passage dealing with the themes of money and life choices. Students should analyze the passage for its main points, discover some vocabulary associated with money matters, and look for grammatical details.
Numbers
Class activities involving the use of numbers in Italian.
Lesson #030, Friday ragazzo = boy ragazza = girl bambino = baby uomo = man donna = woman cane = dog gatto = cat acqua = water specchio = mirror pasta = pasta pane = bread verdure = vegetables gnocchi = Italian dumplings zucchero = sugar insalata = salad spaghetti = spaghetti
Japanese Culture Class #61 - New Word and Buzzword-of-the-Year Grand Prix 2009
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You call up your good friend on Friday night and ask him in Japanese, “Hey buddy, what are your plans for tonight?” He responds in Japanese, “Um, nothing…I just want to stay in and catch up on house chores and watch some television.” You reply in Japanese, “You’ve got to be [...]
The Time Life and Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne Video
This short biography explains the life of Hawthorne and his literary contributions. Quotes from others gives brief insights into this reclusive American Renaissance author of The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. Too short for anything more than a teaser to get students interested in learning more about the author.
Meso America
Comparison of Meso American and Andean civilizations is the goal of this student made two minute video.
Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten – 20.02.2011
Trainieren Sie Ihr Hörverstehen mit authentischen Materialien. Nutzen Sie die Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von (aktueller Wochentag) - als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.TRIPOLIS: In der arabischen Welt erfasst die Welle der Proteste immer mehr Staaten. Kundgebungen für mehr Demokratie gibt es inzwischen von Algerien über Libyen, den Jemen, Bahrain, Oman und Kuwait bis nach Dschibuti. Besonders dramatisch ist die Lage in Libyen, wo seit 1969 Machthaber al-Gaddafi regier
4.3 Task 2: Making effective notes
Even if you feel confident using English in everyday situations, studying in English at higher education level might present extra challenges. This unit provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your English language skills through a series of academic exercises.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban missile crisis - In this video, learn about the Cold War confrontation between the United States, Cuba and the Soviet Union: the Cuban Missile Crisis. (04:16)
De Moldau van Bedrich Smetana Een uitgewerkte lesvoorbereiding met werkbladen voor de leerlingen over Smetana's meesterwerk, 'De Moldau'.
