Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Part 3
The original special from 1978 featuring old school Sesame Street humans and Muppets.
What Are Different Aspects of Journalism?
Different aspects, or media, of journalism include print, broadcast media and Web journalism. Find out why so much of print media is gravitating towards the Internet with help from a journalismism professor. (02:30)
Information Pioneers: Sir Tim Berners-Lee
This six minute video explains how the world wide web came to be and the rules that were used to start it including everything being free to join. The connections are stressed as well as how the developer is still working on creating a more sophisticated web. A good review of why the web was created as well as how it came into being.
History Of The Internet (HD)
The "History of the internet" is an animated documentary explaining the inventions from time-sharing to filesharing, from Arpanet to Internet.
The history is told using the PICOL icons. (08:10)
Preferences in Audacity-part 2
In part 2 you learn how to set up a folder with your lamelib as well as other choices on how to save your work.
Web Design Tips
Christopher Merrill discussed basic web design tips for new web designers. Less is always more. It is better to have one large quality image than a mess of images. Keep it simple. (2:05)
Observe Water in Winter and Summer
On Earth, water can regularly be found in three different phases — liquid, solid, and gas — each of which has noticeably different properties. For example, a boat can glide through liquid water in summer, but it cannot do so when the water turns to solid ice in winter. Atmospheric conditions, specifically seasonal temperatures, can influence the phase in which water exists at a given time. This short video segment depicts water in different seasons at the same location. No narration. Run
Lost Treasures of the Ancient world - East Indians 3/5
The amazing inventions and extraordinary ideas by East Indians that are still useful today, such as plastic surgery, the number system, wax, yoga, water clock, etc. Suitable for middle school and high school students.
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World - INDIA 5/5
The amazing inventions and extraordinary ideas by East Indians that are still useful today, such as plastic surgery, the number system, wax, yoga, water clock, etc. Suitable for middle school and high school students. run time 8:32
La longitude, muse oubliée de l'astronomie classique
Conférence donnée à l'IAP le 14 juin 2011, par par Alain Giraud-Ruby, scientifique et écrivain.
On montre comment, à l'âge classique, les problèmes stratégiques liés à la mesure de la longitude, à l'origine notamment de la construction des premiers observatoires optiques, succèdent à ceux du calendrier et de l'astrologie comme principal moteur des progrès de l'observation astronomique. La cartographie terrestre, spécialité des astronomes et géodésiens de l'observ
Video Production - Lighting (#8)
Painting with light is an important part of your movie. Lighting can effect the mood of your final product. Have a shot list so you know how to set up your lighting. You do not need professional lighting, there are household lamps that will work.
How To Upload A Video To Youtube
-A short video on how to upload a video to youtube. You must sign up first to youtube. You must first have the video on your computer in a file format that can be uploaded. See more information at www.beyourownit.com
Guide to (Setup YouTube Account)
This is a guide on how to setup your own YouTube account. Go to your internet browser got to You Tube-click on the sign up. This video shows you the steps and the options you need to complete.
Gorillas... 98.6% Human (Rwanda)
How ironic that the one creature deemed all violent is the most
peaceful: the mountain gorilla. With only 720 remaining, Craig Sholley
of AWF teaches us about his organization's efforts to preserve gorillas
in Rwanda.
The Oil Spill's Unseen Culprits and Victims
The Gulf oil spill dwarfs comprehension, but we know this much: it's bad. Carl Safina scrapes out the facts in this blood-boiling cross-examination, arguing that the consequences will stretch far beyond the Gulf -- and many so-called solutions are making the situation worse. Carl Safina's writing explores the scientific, moral and social dimensions of our relationship with nature. This speech was given in June of 2010. Run time 19:56.
Inductive Patterns
In this video, Sal Khan uses toothpicks and houses to solve this logic problem. Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors)Â to illustrate his points. The viewer may wish to open the video to 'full screen' as there is a lot of writing on a small black screen. Sal Khan was the recipient of the 2009Â Microsoft Tech Award in Education.
Statistics: Alternate Variance Formulas - Khan Academy
Using computer software for demonstrating, Mr. Khan, 'plays' (to use his word) with the formula for the variance of a population. (12:17) The screen gets a little 'busy'-- the viewer may want to open the screen to 'full view'
Columns: Experimenting with Paper Cups
Columns, vertical structural elements that are strong in compression, are good at propping things up. In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, the cast uses paper cups to illustrate what makes columns strong and why they sometimes collapse. By filling the cups with sand, they also show that even hollow columns of a weak material like paper can be made surprisingly strong. Closed captioning included. Run time 03:03.
An Aztec Sacrife
When an Aztec priest removed a person's heart during humar sacrifice, would it still be beating? Medical Investigator Shiya Ribowsky has the answer. Video is somewhat graphic and not meant for younger children. Run time 02:59.
Ladybug Pajama Part
This video segment, adapted from QUEST, explains the unique behavior of a species of ladybug that spends most of its year feeding on the California coast but then migrates by the millions inland to spend the winter. Once they reach their destination, they huddle together to maintain temperature and moisture level in order to survive. Run time 02:46.
