The Two Questions of Calculus
This is an outstanding video of an overview of calculus. The instructor explains in easy-to-understand terms and with humor. The information given is clearly presented with two screens: one with the instructor in the corner and one of him writing. For high school students. (09:29)
Discovery - First Time Machine
What does a cup of coffee have to do with the speed of light? Watch this clip taken from the Discovery Channel documentary 'The First Time Machine' (05:31) to find out.
Learn French--Learn 10 Sentences, Part 1
Learn 10 simple French sentences. Each sentence is said by a native French speaker 3 times. When the head on the right side 'blinks', that is the time for the viewer to say the sentence aloud. Each sentence is accompanied by an appropriate image. The video would be better served if there was a English translation.
(Some of the simple sentence in English are: He sings. He cuts the meat. He runs. He doubted.)
Parts of a Story
This video describes the parts of a story - setting, plot, character(s), conflict, and point of view. For each of these categories slides are presented while an off-screen narrator discusses the slide. Â discuss what is included for each one. Good information. Â Slides are text heavy. Â (8:20)
Introduction To Singapore Math
This is a brief introduction (slide show) to Singapore Math.
Math Lessons : How Doctors Use Math
Doctors use math to check ratios in things like cholesterol levels. Discover how doctors use math with tips from a mathematics teacher. Fernando Millan is the owner and founder of Math Specialists LLC and has taught college mathematics courses at Miami Dade Community College, Barry University, and University of Florida, among others.
Basic Mathematics : Learning Basic Math
Basic math is learning the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Use basic mathematics concepts for everyday life, like counting money and balancing a check book, with help from a math teacher in this video on mathematics. There are English captions at the bottom of the screen.
Expert: Jimmy Chang
Bio: Jimmy Chang has been a math teacher at St. Pete College for nearly a decade. He has a master's degree in math, and his specialties include calculus, a
How to Insert a Picture in a Microsoft Word Document
Make your school projects look better! This video is for Microsoft Word but would work for Open Office or other types of word processors as word processors have very similar features.
How to Set Up Shortcut Keys in Microsoft Word
Setting up shortcut keys in Microsoft Word makes word processing quicker and can make more professional documents easier to produce. Use shortcuts for word processing with an IT specialist.
How to Make a Line Graph in Microsoft Word
To make a line graph in Microsoft Word, select the "Graph" icon under the "Insert" tab, select a line graph and enter in the data to the spreadsheet that opens up on the right. Create a line graph using Microsoft Word with IT help from a software developer in this video on computers.
Dave Andrews is a software developer that holds a degree in computer science. Currently, he is employed by a government IT department.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown
How to Adjust and Change Line Spacing in Microsoft Word
To adjust and change line spacing in Microsoft Word, click on the desired text, select "Alignment and Spacing" from the formatting palette and find "Line Spacing" to choose single, one and a half or double spacing. Adjust the line spacing in a Word document with a tutorial from a computer consultant in this video on computer programs. (01:37) This is a lot of information on the screen--the viewer may wish to open the screen to full screen to see the areas highlighted on the screen more clearly.<
Desmond Tutu Interview on Leadership
The 1984 Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu discusses what makes a good leader. Vague information. Of limited use.
Run time 3:44
How to Balance Your Checkbook
This professionally-made video explains balancing a checkbook step-by-step. An actor demonstrates the steps. ( 3:05)
Simplifying Expressions - Combining Like Terms
This video explains how to simplify expressions by combining like terms. Expressions are put into their simplest form so as not to be confusing or too complex. By combining terms we can shorten and simplify our expressions, making them easier to read. Like terms often contain the same variable or variables. (2:47)
Eva Vertes Looks to the Future of Medicine
Eva Vertes -- only 19 when she gave this talk -- discusses her journey toward studying medicine and her drive to understand the roots of cancer and Alzheimer’s. Eva Vertes is a microbiology prodigy. Her discovery, at age 17, of a compound that stops fruit-fly brain cells from dying was regarded as a step toward curing Alzheimer's. Run time 18:52.
Defective - Awesome Robot Animation Part 2
Cute video-amazing effects-good for an advanced graphics or animation class to view.
Autodesk Maya 2010 : Creating 3D Text
In the awsome new tutorial we learn to create some awesome 3d text in
maya with a bevel, then texture it uniquely and give it a background.
and then complete it with some lighting.
like always lots of cool tips
Write in the Middle: A Series for Middle School English Teachers
Write in the Middle: A Workshop for Middle School Teachers is an
eight-part professional development workshop designed to help teachers learn effective practices and strategies to use with middle school students in writing instruction. Through classroom footage of excellent teachers modeling successful strategies and interviews with teachers, students, and nationally recognized experts about the writing process, workshop participants will learn ways to
create a positive and product
Internet Safety (lesson for very young children)
This narrated video (or slideshow) discusses internet safety tips for children. (04:47)
List of Nouns
This clip shows a list of nouns. In the clip the web site is shown and how to locate the list of nouns. The narrator explains the noun types and examples of each. For additional lessons and lists go to : http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/list-of-nouns.html
