Beginners' Chinese: Introducing yourself
This unit is a language unit that concentrates on Mandarin Chinese as a tool for communication, but also provides some insights into Chinese society and culture. It contains a brief introduction to the Chinese language, its scripts and sounds, and how words are formed. The language activities and audio extracts presented here are designed to give you a taste of Mandarin Chinese language. You will hear short conversations where people greet each other, introduce themselves, describe where they co
Dr. Ronald Zupko on The Difference Network at Marquette University
At a recent event for Marquette administrators, Dr. Ronald Zupko delivered his famous lecture — widely known by students as the "Rat Lecture" — which details the spread of the Bubonic Plague and how it disrupted trading systems during medieval times.
FSP - UMVF - RMM Dakar 2010 – Questions sexualité, fécondité.
Les journées du fond de solidarité mère-enfant de l’UMVF.
Thème : Colloque International Interdisciplinaire : Droit et Santé En Afrique.
Réduction de la mortalité maternelle en Afrique Sub-saharienne : mieux comprendre pour mieux agir.
1ère Session : Fécondité, sexualité et planning familial.
Modérateurs : Pierre JAUDOIN (démographe – Ministère Français des Affaires Etrangères) – Mamadou TRAORE (Professeur de gynécologie-obstétrique à l’Uni
National Geographic- Leopard Frogs
Watch leopard frogs leap among the leaves and dive into the water in this video. This is a great video to help build background knowledge with our students. This video would work well in conjunction with a story about frogs and/or a science unit about amphibians. Students will enjoy this naturalistic video (1:09).
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)
5.1.5 English Language
Does the idea of essay writing put you off the idea of studying? This unit will help you to realise that essays are not to be feared. You will learn how important it is to answer the question that is set and that your style of writing is as communicative as possible.
4 Conclusion
Does the idea of essay writing put you off the idea of studying? This unit will help you to realise that essays are not to be feared. You will learn how important it is to answer the question that is set and that your style of writing is as communicative as possible.
1.2 What is an essay?
Does the idea of essay writing put you off the idea of studying? This unit will help you to realise that essays are not to be feared. You will learn how important it is to answer the question that is set and that your style of writing is as communicative as possible.
Panel 5-YouTube sharing.mov
The University of Georgia/Georgia Sea Grant Gulf Oil Spill Symposium convened scientists, government officials, industry, the news media and representatives of sectors affected by the spill to discuss collaboration in research and response efforts, coordination of information, and further opportunities to maximize cooperation following the nation's worst maritime disaster. The symposium's final panel was a roundtable discussion with the topic "Building Bridges."
Valparaiso University's Polar Plunge 2011!
Valparaiso University's Police Department teamed up with the Special Olympics of Indiana to host this amazing event on a cold Saturday in January. Participants paid $50 to jump into a swimming pool outside of the ARC, with the proceeds going to help Special Olympics.
Interactive Course on High School Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry
Antony Chiu
ZeGenie is a On-Line Interactive Learning Engine designed to help the student through Math material as if with a real human tutor.
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Little Things Make a Big Difference
This RLO is based around an interaction between a healthcare professional and a client with learning disabilities. It shows how important even small aspects of communication are in formulating a positive interaction.
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
This RLO describes the characteristics of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
11.310J Media Technology and City Design and Development (MIT)
This workshop explores the potential of media technology and the Internet to enhance communication and transform city design and community development in inner-city neighborhoods. The class introduces a variety of methods for describing or representing a place and its residents, for simulating actions and changes, for presenting visions of the future, and for engaging multiple actors in the process of envisioning change and guiding action. Students will engage two neighborhoods: the Mill Creek n
Crowds react to Mubarak announcement
Thousands in Cairo's Tahrir square react to the announcement by President Hosni Mubarak that he is to transfer powers to Vice President Omar Suleiman.
Understanding Dyslexia: an Introduction
An introduction to dyslexia, outlining both positive and negative aspects.
What are Journals?
This learning object introduces educational journals and describes three types: Academic, Professional and Subject. The examples used are drawn from the area of nursing, but the concepts are cross-discipline.
Glomerular Filtration Pressure
The RLO deals with the opposing forces within the glomerulus and the Bowmans capsule which together create the glomerular filtration pressure. The RLO builds on the Starlings Forces RLO by the same author and is intended to form the basis for a future RLO on glomerular filtration rate. This RLO was developed jointly with De Montfort University.
Physical activity and health
This RLO outlines the importance physical and mental health benefits to the individual of physical exercise. The second RLO in this series describes practical measures to build exercise into your daily routine. Part of the PAVE (Physical Activity Virtual Education) project.
