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"Dear John" by David Mason (poetry reading)
David Mason is Poet Laureate of Colerado. He teaches and is a reader in the Poetry Out Loud movement intended to widen interest in poetry. He says, ""Having beautiful language in your head is one of the great ways of being a human being"
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/david-mason
I find the poetry of John Frederick Nims particularly endearing. Out of fairness, I confess that David Mason doesn't find me endearing: he says that I am "All voice and no brain" which makes me feel like the
"Another Sense of An Ending" by Sam Gwynn (poetry reading)
Stills from The Truman Show, for atmosphere.
It's pestered you for years and years,
Your private little worrywart
Like something buzzing in your ears,
Some static-tattered last report
From someone in the pockmarked fort
You'd never trusted all along--
The shitty, sentimental sort.
Suppose you got the whole thing wrong.
It's aggravating, like the lead
--Eberhard Faber, #2--
You'll carry (till you're done and dead!)
In your left palm. It's part of you.
It fits you like a worn-out s
Wollaton Library Collection Ep.3 Digitisation
In this, the third video in the Wollaton series, Mark Bentley (Scanning Technician, Manuscripts and Special Collections) explains the process of digitising manuscripts and books, both to protect them and to make their contents as widely accessible as possible.
Snowball Technique: Build Knowledge Incrementally
Lesson ObjectiveUse group work to build student learning gradually. Questions to ConsiderHow does the snowball technique help with controversial topics?How might the technique work in your classroom?How can this strategy assist with differentiation?
(4min)
Collection Problems
This video explains how to solve collection math problems by using linear equations. When solving these problems, the relevant information is put into linear equation form. (4:57)
Day 9
Memphis
Cuban Spectacular: Take 5
The University of Richmond Cuban Music Ensemble, led by Dr. Mike Davison, performed on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Camp Concert Hall in the Booker Hall of Music.
Dean Ornish on the world's killer diet
3:22 Stop wringing your hands over AIDS, cancer and the avian flu. Cardiovascular disease kills more people than everything else combined -- and it’s mostly preventable. Dr. Dean Ornish explains how changing our eating habits will save lives. TED.com
Talk Moves: Developing Communication Skills
Lesson ObjectiveRevoicing, restating, and reasoning create structure for discussions. Questions to ConsiderWhat is the purpose of revoicing?What element does tossing a ball add to this strategy?What is the purpose of restating and applying your own reasoning?Common Core StandardsELA.SL.5.1b, ELA.SL.5.1c
(2mins)
Say it With a Song: Music to Help Memory
Lesson ObjectiveAid student memory and understanding by turning concepts into songs. Questions to ConsiderHow can the use of music help students learn?What steps does Ms. Madison share for using any simple tune to teach a concept?Why is posting the lyrics (giving students a visual reference) important?
(1min)
Building Vocabulary with Fruit Haiku
Lesson ObjectiveTo teach vocabulary and poetry with a slice of healthy eating. Questions to ConsiderSee ways to teach sensory words and syllablesSee students perform their HaikusSee how to expose kids to healthy foods in a fun waySupport Materials BelowLesson plan, vocabulary list, and student work examples.
(5mins)
Short Biography of Henry Ford
Short biography with great description of Henry Ford. Discusses mostly about his younger days and how he grew up.
America Divided: Causes of Civil War
This four minute video is an exceptional review of the economic reasons that the South depending on slaves and slavery. Great data. Very worthwhile showing as a cause of the Civil War.
Christopher Columbus
Learn about the life of Christopher Columbus and his famous journey to the New World in this mini-bio from National Geographic.
(03:07)
Buruli Ulcer Disease: Buruli Plaque
"This video ""Buruli Ulcer Disease: Buruli Plaque"" is part of a multimedia-based module by Richard Phillips, Stephen Sarfo, Emmanuel Adu, Veronica Owusu-Afriyie, and Cary Engleberg (University of Michigan). This video addresses the question of: What is the usual presentation and course of Buruli ulcer disease?
The complete learning module is available through the African Health OER Network at: http://www.oerafrica.org/healthoer/Home/FindOER/ResourceResults/tabid/1864/mctl/Details/id/37489/Defa
Buruli Ulcer Disease: Buruli Ulcer
"This video ""Buruli Ulcer Disease: Buruli Ulcer"" is part of a multimedia-based module by Richard Phillips, Stephen Sarfo, Emmanuel Adu, Veronica Owusu-Afriyie, and Cary Engleberg (University of Michigan). This video addresses the question of: What is the usual presentation and course of Buruli ulcer disease?
The complete learning module is available through the African Health OER Network at: http://www.oerafrica.org/healthoer/Home/FindOER/ResourceResults/tabid/1864/mctl/Details/id/37489/Defau
Formation Médicale 2011 – Le mode d’entrée dans les études : une sélection avant l’entré
Titre : Formation Médicale 2011 – Le mode d’entrée dans les études : une sélection avant l’entrée en PACES
Intervenants : pour : Dominique PERROTIN (Tours), contre : Bernard SELE (Grenoble).
Résumé : Controverse : le mode d’entrée dans les études médicales.
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la référence citée.
Conférence enregistrée lors des Etats
Formation Médicale 2011 – Quelle formation en Santé Publique pour les professions de santé ?
Titre : Formation Médicale 2011 – Quelle formation en Santé Publique pour les professions médicales et de santé ?
Intervenants : Jean-Paul MOATTI (Marseille).
Résumé : Quelle formation en Santé Publique pour les professions médicales et de santé ?
L’auteur n’a pas transmis de conflit d’intérêt concernant les données diffusées dans cette vidéo ou publiées dans la référence citée.
Conférence enregistrée lors des Etats Généraux de la F
