Plain Folks - Examples of Persuasion
A video containing multiple examples of the persuasive technique "plain folks" from politics, commercial advertising, and other areas of interest. Questions and information are briefly presented after each example. (12:00)
San Francisco's 1989 Earthquake from the CHP's point of view
This 22 minute video shows how the California Highway Patrol went into action after this quake hit and their actions. This is a good video to show students who are not aware of what the police do and how this type of tragic event can cause the video is exceptional in its images. A must watch for all students either studying geology as well as those doing community studies. Exceptional, but may be too intense for some students. A great video to start students thinking about their plans for
Good Presentations: Gestures
Good Presentations: Gestures. Part of the series: Physical Delivery for Good Presentations. In good presentations, avoid gestures that are fidgety and unnecessary as they distract the audience. Use appropriate gestures for good presentations with tips from a teacher. (02:23) Keep your gestures between your waist and your chin.
PediNeuroLogic Exam: Newborn: Normal: Head Shape and Sutures
The head should be closely inspected as part of the neurological examination. There can be molding of the head, which is an expected finding in a newborn. Palpate the sutures and outline the anterior and posterior fontanelles. A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those aspects of the pediatric neurological examination that are unique to the child's nervous system, with an emphasis on important neurodevelopmental milestones.
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The Road to the Capitol Election Simulation Game
This is not a video, but an interactive game designed to help students understand the United States election process better. Comes with a parent/teacher guide.
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Concordia Open House 2011: Portfolio Day Video
Concordia University's Office of Student Recruitment would like to invite you to our Open House on Saturday October 22, 2011, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Here is a sneak peek, courtesy of Brian and Matthew, of an aspect of Concordia that you can learn more about on this day. Visit openhouse.concordia.ca to learn more!
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Connecting and sharing with near field communication What's cooler than connecting two machines together by tapping them? Leveraging the power of Near Field Communication (NFC) and the new "tap & go" gesture built into Windows 8, you can build powerful new social apps that enable entirely new scenarios your customers have only dreamed of.
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Virtual Maths, Shapes, Space and Measure, Demonstration of a Theodolite Survey in action
Using a theodolite to calculate the height of a building, demonstration 'in the field', includes interactive simulation tools and formulae
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Windows Server 8 This session will introduce the next release of Windows Server, code-named Windows Server “8”. We will talk about the engineering investments we have done in this release along with their benefits. We will also point out opportunities for developers and hardware partners to expand on the new capabilities in the product. This session will include lots of demos illustrating how Windows Server 8 lets our customers and partners move beyond virtualization and embrace a truly cloud optimized OS
Military Blunders: Stalin's Purges (3:41)
This Military Blunders video clip is about the Great Purge.
The leader of Communist Russia, Joseph Stalin, was paranoid of
opposition. It was this paranoia that led to the Great Purge. He sent
many people to labor camps in Siberia. Some images may be too intense for students.
Chuck and Mike discuss the Fairtax
Chuck Norris and Mike Huckabee talk about the fairtax and how it will help all Americans.
Good example of celebrity endorsement. During the conversation, Chuck Norris recalls his discourse with a Saudi Prince visiting America. What type of persuasion is he using with that reference? (01:13)
Shawshank Redemption Escape
Andy escapes from Shawshank. Inspirational scene. I do not own the rights to this movie. Notice how his escape is marked by plunging into water while its raining. What other narratives have cleansing rituals that symbolize transformation? Could this be an example of intertextual referencing?
Mexican clowns frown on violence
Oct. 20 - Clowns in Mexico City march against violence for the 16th Annual International Clown Convention. Kilmeny Duchardt reports.
College of Charleston Professor Evan Parry Brings Students into Theatre Productions
Associate professor of theatre Evan Parry talks about the closeness of faculty with students, preparing students for careers that don't include acting, and the importance of a well-rounded education.
Parry teaches Acting 3, Movement for the Actor, Stage Combat and other Performance courses. He continues to work as a professional actor, director and fight director and serves as co-director of The Shakespeare Project as well as one of the hits of the 2002 Piccolo Spoleto festival, the choreopla
Flame On!
After almost a decade of being East Carolina's Marching Pirates feature twirler, this is Courtney Stearn's last year twirling as a student. At a young age the game-day atmosphere had her hooked on being a Pirate, but ECU's academic programs won her over for the long haul. In May, she'll graduate with a PhD in physical therapy.
Polar Bear Cubs
Polar bears often have twin cubs, yet they have one of the slowest reproductive rates of any mammal. Learn more about these giants of the north and their offspring. (0:36)