Test Preparation: Study Environment and Organization
This clip emphasizes having a good study environment and organizational strategies as effective ways to prepare for tests. This two minute video needs to be followed up with a review and, perhaps, use WatchKnow to share it with parents. I would recommend the Cornell notetaking method instead of the one featured in this video.
How Can I Improve My Study Habits?
How Can I Improve My Study Habits?. Part of the series: Education: Teaching and Writing. To improve study habits, take detailed notes during class, organize and transcribe the notes into a separate notebook and do a manageable amount of homework and studying every day. This is a talking head video. Limited value unless reviewed afterwards and follow-up with practice in subsequent days. Run time 2:29
How to Start a Writing Career
Laura Turner, a produced playwright, gives you tips on how to begin a career as a writer in this video on writing. In this video she speaks from behind her desk while giving you tips. Geared toward high school age students who are thinking of pursuing a career in writing. English Captions. (2:44)
Getting Off to a Good Start
Signs your child is making academic progress in their early years of school.
Start of US Intervention in The Vietnam War
This video is accompanied by text. "In 1945, Communist leader Ho Chi Minh proclaimed a Democratic Republic of Vietnam and named Hanoi its capital. During World War II, Ho secretly received American assistance against the Japanese, but the financial aid stopped when the war ended because Truman refused to continue offering support to a known Communist. In 1946, the French government recognized Ho's Viet Minh government as a "free state" within the northern portion of the French-controlled region.
Numbers in the Teens (They start with a One) Song
This short, catchy song talks about numbers from 11-19. It describes each number and how it is properly written. The song tells learners that each teen number starts with number 1.
Wetlands - Pond Study
Some of the most fascinating life on the planet can be found in the forests, streams and wetlands around your community. Inspect a sample of pond water and you will find a dynamic world of bizarre and interesting life. This video shows some of these life-forms and demonstrates techniques for photographing microorganisms in pond samples. Features daphnia, the larva of mosquitoes and other insects.
Why Study the Polar Regions? - Continued
Why study the polar regions? Vladimir Papitashvili – University of Michigan. Platform to study upper atmospheric phenomena. Run time 02:29.
Why study the polar regions?
Why study the polar regions? Hugh Chivers – La Jolla Sciences. He invented a machine to measure the galactic radio noise that comes from our galaxy. The galaxy operates as a fixed radio signal transmitter in space. We are at the poles because the magnetic field of the Earth guides those particles coming from the Sun to the poles of the earth. Run time 02:39.
Why study the magnetosphere at the poles?
David Murr of Dartmouth College explains why study the magnetosphere at the Poles: the closer to the pole, the closer you are to the outer boundaries of the Earth. In doing this, he also sees the connection between the people and the land. Run time 02:47.
Why Study the Magnetosphere at the Poles? - Continued
The discussion Why study the magnetosphere at the poles? is continued by Shin-ichiro Oyama – STEL, Nagoya who notes that there are more dramatic changes at the poles, e.g., the aurora. He is intrigued by the many things still to be explored and the beauty of the Northern climate. Run time 01:23.
Ballet Lessons : When Is Too Late to Start Ballet?
Ballet classes should be started very young for dancers that want to be professionals, with many classes a week working toward point work. Consider taking an adult ballet classes for fun and exercise with tips from an experienced dance instructor in this free video ballet lesson. (1:02)
Study Skills
See the importance of planning what you need to study. Always keep in mind the end result you are working toward. Working together with friends to teach and learn. The video is directed to the student at the mid or high school level, giving tips to help them study. Run time 04:47.
How to Improve Your Study Habits
Don't get discouraged - learn to make your study time more productive. This video uses humor to give some useful strategies to improve your study time. (Check out the teacher's lovely mismatched earings and dance moves!) The video is directed to students at the mid-high school level. Run time 04:30.
Tom Burns "Essential Study Skills"
See the obstacles that keep us from learning, and how to overcome them. Use strategies to develop good study habits - including developing confidence. Run time 04:06.
How to Start Sentences in your Essay
Here is a small lesson with some suggestions for starting the various sentences in your essay.
Practicing Speeches: Study Outline
In this video, professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin, teaches that it is best to work from an outline.  She provides you with numerous tips including that you need to read over your outline multiple times so that your speech practice will be profitable.  This is a great video to get you started on the path to a fabulous speech.
What is the Purpose of Debriefing in the Lesson Study Process?
Through debriefing, in the Lesson Study process, the course can be refined, and a consensus can be obtained over what elements worked well, what elements need to be tweaked, and what elements should be removed altogether so that the students can get the most of any particular lesson. Run time 03:40.
How to Measure the Success of the Lesson Study Process
One of the key measures of success of a Lesson Study is the camaraderie of the team. Find out more about other measures of success and ways the process helps define a culture in one school. An administrator also discusses the value of Lesson Study for professional development. Run time 06:37.
What Is The Role of Observers in the Lesson Study Process?
Observers play a critical role in Lesson Study, sharing their perspectives and strategies on ways to be sure their work doesn't interfere with the students' learning. Run time 05:48.