Will There Be QE3, QE4, QE5...? Recently, Ben Bernanke indicated that Quantitative Easing II (QE2) might be followed by QE3, etc. In an interview at the beginning of December, Bernanke was asked, "Do you anticipate a scenario in which you would commit to more than $600 billion?" Bernanke's answer was startling. "Oh, it's certainly possible," he said. "And again, it depends on the efficacy of the program.
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.
What is Lesson Study?
Find out more about the role data analysis plays in beginning a Lesson Study. See how one team of teachers sorts data to determine the focus of a Lesson Study, while you hear more about some of the challenges involved in running Lesson Study in a school. Run time 10:59.
What is The Importance of Team Collaboration in The Lesson Study process?
One of the key components of Lesson Study is team collaboration. Find out more about strategies that facilitate collaboration and ownership of the Research Lesson. Run time 03:23.
Hello Panwapa Island!
A young curious monster named Azibo arrives on Panwapa Island, eager to make friends. But some of the animals that live on the island have never known a monster before-and they don't want to start now. If you would like to add more questions or share ideas about how you use Panwapa with your students, create or join a Panwapa group using Curriki's group tools. (Under the Member Community tab in the navigation bar on the left, click "browse groups" or "create a new group.") Run time 10:34.
Nature by Numbers
A movie inspired on numbers, geometry and nature. Music helps sets the tone. A great way to get students interested in geometry and see it in nature. Would be a great start to a research project or sharing idea of where there are other examples.
The Making Of Best Practice Vignettes
The Making of is a step-by-step video guide on how we created this Lesson Study project. Here we show you how to create the video vignette--learn from the television production teacher, a school administrator, and the students involved about the planning, equipment, challenges, and rewards of creating video segments. Run time 08:10
NIH Science Education
An excellent video from the National Institute of Health that helps educators teach science. The site offers lesson plans, study guides, and science standards for all school-age children. (8:42)
December 2010 Monthly Update on Global Capitalism
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Maoist rebels 'ready for peace'
Maoist rebels in the Philippines are optimistic about upcoming peace talks with government officials, but critics say it could be a ploy.
Lesson 70 – Coffee Break Spanish
In lesson 70 of Coffee Break Spanish we’re dealing with one of the trickiest things to do in a foreign language: make telephone calls. When you can’t see the person to whom you are speaking, it makes things that bit more difficult! In this episode you’ll learn the standard phrases used when making phone calls [...]
CI Days 2010 at Purdue Using CI at Purdue
CI Days 2010 at Purdue Using CI at Purdue December 8, 2010 featuring Gabriela Weaver, Chemistry; David Salt, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, and Matt Potrawski, Purdue Center for Prediction of Reliability, Integrity and Survivability of Microsystems.
The Simple Past Tense-ESL
The video begins by portraying a situation in the present. Then it is retold in past tense. There is an explanation of the form and use of the simple past and several examples are given. Rules are given for using past tense. Very thorough lesson. Visuals would make a great study guide. Â (Running Time 8:14).
5 new lines for Beijing's subway
Five new subway lines open in Beijing, with more planned as the capital struggles to balance transportation gridlock and residents' desire for cars.
Former Israeli president guilty of rape
Moshe Katsave, the former president of Israel, has been found guilty of rape and other sexual offences by a court on Thursday.
Leadercast: Patrick Kron, CEO of Alstom
In what has been called one of the more successful corporate turnarounds of all time, Patrick Kron, Chairman and CEO of Alstom reveals how he managed to deliver the previously-troubled company from a commercial crisis.
Spanish Alphabet
This video will help you learn the letters in the spanish alphabet and how they are pronounced. (2:31)
