Brainwaves Video Anthology
Artur Proidakov - Teaching in Difficult Times: From Pandemic to War
Artur Proidakov is a Top 10 finalists Global Teacher Prize 2023 and the winner of Global Teacher Prize Ukraine. He was born and grew up in Stakhanov (now Kadiivka) in Luhansk region, under Russian occupation since 2014, where Russian...
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Understanding Defense Mechanisms: The Mind's Protection Squad
Have you ever said or done something you later regretted? Or felt like your emotions run the show? Our minds use hidden strategies called defense mechanisms to protect us from uncomfortable feelings. In this video, I explain what they...
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Business Etiquette Part Two: Workplace and Communications
In this second part of our "Business Etiquette" series, Billy Glading and Crystal L. Bailey from the Etiquette Institute of Washington walk us through the do's and don'ts of business etiquette for workplace communication and how to avoid...
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Get Hired: Teamwork
The dynamic of teamwork is often analogous to sports in which the mission is unanimous and each teammate offers support by utilizing their clearly defined attributes and entrusting their other teammates to do the same. This video...
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Transmitter
An electronic device that produces radio waves with an antenna, usually for communication or measurement purposes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Satellite
A small celestial body orbiting about a larger one. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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The Satellite Story
What is a satellite, why are they important, and how have satellites changed our understanding of the Solar System? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Any object orbiting a planet is called a satellite. Moons are examples of natural...
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Gelada Baboons
Gelada baboons have developed a complex system of social interactions to survive. They have even formed an alliance with other grazing species. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Gelada baboons are the most sociable monkeys on...
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Echolocation: Dolphins
Dolphins use of sound as a navigational tool is essential to their survival. Discover how they produce these sounds and use them to learn about their environment. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Dolphins, like most marine species, use...
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A Global Village
An insight into Marshall McLuhan's theory of "the global village", and the impacts of improving global communications networks, both good and bad. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The term 'Global Village' was coined...
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Binary: The Alien Language
In the 1970s, launched aboard a space probe was what is considered one of the most important scientific diagrams ever created. If found by extraterrestrial life, the plaque explains details about the human race and where we are in the...
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Binary: What Is Binary?
Learn how the binary base system works, and how to symbolise any number using just two digits. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in...
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What is Globalisation?
How changes in communications and transport technologies have changed lives around the world. Discover what defines globalisation and the impacts. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Globalisation is the process whereby...
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Binary: The Computer Language
We use binary every day – although we might not know it. Find out how this number system is used in computers to store large amounts of data. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
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Microwave
Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between a few millimetres to about a metre, in between radio waves and infrared. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Ultrasound - Dolphin Communication
Learn how dolphins use ultrasound to communicate. Physical processes -Sound - How do we hear? Learning Points Sound travels faster in water than in air. Ultrasounds are too high pitched for humans to hear. Dolphins communicate using...
Great Big Story
The art of kuş dili, preserving Turkey's unique bird language
Explore the fascinating world of kuş dili, or bird language, spoken in a remote Turkish village. Meet Muazzez, the greatest whistler, as she showcases this disappearing form of communication.
Bedtime History
Transatlantic Communications for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the fascinating evolution of transatlantic communications in this detailed video. We trace the journey from the early days of transoceanic messages carried by ships to the groundbreaking laying of the first telegraph cable across...
Science ABC
Fermi Paradox Explained: If There Are TRILLIONS of Planets in Space, Why Hasn’t Anyone Contacted Us?
The Fermi Paradox refers to the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life in the universe and the lack of evidence or contact with such civilizations. Named after physicist Enrico Fermi, the paradox...
Great Big Story
The champions of hollering
Explore the rich tradition of hollering, a unique form of communication deeply rooted in rural American culture.
Wonderscape
The Evolution of the Global Supply Chain: From Local to Worldwide
Discover the history of the global supply chain, from the Silk Road to modern innovations like containerization and digital technology. Learn how advancements in transportation and communication, such as steamships, railroads, and the...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Leadership vs. Management 4 Key Differences
Let's look at the four Key Differences Between Leadership and Management. Leaders and managers perform complementary skills.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Positive Communication Skills for Leaders
You're going to learn positive communication skills for leaders. In a world that seems more divided than ever, these 6 key skills will help you unite your team and create positive change.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Greet People Well
Learn how to greet people well in professional and social situations. It all starts with the greeting. An effective greeting opens an interaction on the right foot and sets the conversation up to move toward task-related conversation...