Step Back History
What Is Fascism?
Fascism is a difficult word to define. We know it when we see it, but no one ever has a satisfying definition. In the 30s and 40s, it brought totalitarianism, war, and genocide. So today, let’s talk about how this idea took hold, grew to...
Curated Video
Using Conjunctive Adverbs to Connect Ideas in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use conjunctive adverbs to connect their ideas and improve the clarity of their writing. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises for students to understand and apply the...
Science360
Research on airport screening - Long interview
Sheldon Jacobson of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an expert in operations research, and while his efforts have stretched from vaccine stockpiling to statistics, his studies on...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Heidi Hayes Jacobs - Mastering Global Literacy
Heidi Hayes Jacobs is an author and internationally recognized education leader. Dr. Jacobs is known for her work in curriculum mapping, curriculum integration, and developing 21st century approaches to teaching and learning.
The Business Professor
Marketing - How Do We Judge the Value of New Ideas
This Video Explains Marketing - How Do We Judge the Value of New Ideas
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Macbeth - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Macbeth. Watch the Jacobean era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of the Great Chain of Being, the Renaissance, religious ideas,...
Visual Learning Systems
Unveiling the Theory of Evolution
This video discusses the important discoveries and ideas of Charles Darwin, specifically focusing on his time after returning to England from his voyage on the HMS Beagle. This video is part of the 12-part series, Evolution.
Curated Video
Using Strong and Precise Words in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using strong and precise words in writing to effectively communicate information. The teacher provides examples of weak words and encourages students to think about more specific...
Curated Video
Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. The teacher emphasizes the importance of defending the thesis statement and provides examples of supporting reasons and details for each...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Milton Chen - Personalized Learning
Dr. Milton Chen is senior fellow and executive director, emeritus at The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), a non-profit operating foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area that utilizes its multimedia website, Edutopia.org, and...
Music Matters
Writing & Developing a Melody Line - Music Composition
How to develop a melodic idea and write more interesting music. You may have some good melodic ideas but you’re not sure how to develop them or you may be preparing for a music theory exam in which you need to extend a given opening into...
Oxford Online English
Chair a Meeting in English - Useful English Phrases for Meetings - Business English
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to chair a meeting in English. You can learn business English words and phrases which you can use in your next meeting. See the full version of this free English lesson here:...
Curated Video
Developing a Topic: Using Direct Quotes in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using direct quotes from other texts to develop a topic effectively. They provide examples and guide the students through the process of paraphrasing and quoting, emphasizing the need...
Science360
RESEARCHERS GAUGE IMPACT OF 'MAKER' JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED TEENS
Real-world problem-solving through "making" is a new and popular way to engage youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education, frequently in after-school programs. Unfortunately, not all youth are able to participate...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Wade Hands - Paul Samuelson and the Neoclassical Synthesis
Paul Samuelson was both a mathematical micro-economist, working from theorem to proof in the neoclassical tradition, and a committed Keynesian macroeconomist, convinced of the necessity of policy intervention to improve the performance...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lori Bindig - Media Literacy and Body Image
Lori Bindig is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies and Director of the M.A. in Communication at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She earned her doctorate in Communication at the...
All In One Social Media
How To Create A Social Media Content Calendar - Step-by-Step Guide
How To Create A Social Media Content Calendar - Step-by-Step Guide // Creating a social media content calendar using a social media content plan is the best way to plan your social media out put, track your social media goals and crush...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Clear Communication in the Workplace
Clear communication in the workplace is a valuable skill.
Oxford Online English
4 Steps to English Success - Improve Your Motivation to Study English
In this lesson, we’re going to talk about 4 steps to improve your motivation to study English. You’re going to hear some tips for how to manage your motivation and get better results from your English studies. How do you manage your...
Schooling Online
Perfecting Poetry: Rosemary Dobson - Young Girl at a Window
Discover how Dobson uses the image of a girl at a window to explore the complex experience of coming of age. A young girl stands at a window, wondering whether she should open it. What is the poem really about? The young girl represents...
The Business Professor
Creativity in Negotiation Tactics
This Video Explains Creativity in Negotiation Tactics
Global Health with Greg Martin
Global Health Ethics - A Framework for Thinking
In this video, Dr Greg Martin introduces the "global health ethics series" by defining "philosophy" and outlining a few of the frameworks and theories that will be used in the following videos.
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Complicated Legacy of Lynn Margulis
The world of microscopy is not without its own controversial figures, today we’re discussing Lynn Margulis and her contributions to the world of science as well as some of her more harmful beliefs.
Hip Hughes History
Third Parties Explained: US History Review
Learn about FIVE important third parties in US History.