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Brenda Wineapple - Teachers Make a Difference - Margaret McCormick
Brenda Wineapple reflects on her high school Latin teacher, Maggie McCormack, who had a profound influence on her, both for her unique personality and her insightful lessons. Maggie's predictions about American civilization and her...
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Brenda Wineapple - The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation
Brenda Wineapple, author of The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation, explains her motivation for writing about Andrew Johnson's impeachment. Despite being the first U.S. president to be impeached, this...
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Brenda Wineapple - Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy and the Trial That Riveted a Nation
Brenda Wineapple, author of Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial that Riveted a Nation, explains her interest in the 1925 Scopes Trial, a pivotal moment in American history that captivated the nation. The trial was covered...
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Thomas N. Seyfried - Teachers Make a Difference
Dr. Seyfried reflects on the significant mentors who have shaped his 50-year career in genetics and biochemistry. He expresses gratitude to Dr. Herman Brockman from Illinois State University, who laid a strong foundation during his...
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Thomas N. Seyfried - Cancer as a Metabolic Disease
Thomas Seyfried, a professor of biology at Boston College, explains that cancer is increasingly prevalent, with over 600,000 people dying annually in the U.S. Traditionally viewed as a genetic disease, Seyfried argues that cancer is...
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Timothy Snyder - On Freedom
Timothy Snyder, author of On Freedom, discusses the concept of freedom, critiquing how it's often misinterpreted in the U.S. He argues that freedom is not merely about the absence of barriers or oppression but is a positive condition...
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James LaRue - Teachers Make a Difference - Jim Smith
James LaRue's sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Jim Smith, had a special talent for connecting with students during the transition from childhood to adolescence. By reading books like The Odyssey, The Iliad, and The Pushcart War, he sparked the...
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James LaRue - On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US
James LaRue reflects on his 40-year career and the challenges faced regarding censorship in public libraries. He identifies four main reasons for book challenges: personal prejudice, parental fears during children's transitional ages,...
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The Cutting-Edge of Tomorrow- Exploring Future Tech
Join us on a captivating journey through the cutting-edge realm of technology that's shaping our tomorrow. From mind-bending innovations to revolutionary breakthroughs, this video is your front-row seat to witness the incredible...
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The Power of Mindfulness in Studying
In this video, we explore the power of mindfulness in studying and how it can transform your learning experience. Discover four practical tips to incorporate mindfulness into your study routine, helping you stay focused, reduce stress,...
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Mastering Procrastination- How to Finally Complete Pending Task
Procrastination can be one of the biggest obstacles in a student’s life, holding you back from reaching your full potential. In today's video, we’re diving into practical strategies to help you beat procrastination once and for all. By...
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Mastering Exams- 4 Practical Ways to Supercharge Your Study
are you also bored of your old studying methods . don't worry in today's video we are going to solve this issue of your's with our 4 practical methods which are backed by various scientific research . In this video we have described...
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Marc Prensky - The Obsession with Test Scores
The conversation critiques the current education system's overreliance on standardized testing as the primary measure of student success, arguing that this approach is stressful for both students and teachers and does not reflect true...
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Marc Prensky - Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Marc Prensky argues that traditional emphasis on reading and writing in education is becoming increasingly outdated and less relevant in a world where alternative methods of information intake are growing. Prensky highlights that schools...
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Marc Prensky - Preparing Kids for the Future
In this video Marc Prensky discusses the need to prepare children for an uncertain future where the nature of jobs and work may drastically change. Instead of focusing on training them for traditional, stable jobs of the past, education...
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Marc Prensky - Cell Phones in the Classroom
Marc Prensky argues against restricting students' use of cell phones in the classroom, suggesting that rather than taking them away, educators should integrate these devices into learning. Prensky acknowledges that phones can be...
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Marc Prensky - Third Millennium Kids: A Hell Yes! Low Stress Guide for Everyone
Third Millennium Kids: A Hell Yes, Low Stress Guide for Everybody offers a positive outlook on raising children in today's changing world. The author, Marc Prensky, challenges the idea that technology is making young people anxious....
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Marc Prensky - Is Technology Limiting Social Interaction?
Marc Prensky argues that while socialization and interaction are important for young people, traditional schooling methods are outdated, especially given the capabilities of modern technology. The speaker contends that phones and...
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Marc Prensky - Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
Marc Prensky discusses the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to transform various aspects of life by enhancing human imagination and creativity. To fully benefit from AI, people must engage in innovative work...
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William M. Tuttle, Jr. - Teachers Make a Difference - E. David Cronon
William Tuttle talks about E. David Cronon, his professor at the University of Wisconsin, who had a profound impact on his writing and academic career. Initially guided to him by Merle Curti, he took every seminar Cronon offered and...
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William M. Tuttle, Jr. - Race Riot: Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919
Bill Tuttle is a retired professor of American Studies and History at the University of Kansas.He is best known for his book Race Riot: Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919, first published in 1970 and still used in history courses today....
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Cameron McWhirter - Teachers Make a Difference - Jared Ingersoll
Cameron McWhirter was inspired to study history by his high school teacher, Jared Ingersoll, at New Trier High School in the Chicago suburbs. Ingersoll, who had a vivid experience during the Korean War, brought history to life by...
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Cameron McWhirter - Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America
Cameron McWhirter, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, authored "Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and The Awakening of Black America" based on research conducted during a Harvard fellowship in 2006-2007. The book explores the racial...
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The Real History of the Partition of India & Pakistan in Ms. Marvel
But a lot of the magic behind the bangles has been lost to time, war, and trauma. And Kamala has yet to learn how to control these forces. Based on real historical events, Kamala's family was forcibly displaced and lost loved ones during...