Instructional Video15:52
TED Talks

Chris Bliss: Comedy is translation

12th - Higher Ed
Every act of communication is, in some way, an act of translation. Writer Chris Bliss talks about the way that great comedy can translate deep truths for a mass audience.
Instructional Video1:18
Curated Video

Language in France

12th - Higher Ed
French is the official language of commerce in France, but English words are permeating business and social conversations. Generational and industry differences impact English usage. Additionally, many young French are also likely to...
Instructional Video10:30
Curated Video

Communicating Concepts

12th - Higher Ed
Eight renowned researchers provide real-world examples of the relevance of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler explores the challenges associated with public and private...
Instructional Video4:04
Wonderscape

Sacagawea's Crucial Role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition

K - 5th
Discover the significant impact Sacagawea had on the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Learn how this Shoshone woman, along with her baby Pomp, joined the Corps of Discovery and helped guide the explorers with her knowledge of...
Instructional Video2:29
Curated Video

Sarah Winnemucca

9th - Higher Ed
The first Indigenous woman to publish a memoir, Paiute educator and activist Sarah Winnemucca campaigned tirelessly for the rights of Indigenous Americans.
Instructional Video16:05
All Ears English

1998 - Missed the Joke? What to Say in English

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Do you sometimes end up at parties where people are telling jokes in English and you don't get them? Today get vocabulary and tips on how to navigate this situation and come out of the party feeling confident and connected.
Instructional Video5:28
Curated Video

The Hubris of Publishers

12th - Higher Ed
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) describes how many publishers demand original works be changed to fit American sensibilities.
Instructional Video3:11
Curated Video

Translational Advice

12th - Higher Ed
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) gives some key pointers to young translators.
Instructional Video4:08
Curated Video

Editorial Bias

12th - Higher Ed
UCLA Chinese cultural studies expert Michael Berry describes how the editor plays a key, and often overlooked role, in the process of bringing a translated work of literature to the public.
Instructional Video3:20
National Institute of Standards and Technology

NIST Puts Smart Phone Translation Technology to the Test

9th - 12th
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is helping the Defense Department evaluate the in-the-field performance of two-way, real-time voice translation systems for use in Afghanistan.
Instructional Video2:33
Curated Video

Changunak Antisarlook: The Reindeer Queen

9th - Higher Ed
She was known as the Reindeer Queen – and one of the richest women in Alaska. So how did Changunak Antisarlook use her remarkable wealth to benefit the Inupiat community?
Instructional Video2:41
friEdTech

3 Minute Tip: Extension Translate Selected Text

Higher Ed
Learn how to use Google Translate via a handy Chrome Extension to translate any text you see on a web page.