TED-Ed
How Computers Translate Human Language
Universal Translating Devices? Babel Fish? Johnny Mnemonics? Although standard features of science fiction, computer translating programs have a ways to go before they achieve the success seen in TV shows and films. Here's why.
TED-Ed
How to Make Your Writing Funnier
Did you ever notice the art of comedy is indeed an art? Check out this video that contains quick and catchy tips and tricks for crafting comedy that will tickle your funny bone.
Curated OER
Elmo's World: Balls
Here is a 14 minute episode of Elmo's World that focuses on balls. He talks to Dorothy the fish, shows clips of things people do with balls, and talks to kids about playing with balls. Tip: Tell your young learners that verbs are action...
TED-Ed
What “Machiavellian” Really Means
Is Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince a directive to autocrats to rule by any means necessary, or a warning about the ways free citizens can be dominated by rulers? A short video suggests that Machiavelli's famous work might have been...
Curated OER
An English-Speaking World
An overview of the development of English as a global language fills out these slides. Beginning with statistics regarding how much of the world speaks English and to what capacity, a brief history is then given mostly pertaining to WWII...