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A Conversation with Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury's enthusiasm for books and libraries comes through in this short video and is sure to engage readers. Young writers will also be inspired by Bradbury's comments on his sources of inspiration and his writing process.
C-SPAN
Bell Ringer: Maya Angelou
Introduce Maya Angelou with a short video that provides viewers with an overview of her many accomplishments and some of her papers collected at Wake Forest Library.
TED-Ed
The World’s Most Mysterious Book
What is MS 408? Who wrote it? What does it say? Nobody knows who wrote the Voynich manuscript, nor can anyone translate the text. Introduce viewers to the mystery with a short video that details what little is known about the manuscript.
The School of Life
Virginia Woolf
Libraries may have been locked to women for centuries, but writers like Virginia Woolf were instrumental in opening the doors for other female authors. Learn more about Woolf's place in the modernist age and her voice in the literary...
TED-Ed
Why Should You Read "Macbeth"?
All is fair in motivating readers. And something wickedly wonderful comes from using a short introductory video to double readers' enjoyment of Shakespeare's tragedy about the ambitious Thane of Glamis. It is a tale told by a genius.
The School of Life
Franz Kafka
Feeling powerless in front of authority, feeling out of control, feeling bullied? Feeling Kafkaesque? A short video about Franz Kafka gives viewers insight into the family forces that shaped the life of this famous author.
Teaching Channel
I Do, We Do, You Do
One simple teaching strategy can have a powerful effect on student learning on a daily basis. Take a look at one teacher's approach to preparing class members for independent work with "I Do, We Do, You Do", and discover how this...
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Podcasts: An Insider's Guide: Macbeth
An audio discussion of the plot, themes, and characters of Shakespeare's Macbeth, interspersed with actors performing pieces from the play. [10:00]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Engaging With Literature: A Video Library: Sharing the Text
This video clip serves as a source for professional development. In the video, third grade teacher, BJ Namba, shares her approach in facilitating book clubs. Her goals are related to empowering students to take charge of their...
British Library
British Library: Jane Austen's Manuscripts
Professor Kathryn Sutherland explores Jane Austen manuscripts, discussing the significance of her dense handwriting and lack of punctuation. [3:06]
Other
Seneca College (Canada): Seneca Libraries: Integrating Research Into Your Paper
This video demonstrates how to properly integrate material you find in articles and books into your paper. [2:26]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Engaging With Literature: Building Community
In this video [18:59], you will watch Latosha Rowley working with her fourth and fifth graders in a multiage setting as they discuss their novels - all historical fiction - in small groups. You will then join them as they decide on a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tea Mology: Helping and Learning From Mistakes
TEAMology characters Harper and Paco lend a little assistance at the local library! Learning to read and learning from mistakes is packaged with fun. [4:57]
Other
Voice Thread: Conversations in the Classroom
VoiceThread lets registered users comment on hundreds of narrated slideshows in its browsable library, using text, audio, or video. It provides videos of users discussing the benefits of using voice thread. [Only subscribers can create...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Research Tools: Lesson 2
In this lesson, students see a variety of tools that can be used in order to conduct research. It is 2 of 6 in the series titled "Research Tools."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Research Tools: Lesson 5
In this lesson, students see a variety of tools that can be used in order to conduct research. It is 5 of 6 in the series titled "Research Tools."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Research Tools: Lesson 1
In this lesson, students see a variety of tools that can be used in order to conduct research. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Research Tools."
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