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Curated Video
Adding Prepositional Phrases to Enhance Meaning in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use prepositional phrases to convey specific meaning in their writing. The teacher provides examples and guides students in practicing adding prepositional phrases to sentences. The video...
Hip Hughes History
The Constitutional Amendments in Ten Minutes
A short lecture outlining the amendment procedure and some examples of amendments passed throughout US History. Covers material in preparation for the regents exam in United States History in NY State. Amendments covere include...
Let's Tute
Cell Organelles and Functions - Nucleus & Endoplasmic Reticulum
In this online video lecture and tutorial on Cell Biology we will learn about various components of cell like nucleus,cell organelles, endoplasmic reticulum etc. In this session we will learn about: 1) Cell Organelles 2) Cellular...
Apalapse
Editing Milky Way Photos in 2 Minutes
In this two minute tutorial, I show you my workflow for editing milky way images. From Lightroom to the Nik Collection, watch as I transform an unedited milky way image into something spectacular. Editing milky way images is not as...
Seven Dimensions
Understanding Eyewitness Testimony and False Memories
In this video, Elizabeth Loftus, a professor of psychology and law, discusses the intersection between psychology and the legal system, particularly focusing on the fallibility of eyewitness testimony and the prevalence of false...
Journey to the Microcosmos
We Dipped Our Lens in Oil to See More Detail
Oil immersion is an interesting and complex microscopy tool.
Professor Dave Explains
The Central Nervous Sytem: The Brain and Spinal Cord
The nervous system is extremely complicated, but we should definitely know the basics, so let's dive in! It is comprised of two main divisions, the central nervous system, and the peripheral nervous system. The first of these is made up...
Visual Learning Systems
Reading in Science: Big Picture
Reading is just as important in science as any other subject of study. This skill-based program explores reading in the context of science. Special emphasis is placed on reading informational text and vocabulary development as outlined...
Curated Video
Organizing Ideas and Evidence in a Persuasive Essay: Using Paragraph Form
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to make a persuasive essay easy to read and well-organized. The lesson covers the importance of stating a claim and providing evidence, as well as the three steps of the...
Psychology Unlocked
💡 Cognitive Hack for Divergent Thinking 💡 Episodic Specificity Induction 💡 Cognitive Psychology
The Episodic Specificity Induction is a fairly recent tool, which helps people increase their ability to think creatively and outside-of-the-box. The tool is a brief training, which focuses your attention on the details of a recent...
Curated Video
Adding Positives to Clarify Meaning and Add Interest
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use appositives to clarify meaning and add interest in their writing. The teacher provides examples and guides students through practice exercises to identify and rewrite sentences with...
Curated Video
Developing a Story: Eliminating Unnecessary Details
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of using the right amount of detail in storytelling. They guide the viewers through a practice sheet and provide examples of unnecessary details that can be eliminated or summarized to...
Curated Video
Learning R for Data Visualization (Video 1)
R is on the rise and showing itself as a powerful option in many software development domains. At its core, R is a statistical programming language that provides impressive tools for data mining and analysis, creating high-level...
Seven Dimensions
Understanding the Talent Review Process
This video discusses the importance of talent review processes in organizations. It explains that talent reviews involve the leadership team reviewing key individuals in the organization, their qualifications, capabilities, and...
National Theatre
Antigone': Heightened Language
Ancient Greek theatre is often problematic because of its use of language, director Polly Findlay talks about her approach to this in the 2012 production of Antigone. This video includes interviews with Christopher Eccleston, Michael...
Curated Video
Using Strong Verbs to Create Vivid Imagery in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using strong verbs in writing to create vivid images in the reader's mind. The teacher provides examples and prompts students to practice replacing weak verbs with stronger ones. By...
Music Matters
Becoming a More Professional Performer in Music - Music Performance
Six top tips on how to raise your game in becoming a more professional performer in music. Many people get as far as playing or singing notes accurately but if you really want to play with greater technical facility and with more...
Curated Video
Using Participial Phrases to Add Detail and Variety to Your Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how writers use participial phrases to add detail and vary their sentence structure. The students are guided through examples and practice exercises to identify and create participial phrases that...
Curated Video
Crafting Effective Opinion Statements
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of writing opinion statements that are not too narrow for the topic. The teacher explains the concept of narrowness and provides examples to help students understand. They...
Curated Video
Connecting Ideas: Using Transition Words in Your Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how to connect related ideas in writing by using transition words. The teacher provides an example of a paragraph and identifies areas where the flow between sentences is not smooth. They then...
Oxford Comma
How to Write Amazing Transitions: A Case Study of Sarah Vowell's "Shooting Dad"
A piece originally delivered on radio, "Shooting Dad" gives a personal account of the political divide in the United States. This video specifically looks at the musicality of the piece; what moves it from a good essay to a great one.
Oxford Comma
Life After People in There Will Come Soft Rains
Poetry explications are one of the ultimate tests for any literature student. How do you conceive and defend an argument about a poem using nothing but the poem itself? This video shows you how to interpret, listen to, question, and...
Curated Video
Making a Plan for Writing an Informational Text with a Table of Contents
In this video, the teacher explains how to make a plan for writing an informational text using a table of contents. The process involves reviewing a completed KWL chart, identifying the main topic and details, determining the most...
Curated Video
Expanding Sentences with Prepositional Phrases
In this video, the teacher explains how to use prepositional phrases to add details and visual imagery to writing. The lesson includes examples and practice exercises to help students understand and apply this concept.