Contrary to common belief, jesters weren't just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique...

In August 1968, factory workers overheard news of a mandatory meeting. Whispered rumors described shipments of a gift from the country's Communist leader, Chairman Mao Zedong. And sure enough, managers soon distributed a gift to every...

An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial...

Conductor Charles Hazlewood talks about the role of trust in musical leadership -- then shows how it works, as he conducts the Scottish Ensemble onstage. He also shares clips from two musical projects: the opera "U-Carmen eKhayelitsha"...

Jeff Han shows off a cheap, scalable multi-touch and pressure-sensitive computer screen interface that may spell the end of point-and-click.

Have you ever done something that required a ton of concentration, like threading a needle, and noticed that sometimes your tongue pokes out involuntarily? It turns out this reflex could be a leftover from the evolution of human language!

What we call language is something more specific than communication. Language is about sharing what's in our minds: stories, opinions, questions, the past or future, imagined times or places, ideas. It is fundamentally open-ended, and...

In most cultures, nonverbal behavior can be as impactful as spoken words. How we gesture, twitch, and scrunch up our face represents a guide to our emotions. Being able to suitably read—and broadcast—body language can significantly up...

As in other countries, there are gestures and words that are considered rude or bad manners in Singapore. Pointing or waving with the forefinger, for example, is taboo. Even something seemingly innocuous like standing with your hands on...

The Japanese enjoy socializing as much as other people, but their behavior may seem formal and unfamiliar to someone from another culture. Learn key do's and don'ts to ensure that you behave appropriately in social and business...

This video discusses the importance of body language in communication, using the example of Alice, who works at a department store. It highlights how nonverbal signals such as posture, facial expressions, and gestures play a significant...

Despite his cerebral palsy, Jeremy Grace has a pretty positive outlook on life. He typically goes through his day at the London Central Secondary School in Ontario with a smile and keeps a sharp eye out for...

Howcast - Learn the Bible story of the Last Supper in this Howcast video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.

Howcast - Learn how to draw hands from professional artist Kevin Kobasic in this illustration and drawing tips video from Howcast.

Howcast -Learn how to open the Kinect hub in this Kinect for Xbox video from Howcast.

Pupil outcome: I can read, respond to and perform the poem ‘Tempest Avenue' by Ian McMillan. Key learning points: - ‘Tempest Avenue’ can be described as a free verse poem; it contains 7 verses and is written in first person perspective....

Pupil outcome: I can perform ‘The Morning Rush’ by John Foster. Key learning points: - Performing poetry can be an effective way to bring a poem to life for an audience. - Physical gestures and actions help to make a poem more engaging...

Pupil outcome: I can give a personal response to the poem and perform it. Key learning points: - Allan Ahlberg is one of Britain’s most popular and successful children’s writers and is known for his fun storytelling. - ‘Please Mrs...

Pupil outcome: I can perform my own imaginative poem. Key learning points: - Performing poetry to an audience is an important part of the process of creating poetry. - When performing poetry, you must speak at a suitable volume. - Using...

Pupil outcome: I can perform the poem ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake. Key learning points: - ‘The Tyger’ is a fixed verse poem; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB & a clear syllable pattern when reading aloud. - Understanding a poem,...

Pupil outcome: I can perform a poem inspired by big and small objects. Key learning points: - Performing poetry to an audience is an important part of the process of creating poetry. - When performing poetry, you can vary your volume,...

Pupil outcome: I can deliver a speech about adding a new word to the dictionary with confidence. Key learning points: - Body language and eye contact support the successful delivery of a speech. - Pace, pitch and tone can help to...

Pupil outcome: I can perform the poem, using intonation and expression to convey meaning. Key learning points: - The poem describes a bird that comes down a garden path and interacts with the natural world around it. - ‘A Bird came down...

Explore the fascinating role of the orchestra conductor, from ancient traditions to modern maestros like Gustavo Dudamel, who inspire orchestras to bring masterpieces to life.<br/>