Rockstar designer Stefan Sagmeister delivers a short, witty talk on life lessons, expressed through surprising modes of design (including ... inflatable monkeys?).

The goal of the GCF Reading Program is to help adults at all levels become more proficient readers.



Utilizing various learning tools, learners will be able to learn and practice reading the top 1,000 most frequently used...

This video explores the significance of letters and diaries in understanding history through personal perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of appraising these sources by considering the context, separating facts from feelings, and...

Howcast -Learn how to use apostrophes correctly from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.

Keeping a diary of your thoughts, feelings, and ideas can soothe the spirit.

If you keep a diary, you're likely to want your private thoughts to remain private.

Get the new year off to a good start with these positive changes.

Practice makes perfect, especially when you want to improve your communication skills. You can find help to polish your English in a host of environments, and a wide array of media.

Pupil outcome: I can empathise with a Windrush passenger at different points in their journey, describing my feelings at each point. Key learning points: - Knowing the events we are going to retell really well before we write frees up...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the different features of a diary entry. Key learning points: - A diary is a personal book where you write about your thoughts, feelings and experiences. - Features are distinctive qualities or...

This video introduces the concept of biometric authentication using a relatable example. It tells the story of Shawnee, who wants to protect his diary from his curious little brother. Instead of using a password that his brother could...

Deliberate practice and purposeful reflection. These are the two most valuable tools for developing your skills.



We looked at deliberate practice in a rec
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Getting the Best Value from...

In 1978, George Romero released Dawn of the Dead, moving the zombie apocalypse to a shopping mall, symbolizing the growing influence of American consumerism and suburban life. This film continued his critique of society, with zombies...

Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who wrote a diary about her life in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Her powerful story reflects resilience, hope, and the tragic impact of the Holocaust.

Inspired by the religious fervor of the Second Great Awakening, Joseph Smith founded the most widely-practiced religion founded in the United States, the Mormon faith.

You think you're on schedule. And you would be... if it weren't for interruptions and distractions<b<br/>r/>

Let's look at how to handle being interrupted.

Italian dictator Benito Mussolini maintained relationships with several mistresses – as many as 14 at a time, according to some – but none stuck by him quite as ardently as Clara Petacci. Petacci, his preferred paramour, kept a diary...

African Muslim Yarrow Mamout rose from a life of slavery to become a popular businessman in Washington, D.C. Artist Charles Willson Peale painted his portrait and discovered his incredible story.

PMDD stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This is not to be confused with Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS. PMS is changes in mood during certain parts of the menstrual cycle. It affects 80% of women. The mood changes can be...

This video explores five facts about Anne Frank.

The best way to start lucid dreaming is by training the brain to pick up dream signs. I'll discuss dream signs, Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams (MILD), Wake back to bed (WBTB), Reality Testing and Sleep Diaries. But first, I'll start...

A simple explainer video about Migraines, a very common type of headache. We explain what migraines are, the range of symptoms and stages, the causes and triggers of migraines, and how they can be managed. We hope this video will be...

Written over 25 years, Martha Moore Ballard’s diary gives us a unique perspective into the midwifery profession and the lives of women in 19th century America.

Plots in presentations and technical documents can either detract or enhance the delivery. This tutorial demonstrates how to make high quality plots in MATLAB and how to export the figures in PNG (for MS PowerPoint) or EPS format (for...