Oxford Online English
Presentations in English - How to Give a Presentation - Business English
In this lesson, you can learn how to make presentations in English. Do you have to make presentations in English in your job? Imagine you have to give an important presentation in English tomorrow. How would you feel about it? This...
Seven Dimensions
Developing Trainer Skills
In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of passion and relevance in becoming an excellent trainer. They share four steps to improve training skills, including inspiring and ensuring relevance, using engaging activities,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
William White - Anatomy of Crisis: Economic Theory, Politics and Policy
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Session 1: Anatomy of Crisis The Living History of the Last 30 years: Economic Theory, Politics and Policy The current economic and financial crisis, and it is both,...
Curated Video
Italy, Oplontis (Poppaea) Roman Villa
The Villa of Poppaea was first discovered in the eighteenth century during the construction of the Sarno Canal which cut through the central hall of the villa. Between 1839 and 1840 explorations of the site were undertaken by Bourbon...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Open and Close Presentations
Here's a seriously in-depth, step-by-step look at How to Open and Close Presentations or Speeches. We explore various attention grabbers for presentations (or "attention getters") and all of the other component parts that make a...
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "don't cry over spilled milk" using context clues. She emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of individual words, but rather require an...
Science360
Chemical investigations -- early concept brain research
Dopamine is a special chemical, neurologically speaking. The neurotransmitter is crucial for decision-making, learning, movement and more. Scientists know that varying dopamine levels affect neurons, but don’t yet have a method to...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Open a Presentation with a Statistic (Part 5 of 5)
How do should you open a presentation with a statistic to grab an audience's attention? It is one solid way to begin. The very first thing you say to kick off a presentation is called the opening or “attention grabber.” The trouble is,...
Healthcare Triage
Old Drugs, New Tricks: Remdesivir and Other Potential Treatments for COVID19
As the coronavirus and COVID19 pandemic continues, researchers are investigating some older drugs that may be viable treatments for the disease. One drug of interest is remdesivir, a decade old drug intended to treat hepatitis. It was...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Rise of Fake News
Robert Faris, Research Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, talks with INET about the surge in misinformation since the 2016 elections.
Amor Sciendi
Musée des Beaux Arts and Auden's View of Suffering
A close reading of WH Auden's peom Musée des Beaux Arts
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Eric Hanushek - Teacher Effectiveness
Eric Hanushek is the Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. He is a leader in the development of economic analysis of educational issues. He has authored numerous, highly cited studies on the...
Curated Video
Hooking Your Reader: Posing Questions and Making Bold Statements
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to hook readers in the opening paragraph of an essay. The lesson emphasizes the importance of engaging the reader's attention and making the topic relevant to them. The...
TLDR News
Johnson's Race Report Explained: Is Racism Still a Problem in Britain? - TLDR News
Earlier this week the Race Report published by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (and commissioned by Johnson) was published. The report delved into the state of race in the UK and how it impacts British life, schools,...
Science360
A humanoid robot helps children with Autism Spectrum Disorder! NSF Science Now 12
This week's episode highlights Vanderbilt University's humanoid robot geared to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, University of Michigan researchers harnessing terahertz technology that could one day help doctors see deep into...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Draw Attention in a Presentation: 5 Best Attention Grabbers (Part 1 of 5)
How to draw attention in a presentation. An "attention grabber" or "attention getter" are presentation openings that draw listener's attention. As such, there are good ways and not-so-good presentation openings. Here are the five best...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Positive Effects of Action Video Games on the Brain
In this video, the speaker explores the positive effects that playing video games has on the brain. He discusses how gamers who play shooter games have improved attention allocation, higher spatial resolution with visual processing, and...
Healthcare Triage
Some Unpleasant Facts about Research Priorities
Sickle Cell Disease affects 100,00 Americans, and has been pretty well understood for a long time. So, why are there only two drugs available for the condition? Why are so few research dollars allocated to the problem? Well, the answers...
Science360
NSF Science Now 12
This week's episode highlights Vanderbilt University's humanoid robot geared to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, University of Michigan researchers harnessing terahertz technology that could one day help doctors see deep into...
Barcroft Media
7-Year-Old Model With Down Syndrome Takes To The Catwalk
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl born with Down Syndrome is building a successful child modelling career. Grace Isabella Wharton from Cheshire, UK, signed with an agency last year and has already worked a number of jobs for the likes of Disney and...
All In One Social Media
7 Proven Content Marketing Strategies From Lil Nas X
From the soloprenuer to a top-charting music artist these seven content marketing strategies will give you a clear plan to accomplish your digital marketing goals for your brand, your clients, or business.
Global Ethics Solutions
Working Sober! Insights Into Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace is a rising concern. With an estimated seventy seven percent of illegal drug use occurring with people who are employed, an employee drug and alcohol abuse policy is important. This course provides...
The Art Assignment
Remake the Met
The Met Museum in New York is a treasure trove of art, filled with masterpieces of human creativity, but what if it *wasn't* organized geographically or by time period? Is there a better way?
Healthcare Triage
Hurricanes, Floods, and Their Long-term Health Impacts
The wind and rain and flooding and destruction that happen during a hurricane are dangerous, and have obvious impacts on the health of people who live in hurricane-prone regions. But many of the health impacts of hurricanes and floods...