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...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Draw Attention in a Presentation: 5 Worst Attention Grabbers
There's an art to presentation attention grabbers. Here are 5 bad ways to start a presentation. "Attention getters" or "attention grabbers" are supposed to do what they say, draw people in. Instead, these five openings distract listeners...
TLDR News
’Australian Style Points Based Immigration’ Explained - TLDR News.
The Conservatives keep talking about Australian Style Points Based Immigration Systems. It's become a somewhat unwieldy catchphrase for the party and a core to how they see the UK operating post-Brexit. In this video, we explain what it...
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,...
Curated Video
Drawing Images of Dilation with Different Centers and Scale Factors
In this video, the teacher explains how to draw an image of dilation using a center of dilation and a scale factor. The examples provided show different scenarios, including when the center of dilation is inside the pre-image, on the...
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...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Use Humor in a Speech Opening
How to you use humor in a speech or presentation opening (Part 2 of 5). Many options exist to grab your audience's attention when public speaking but I do not recommend telling punchline jokes. Unless you are a truly hilarious person,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Organize a Speech or Presentation
Let's take an in-depth look at how to organize a presentation or speech including the introduction, body, and conclusion. Choices about how to structure a presentation or speech really matter. The right organization helps you stay on...
SciShow
Hurricane Sandy FAQs
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Hank answers some frequently asked questions about it, and how it got to be so crazy. What is up with this storm? Has this ever happened before? This is global warming right?
Curated OER
STEMbite: Organic Molecules
Lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids are the four basic types of organic molecules. In this cute clip, the teacher examines the ingredients for lunch in the kitchen with his young family. He explains how eating the organic...
Ricochet Science
Lipids
When is the last time you cleaned a lipid out of your ear? The video covers the four types of lipids: triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes. It includes the primary and secondary functions of lipids arranged by type.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Writing Effective Introductions
A screencast lesson discussing and providing examples of three elements required for a strong introduction: an effective hook, a strong thesis, and appropriate background information. [5:39] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2