National Institute of Standards and Technology
Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy-Segment 2
As part of its initiative to ensure that the Internet continues to spawn growth and innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce held a symposium on "Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy" on July 27, 2010 in Washington DC....
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is it time to abandon our biological myth of mental illness?
From schizophrenia to depression we assume our psychiatric diagnoses are real. But as the mental health epidemic turns global, the categories now seem like the cause. Is it time to abandon our biological account of mental illness? Or is...
Packt
Improve the accuracy of an artificial intelligence system : Exploring Hyper Parameters to Improve the Accuracy
From the section: Building a Recommender System. In this section you will build a system that recommends restaurants based on similar user’s ratings, using collaborative filtering. You will also learn about exploring hyper parameters to...
TED Talks
TED: The rise of predatory scams -- and how to prevent them | Jane Walsh
Questionable phone calls, concerning emails, heart-rending stories from a sudden new friend in need of endless financial support: elder abuse can take many forms, says lawyer Jane Walsh. And as technology becomes more sophisticated,...
Let's Tute
Reflection and its Types: A Quiz Session
The video discusses the concept of reflection, including the difference between specular and diffused reflection and how light interacts with irregular surfaces. It also includes a quiz to test the viewer's knowledge.
Weird History
Being A Prisoner In The Tower Of London
What was it like to live in the Tower of London? That depended on a prisoner's social position and personal wealth; however, even the most notable prisoners were subject to horrible fates. Many prisoners in the Tower of London faced...
Curated Video
Fiction Nonfiction Genre: Story Elements
This video focuses on the two main genre of books: fiction and nonfiction. Kids learn aspects of each type of book and then practice naming whether a book is fiction or nonfiction. Kids also learn about realistic fiction.
Curated Video
Identify Informative Texts
The video “Identify Informative Texts” describes the characteristics of an informative text.
Curated Video
Important Parts of a Book
The video “Important Parts of a Book” identifies text features in a printed book.
Curated Video
Courageous People Who Changed the World
From Abraham Lincoln to Rosa Parks, Courageous People Who Changed the World is a perfect introduction to historical figures who stood up to make a difference in the world. The heroic true stories are told through simple text and engaging...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Key Quotes 1
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s themes with detailed textual analysis! This lesson unpacks the best quotes from the first half of the play.
Flocabulary
The 5 Types of Text Structure
Developing an informational text is like designing a building—if the structure is weak, it will not stand. A language arts video provides an overview of the five types of text structure. A catchy song and specific examples help give a...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Gather Information From Nonfiction Text Features
In this lesson, you will learn how to get ready to read an article by gathering information from nonfiction text features. Login gives access to an additional video. [5:14]
eSpark Learning
E Spark Learning: Integrating Information From Different Formats (Ri.6.7)
This video discusses how to use nonfiction text features to better understand what is being read. [4:19]
eSpark Learning
E Spark Learning: Using Text Features to Locate Information (Ri.5.7)
This video explains how to find the central idea and identify text features in print or digital nonfiction text. It uses several engaging articles as examples including one about a machine that splits Oreo cookies. [7:42]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Determine the Meaning of Words Using Text and Text Features
In this lesson, you will learn how to understand the meaning of words by using definitions, sentences, and illustrations in the text. Login gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [7:19]
PBS
Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Read Good Books!: Creating Insects
KIDS Clubhouse Adventures kids read and discover more about insects. In this feature, kids create their own insects based on the knowledge they gathered in entomology books using craft supplies to represent body parts and other defining...