Brainwaves Video Anthology
Baptiste Barbot - Creativity and Identity Development in Adolescence
Baptiste Barbot is an Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods in the Department of Psychology at Pace University, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Yale University, Child Study Center. His background is in both Developmental and...
Great Big Story
Whose Body Is a Beach Body Anyway. The Woman Redefining Swimwear
Dive into the world of Ari Fitz, creator of 'Tomboyish In So Many Ways,' a fashion project challenging traditional notions of beauty and gender. In this empowering story, Ari addresses the discomfort many feel on the beach, especially...
Religion for Breakfast
Why Is Pork Forbidden?
Bibliography Hesse, B. and Wapnish, P. 1997. Can Pig Remains Be Used for Ethnic Diagnosis in the Ancient Near East? In The Archaeology of Israel: Constructing the Past, Interpreting the Present, edited by N.A. Silberman and D.B. Small,...
TED Talks
TED: How a sanctuary for self-expression can change lives | Reed J. Williams and Lindsay Morris
After bringing her son to a summer camp for gender-nonconforming children, photographer Lindsay Morris launched a project to share the campers' stories with the world. One of them, Reed J. Williams, is now a powerful advocate for...
Curated Video
Human Impacts on Biodiversity: Causes and Solutions
The video is a lecture presentation on the human impacts on biodiversity. The presenter discusses how common human activities, such as fishing and farming, can have unforeseen consequences that reduce biodiversity. They explain the...
TED Talks
TED: The new reality of fashion is digital | Gala Marija Vrbanic
Picking an outfit? Take inspiration from this thrilling talk about digital fashion: the new, weird and wonderful world of fashion designed for our virtual worlds. Watch as Gala Marija Vrbanic, a leader in this emerging field, showcases...
Curated Video
Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Identity, and Community in Virtual Worlds
The video explores the intersection of technology and social interaction through the lens of Dorkbot clubs and online virtual worlds. It highlights the diverse community of individuals who blend art and science within these spaces,...
Catalyst University
Melanin Biochemistry: Eumelanin Biosynthesis From Tyrosine and Phenylalanine
Melanin Biochemistry: Eumelanin Biosynthesis From Tyrosine and Phenylalanine
APMonitor
Python 🐍 Dictionaries
Dictionaries are a list with key and value pairs. The format for this method of storing values is curly brackets {} as seen below. After you assign a dictionary a name, you can enter values by putting a value followed by a colon to...
Big Think
Philosophies of Self: East-West Distinctions | Gish Jen
You can learn a lot about yourself by looking through the lens of a different worldview. Gish Jen presents that awareness here by comparing notions of self-identity in the Eastern world and in the West. Having grown up with a foot in...
Gresham College
Religious Identity and Freedom of Expression - Professor the Lord Plant
A lecture on the importance of religion as an aspect of identity. Can religion be considered integral to a person's self?: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/religious-identity-and-freedom-of-expression The last twenty years or...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Baptiste Barbot - Teachers Make a Difference
Baptiste Barbot is an Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods in the Department of Psychology at Pace University, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Yale University, Child Study Center. His background is in both Developmental and...
Transforming Education
SEL for Educators: Mini Module #2
A 12-minute video details the first social and emotional learning practice—examine identity; how do educators work on their social and emotional wellbeing. One of five high-leverage practices looks closely at values and purpose,...
The School of Life
Political Theory - Henry David Thoreau
Did you know that sometimes hermits come up with some of the most influential political ideas? The 10th video in a series of 13 covers Henry David Thoreau, a highly influential man who authored Civil Disobedience and lived a quiet,...
Transforming Education
The Impact of Praise
How to praise and not praise is the question addressed by a short video designed for educators. The narrator shares the results of a simple experiment that details how praising learners' efforts results in better performance.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: The Magic Trick
Prince Wednesday does an impressive magic trick and O thinks that he'll be special if he does one too, but Teacher Harriet has a special lesson for him. Remind kids that they are unique and special just the way they are! Help them...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Rock Star Daniel
Daniel imagines that he and his friends are rock stars! Teach kids that they can pretend to be anything, whether they're an astronaut, a ballerina, or a rock star. Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [1:28]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: O Is Special
When O learns that his friends like him just the way he is, it inspires a special trick. Teach kids that they should support each other, especially when they have different interests or talents. There are many ways to be unique and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: You Are Special Song
A song that celebrates the fact that there is nobody quite like you! Teach and remind kids that they are unique individuals. Includes links to a related article and activity. [0:59]