TED-Ed
TED-ED: Should we get rid of standardized testing? - Arlo Kempf
Although standardized testing is a particularly hot topic in education right now, this approach to measurement has been in use for two millennia. And while the results of standardized testing can help us understand some things, they can...
Curated Video
Mobile Application Testing Framework (MASVS)
In this video, we will be discussing the Mobile Application Testing Framework (MASVS). MASVS is a comprehensive guide for mobile app developers and testers to ensure the security of their applications. We will explore the different...
TED Talks
TED: The billion-dollar problem in education | Tanishia Lavette Williams
Standardized testing is deeply woven into the fabric of US education, but does it foster genuine learning? Educator Tanishia Lavette Williams sheds light on the racial biases, financial costs and limited effectiveness of this kind of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marie Alcock - What's Going on with Testing
Dr. Marie Alcock is a national and international education consultant. In addition she is currently on the faculty of Walden University’s School of Education where she serves as a lead professor in curriculum, instruction, and assessment...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Key to Security: Biometric Standards
NIST develops and tests biometrics (e.g., fingerprint, face, iris, & multimodal) standards and technology that promote security, interoperability, and innovation. Four projects (in collaboration with the DHS and the FBI) are highlighted:...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Janet E. Helms, PhD - Racial Justice Education
Dr. Janet E. Helms, Professor Emeritus of Counseling Psychology at Boston College, is a leading figure in the study of race and racism. As an "evolving racial justice psychologist," her work focuses on demystifying the fictitious racial...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marc Prensky - The Obsession with Test Scores
The conversation critiques the current education system's overreliance on standardized testing as the primary measure of student success, arguing that this approach is stressful for both students and teachers and does not reflect true...
Curated Video
Inside Britain's National Institute of Biological Standards and Control: Leading the Way in Medical Research
The National Institute of Biological Standards and Control is a leading research facility in the UK, responsible for developing vaccines and setting standards for biological medicines worldwide. With a history dating back to the 1920s...
Curated Video
Grade 8 Test Prep: Calculator Section Practice Questions
In this video, the teacher provides practice questions for Grade 8 students to prepare for end-of-year assessments or finals. The questions are based on Common Core standards and cover various topics such as geometry, linear equations,...
Curated Video
Mastering MEAN Web Development Expert Full Stack JavaScript (Video 37)
Web development is moving fast and to keep up to mark, you need a technology stack that is . The MEAN stack includes MongoDb, Express, Angular, and Node.js. These tools provide a rich environment to build advanced web applications in a...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Hannele Niemi - Lessons from Finland
Hannele Niemi's experience at the University of Helsinki includes her roles as the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs (2003–2009), the Dean of the Faculty of Education (2001–2003), the Head of the Department of Education (1998–2000), and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jesse Turner - Wasted Data, Wasted Lives: The Missing Link in Assessment
Dr. Jesse Turner is a literacy professor and director of the CCSU Literacy Center. He highlights key issues in the U.S. education system, particularly around standardized testing and assessment. Dr. Turner argues that: Excessive Spending...
Curated Video
What is Narcolepsy and What to Do About It?
What is narcolepsy? It’s a neurological disorder that results when your brain is unable to regulate your sleep wake cycle. In this video I will discuss how to recognize narcolepsy and how it is treated. Two of the classic symptoms are...
Curated Video
UX Design for Web Developers (Video 24)
User experience (UX) design is a theoretical understanding of how users interact with websites. The major challenge developers building a company website face is finding the right balance that fulfills the objectives of the company as...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
James E. Ryan - Five Essential Questions
James E. Ryan is the 11th dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. A leading expert on law and education, Ryan has written extensively about the ways in which law structures educational opportunity. His articles and essays...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Built to House an Inferno The NIST National Fire Research Laboratory
The newly expanded National Fire Research Laboratory (NFRL) at NIST allows researchers to study how entire office buildings, hospitals and bridges react to fire under controlled laboratory conditions. This extraordinary nearly 2,000...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
After Smoke
You may have heard of first and second-hand smoke but did you know about third hand and after smoke? NIST scientists have measured how much chemical airborne emissions we are exposed to once a cigarette but has been “extinguished." Learn...
Curated Video
How to Continue a Pattern
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to continue a pattern. We will first identify the pattern and the first term of the pattern. We will use a table as a strategy to organize our work....
Curated Video
ISO 27001-2022 Technological controls
In this video, we will be discussing the technological controls outlined in the latest version of the ISO 27001 standard, ISO 27001-2022. These controls are designed to help organizations protect their information assets from cyber...
Curated Video
How to Multiply a Binomial by a Binomial
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to simplify an expression. We will multiply a binomial by a binomial. We will use a table to organize our terms, multiply and combine like terms, and...
Kids Academy
Quizzes for Kids: ELA, Math & Sciense from Preschool to 3rd Grade | Kids Academy
We want to help prevent learning disruptions while school is out by offering families, educators, schools, and districts a 50% discount on all our membership plans: https://bit.ly/2xiePZg Tests and quizzes for kids are two ways for...
HOMER
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack gets himself into a humongous heap of trouble when he trades his cow for magic beans that wind up growing a huge beanstalk. What’s at the top? Trouble! This story supports Common Core standards in Reading Standards for Literature...
HOMER
All About Dancers
Have you ever wondered about different kinds of dance? Let’s learn about some of them and move to the music. A Common Core Aligned video focusing on Reading Standards for Informational Texts (R.I.K.1 - 8) and Foundational Skills...
Curated Video
How US schools punish Black kids | 2020 Election
For the 50 million kids who attend public schools in the US, the 2020 election is personal. What do you wish the presidential candidates would talk about? http://vox.com/ElectionVideos When it comes to who gets punished and removed from...