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February 11, 2015 marks five years in space for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which provides incredibly detailed images of the whole sun 24 hours a day.... 
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Full Article: http://trainugly.com/portfolio/learning/ Our brains our designed to learn the best when we're operating at the edge of our abilities, stretched...
Beth Dichter's insight:
Learn why it is important to stretch your brain, to try new things (and to fail) and to continue to try and improve. Learn about our "Lizard Brain" (also known as the amygdala),an important component of our brain that impacts how we learn, but the learning is related to the time when humans hunted in the wild. This part of the brain holds us back in many ways, and although it once protected us now it tends to hold us back. What can we do about this? The video explores this and discusses some of the ways we can "dance" with this "Lizard Brain" and move from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. For more information take the time to watch this video.
Dr. Helen Teague's curator insight,
December 23, 2014 9:28 AM
especially good at about 6 minutes in... see also the trainugly.com website
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"My tribute to Curiosity, both the NASA rover and the human desire to discover, featuring words from some of science's greatest minds and LEGO's special edition Mars rover set."
Beth Dichter's insight:
This video, from PBS, explores curiosity. What makes one curious? Listen to a number of people describe why people may be curious. This video is inspiring and may lead some students in your class to think of curiosity and science in a new way.
María Dolores Díaz Noguera's curator insight,
December 4, 2014 6:20 AM
Explorando ... la curiosidad Como una impor clave..Building Curiosity - YouTube | @scoopit via @BethDichter http://sco.lt/... 
Sally Wyatt's curator insight,
August 3, 2017 8:47 AM
What if curiosity is the most powerful thing you own?
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Shows how something extraordinary can be achieved, provided we have some more time. :-)
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How do you teach creativity? This video may not show how but it does let us know that to be creative takes time. In just over 2 minutes see the difference when assigning a task for a short period of time or for a more extended period of time. If we want our students to be creative we need to give them the time to BE creative. The question is, where do we find this time?
o p's curator insight,
November 10, 2014 4:35 AM
Faire vivre aux clients le fameux effet WAHOUUU! nécessite de l'empathie et de la créativité... et du temps pour les personnes qui les accompagnent.
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This video presents SAMR, but there is a twist. It is from the student point of view. They clearly explain the four components of SAMR and also provide examples. Additional resources are provided at the end of the video.
Chris Hua's curator insight,
February 9, 2018 10:10 PM
SAMR explanation in the perspective of the student
Chris Hua's curator insight,
February 9, 2018 10:20 PM
SAMR explanation in the perspective of the student
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"Our world is changing at an unprecedented pace. To prepare our students, lessons must go beyond the "3 R's" and foster 21st century skills. Skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity will be essential for students to take on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead."
Beth Dichter's insight:
If you are aware of the Did You Know videos this one is similar in sharing how quickly our world is changing. Consider sharing this at a faculty meeting or with parents. It is also a great video to share with teachers on a professional development day.
Willem Kuypers's curator insight,
October 13, 2014 6:24 AM
Entièrement d'accord. Entre autre pour la pensée critque par rapport aux informations reçues. 
Tony Guzman's curator insight,
October 13, 2014 11:52 AM
This short video presentation challenges educators with the question: What is 21st century education? 
Audrey's curator insight,
October 15, 2014 3:22 PM
All this is true so where do we start? Children do not start learning when they go to school. They start learning the moment their eyes open. Parents can help their children activate their brains and create fantastic neural networks. All children can encompass all the different styles of learning; Visual:; Auditory; Verbal; Kinaesthetic: -Using touch and taste to explore the information; Logical: a mathematical approach to concepts; Interpersonal -Learning in groups; Intrapersonal - Learning alone. Try some of the early learning from home school resources. curating for http://www.homeschoolsource.co.uk
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Animaker.com is a cloud-based do-it-yourself (#DIY) video making app that is bringing studio quality professional animation tools within reach of everyone.
Beth Dichter's insight:
Animaker is a new DIY video making tool that has many great features. You can check out their website and sign up to get an account (although it may take a few weeks). Compared to many of the other tools out that allow you to create animations, Animaker is more robust, providing more features for you to explore. Check it out and have fun creating animations for your students (or have your students create animations for you).
AffiliateMarketHelp's curator insight,
October 5, 2014 11:30 PM
Am anxiously awaiting for a response from them; I want this tool! A cloud-based, easy to use animated video making app...drag 'n drop! Although not out yet, I have signed up for it.....more exciting than Iphone 6!!!!!
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Beth Dichter's insight:
I am fan of Rube Goldberg machines and this one is different than any I have seen online. It uses light to power the machine. It is short, only two minutes and it would be a great introduction to hook kids on optics.
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Nurdles are the tiny, factory-made pellets that form the raw material for every plastic product that we use, from toys to toothbrushes. And while they look pretty harmless on land, they can really wreak havoc on our oceans. Kim Preshoff details the nurdles’quest for ocean domination, shedding light on the particular features that allow these pervasive polluters to persist for entire generations.
Beth Dichter's insight:
Have you ever heard of a nurdle? Do you know how they are impacting the ocean and the potential consequences of them? This TED-Ed video shares the history of nurdles (they date back to the 1900s) and their impact on the ocean, and our lives. This topic is one that many students would understand and they could develop a plan to educate their community about nurdles and what can be done. There are many resources provided in the Dig Deeper session that would allow students to explore and learn more. If you teach science, or are looking at issues that impact the globe in social studies, or are interested in teaching students about global issues that have a range of impacts this would be a great place to start.
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"We take for granted that we can interact with text, but up until recently it’s been a challenge to interact (read/write/talk) with media... Being able to interact with video allows us to personalize video-based instruction, by leading learners to the segment of video we like them to watch, by adding voice-overs, notes, pop-ups, screenshots, maps, references, pauses. It also allows learners to create video with even more depth and features and can the interaction can be used to support media literacy learning."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Joyce Valenza reviews seven options for editing videos: * EDpuzzle is a "a relatively new, free tool for cropping and pausing video, adding voice overlay, audio notes, and embedding quizzes in the form of open ended or multiple choice questions." * Mozilla Popcorn Maker is a "multiple-layer video editor that invites users to remix videos to include pop-ups, text boxes, images, maps (even in streetview), as well as Wikipedia articles that continue to update." * ThingLink for Video "promises the ability to drag and add text-enhanced ThingLink icons, as well as images, and embed widgets." * eduCanon "is an interactive learning platform into which teachers may embed questions and any html object." * TED-Ed Lessons allows you to customize the lesson to meet your goals. * YouTube Video Editor "allows users to easily clip and add text and filters to videos you drag in." * Write-on Video is an iPad app that allows you to "to annotate and animate videos and pictures..." There is additional detail for each of these options in the post. She has also embedded some videos that show how to create a video in the specific site in the post. If you are new to creating vidoeo, or are looking for some new tools that are student friendly check out this post. You should find at least one or two that will meet your needs.
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight,
July 22, 2014 9:51 PM
A good overview on the available tools to make video interactive. 
Alfredo Corell's curator insight,
July 23, 2014 7:38 AM
Becky Roehrs's curator insight,
July 23, 2014 10:31 AM
Excellent round-up of tools we have available to update our videos with voiceovers, notes, pop-ups, screenshots, maps, and references!
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Many teachers have added ‘digital literacy’ as number four on the list of literacies their students should have (or be working towards, in most cases). Reading, writing, and math are now followed by digital literacy. Obviously, depending on the grade level you teach, your students will have different abilities in each of the four areas, …
Beth Dichter's insight:
What are the 8 key elements of digital literacy? According to Doug Belshaw, who works with the Mozilla Foundation and has written his dissertation on digital literacies are: * Cultural * Cognitive * Constructive * Communicative * Confident * Creative * Critical * Civic The post includes short definitions for each and you may watch Belshaw at a TEDx Conference on this topic.
Maryalice Leister's curator insight,
May 24, 2014 9:08 AM
Teachers accept the responsibility for instilling digital literacy in their students of any age. It is not a skill young people should attempt to learn on their own as it is more complicated than it appears.
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A video that explains the difference between a person who has a growth mindset and person who has a fixed mindset. All design and animation was done by me. A...
Beth Dichter's insight:
This short video does a great job comparing Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset. You can find additional resources about mindset at a post Musing on Mindsets located at http://insidetheclassroomoutsidethebox.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/musings-on-mindset
LibrarianLand's curator insight,
April 24, 2014 2:38 PM
Slick but effective video illustrating the difference between a fixed, less conducive to learning mindset and the more open, growth-oriented type of outlook.
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My PhD: http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/super/theses/PhD(Muller).pdf It is a common view that "if only someone could break this down and explain it clearly en...
Beth Dichter's insight:
This video may surprise you with what students actually learn (or do not learn) when watching videos. If you are going to be creating videos to flip your classroom, or you using videos created by others take the time to watch this one. You may find yourself making some revisions to help your students better understand key concepts.
Deborah Rinio's curator insight,
March 24, 2014 12:56 PM
SCIENCE TEACHERS: WATCH THIS VIDEO! This is a great video that explains what students gain from watching videos dealing with science concepts. Watch this and use the information to choose great videos. Or add components to the videos you already watch to help make sure your students will learn. 
Raquel Oliveira's curator insight,
March 28, 2014 11:38 AM
5 maneiras para aumentar a chances de aprendizagem por meio de videos. O comparativo é feito com videos da Kahn Academy . Great reserach ! 
AMPA Santa Teresa. 's curator insight,
March 31, 2014 7:41 AM
Aquest vídeo et pot sorprendre amb el que els estudiants aprenen (o no aprèn) quan miran vídeos. Si eres mestre, si estàs creant vídeos per a estudiants o tal vegada utilitzes els d'altres, agafeu temps per mirar aixo. |
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Climate change is complex. An increase in CO2 causes the earth to warm up, but is that a bad thing? And what does it mean to the Netherlands? Studio Lakmoes designed…
Beth Dichter's insight:
Climate change may still be a controversial subject in some areas. This short video provides a clear explanation about climate change. With the celebration of Earth Day later this month you may find this useful to share in your classroom.
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"Peter H. Reynolds, creativity advocate and best-selling author and illustrator, and co-founder of FableVision Learning, has created a new animated short called The Testing Camera — a whimsical poke at high-stakes, standardized testing and a reminder that real assessment is as easy, and — at the same time — as challenging as getting to really know the gifts and talents of every child."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Peter Reynolds shares one view of how students may feel in the high stakes testing environment that exists in schools today. The movie may bring a tear to your eye. The video is short, about 4 minutes, and there is also a poster (shown above). This video could be a great way to begin a discussion on authentic learning and why it is important.
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Many technologies have promised to revolutionize education, but so far none has. With that in mind, what could revolutionize education? These ideas have been...
Beth Dichter's insight:
What will revolutionize education? This video looks at a history of education, sharing a range of technologies that have emerged, had claims made that this "new technology" would be the game changer, and then 10 years later, a new idea would come along. After discussing a number of these so called game changer Muller discusses what he sees as critical to revolutionize education and also shares research that may come as a surprise, changing the way you view how you may teach in your classroom. This is a video that would be great to watch with colleagues. The video is just over 7 minutes in length and is well worth the time!
María Luisa Meza's curator insight,
December 9, 2014 11:08 PM
Video para los desafíos de la educación en el curso de docencia en línea. 
Tina Jameson's curator insight,
December 14, 2014 6:48 PM
When so many new technologies promise to transform education - what role is left to the teacher? Why is the teacher still important? This powerful clip effectively presents compelling arguments for the importance of teaching students in a 'social' classroom setting - with reference to 'how' students learn; making the best of all types of tools to aid what goes on 'in the student's head'.
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I put together this video for my class of seventh graders. Song features contributions from the following artists: Ben Jackson, Matt Omalley, Nakia Simon, Ta...
Beth Dichter's insight:
Learning the difference between various words that describe things figuratively is often difficult. Here is a video that may help your students understand the following terms: * Personification * Alliteration * Assonance * Hyperbole * Onomatopoeia * Metaphor * Simile Through repetition, images, the use of the words in context, and a melody that one can sing along too this video may find a place in your classroom. Although designed by a Grade 7 teacher you may find it useful in grades above and below Grade 7. Kudos to the teacher who posted this, Revae Mendoza!
Mel Riddile's curator insight,
November 3, 2014 8:59 AM
Here is a video that may help your students understand the following terms: * Personification * Alliteration * Assonance * Hyperbole * Onomatopoeia * Metaphor * Simile
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"Dr. Ruben Puentedura developed the SAMR model as a way for teachers to evaluate how they are incorporating technology into their instructional practice. You can use SAMR to reflect upon how you are integrating technology into your classroom."
Beth Dichter's insight:
There are many models one can look to when integrating technology into the curriculum and one that is often spoken about is SAMR. SAMR allows teachers to learn how to move from enhancing curriculum to transforming curriculum. Think of climbing a ladder. The bottom rung of the ladder would be substitution. The second step would be modification. The third step would be augmentation. The fourth step would be redefinition. The video takes an example and shows how it changes as it moves up the ladder. There are also a number of reflection questions provided that may help you understand how to evaluate each of the areas and move your students to use more high order thinking skills (HOTS) as well as impact student achievement. There are many videos available that explain SAMR. This one does an excellent job and provides some extra tips...and it in just over 4 minutes in length!
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Beth Dichter's insight:
CK-12, a website that provides free materials for educators and students across grade levels. This link goes to a new series of physics simulations. However, if you work with students and are interested in finding great free resources that include video, text, audio, images, quizzes and interactives then it is worth your time to explore CK-12.
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"Are you thinking that maybe you want to be an astronaut, or an author, or a scientist or a doctor? That's great! And maybe you're not quite up to speed on the centrifugal force of the moon or how many bones are in your arms, but if you believe in yourself, you'll get there. That's the power of yet. You might not be ready for outer space yet, but just work hard and keep your eye on the prize and you'll get to where you want to be!"
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I was not aware that Sesame Street had videos that looked at social-emotional learning until I stumbled on this one that looks at the power of the word yet. Although designed for younger children I suspect many middle and high school students would be engaged (since many watched Sesame Street as youngsters). This could be useful if you work with students on growth mindset and fixed mindset.
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"Have you ever wished you knew how to easily add questions into a video to create lesson content or to help ensure that students are engaging with video content? Well, you can, for free!"
Beth Dichter's insight:
Here is a quick tutorial to teach you how to insert questions into eduCanon. You will need to have a video in mind. * You can crop videos * You can group videos together for lessons * You can monitor student progress "Watch the rest of 3 Minute Teaching with Tech Tutorials on this web page, or by opening this YouTube Playlist."
Gary Harwell's curator insight,
August 20, 2014 2:17 AM
Instead of putting on a video and relaxing, why not put in a quiz or some questions.......
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It’s one of the most talked-about trends in education right now. Right behind the iPad and Common Core. Flipping your classroom is a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. That’s great, because it offers a lot of advantages for your classroom regardless of your students’ age or what subject matter …
Beth Dichter's insight:
This infographic/visualization provides six steps that show how to flip a classroom. It also makes it clear that after you work through the six steps you must also review what has taken place, revise as necessary and then repeat. The six steps are: 1. Plan 2. Record 3. Share 4. Change 5. Group 6. Regroup But to understand what they mean by each of these you should go to the post. Flipping the classroom takes time, but today there are many locations where you can find great videos that will work for you. There are numerous tools available that help you create videos on your own, or take an existing video and add comments, questions, etc., so that it will meet your needs. If you are considering using video as a way to flip your class in the upcoming school year this post also provides links to additional resources that you may find helpful.
Randy D. Nichols's curator insight,
August 5, 2014 2:00 PM
What the Flip? (A simple explanation of an education trend.)
Keith Hamon's curator insight,
November 19, 2014 1:47 PM
This is a sensible approach to flipping your classroom, one lesson at a time.
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In June 1776, a little over a year after the start of the American Revolutionary War, the US Continental Congress huddled together in a hot room in Philadelphia to talk independence. Kenneth C. Davis dives into some of the lesser known facts about the process of writing the Declaration of Independence and questions one very controversial omission.
Beth Dichter's insight:
Here is a TED-Ed video that is applicable to this weekend (at least in the United States). There are some important facts that many of us do not know about the Declaration of Independence and this video presents them in an accessible format. Take four minutes of your day and find out if you know the facts shared in this video.
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'Look Up' - A spoken word film for an online generation. 'Look Up' is a lesson taught to us through a love story, in a world where we continue to find ways t...
Beth Dichter's insight:
What happens if we live in a world where communication is digital, and people do not take time to communicate face2face, or to sit in nature and enjoy the sounds of the outdoors? Do you wonder if people are over involved with their cell phones? Consider taking five minutes of your time to watch this video. What are your thoughts?
malek's curator insight,
May 5, 2014 8:49 AM
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Michelle Gilstrap's curator insight,
May 5, 2014 2:46 PM
This is a great reminder to put down our phones and computers and relate to life. It is short, but impactful
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"The communication explosion reaches its peak when you explore the endless avenues running through TED Talks. Moreover, the title educator embodies many forms within these talks. So it’s precisely for this reason that any educator benefits from so many of these talks. Each speaker reveals his or her passion of a view or a subject with the enthusiasm of a first-year teacher."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Every year new TED Talks become available online but it is tough to determine which of the many you want to watch. Here is a list of 50 TED talks that focus on education. Check out a few of the titles below. * 100,000 Tutors - Peter Norvig * School Cloud - Sugata Mitra * Autistic Brothers - Faith Jegede talking about her autistic brothers * Teaching Design for Change - Emily Pilloton * What We're Learning from Online Education - Daphne Koller Click through to the post for additional videos and have fun watching, listening and learning!
Lisa Simmons's curator insight,
April 3, 2014 4:11 PM
I love listening to these amazing and inspirational TED Talks! |
This video may change the way you view the sun. For the last five years NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has been taking images of the sun and this video provides views that are breath taking. I have shown this video to students from kindergarten through grade 7 and all want to see it again. There are amazing images with music, and very few words. Try to find five minutes in your day to watch this, and chances are you will find yourself forwarding the link to others.
Quoting from NASA "Watch the movie to see giant clouds of solar material hurled out into space, the dance of giant loops hovering in the corona, and huge sunspots growing and shrinking on the sun's surface."