TED Talks “There’s a flip side to everything,” the saying goes, and in 2 minutes, Derek Sivers shows this is
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Present Like Steve Jobs
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is well known for his electrifying presentations. Communications coach Carmine Gallo discusses the various techniques Jobs
Tutorials on Youtube, the new way to learn!
When I want to have a quick overview of what Glogster is, I search on youtube. And that is where
Facts of Congress – The House of Representatives
Let’s look at the House of Representatives, and more facts about Congress. The three branches of government Electing a Us
Senate election in Massachusetts
Teaching why special Senate election in Massachusetts marks a critical turning point in the year-long debate about health-care reform. And
Europeans love Obama – but do all Americans?
This video shows the reactions and views of Republicans leading up to the 2008 election. It is an HBO documentary
Four important facts about presenting in class!
Be a great presenter, find inspiration and wisdoom from other great presenters. Teach your students! This is an important skill.
What did you Twitter (learn) in school today?
Another blogpost about Twitter! To twitter or not to twitter, is not the question! You should try it if you
The Nobel Peace Prize 2009, Oslo Norway
Image by Joaaso via Flickr President Obama’s acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway 10.12.09 Watch the of
President Obama’s visit to Norway!
Image by koolb via Flickr Letter to Sandvika high school, Norway We would like to thank you for your thoughtful
We – the people, politics in the United States
Today we had a visitor in our class. It was Lee Ann Potter a Roving Scholar of American Studies in
UK Parliament – Voting: What are elections?
Log on to http://www.parliament.uk to learn more about parliament. Start by watching this video: On this Youtube page for uk.parliament ou
UK Parliament – Role of an MP
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Invitation to President Obama
Image by Getty Images via Daylife A school in Norway invites the President. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that
Preparing an oral presentation in class – keep it simple!
To prepare the students on how to present in class Methods: Discuss the following points in class: Read the 18