Richard Baraniuk on open-source learning

http://www.ted.com Rice University professor Richard Baraniuk explains the vision behind Connexions, his open-source, online education system. It cuts out the textbook, allowing teachers to share and modify course materials freely, anywhere in the world.

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Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson

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Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.

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Greening the ghetto | Majora Carter

http://www.ted.com In an emotionally charged talk, MacArthur-winning activist Majora Carter details her fight for environmental justice in the South Bronx — and shows how minority neighborhood suffer most from flawed urban policy.

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Dean Ornish: The world’s killer diet

http://www.ted.com Stop wringing your hands over AIDS, cancer and the avian flu. Cardiovascular disease kills more people than everything else combined — and it’s mostly preventable. Dr. Dean Ornish explains how changing our eating habits will save lives.

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Secrets of success in 8 words, 3 minutes | Richard St. John

http://www.ted.com Why do people succeed? Is it because they’re smart, or are they just lucky? Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews into an unmissable 3-minute presentation on the real secrets of success.

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If I controlled the Internet | Rives

http://www.ted.com How many poets could cram eBay, Friendster and Monster.com into 3-minute poem worthy of a standing ovation? Enjoy Rives’ unique talent.

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Santa Claus: Lost in Japan!

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On his way to the Knock Knock English Christmas party, Santa Claus got lost in the neighborhood. Watch (and laugh along with our students) as Santa runs, jumps, eats, plays, swings, flirts and even rides a taxi on his way to our party!

We checked in on Santa’s progress throughout the party…here are all seven check-ins edited together.

Have your own “Santa Claus Is Coming!” Christmas party! Click here for a full party plan: http://supersimplelearning.com/christmas/party-ideas/santa-claus/

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What Do You Want For Christmas?

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Song = What Do You Want For Christmas?
Album = Super Simple Songs One

Knock Knock English Christmas Party – Tokyo – 2007

I See Something Blue

Use this simple song to learn and review colors. Then use the language from the song to play the I See Something… Game as you look around the classroom, at home, or in the car for more colors.

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Lyrics:
♫ Blue!
I see something blue.
Blue!
I see something blue.
Blue, blue, blue, blue…
I see something blue.
Find something blue!
Yellow!
I see something yellow.
Yellow!
I see something yellow.
Yellow, yellow…
I see something yellow.
Find something yellow!
Red!
I see something red.
Red!
I see something red.
Red, red, red, red…
I see something red.
Find something red!
Purple!
I see something purple.
Purple!
I see something purple.
Purple, purple…
I see something purple.
Find something purple!
Blue.
Yellow.
Red.
Purple.
I see colors everywhere. ♫

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Song: I See Something Blue
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