Educational+Videos

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[|Neo K12]
is an outstanding online collection of educational videos, lessons and games for students in grades k-12. [|Neo K12]believes that “kids learn best by ’seeing’ the real world.” They have created this site with that belief in mind. [|Neo K12]has cataloged the best free online educational videos from the Internet in one place. Each video is watched and reviewed by k-12 educators to ensure their accuracy and appropriateness for students. Subjects include physical science, life science, human body, earth and space, social studies, math, English (including phonics, stories, and grammar), and fun videos such as time lapse, slow motion, arts and crafts, learn magic, music lessons, and sports lessons. In addition to videos, [|Neo K12] has Web 2.0 tools. The School Presentation tool is a mashup of Flickr and Wikipedia, and allows users to create and share presentations online. To create a presentation, students choose pictures for their presentation from Flickr, read and article about the subject from Wikipedia, and then add text to their presentation. When the presentation is finished, it can be printed or viewed online as a slideshow. Quizzes, games, and puzzles on [|Neo K12] are an interactive way to improve learning. Teachers can create and share videos playlists complete with notes and instructions for their students.

//__Videos that make us think:__//
Mankind is no Island I am Everyone Speak with Conviction Kiwi Meditation Brown Eyes/Blue Eyes Did You Know? Did you Know?Piano Stairs Kaplan U Professor Staring Contest Dove Evolution Kaplan U Desks When I become a teacher It’s All About the Experience Do Schools Kill Creativity? [|Just One Girl] Micheal Jordon-FailureThe Deepest Garbage CanThe Years are ShortThe Essay The Spelling Bee

**//__Videos that inspire us:__//**
I Love Living Life Try to Do Be the Change You Want to See in the World Together We Can Change the World Blind Painter Free Hugs Amazing Softball Story World’s Strongest Dad Power of a Dream Dustin Carter

**//__Videos that amaze us:__//**
Hans “no way” Rey Paul the Opera Singer Boyanka Angelova One in Million Chance Human Shadow Puppets Giant Water Slide OK Go Dominoes in the Kitchen Greatest Car Advertisement Ever Test Your Awareness 1 Test Your Awareness 2 Test Your Awareness 3 Test Your Awareness 4 Bruce Lee Table Tennis

**//__Videos that make us ask questions:__//**
__Steven Levitt: Why do crack dealers still live with their moms? Spin Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do Built to Last What teachers make One is Greater than None Lost Generation Don’t Eat the Marshmallow Yet Vision of Students Today Vision of K-12 Students Today__ The Kid No One Wanted __Music Makers__

**//__Videos that get us to laugh together:__//**
Life after Death by PowerpointFood Fight Mr Bean-Turkey The Invisible Rope Thou Shalt Laugh Stupid Birds Ron Lucas and Big Dummy Electric face Stimulus Basset Hound Beat Box Mr. Bean-Library Martians Meet a Clock Everything is Amazing and Nobodys Happy Mr. Bean-Pool Laughing Babies Bill Cosby-Dentists Five Minute University Barking Fish Football vs Baseball Charlie the Unicorn Chainsaw Rabbit (ok, maybe not funny but frightening) We’re Sinking Relaxing Car Advertisement Interview With a TerroristSneak Thief Why you should think before you textMoose in Sprinkler Manamana and Manamana IIZombies In Plain English Sound EffectsPencilman = = = = =[|Safe Share TV] = is a fantastic way to share You Tube videos with your students. [|Safe Share TV] removes all distracting and offensive elements that surround a video on You Tube and allows you to share the video with a unique link. [|Safe Share TV] also gives you the option to crop videos before sharing them. = = =[|Teaching Videos]= Search by topic or grade level

=Explore.org= is an Annenberg-funded, “non-profit, multi-media organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, explore creates a portal into the soul of humanity by championing the selfless acts of others.” The site captures and shares powerful videos and high-quality photographs. It just launched. It has about 200 videos and thousands of photos, all in an easy-to use interface that lets you search by a range of places and causes. You can literally spend hours here. ==

=Secrets of Einsteins Brain= media type="youtube" key="JNOKT-xv7Dw" height="344" width="425" Here is roughly a //**50-minute exploration about his life **// : [|part 1], [|part 2], [|part 3], [|part 4], and [|part 5].

= = =[|KidZui] = is a site I have written about in the past. The KidZui network has added some sites to the network that I just learned about. [|ZuiTube] is a kid friendly You Tube portal. It is the largest collection of kid friendly videos online. New videos are added to [|ZuiTube] daily. All videos are approved by parents and teachers before being posted on [|ZuiTube]. Students can watch educational videos, funny videos, movies and movie clips, silly songs, and music. There is also a special section on [|ZuiTube] just for videos related to Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving collection includes everything from the Turkey Dance to videos about Native Americans and Pilgrims. = = =Use Online Video in Your Classroom=

[|Free Documentary Films]
DocumentaryHeaven is a free documentary website that provides a handpicked collection of documentary films. All films can be watched online and there is no sign up. You can search for documentaries and browse them by categories such as activist, celebrity, conspiracy, mystery, war, technology… etc. The site currently lists around 170 documentaries and more being continuously added.

[|80+ Videos for Tech. & Media Literacy]
Over the past few years, I have been collecting interesting Internet videos that would be appropriate for lessons and presentations, or personal research, related to technological and media literacy. Here are 70+ videos organized into various sub-categories. These videos are of varying quality, cross several genres, and are of varied suitability for classroom use.

Educational Videos
K-12 videos on Science, Maths, Social Studies and English

[|Current top 10 list of videos] that inspire us to rethink the way we learn and educate:
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[|Wydea]
Videos - Science and Technology

**[|Watch Know]**
Best free educational videos for kids online

[|100 Awesome Classroom Videos to Learn New Teaching Techniques]
Whether you are a new teacher storing up tips and tricks or an experienced teacher who could just use a fresh perspective, you are sure to find something helpful among these videos.

[|NonFiction Videos]
is a new website featuring documentary-style videos. Some of the videos on [|NonFiction Videos] include well-known films like [|SuperSize Me]. NonFiction Videos currently has 125 films in its collection and more films are being added regularly.

[|SnagFilms]
SnagFilms.com is a website where you can watch full-length documentary films for free, but we’re also a platform that lets you “snag” a film and put it anywhere on the web. With a library of nearly 450 films, and rapidly growing, you’re bound to find films that resonate with your interests. We make it easy for you to find a film that shines a light on a cause you care about. You can then open a virtual movie theater on any web site, so any one can watch your favorite SnagFilms for free.

[|Top Documentary Films]
A place where you can watch stunning, eyeopening, interesting, free streaming, full-length, online documentary films and movies.**TDF (Top Documentary Films)** is basically "one man show" (driven by one enthusiast) and the content here is created with a passion for documentaries. The site is in open form and it is allowing readers to add comments about documentary films they like or dislike

[|Studio 4 Learning.tv]
Need online homework help or need to prepare for your tests? Get the answers you need at Studio4Learning.tv. Browse or search to find what you are looking for. Click one of the 10 categories at the top of the page and select one subject listed in the drop down menu. You can also type a word or phrase in the search box and click search.

[|SCOPE Episodes]
Below are all the SCOPE episodes listed according to the main science or technology area they cover. Many episodes cover several learning areas. Check the episode pages for more details of the contents of each episode (Science)

[|Media Documentaries]
From Free Documentaries

**100 Best You Tube videos for Teachers**
View the list of the Top 100 Videos for Teachers. This list is provided by [|SmartTeaching.org], a leading online resource for current teachers, and aspiring education students and student teachers. //**I'm not sure if the link will work so I have copied them all here!**// It doesn't! These videos can give your students a better insight into historical events. Make science more fun and interactive by using these videos in class. Get advice on improving your language class or use these videos as classroom supplements. These videos provide great information on art and art education programs for you and your students. Everyone has a hard day sometimes, and you can remind yourself why you became a teacher by checking out these videos. Ensure your classroom stays a happy and organized learning environment with some help from these videos. These helpful guides and instructional videos can give you assistance with a variety of classroom issues. These videos can help you learn to use technology in the classroom and on your own time more effectively. If you need a good laugh, watch these over your lunch hour or after class.
 * History**
 * 1) **[|Learn History]:** This YouTube channel provides loads of videos on historical events related to crime and punishment and the American west.
 * 2) **[|Animated Bayeux Tapestry]:** Students learning about European history can watch this video which takes the Bayeux Tapestry and brings it to life.
 * 3) **[|The Day the Music Died]:** This video can be a great introduction to pop culture in the 50’s and 60’s through the song [|American Pie].
 * 4) **[|Surviving the Holocaust]:** Teach students about the impact of the Holocaust by showing them how it impacted this individual.
 * 5) **[|Oliver Cromwell]:** Here you’ll find photos and text that tell about the life of Oliver Cromwell.
 * 6) **[|Elizabeth I]:** Let students learn about the history of England by watching this video presentation on Elizabeth I.
 * 7) **[|Computer History]:** Technology is a big deal these days, and students can learn about where it all started by watching this video.
 * 8) **[|Gettysburg Reenactment]:** Bring the American Civil War to life by showing students this reenactment of a battle.
 * 9) **[|The Assassination of JFK]:** This famous video is a huge part of American history, and you can let students watch it via YouTube.
 * 10) **[|Fall of the Berlin Wall]:** Classes studying modern history can learn about the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall through this news report.
 * 11) **[|How to Make a Mummy]:** Created by teachers, this animated video shows how the ancient Egyptians created their mummies.
 * 12) **[|A Brief History of Mankind]:** This video sums up the history of mankind in just a few minutes, making it a good intro to history classes.
 * Science**
 * 1) **[|Rubber Hand Illusion]:** This video explores the strange phenomenon of the rubber hand illusion which can help get students interested in biology and psychology.
 * 2) **[|Theory of Everything]:** Here you’ll find an explanation of the Theory of Everything.
 * 3) **[|The World of Chemistry]:** This video gives a humorous take on several chemistry principles.
 * 4) **[|Physics of Superheroes]:** Take physics to another level by showing students how physics can help explain the abilities of superheroes.
 * 5) **[|The Physics of Baseball]:** Get students more interested in physics by relating them to sports with this video.
 * 6) **[|Meiosis]:** Explain the division of reproductive cells by using this video as an illustration.
 * 7) **[|Virtual Frog Dissection]:** If the idea of dissecting a real frog makes you cringe, consider showing your classes this virtual dissection instead.
 * 8) **[|How to Build a Simple Electric Motor]:** Science students can watch this video and complete this simple experiment to make class more interesting.
 * 9) **[|Chemistry Experiments]:** This series of videos covers a wide range of fun and interesting chemistry experiments.
 * 10) **[|DNA Replication Process]:** Show students this video to help illustrate just how DNA replicates.
 * 11) **[|Classification Rap]:** What better way to remember the categories of classification than to create a rap? Students will enjoy this catchy song.
 * 12) **[|Birth of the Solar System]:** Students may enjoy watching this video that shows how our solar system was formed.
 * Language**
 * 1) **[|Improving Listening Skills for ESL Teachers]:** Those teaching students to speak English can help boost their listening skills with some advice from this video.
 * 2) **[|Language Learning and Web 2.0]:** Watch this to learn how you can use technology to improve your language classes.
 * 3) **[|Alphabet Road]:** Young children will enjoy watching this series of videos that shows them letters in relation to animals and machines on a farm.
 * 4) **[|Task Based Learning]:** See how task based learning can impact your language courses by watching this video.
 * 5) **[|Teach Your Children Spanish]:** Spanish teachers working with younger children can supplement their lessons with these helpful videos.
 * 6) **[|Tips on Teaching a Foreign Language]:** This video gives some valuable tips that can help improve your skills as a language teacher.
 * 7) **[|Teach Yourself Sign Language]:** Whether you’re working with deaf kids or just want to learn a new skill, this video can help you to learn to sign.
 * 8) **[|ESL Teaching Tips]:** Teaching ESL comes with its own set of challenges. This video can give you some pointers on being a better teacher.
 * 9) **[|Spanish for Gringos]:** Students young and old can benefit from these videos which help with pronunciation and grammar in Spanish.
 * 10) **[|How to Teach Latin]:** Latin may come off as boring to many students, so help jazz it up with some tips from this video.
 * 11) **[|Grammar Rock]:** Who doesn’t love those old [|Schoolhouse Rock] videos? Play these for your kids when they’re learning about elements of grammar, including this one on verbs.
 * Arts**
 * 1) **[|ARTSplash!]:** This video can help you learn about the ARTSplash program, which can be a valuable addition to the arts education programs in your school.
 * 2) **[|Teaching Flute to the Remedial Band Student or Novice]:** Music teachers who are struggling with students working below the level they should be at can get some teaching pointers from this video.
 * 3) **[|The Dark Genius of Caravaggio]:** Show students the work of Italian artist Caravaggio in this video slide show.
 * 4) **[|A Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh]:** Students can enjoy the colorful and unique work of Van Gogh in this video.
 * 5) **[|Salvador Dali]:** Explore the eccentric genius of Salvador Dali by showing your students this video of his surrealist paintings and movies.
 * 6) **[|Pablo Picasso]:** One of the best known artists, students can learn to recognize numerous works by Picasso from watching this video.
 * 7) **[|Rijksmuseum]:** Take a virtual field trip through the Rijksmuseum and see great works by artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
 * 8) **[|Art Education for the Blind]:** Learn to make art education valuable for even your blind students by watching this video.
 * 9) **[|Art In Secondary Education]:** Get some tips on using art education in high schools through this video created in part by several museums and high schools.
 * 10) **[|Art Education 2.0]:** This video gives educators an introduction to Art Education 2.0, an online community on ning.com.
 * 11) **[|Innovative Art Education]:** Take your creativity to the next level with suggestions from this video.
 * 12) **[|Cairo Museum]:** Take a virtual tour of numerous works of art in the Cairo Museum with this video.
 * Inspiration**
 * 1) **[|Teachers Make a Difference]:** This video tells an inspirational story about how a teacher made a difference in a student’s life.
 * 2) **[|Teachers Are Like Mirrors]:** Here you’ll be encouraged to remember that teachers play a big role in building students’ self esteem.
 * 3) **[|What Teachers Make]:** Tyler Mali delivers his free form poem about what a difference teachers can make.
 * 4) **[|The Miracle Workers]:** Another Tyler Mali poem delivered in 2007, intended to inspire and build morale in teachers.
 * 5) **[|100 Ways to Show Children You Care]:** While geared more towards parents, this video can give some good suggestions on showing your students how you care about them.
 * 6) **[|Teaching is Amazing]:** This video shows a series of inspirational quotes on teaching and can be just what you need to pick yourself up on a bad day.
 * 7) **[|Thank You, Teacher]:** Here you’ll hear the story of how a simple thank you from a student made a difference in a teacher’s life.
 * 8) **[|You Never Gave Up On Me]:** Listen to the story of this teacher who never gave up on a student who struggled to read.
 * 9) **[|Make a Difference]:** This story, while fictional, can still be a great inspiration to teachers everywhere.
 * 10) **[|Teachers Who Make a Difference]:** This series of videos documents teachers from all over who have made a difference in their students’ lives.
 * Classroom Management**
 * 1) **[|Diffusing Entitle or Helicopter Parents]:** Dealing with parents can be one of the biggest challenges of being a teacher. This video offers some advice on managing even the toughest parents.
 * 2) **[|Assertiveness Scenarios]:** Don’t let coworkers and students walk all over you. This video showcases several scenarios and how to act more assertive.
 * 3) **[|Education Techniques for Children With Autism]:** Working with children who have disabilities can be challenging, but this video gives some useful pointers to make it a little easier.
 * 4) **[|Maintaining Discipline]:** Watch this video for advice on keeping your classroom under control.
 * 5) **[|Classroom Management Ideas for At-Risk Students]:** Those dealing with students that are at a high risk can find out ways they can better work with them in this video.
 * 6) **[|Tips and Tricks for Classroom Management]:** Get some basic tips and tricks on keeping your classroom running smoothly in this video.
 * 7) **[|Positive Learning Places]:** Here you’ll get advice on several aspects of classroom management and how you can create an environment conducive to learning.
 * 8) **[|Teacher Training]:** This video gives teachers some ideas on how to better engage their students and improve their learning environment.
 * 9) **[|Creating Respectful Classrooms]:** This video can help give your students the tools they need to be respectful, responsible citizens in your classroom.
 * 10) **[|How to Maintain Classroom Discipline: Good and Bad Methods]:** Learn what works and what doesn’t when it comes to classroom discipline through the instruction of this video.
 * 11) **[|Positive Discipline in the Classroom]:** Here you’ll learn how to use positive reinforcement to discipline students in your classes.
 * How-Tos and Guides**
 * 1) **[|Challenging Behavior in Young Children]:** Learn to modify the behavior of elementary age children with advice from this video.
 * 2) **[|Preschool Learning Ideas]:** Get some ideas on how to work with preschool age children through suggestions from this video.
 * 3) **[|How to Teach a Child Math]:** This basic video gives some pointers on the best way to teach kids math.
 * 4) **[|First Year Teachers: What Not to Do In the Computer Lab]:** While very tongue in cheek, this video does offer some helpful suggestions to engaging your students while they’re in the computer lab.
 * 5) **[|Teacher Interview Questions]:** Find out what kind of questions you can expect in interviews for teaching jobs in this helpful video.
 * 6) **[|How to Become a Teacher By Being a Substitute]:** This video can help those looking to work as full time teachers who are only substituting at the moment.
 * 7) **[|How to Be an Amazing Teacher]:** Want to be the best teacher you can be? Check out this video for ways you can go above and beyond.
 * 8) **[|How to Start a Class Successfully]:** Learn how to set the stage for your whole day by starting your class.
 * 9) **[|Exploring Diversity In Your Classroom]:** Engage children from all backgrounds in your classroom with some tips from this video.
 * 10) **[|Teacher Tips Organization]:** This video can help you learn to get and stay organized.
 * 11) **[|How to Get the Second Half of the School Year Off to a Great Start]:** It can sometimes be difficult to get back in the groove of learning and teaching after a lengthy winter break. This video gives advice on how to get back into the swing of things.
 * Technology**
 * 1) **[|Podcasting for Teachers]:** Learn how to create your own podcast in this informative series. This video covers one of the first steps: getting your own blog.
 * 2) **[|What is Moodle?]:** Moodle can be a great classroom tool for students and teachers. This video can help you learn the basics of the program.
 * 3) **[|Google Docs Tutorial for Teachers]:** This tutorial will show you the basics of using Google Docs so you can save and edit documents online.
 * 4) **[|Microsoft Word Training for Teachers]:** Don’t let your students run circles around you using technology. Learn to use Word with this helpful video.
 * 5) **[|SMART Board Orientation]:** While not all teachers are so lucky to have a [|SMART Board], those that do can get help on using it from this orientation.
 * 6) **[|Pay Attention]:** Don’t think technology is important in your classroom? This video might change your mind.
 * 7) **[|Using PowerPoint(Or Not)]:** This video explains ways you can use PowerPoint in the classroom and reasons why you may not want to.
 * 8) **[|A Vision of K-12 Students Today]:** Here you’ll learn why technology is so important to today’s children.
 * 9) **[|Using Technology in Education]:** Embrace the overall health of your students by watching this video which explains how to use technology to improve mental health.
 * 10) **[|ChitChat Basic Walkthrough]:** Learn to use the program ChitChat by watching this instructional video.
 * 11) **[|Shift Happens]:** Learn what you’ll need to do in order to prepare your classroom to meet the technological needs of your students.
 * Humor**
 * 1) **[|Teachers Suck]:** While somewhat vulgar, this Tom Green rap can be entertaining to see how some students might view education.
 * 2) **[|History of the World]:** This simple revision of world history is a fun and creative video to watch.
 * 3) **[|Dramatic Chipmunk]:** This simple clip makes entertaining use of one very shocked looking chipmunk.
 * 4) **[|Brad Neely’s George Washington]:** Get a different take on the history of George Washington with this funny and quite catchy song.
 * 5) **[|Spiders on Drugs]:** Health teachers will find this parody video entertaining.
 * 6) **[|**History of the USA**Enjoy this funny take on the history of the United States.] :**
 * 7) **[|St Sanders Guitar Parody]:** These videos take some of the guitar greats and pair them with lame riffs, with hilarious results.
 * 8) **[|Welcome to My Home]:** Old videos have been paired with new commentary in this funny series.
 * 9) **[|Sneak Thief]:** Watch as this hungry gull robs a store owner blind.
 * 10) **[|Super Mole Brothers]:** Chemistry teachers can appreciate this video project which was made in honor of [|National Mole Day].

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