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Steve Jobs - Commencement Speech at Standford University (Inspiring Videos)
Steve Jobs - Commencement Speech at Standford University: one of the best speeches to be found on the Web according to TED Talks. Here with subtitles in English for the speech and the full transcript. > continue
David Hanson: Robots that "show emotion" (4:58) With Cloze Exercise (Videos with Cloze or Other Exercises)
David Hanson’s robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an "emotional" live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans. There is a cloze exercise on verbs to go with the video. > continue
The Dream for Open Video (3:17) (Short Video Presentations)
Open Video is more than just open codecs — watch the film and find out. Also visit the web site http://openvideoconference.org/ for more information
Language: English License: CC - Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives Genre: Viral Video Producer: Ryanne Hodson & Jay Dedman (...) > continue
"Twitter in Plain English" By the Common Craft Show (2:23) (Videos with Cloze or Other Exercises)
"Twitter in Plain English" is a very short and clear slideshow that explains how Twitter works. It was made by Lee LeFever of the Common Craft Show. Here is a cloze exercise with a key by Marianne Raynaud of Qualitytime-ESL.com/ > continue
Joachim de Posada says, "Don’t eat the marshmallow yet." (6:02) (Short Video Presentations)
In this short talk from TED Talks, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification — and how it can predict future success. With priceless video of kids trying their hardest not to eat the marshmallow.
Joachim de Posada is a speaker and motivational coach. (...) > continue
Pete Alcorn on the world in 2200 (3:53) (Short Video Presentations)
In this short, optimistic talk from TED2009, Pete Alcorn shares a vision of the world of two centuries from now — when declining populations and growing opportunity prove Malthus was wrong.
Pete Alcorn is the head of podcasting for Apple, and a veteran of the paper-publishing industry.
> continuePaul Debevec animates a photo-real digital face (6:06) (Short Video Presentations)
At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes.
Paul Debevec’s digital inventions have powered the breathtaking visual effects in films like The Matrix, Superman Returns, King Kong and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. (From TED.com)
> continueHans Rosling’s new insights on poverty (19:00) (Videos on World Economy)
Researcher Hans Rosling uses his cool data tools to show how countries are pulling themselves out of poverty. He demos Dollar Street, comparing households of varying income levels worldwide. Then he does something really amazing.
As a doctor and researcher, Hans Rosling identified a new (...) > continue
Hans Rosling: Let my dataset change your mindset (19:56) (Videos on World Economy)
Talking at the US State Department, Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data-bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. Look for new analysis on China and the post-bailout world, mixed with classic data shows.
As a doctor and researcher, Hans Rosling identified a new paralytic (...) > continue
Gever Tulley teaches life lessons through tinkering (4:08) (Short Video Presentations)
The founder of the Tinkering School, Gever Tulley likes to build things with kids.
Gever Tulley uses engaging photos and footage to demonstrate the valuable lessons kids learn at his Tinkering School. When given tools, materials and guidance, these young imaginations run wild and creative (...) > continue
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