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The Wonders of Electricity and Magnetism
by Walter Lewin
Available on: Online Video
The inimitable Walter Lewin gives a literally hair-raising performance in this MIT Museum lecture/demonstration for learners young and old.
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Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity?
by Ken Robinson
Available on: Audio Download | Online Video | Video Download
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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Focus on Educational Innovation
by Charles Vest
Available on: Online Video
These MIT panelists discuss their efforts to expand the educational horizons of learners from K to well beyond 12 with new technological tools and resources.
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The Learning Edge
by Chris Mercogliano
Available on: Audio Download
This recording is a frank and fascinating conversation between Chris Mercogliano and Steven Harrison, two inspiring visionaries in the alternative education field.
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Simon Schama: The Power of Art
by Simon Schama
Available on: Audio Download | Online Video
The Columbia art history professor Simon Schama reads from his latest book, The Power of Art.
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Jon Bischke on The Learning and Reputation Graph
by Jonathan Bischke
Available on: Online Video
Jon Bischke is an experienced entrepreneur focused on the intersection of education and technology.
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Time for Truth
by Os Guinness
Available on: Audio Download | Online Audio | Online Video
Dr. Guinness’s claim-to-fame is that he is part of the Guinness beer-making family, but he’d rather be known for his work as a Christian writer, lecturer, and social scientist.
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Goldie Hawn and Dan Siegel at TEDMED 2009
by Daniel Siegel
Available on: Online Video
Goldie Hawn talks about children & mindfulness and brings researcher Dan Siegel to show the scientific side of her wonderful ideas!
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Jonathan Kozol: Letters to a Young Teacher
by Jonathan Kozol
Available on: Audio Download | Online Video
Jonathan Kozol discusses Letters to a Young Teacher.
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The Millennials
by Mark Bauerlein
Available on: Online Video
Mark Bauerlein and Neil Howe talk about the Millennial Generation and how it ranks compared to other generations.
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