http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:27:25 PDT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:27:25 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=755146 Interviews with Malian musician Toumani Diabate and a visit ti the Ecole de la Musique Kirina. A video project of Playing for Change, described below:״The act of playing music with people of different cultures, religions, economics and politics is a powerful statement. It shows that we can find ways of working together and sharing our experiences with one another in a positive way. Music has the power to break down the walls between cultures, to raise the level of human understanding.״~ Mark Johnson, founder, Playing for ChangeExternal Links http://www.playingfor http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=755150 Since its inception on public radio on 1988, Afropop Worldwide — and, since 1997, its companion website, — has been deeply committed to exploring the seemingly endless varieties of entrancing music in Mali. Afropop producers have collectively made seven field research trips to the country. They've sometimes spent months there, visiting remote locations and building close relationships with artists. Many of these artists have built loyal international followings and delighted American audiences. In fact, no other African country can boast having as many artists signed to US record labels or touring agencies: , , , , , , , , and others. The 100 songs on this channel, compiled with input from Christopher Kirkley of the blog and label , only scratch the surface of Mali's musical treasures. Despite inevitable omissions, this stream provides a representative introduction to the country's key regions, genres and artists, and a powerful reason to care about Mali's fate as it faces profoundly difficult times. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=738095 News features in French depicting the lives of Algerian women working in Algeria via TV5 Monde WebTV. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=733838 'Civic Quotes provides a collection of notable quotations from a variety of U.S. government leaders over the years addressing representative democracy, the impact of government, the democratic process, and citizen participation. Read the quotes, view primary source images related to the themes of the quotes, learn more about the person being quoted, and take a quiz featuring questions from recent national standardized tests in civics! Civic Quotes is searchable in various ways and includes a link to a web version that also provides lesson plans and more resources for teachers. Share civic quotes with your friends and classmates via Facebook or email.'This is a free app http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=733827 'WATCH AND DISCOVER POLITICAL HISTORY VIDEOSPick a year + select a president... then watch from a collection of over 2,500 political videos!Watch the "HISTORY" category to experience politics dating back to 1892!Discover awesome videos and share them on Facebook + Twitter!FEATURES: • Universal App (iPhone, iPad, iTouch) • Over 2,500 videos and growing • Super-fast browsing, even on 3G connection • Airplay enabled • Easy social media sharing VIDEO CONTENT TOTALS:Ron Paul -------- 414 videosMitt Romney -----181 vidoesNewt Gingrich --- 289 videosRick Santorum --- 81 videosBarack Obama ---- 93 videosPolitical History --1230 videosJFK ------------- 25 videosReagan --------- 62 videosNixon ---------- 77 videosClinton --------- 36 videos'This app costs $.99 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=732319 Supplementary materials for students in beginning Spanish that focus on issues of cultural identity of Spanish speakers in the United States. Includes glossed readings, extensive multimedia content and flash-based comprehension questions. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=732341 An impressive collection of mobile applications for teachers and learners of French and other World Languages. Many are free, some are offered at low cost. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=724620 STEPS has created a multimedia initiative to re-ignite interest in the problem of global poverty. Why Poverty? features 8 full-length documentaries and 30 shorts, all available online, that address various aspects of poverty. According to STEPS, he objectives of the initiative are to: - produce narratives that inspire people to think and be part of the solution, - involve the best filmmakers in the creation of bold and provocative factual films, - bring together broadcasters worldwide and engage audience through multiple media platforms, - create a global outreach campaign, supplementing the broadcasts with extra teaching materials, and - engage with decision-makers and influencers to find solutions for change.