MERLOT Search - materialType=Presentation&category=2328&sort.property=overallRating http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:59:09 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 01:59:09 PDT MERLOT Search - materialType=Presentation&category=2328&sort.property=overallRating http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 Plagiarism--A Student's Guide to Avoiding It http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82045 What plagiarism is--the different types. Examples of sources used incorrectly and then used correctly. The Cold War, Episodes 1-24 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90770 This is a companion web site to the award-winning twenty-four episode documentary that appeared on television in 1998. The web site includes links to historical documents; interactive maps; profiles of key figures; a glossary; narratives about culture, the space race, espionage, and the bomb; images; transcripts of interviews with key figures, games; links to other sites; and transcripts of chats with journalists, scientists, and historians about the topics of each episode of the TV series. Some of the narratives are excerpts from ?Cold War: An Illustrated History," the companion book to the TV series. Thinking Well http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=354281 This online lesson explores the intersection between critical thinking and cognitive therapy. Demographics of the Global Village http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=565923 If the world were a village of just 100 people, what would those people be like? This short video provides startling statistics on global demographics and development. Online Teaching Philosophy http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77014 What is your philosophy of teaching? What adjustments will you have to make online? The British Museum: Mesopotamia http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=499899 A site mainly geared to upper grades or middle school but very useful for early undergraduate classes, too. Provides excellent overview of Mesopotamian cultures with lots of visuals and interactive lessons. 5 minute http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=368839 This site has 5 minute tutorial videos on how to do pretty much anything from making homemade morzella, technical how to's, to parenting skills. Excellent resource for every of all ages. There are 21 categories, each containing hundreds of quick "How to" videos. Assumptions About Learning http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77098 In my Working with Joan folder, I provide my students with a list of assumptions I make about learning. This helps them understand my philosophy and how the class has been constructed. British Museum: Ancient China http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=499902 A site mainly geared to upper grades or middle school but very useful for early undergraduate classes, too. Provides excellent overview of Chinese culture with lots of visuals and interactive lessons. Conflict Management and Communication Skills http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=230016 This site looks at conflict through a communication lens. It explores the nature of conflict, ways we might respond to it, and the impact of conflict upon our relationsips.