Group items tagged

With speakers like neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor and global health expert Hans Rosling, the list proves one of the compelling ideas behind TEDTalks: that an unknown speaker with a powerful idea can reach -- and move -- a global audience through the power of quality web video. Links to all 10 talks are found below the video window -- or browse through our Top 10 TEDTalks Theme. Even if you've seen them all, the highlights video below is darn fun.

Senior Futurist at the DaVinci Institute, and Google's top rated Futurist Speaker. Unlike most speakers, Thomas works closely with his Board of Visionaries to develop original research studies. This enables him to speak on unusual topics and translate trends into unique business opportunities.

Online tutoring has been famous for quite some time now. It's an interesting concept because it works wonders breaking down the language barrier by helping non-English speakers learn the language through native speakers. It allows easy-access for homeschooling for people who cannot go to school and it allows people to share their own set of skills with another. Here's how you can earn money while sharing your skills with others. Read more http://www.make-lots-of-money.com/make-money-tutoring-online/

Site is attempting to have all words in every language available, pronounced by a native speaker. Currently includes 143,000+ words in 203 languages.

Peter Sheahan is a successful author, speaker, thought leader, and entrepreneur. He introduced unorthodox business approaches and led business people to think outside of the box. He painstakingly tells people about his liberating business methods through his books-he's written six and two of them became bestsellers-and ChangeLabs, the company he founded when he was 19.

Not sure how to pronounce the name "Nguyen"? Listen to a native Vietnamese speaker pronounce it. If you can't find a name you need to know how to pronounce, let us know. We are constantly adding more names and languages to our expanding database. Pick a letter from Given Names or Surnames to begin your search.

[cross-posted at LeaderTalk] October apparently was 'Library Month' for me. I was the keynote speaker for the Minnesota MEMO conference and did a breakout session for the Iowa Library Association (ILA) conference. I also brought Dr. Mike Eisenberg to Iowa for three days to talk with school administrators about technology...

I have just had the opportunity to spend the weekend learning alongside a large group of mathematics teachers. After a day and a half of talking and thinking about mathematics teaching, I am excited to get back to school and try out some new ideas. There were also some key takeaways for me that I share below. These are the questions or wonderings that my mind wandered to while listening to the numerous talented speakers over the past two days.

The Smart Voice Translator Features: Multi-language Support: Supports more than 40 languages. High Translation Accuracy: High sensitivity & fidelity microphone/speaker collects your words and translates in as little as 0.2 seconds! Real-Time Interaction: Connect the translator to your smartphone via Bluetooth, start recording & check the translated results in seconds. It's perfect for face-to-face interaction. Super Mini Design: The handheld size is small & portable, very convenient to carry with you wherever you go. HOW TO USE: Connects your smartphone to wifi or mobile network. Scan the QR code on the product and download the translation app.

The Lenovo Smart Tab P10 is a great Android tablet that becomes a Smart Screen with Amazon Alexa built-in. The P10 rewrites the rules of what's possible in a premium family tablet. It looks fantastic thanks to a striking, metal-frame, dual-glass design. Dolby Atmos sound with 4-front facing speakers, and a 10.1" FHD display make it great for entertainment. And thanks to a multi-user fingerprint reader, everyone in the family gets their own customized-and secure-tablet experience.

The powers and functions of lok sabha members chiefly reside in the legislative powers of lok sabha. these are distinct from that of the rajya sabha and the president, as the lok sabha consists of directly elected members and are the direct representatives of the people.

"How did I address this tragedy in class? I hugged every last child in my classroom as he/she left for the weekend and told them that they matter, that I love them, and that they make this world better by being in it. They left smiling, believing, and feeling validated. #partofthesolution Jolie Barker- Passionate Educator"

Forvo is an online pronouncing dictionary. We want to have all the words that exist in the world pronounced and recorded, including names.

On Saturday I had the opportunity to join a group of very enthusiastic teachers to hear Alan November and Carl Jarvis speak at North Turramurra Primary School. That so many educators from across Sydney were keen to give up a Saturday is a testament to their desire to improve their teaching but also a measure of the respect these speakers garner.

A few years ago I was taking a tour of a dome shaped house, and the architect explained to me that domes are an optical illusion. Whenever someone enters a room, their eyes inadvertently glance up at the corners of the room to give them the contextual dimensions of the space they're in.

This works well with students who prefer to hear directions spoken aloud, but I also use it to teach pronunciation in Spanish. Simply change the voice to the Spanish speaker and it teaches students how to pronounce Spanish phrases! I assume it would also work for English Learners in much the same way.