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Road Trip Hacks
June 29, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 6.65 MBAre you thinking of loading up the family truckster and heading out on a summer road trip? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi have some tips and tricks to make your vacation a success. From fun road games to the best apps, learn how to prep and plan for life on the open road with kids. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36072]
Access Equity and Integrity in College Admissions
June 25, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 13 MBThe process of applying to college can be daunting. How can students get the support they need and access to the schools they want to attend? Common App aims to help simplify the process and even the playing field for all students. Scott Anderson discusses how Common App works, what the landscape of student and counselor support looks like during the pandemic, public policy, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36080]
Navigating College as a First-Gen Student
June 25, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 5.94 MBDaniela Padilla from the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) at UC San Diego shares tips for first-generation college students including navigating the transition from high school to college life, how to advocate for yourself, how to find community, and more. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36061]
What to Do During the Summer Break: Structure for Learning and Space for Fun
June 23, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.69 MBSummer is here and school is out. With normal summertime activities on hold during the pandemic, what can parents do to support learning and enrichment? Nicole Assisi and Shelli Kurth, both educators and parents, discuss the benefits of structure and free form summer activities, creative ways to engage your children, how to encourage reading, and much more. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Education] [Show ID: 36043]
Connecting with Kids: Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun - Part 3
June 22, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 6.42 MBHow do you get your kids talking? Educators Kris Lambert and Teri Gabler share everyday ways parents can engage kids in conversations. Learn how to communicate in ways that encourage strategic and creative thinking. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35997]
The UC Application and Admission Process During COVID-19
June 18, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 16.3 MBWith campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]
Coping Skills for Kids
June 17, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.51 MBChildren's emotions can be so strong - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share ways to help kids develop tools to deal with stress, emotions, and anxiety. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 35991]
Parenting in a Pandemic: We Answer Your Questions
June 16, 2020 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.91 MBFrom setting ground rules to preschoolers on Zoom calls, educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi answer viewers questions about parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35975]
The Future of Standardized Tests for College Admission
June 11, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBStandardized testing plays a huge role in college applications but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it nearly impossible to administer tests. What are the next steps for students who have prepped to take them? Should colleges still require test scores? Adam Ingersoll joins Steven Mercer for a discussion about the present and future of these long standing admission requirements. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36000]
Education Systems Respond - COVID-19 Global Impacts
June 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBMillions of school-aged children are at home. Universities and school districts are employing online education in the U.S. What about in the rest of the world? Join us as we delve into the different ways the education systems around the world are responding to the pandemic, and working to ensure our students stay on track. Millions of school-aged children are at home. Universities and school districts are moving to online education in the U.S. What about in the rest of the world? Join us as ...
Discovery Charter School: Virtual STEAM Night 2019-2020
June 09, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 9.85 MBStudents, teachers, and administrators from Discovery Charter School talk about their experiences with STEAM education and share STEAM inspired projects, Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Education] [Show ID: 36069]
Discovery Charter School: Multicultural Night 2020
June 09, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBDiscovery Charter School is a STEAM and dual immersion school. For their virtual Multicultural night, Students demonstrate what they have learned about world cultures and their own heritage through projects and performances. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36070]
The Test Optional Movement: Should Colleges Require Standardized Test Scores?
June 08, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBShould standardized testing be a part of the college admissions process? Akil Bello of The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) discusses the test optional movement and breaks down the problems and impacts of standardized testing. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36034]
Connecting with Kids: Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun - Part 2
June 07, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 6.09 MBKris Lambert and Teri Gabler share effective and approachable ways to model kindness to help kids connect with their community. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35996]
Fall 2020: An Admission Director's Perspective
June 04, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBKirk Brennan, Director of Admission at USC talks about the impacts of COVID-19 on current undergraduate students as well as college applicants. He shares how colleges can maintain proactive relationships with students during uncertain times. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35967]
The Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment During COVID-19
June 04, 2020 21:00 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MBAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, uncertainty about college admissions and attendance is a source of anxiety for students, parents, and schools. Matt Ward, Vice President for Enrollment Management at California Lutheran University, gives insight into what fall 2020 may look like for college freshmen, how recruitment is changing, flexibility in financial packages and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35966]
Quaranteens: What Do I Do With My Teen?
June 01, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger for teens and tweens, Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips on helping them cope. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35941]
Teaching and Learning on Zoom
May 30, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 6.16 MBEducators from e3 Civic High School share best practices for using Zoom to facilitate learning. Hear how to engage students, classroom management tips, ideas on lesson structure, assuring student understanding, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36032]
Google Classroom LMS
May 30, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 8.4 MBCesia Portillo and Michelle Harkrider of e3 Civic High School share how to use Google Classroom as a learning management system. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36029]
Distance Learning and UC Scout
May 30, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 3.78 MBEducators from e3 Civic High School explain UC Scout - an SAPEP program that develops and delivers A-G approved, online classes and curriculum to students around the globe. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36031]
Setting Up Your School to Go Virtual
May 30, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBEducators from e3 Civic High School share how to set up your school to go virtual through defining your goals, deciding on a platform, device management, encouraging digital citizenship. connecting with families and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36030]
SketchUp
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 7.92 MBSketchUp is a free 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architecture, furniture design, 3D printing, interior design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film and video game design. In this short video, you will learn how to build a simple 3D object using basic commands and tools which will allow you to turn all your ideas into 3 dimensions. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 36027]
The Great Geography Clues Game
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 5.85 MBDo you have what it takes to earn the crown of The Great Geography Clues Game? You will be exploring the world, while given several clues along the way in order to guess the famous place or city in question. Take the quiz and then challenge your family and friends to beat your score. Good luck! Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36022]
How to Prepare For College: Understanding College Admissions for the High School Class of 2021
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBEdwin Valderrama from the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) at UC San Diego explains the new admission policies for the UC and CSU systems. He shares what the class of 2021 can do to prepare and how these changes will impact their college choices and applications. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35978]
Glowies: Crafting with Instamorph
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 6.44 MBLearn about plastic casting and electronics with Instamorph - a safe, non-toxic, low temperature thermoplastic. Similar to hot glue but you can mold it, or shape it by hand. When it cools, it turns hard again. Put an LED in it while it's soft and attach a coin cell battery to make a "Glowie". The molds are also easy to make, from 100% silicone and cornstarch Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 36025]
Support and Emotional Support in the Virtual Environment
May 29, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBPaul L. Smith, LMFT, Director of Wellness and Clinical Service at e3 Civic High School discusses how schools can support students through social emotional learning, Learn what to look for to identify avenues for support, what the process entails, skill-building, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36028]
Craftronics: Popsicle Stick Flashlight
May 28, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 4.05 MBLearn how to create a simple circuit flashlight project using the items around the house like popsicle sticks, binder clips and aluminum foil. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Show ID: 36021]
Introduction to Python Programming
May 28, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 3.18 MBGet a jump start into python programming. This video covers the installation of python with Anaconda, print statements, and variables. After viewing the video, you have a chance to study python programming with a free textbook provided in the links below. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Science] [Show ID: 36026]
Leading a University During COVID-19: An Interview with Pradeep K. Khosla
May 27, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 6.01 MBNationwide, universities are facing new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor of UC San Diego shares how his background in engineering and academia has shaped his approach to navigating these unprecedented times. Series: "Brain Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 35960]
Tiny Houses: Mini Architecture
May 25, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 5.44 MBLearn all about the tiny house design process. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36023]
Communication Strategies and Problem Solving
May 23, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 8.33 MBWith so much going on in our lives, what can we do to keep the peace at home? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tools and rules to help create and maintain sanity. Learn about behavior as communication, how to stay proactive in maintaining a sense of calm, how to build a foundation of emotional intelligence, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35912]
Mental Health Challenges - Psychopharmacology for Individuals with DD
May 15, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBRichard Goldwasser, MD, and Susan Goldwasser, MD, Psychiatric Consultants to Redwood Coast Regional Center and North Bay Regional Center Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35804]
College Financial Aid Strategies During COVID-19
May 15, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBHow to pay for college is a pressing question for all applicants from the class of 2020. COVID-19 has caused financial uncertainty and many are having to rethink their plans. Jodi Okun, an expert in financial aid, joins Steven Mercer to talk about how the pandemic is impacting financial aid awards, what to do if your family's financial situation has changed, and how to plan for the future in uncertain times. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35963]
Reimagining the Possible for Non-Speaking Autistic People
May 15, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBClarissa C. Kripke, MD, FAAFP Professor of Family and Community Medicine; Director, Office of Developmental Primary Care, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UCSF. Hari Srinivasan and David Teplitz, UC Berkeley Undergraduates. Tyler Fihe, Autism Consultant. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35792]
Jobs for People with Developmental Disabilities: Making it Happen!
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBCatherine Nichols, Senior Director, Accessibility Programs, Salesforce Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35796]
Dental Care for Children and Adults with DD: Special Considerations
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MBAllen Wong, DDS, EdD, DABSCD Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry Professor and Director AEGD Program; Director Hospital Dentistry Program; Global Clinical Advisor, Special Olympics Special Smiles Program Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35802]
Cerebral Palsy: Personal and Professional Perspectives
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 26 MBHenry Chambers, MD Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, UC San Diego Program Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Education, Southern Family Chair of Cerebral Palsy Program, Medical Director, David Sutherland Motion Analysis Laboratory, Rady Childrens Hospital, San Diego. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35799]
Maximizing Potential – Understanding the Dimension of Neurodiversity
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBKristen Pedersen Senior Director, Business Development and Workforce Inclusion; The Arc-San Francisco Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35793]
A Conversation on Cerebral Palsy from Consumers and Professionals
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBElizabeth Grigsby, Consumer Rights Advocate; Henry Chambers, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon; Ryan Easterly, WITH Foundation. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35800]
Silence is Violence
May 13, 2020 21:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBMark Starford, Board Resource Center, and Kecia Weller, Disability Rights Advocate Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35803]
Dangerous or Deadly Cures for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
May 13, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBNeal Rojas, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, Division of Developmental Medicine, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35801]
California Children’s Services: Nuts and Bolts
May 13, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 17.1 MBBen Meisel, MD, Medical Director, California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35797]
Private Lives Private Dollars: How Philanthropy Can Address and Enhance Healthcare for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
May 13, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.71 MBRyan Easterly Executive Director, WITH Foundation Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35791]
Your Self Care Toolkit: Simple Exercise and Mindfulness Ideas for Parents
May 12, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 7.73 MBCOVID-19 has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger. What are effective tools to deal with your emotions during these difficult times? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi will show you how to create space for self care for both you and your child. Learn how to be present as well as how to leverage movement to help your child engage in learning. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35911]
Connecting with Kids: Quarantine Activities to Spark Communication Imagination and Fun
May 08, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 8 MBConnecting with our kids is especially important during times of crisis - but it shouldn't be an overwhelming task. Educators Kris Lambert and Teri Gabler share simple and effective activities to engage with kids and stay centered. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35906]
Advice for High School Juniors: College Readiness for the Class of 2021 During COVID-19
May 03, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBSpring is usually when high school juniors start to focus on college applications. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of students to rethink their plans or press pause on their studies. What should juniors keep top of mind during these times and how should they reframe their college search? Steven Mercer shares answers to these questions and more for the class of 2021. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35938]
You Got Into College! Now What? Part 2: Housing
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 7.92 MBThere are lots of decisions to be made after being accepted at a university - including figuring out where to live. How do you apply for campus housing and what stipulations are in housing contracts? How do housing costs break down? Is living on campus right for you? Edwin Valderrama from EAOP at UC San Diego breaks down the application process, meal plans, financial details, and more. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 35935]
Special Needs Trusts Self Determination and Supported Decision-Making
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 20.7 MBStephen W. Dale, Esq LLM Attorney and Disability Rights Advocate; The Dale Law Firm, PC Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35788]
The Role of Advocacy to Improve Systems of Care
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBMark Del Monte, JD CEO/Executive Vice President American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35785]
The Role of the California State Council On Developmental Disabilities: Advocacy and Systems Change
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutes - 14.4 MBAaron Carruthers Executive Director State Council on Developmental Disabilities Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35790]