Amby Duncan-Carr
Amby: Skills Excercises
Are you interested in identifying your skills? Use the Amby career resources to match your skills to possible career choices.
University of Washington
University Washington: Memory and Learning for Kids
This University of Washington site includes interactive java-based games to test your memory. There are also lots of in-class activities for testing concentration and memory.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Concept to Classroom :Tapping Into Multiple Intelligences
This site contains a wealth of information on Gardner's theory of multiple inteligences. It discusses what it consists of, the difference between it and the traditional definition of intelligence, how it has developed since its...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Chip Conley: Measuring What Makes Life Worthwhile
In this video, Chip Conley explores the idea of measuring intangibles such as happiness when evaluating the success of an individual, business, and nation. [17:40] Followed by a brief quiz and a list of additional resources ot explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Condoleezza Rice at Smu Commencement 2012
Video of the commencement speech given by Condoleezza Rice at Southern Methodist University in 2012. [25:47] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Ellen De Generes at Tulane University Commencement 2009
Video of the commencement speech given by Ellen DeGeneres at Tulane University in 2009. [17:55] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Jacqueline Novogratz at Gettysburg College Commencement 2012
Video of the commencement speech given by Jacqueline Novogratz at Gettysburg College in 2012. [21:13] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: j.k. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement
Video of the commencement speech given by J.K. Rowling at Harvard University. [20:59] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Neil Gaiman at the University of the Arts Commencement 2012
Video of the commencement speech given by Neil Gaiman at the University of the Arts. [19:55] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Power of Passion
In this video, Richard St. John explains that one of the keys to success is to have passion for the work that one does. [6:55] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why It Pays to Work Hard
In this video, Richard St. John explains that one of the keys to success is to work hard. [6:23] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Power of Introverts Susan Cain
In this video, Susan Cain argues that introverts possess skills and talents that should be valued. [19:04] The video is followed by a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Other
Tennessee State University: The Study Skills Help Page
The Study Skills Help Page provides learning strategies for success. Explore the learning tools and tips that you can use to become a more skilled learner.
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Community High School of Vermont: Habits of Mind [Pdf]
Learn about the skill set called Habits of Mind, which includes creativity, managing impulses and applying persistance to the achievement of goals. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Other
Isaca: A Young Professional's Guide to Career Success Using Soft Skills
Learn about the importance of soft skills such as communication, self confidence and work ethic, along with the reasons these skills are highly desired by employers.
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Tools for Improving Your Memory
This Mind Tools site helps you to improve your memory. The techniques it explains are particularly helpful in studying for exams or in situations where you need to remember detailed, structured information. They also make things like...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Preparation
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they prepared themselves to be successful in achieving their goals.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Steve Jobs at Stanford University Commencement 2005
Video of a speech given by Steve Jobs at Stanford University's 2005 commencement. [15:05] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Latino Americans Share Their Experiences
Students examine the challenges that three Latino Americans faced and overcame as they achieved success in their careers. This interactive lesson introduces students to playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Judy Reyes, and astronaut Jose...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Building a Foundation for Career Success
Are your middle school students dreaming about their future careers? Help them build the foundation for career success with this engaging lesson.
Amby Duncan-Carr
Amby: Test Taking Skills
Are you looking to increase your test scores? Investigate the Amby site to explore a variety of resources to help you excel at test taking.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: 8 Traits of Successful People
Video describing 8 traits that successful people share. [7:17] Includes a short quiz following the video and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Call to Invention: Diy Speaker Edition
There's a pleasure in making things for yourself- especially something unexpected. William Gurstelle shows how to make your own speakers from objects probably already laying around your house, like copper wire and an empty yogurt cup. [6...
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Middle Tennessee State University: Study Skills Help Page
The Study Skills Help Page offers many learning strategies for success. The website is based on a college course - it has a wide variety of online learning resources such as study skills course objective, notes, and practice tests/games.