Learning resources on the internet

Monday, 10 October 2016
Published in Blog

There are some great short videos freely available for use in learning.  Some of my favourites are listed below, along with a few ideas for using these.  

Would love to hear of your favourites and also, how you might use these videos.  Enjoy!

Billy Joel & Friends at the Gershwin:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F4MYJIC1sU

  • To highlight characteristics of high performing teams
  • To celebrate diversity of strengths
  • To encourage empowering another while potentially taking a risk
  • To consider impact of contagion of emotion
  • To discuss slowing down and the impact of noticing … the video goes for approximately 6.5 minutes!

 

Street Compliments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OBgdoAmuwI

  • As an example of a positive practice 
  • To consider impact of contagion of emotion
  • To reflect on accepting and savouring compliments

Take a Seat, Make a Friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfHV4-N2LxQ

  • To explore community
  • To celebrate diversity and also, how much we have in common
  • To broaden mindsets and perspectives
  • To be open to humanity

Up!, Married Life, Carl & Ellie: https://vimeo.com/88258699

  • For (VIA Character) strength-spotting … there are so many!
  • To honour another
  • To explore compromise
  • To explore perspective and optimism
  • To reflect on the positive practice of savouring

Up!, Carl & Ellie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR8hlvLghrs

Toy Story 3, Buzz Flies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czgmiqhgMCQ

  • To highlight characteristics of high performing teams
  • To explore courage
  • With a bit of playfulness at the end!

You may have noticed … I quite like animated movies!