20 Open Source Movies You Can Edit and Redistribute for Free | Soosck Open Source Movies, also called Open Content Movies or simply Open Movies are, as the name suggests, movies that enable the end user to view and edit the production materials. Philosophically speaking, Open Movies share the same notion that lies at the heart of open source softwares. However, they are not as popular as open source softwares. So here we are, a blog post dedicated to open movies. 1- Sintel Sintel, one of the three short animated films of Blender Institute, is the story of a girl called Sintel who is searching for her dragon friend Scales. Website | Download | Download Source | Score | IMDB 2- Valkaama Three young people are searching for a utopian society in northern Finland called Valkaama; a society that is full of harmony, peace and poetry. Website | Download | Download Source | IMDB 3- Route 66 – An American (Bad) Dream Three German youngsters set to explore United States on a somewhat audacious road trip from Washington to Los Angeles in a classic Cadillac convertible.
Critical Thinking Course Summary This MOOC is an introduction in Critical Thinking, with an emphasis on using reason in our daily communication. Its main topics cover the structure and analysis of arguments, the study of inductive reasoning as basis for scientific knowledge and as key ingredient in how we understand reality. Next we will focus on fallacies (like loaded question or hasty generalization) and on guidelines for structuring a presentation, an argumentative essay or a debate. Furthermore, the course gives you an overview of cognitive biases (a fashionable topic nowadays), and on the use of emotional tools in persuasion. What do I learn? After taking this course you will have the tools to analyze the truth of all kinds of statements, from opinion articles to court verdicts and investment proposals. What do I need to know? No prior knowledge is needed for this course, participants should only come equipped with natural curiosity and a respect for the truth. Course Structure Chapter & Topic
FreeFoto DQ 101: Introduction to Decision Quality Uncertainty and endless debate can inhibit our ability to make good decisions. Many of us squander our best opportunities to create value through better decisions. What if we could judge the quality of our decisions at the time we make them, rather than waiting for their outcome? Decision Quality has proven to be an invaluable business tool for some of the largest corporations in the world. Now you can learn to make smarter decisions. Understand the six requirements of Decision Quality Recognize the quality of a decision before you make it (not just in hindsight) Identify gaps in Decision Quality and focus your attention where it matters Reach DQ in significant decisions in a timely and efficient way Gain awareness of strategic Decision Quality, decision "power tools," and the role of decision professionals. In a recent offering of this course, 88% of participants said it was relevant to their job, and 90% said they would recommend it to a colleague! Workload: Course Design: « Less
mLearning by Francis Kneebone on Prezi Practical Ethics About the Course In this course you will be encouraged to think about some of the ethical issues that we all face in our daily lives, and as concerned, global citizens. The course will focus on the following topics: Brain death and persistent vegetative state When is a person dead? Abortion and the moral status of embryos and fetus Most people would argue that it is always wrong to intentionally take the life of an innocent human being. Making end of life decisions How do you distinguish wrongful killing from acts that are not regarded as wrong? Effective altruism We all spend money on items that are not necessities. Climate change On what principles should nations agree on the extent of their emissions of greenhouse gasses? Animals It is common to draw a sharp line between how we are allowed to treat human beings and what we are allowed to do to animals. Why act ethically? Course Syllabus Week 1 Objectivity in ethicsThe role of reasoning in ethics Week 2The main ethical theories
The Journey Into mLearning Xchange by nora alferayan on Prezi Logic: Language and Information 1 About the Course Information is everywhere: in our words and our world, our thoughts and our theories, our devices and our databases. Logic is the study of that information: the features it has, how it’s represented, and how we can manipulate it. Learning logic helps you formulate and answer many different questions about information: Does this hypothesis clash with the evidence we have or is it consistent with the evidence?Is this argument watertight, or do we need to add more to make the conclusion to really follow from the premises? If you take this subject, you will learn how to use the core tools in logic: the idea of a formal language, which gives us a way to talk about logical structure; and we'll introduce and explain the central logical concepts such as consistency and validity; models; and proofs. Course Syllabus Week 1. Week 2. Weeks 3–5. Recommended Background This subject presumes no specialist background knowledge. Suggested Readings Course Format
mLearning by Serena Davie on Prezi Introduction to Mathematical Thinking About the Course NOTE: For the Fall 2015 session, the course website will go live at 10:00 AM US-PST on Saturday September 19, two days before the course begins, so you have time to familiarize yourself with the website structure, watch some short introductory videos, and look at some preliminary material. The goal of the course is to help you develop a valuable mental ability – a powerful way of thinking that our ancestors have developed over three thousand years. Mathematical thinking is not the same as doing mathematics – at least not as mathematics is typically presented in our school system. School math typically focuses on learning procedures to solve highly stereotyped problems. Professional mathematicians think a certain way to solve real problems, problems that can arise from the everyday world, or from science, or from within mathematics itself. The course is offered in two versions. Course Syllabus Instructor’s welcome and introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Course Format
WAVE Web Accessibility Tool Creative Problem Solving About the Course This course will help you understand the role of creativity, innovation, and problem solving in your own life and across disciplines. It will challenge you to move outside of your existing comfort zone and to recognize the value of that exploration. The principal learning activity in the course is a series of "differents" where you will be challenged to identify and change your own cultural, habitual, and normal patterns of behavior. Course Syllabus Introduction: including creativity as an area of study, course methods, and doing something different. Recommended Background No background required, all learners are welcome. In-course Textbooks As a student enrolled in this course, you will have free access to selected chapters and content for the duration of the course. Suggested Readings Johnson, Steven. Lehrer, Jonah. Berger, Warren. Course Format Will I get a Statement of Accomplishment after completing this class? What is the coolest thing I'll learn if I take this class?
s WCAG 2.0 Checklist - for HTML documents You are here: Home > Articles > WCAG > WCAG 2 Checklist Important! The following is NOT the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2. It is a checklist that presents our recommendations for implementing accessibility principles and techniques for those seeking WCAG conformance. Guidelines for using this checklist: This checklist should not be referenced in policies or in policy adoption. Success criteria added in WCAG 2.1 are marked as such and have a light green background. A PDF version of this checklist is also available Perceivable Web content is made available to the senses - sight, hearing, and/or touch Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives: Provide text alternatives for any non-text content Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media: Provide alternatives for time-based media NOTE: If the audio or video is designated as an alternative to web content (e.g., an audio or sign language version of a web page, for example), then the web content itself serves as the alternative.