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20 Tips for Using NBC Learn |
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Tip 1
NBC Learn
Video Tour
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NBC Learn Higher Ed (highered.nbclearn.com) is a
collection of more than 21,000 videos, documents, and images that can be
incorporated into classroom lectures and online modules. New to NBC Learn?
A guided video tour walks you through the site’s key features. Watch the whole video or skip ahead to specific features like Creating Playlists or Sharing Videos. |
Tip 2
Using the NBC
Learn Video Player
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NBC Learn’s video player works like a baseball card: you
can flip the player over to reveal more detailed information about the media
on the front. Simply click on the backwards-facing arrow in the upper right
corner to view a summary, hyperlinked keywords, and a citation generator for
every NBC Learn video.
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Tip 3
NBC Learn Transcript Feature
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Every video on NBC Learn
comes with a full text transcript, allowing students to cite specific
evidence from the videos in discussions or written assignments. To access the transcript, open any video
and click ‘Transcript’ on the right side of the player.
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Tip 4
NBC
Learn Offline Player
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NBC Learn allows users to
download an unlimited number of video playlists for offline use. Once you’ve
downloaded the Offline App, it lives on your computer’s hard drive, and you
can sync playlists any time you’re connected to the internet. When you’re not
online, simply open the App to watch full videos—no need to search around or
wait for videos to load!
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Tip 5
Citation
Generator for NBC Learn Videos
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Use NBC Learn’s video archive
for research and generate Works Cited entries in no time. To create a citation:
1.
Flip over the video player by clicking the
backwards facing arrow in the right corner.
2.
Click ‘Citation’ and choose from MLA, APA, and
Chicago Style.
3.
Copy and Paste the citation to a Works Cited
page.
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Tip 6
Creating
Playlists
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On NBC Learn, you can save
groups of videos to a Playlist for easy access. To save videos:
1.
Click on the plus sign next to any video. The
button will turn into a green checkmark once selected.
2.
Click on the ‘Tools’ dropdown menu in the
right corner (underneath the search box). Select ‘Add to Playlist.’
3.
If you want to add the videos to an existing playlist,
select the playlist from the window and click ‘Save.’
4.
If you want to create a new playlist, select
‘New,’ enter the playlist’s name and click ‘Save.’
5.
To access your playlists, click on ‘My
Playlists’ from any page. To view playlists offline, download the NBC Learn
Offline App.
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Tip 7
Embed
videos into Blackboard
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NBC Learn features thousands
of 2-6 minute videos, ideal for quickly recapping a historic event or
introducing a new topic. To embed
videos into an item on Blackboard:
1.
Click the ‘Mashups’ button underneath ‘Text.’
2.
Select ‘Add NBC Content’ from the dropdown
menu. This will open a pop-up window with the NBC Learn Homepage.
3.
In the pop-up window, open the video you want
to embed and click ‘Embed.’ This will return you to Blackboard.
4.
Add additional directions or questions for
students. Click ‘Submit’ when you’ve finished editing the item.
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Tip 8
Create
Discussions with NBC Learn Videos
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Increase student engagement
by asking them to share and analyze NBC Learn videos in Blackboard forums.
Use forums to discuss:
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Current Events related to course topics
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Case Studies
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Videos chosen by students to share with the
class
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Discovering
Videos
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Tip 9
Browse
NBC Learn’s 40+ Collections
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NBC Learn Higher Ed has more
than 40 Collections, including Business Administration, Communications, and
Health and Wellness. Click on the menu on the left side of the page to start
exploring. Each collection contains several sub-topics, allowing you to
further narrow the results. To return to a broader topic, click on the name
of the collection at the top of the menu or click ‘Back.’
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Tip 10
NBC
Learn Advanced Search
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With over 21,000 resources,
NBC Learn has videos to increase relevancy and rigor for every course. After
performing a keyword search on NBC Learn, use our Advanced Search to filter
results by:
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Event Date or Air/Publish Date
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Collection (e.g. Biology, Marketing)
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Source (e.g. Archival Film, NBC Nightly News)
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Type (e.g. Document, Video)
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Tip 11
Use
Keywords to Find Related Videos on NBC Learn
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Every video on NBC Learn
comes with a list of Keywords on the back of the video player (click the
backwards-facing arrow in the right corner to reverse the video player). Use
these to generate key terms lists for students or discover related videos by
clicking on the hyperlinked keywords.
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Tip 12
Curriculum
Alignments
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With over 21,000 resources across 40 disciplines, NBC Learn is a
powerful tool that can increase engagement and relevancy in your course—no
matter the subject. For faculty at your school, we offer complimentary curriculum alignments so you
can determine the resources that best fit your course. Email syllabi or other
materials to account.management@nbcuni.com to take advantage of this free service.
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Featured Content
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Tip 13
Business
Case Studies from NBC Learn
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Ask students to apply
business concepts to analyze case studies from NBC Learn’s Business
Administration Collection. Topics include:
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Current Events in Business such as United
Airlines’ new plan to cut down on oversold flights
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Innovation in Business, including How
Grocery Stores Are Using Algorithms to Stock Their Shelves
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Tip 14
Health
Innovation Videos on NBC Learn
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NBC Learn can help students
pursuing careers in healthcare stay up-to-date on the latest innovations in
their field. The Health & Wellness Collection features hundreds of
videos, including:
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The findings of recent scientific studies—2017
Research Shows Link Between Poor Sleep and Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
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Developments in medical technology—Can
Virtual Reality Sessions Treat Chronic Pain?
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Changing practices in healthcare—Telemedicine,
Billed as the Future of Medicine, Is Here Now
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Tip 15
Historic
News Broadcasts from NBC Learn
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NBC Learn features broadcast
news archives and Universal Newsreel footage dating back to the 1930s. Share
these with students to illustrate shifts in media coverage and public
perception of events from history.
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Look at Segregated Busing (Civil Rights Moment, 1955)
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Viet
Cong Attack on US Bases at Pleiku (Vietnam War, 1965)
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Supreme
Court Hears Case of United States v. Nixon (Watergate, 1974)
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Tip 16
History
Mini-Docs from NBC Learn
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2-6 minute mini-documentaries
from NBC Learn can help students quickly review important historical topics,
from Women
in Medieval Times to Thurgood
Marshall and Brown v. Board of Education. Use these resources to get students up to
speed before delving into more complex analysis or assigned them as review
before exams. Check out NBC
Learn Original Social Studies Videos or US
History Collection for more videos.
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Tip 17
Inspiring
America and Making a Difference on NBC Learn
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NBC Learn features stories
from “Inspiring America” and “Making a Difference,” two series from the
Nightly News that profile individuals and organizations having a positive
impact on their communities. Use the videos to:
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Discuss social entrepreneurship case studies
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Inspire student leadership
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Highlight underreported issues facing specific
communities
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Tip 18
Primary
Source Videos from NBC Learn
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NBC Learn offers a wide
variety of primary sources for teaching and research. Featuring full text
transcripts in addition to video footage, NBC Learn offers users the ability to
relive key moments from American history. Collections include:
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Speeches from the Civil Rights Movement
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Political Ads dating back to 1952
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Presidential speeches
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Tip 19
Science
Videos on NBC Learn
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Video footage and explanatory
graphics in NBC Learn science videos can help illustrate complex
concepts. Popular series include:
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Changing
Planet—From melting permafrost to the spread of infectious disease, this
series outlines the impact of climate change on Earth.
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Mysteries
of the Brain—Seven videos introduce students to the structure and
functions of the brain.
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When
Nature Strikes—This series features striking footage of natural disasters
and detailed explanations from experts who study them.
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NBC
Learn Original STEM Videos—This collection features 2-6 minute explainer
videos ideal for reviewing basic concepts.
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Tip 20
Writers
Speak Collection from NBC Learn
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NBC Learn’s Writers
Speak collection features authors from all genres discussing influences
on their work. Videos can be used to provide context on an author’s work or
models for students’ own writing process. Videos include:
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Visit NBCLearn's online Toolkit for
more teaching resources and how-to’s.
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