Videos

TGIF: 360 degree view within a video

Sometimes, you have the urge to turn the camera around by yourself to explore what’s around while watching videos. You can do so in this Samsung GearVR trailer video. (Requires Google Chrome or Mobile Youtube App) [Via PetaPixel]

TGIF: Rocket Wars

An enchanting short film of an annual tradition on a Greek Island, where a mock war happens between churches, firing homemade rockets at each other. [Via PetaPixel]

TGIF: Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki

Here’s an animation homage to Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki. Enjoy! [Via DesignTaxi]

TGIF: Behind The Scenes – The Making of Fujifilm X-T10

Ever wondered how a mirrorless camera is made? You can see how the Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless camera is made and assembled. [Via PetaPixel]

TGIF: DIY 3D Hologram Projector for your phone

Can’t wait for hologram projection on your phone? You can create on yourself! [Via DesignTaxi(http://designtaxi.com/news/378391/Watch-How-To-Make-A-3D-Hologram-Projector-For-Your-Smartphone/)]

TGIF: Apotheosis – Northern Lights during a Solar Maximum

Here’s an opportunity to watch a time-lapse of the Northern Lights, this time during Solar Maximum. [Via PetaPixel]

Making mistakes is part of learning

Here’s an enlightening video from a blog post by Bill Gates, where Lyon Terry – teacher of the Year – and Bill Gates talked about making mistakes.

The fact that I can admit to my students that I make mistakes is probably one of the things that makes me the Teacher of the Year. – Lyon Terry

One of the guiding principles we follow in the program that I volunteered in is not to focus on whether the child got the answer correct or not. Rather the focus is on encouraging them to make an attempt and learn from their experience.