Professor’s ‘yawn’ rant offers a lesson in viral video

Recorded meltdown a reminder that embarrassing behavior can be seen around the world in an age of video lectures

By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Cornell University Professor Mark Talbert’s search for a student who yawned during class was first seen by about 200 students. The recorded rant had been viewed 218,000 times on YouTube as of press time—and educators say it’s a reminder that anything said in a lecture hall these days can be held against you in the court of viral video. Read more with registration.

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