The document announces a community launch event for digital storytelling in January 2024. It discusses using digital storytelling in higher education to support learning and teaching. Examples include using digital stories for formative assessment, reflective exercises, and research dissemination across various disciplines. Feedback from students and staff who participated in digital storytelling workshops was very positive and found it to be transformative and help give voice to their experiences. The document also profiles speakers who will discuss using digital stories to explore difficult concepts, hear the student voice, and facilitate staff reflections. It emphasizes that digital storytelling can introduce humanity and creativity into pedagogy and help develop core skills. Attendees will participate in a Miro activity to discuss benefits, applications,
This document summarizes a Jisc strategy forum that took place in Northern Ireland on December 14, 2023. It outlines Jisc's planned services and initiatives for 2023-2024, including expanding network access and launching new cybersecurity, analytics, and equipment services. It discusses feedback received from further and higher education members on how Jisc can better deliver solutions, empower communities, and provide vision/strategy. Activities at the forum focused on understanding members' needs/challenges and discussing how Jisc can better support key priorities in Northern Ireland, such as affordable infrastructure, digital skills, and cybersecurity for FE and efficiency, student experience, and collaboration for HE.
This document summarizes a Jisc Scotland strategy forum that took place on December 12, 2023. It outlines Jisc's planned solutions and services for 2023-2024 including deploying resilient Janet access, IT health checks, online surveys, SD-WAN services, and more. The document discusses how Jisc engages stakeholders through relationship management, research, communities, training and events. It summarizes feedback from further education and higher education members on how Jisc can improve advocacy by delivering the right solutions, empowering communities, and having a clear vision and strategy. Finally, it outlines activities for the forum, including understanding members' needs and priorities and discussing how Jisc supports national priorities in Scotland.
The Jisc provided a strategic update to stakeholders. Key highlights included:
- Achievements from the last year like data collection and analysis following the HESA merger, digital transformation support, and cost savings from licensing deals.
- Customer testimonials from Bridgend College on extending eduroam and from the University of Northampton on curriculum design support from Jisc.
- Priorities for the coming year like connectivity upgrades, new cybersecurity services, and improved customer experience.
- A financial summary showing income sources like membership fees and expenditures on areas like connectivity and cybersecurity.
This document summarizes VirtualSpeech, a company that provides virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) powered professional development training. It offers over 150 online courses covering topics like public speaking, leadership, and sales. Users can practice skills in immersive VR scenarios and receive feedback from conversational AI. The training is used by over 450,000 individuals across 130 countries and 150 universities. VirtualSpeech aims to enhance traditional learning with interactive VR practice sessions and real-time feedback to boost skills retention.
The Lyrasis Open Access Community Investment Program (OACIP) provides a framework for multiple stakeholders to collectively fund open access journals. Through two funding campaigns, OACIP has raised over $500,000 to fully fund five diamond open access journals published by nonprofit organizations. A third campaign is currently fundraising for six additional journals. By centralizing administration and enabling wide community support, OACIP aims to sustain open scholarship through an inclusive and collaborative model.
This document discusses library funding from the perspective of University of Westminster Press (UWP). UWP is an open institutional publisher launched in 2015 that publishes journals and books across various disciplines. It has exceeded 3 million downloads. The document outlines that UWP relies heavily on university funding and seeks to diversify income streams through library funding schemes. It provides details on UWP's participation in various schemes such as Jisc/OACF and explains how this funding is important to maintain its publishing program and build sustainability. Finally, it encourages library support for open institutional publishers and notes the need to better understand library needs to take next steps.
This document discusses a research project exploring the use of 360-degree video to support critical interpretation of drama in an English studies program. Students viewed 360 videos of scenes from Hamlet and Top Girls filmed from different points of view. In focus groups, students said viewing from character perspectives provided insights but could be disorienting. They felt repetition helped but freedom to look around competing with following dialogue. The researchers plan further studies on spectatorship conventions for 360 video and collaborations capturing live performances.
The document summarizes research from four student-led projects on issues related to postgraduate computing students at Northumbria University.
Project One explored students' use of ChatGPT and found it was mainly used to check understanding or generate initial ideas. Most students found it useful and easy to use, and it helped enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Project Two on avoiding academic misconduct found students are targeted by essay mills. Penalties are seen as severe while responsibility is shared.
Project Three aligned use of interactive digital resources with research showing they can deepen understanding of ethics and foster collaboration.
Project Four found defining academic misconduct is complex, with varied reasons for committing it, requiring engagement, support
The document announces a community launch event for digital storytelling in January 2024. It discusses using digital storytelling in higher education to support learning and teaching. Examples include using digital stories for formative assessment, reflective exercises, and research dissemination across various disciplines. Feedback from students and staff who participated in digital storytelling workshops was very positive and found it to be transformative and help give voice to their experiences. The document also profiles speakers who will discuss using digital stories to explore difficult concepts, hear the student voice, and facilitate staff reflections. It emphasizes that digital storytelling can introduce humanity and creativity into pedagogy and help develop core skills. Attendees will participate in a Miro activity to discuss benefits, applications,
This document summarizes a Jisc strategy forum that took place in Northern Ireland on December 14, 2023. It outlines Jisc's planned services and initiatives for 2023-2024, including expanding network access and launching new cybersecurity, analytics, and equipment services. It discusses feedback received from further and higher education members on how Jisc can better deliver solutions, empower communities, and provide vision/strategy. Activities at the forum focused on understanding members' needs/challenges and discussing how Jisc can better support key priorities in Northern Ireland, such as affordable infrastructure, digital skills, and cybersecurity for FE and efficiency, student experience, and collaboration for HE.
This document summarizes a Jisc Scotland strategy forum that took place on December 12, 2023. It outlines Jisc's planned solutions and services for 2023-2024 including deploying resilient Janet access, IT health checks, online surveys, SD-WAN services, and more. The document discusses how Jisc engages stakeholders through relationship management, research, communities, training and events. It summarizes feedback from further education and higher education members on how Jisc can improve advocacy by delivering the right solutions, empowering communities, and having a clear vision and strategy. Finally, it outlines activities for the forum, including understanding members' needs and priorities and discussing how Jisc supports national priorities in Scotland.
The Jisc provided a strategic update to stakeholders. Key highlights included:
- Achievements from the last year like data collection and analysis following the HESA merger, digital transformation support, and cost savings from licensing deals.
- Customer testimonials from Bridgend College on extending eduroam and from the University of Northampton on curriculum design support from Jisc.
- Priorities for the coming year like connectivity upgrades, new cybersecurity services, and improved customer experience.
- A financial summary showing income sources like membership fees and expenditures on areas like connectivity and cybersecurity.
This document summarizes VirtualSpeech, a company that provides virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) powered professional development training. It offers over 150 online courses covering topics like public speaking, leadership, and sales. Users can practice skills in immersive VR scenarios and receive feedback from conversational AI. The training is used by over 450,000 individuals across 130 countries and 150 universities. VirtualSpeech aims to enhance traditional learning with interactive VR practice sessions and real-time feedback to boost skills retention.
The Lyrasis Open Access Community Investment Program (OACIP) provides a framework for multiple stakeholders to collectively fund open access journals. Through two funding campaigns, OACIP has raised over $500,000 to fully fund five diamond open access journals published by nonprofit organizations. A third campaign is currently fundraising for six additional journals. By centralizing administration and enabling wide community support, OACIP aims to sustain open scholarship through an inclusive and collaborative model.
This document discusses library funding from the perspective of University of Westminster Press (UWP). UWP is an open institutional publisher launched in 2015 that publishes journals and books across various disciplines. It has exceeded 3 million downloads. The document outlines that UWP relies heavily on university funding and seeks to diversify income streams through library funding schemes. It provides details on UWP's participation in various schemes such as Jisc/OACF and explains how this funding is important to maintain its publishing program and build sustainability. Finally, it encourages library support for open institutional publishers and notes the need to better understand library needs to take next steps.
This document discusses a research project exploring the use of 360-degree video to support critical interpretation of drama in an English studies program. Students viewed 360 videos of scenes from Hamlet and Top Girls filmed from different points of view. In focus groups, students said viewing from character perspectives provided insights but could be disorienting. They felt repetition helped but freedom to look around competing with following dialogue. The researchers plan further studies on spectatorship conventions for 360 video and collaborations capturing live performances.
The document summarizes research from four student-led projects on issues related to postgraduate computing students at Northumbria University.
Project One explored students' use of ChatGPT and found it was mainly used to check understanding or generate initial ideas. Most students found it useful and easy to use, and it helped enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Project Two on avoiding academic misconduct found students are targeted by essay mills. Penalties are seen as severe while responsibility is shared.
Project Three aligned use of interactive digital resources with research showing they can deepen understanding of ethics and foster collaboration.
Project Four found defining academic misconduct is complex, with varied reasons for committing it, requiring engagement, support
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.