The document provides announcements for the Learning Commons at UMass Amherst for the week of February 16th. It includes information about wireless network access, exhibits at the library, workshops on citation management, surveys to assess electronic resources, computer lab availability, printing services, quiet study areas, and more. Deadlines for resident assistant and peer mentor positions are also announced.
Slides for a talk on "Demystifying the Social Web" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at the Readeast's "R-e-@ding: reaching out to readers in a digital world" Conference held in Flitwick on 26 November 2009.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/cultural-heritage/events/readeast-2009/
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
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1. Learning Commons Announcements Week of February 16th “ Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.” 2009
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5. Declare your Minor in Education! Taking your final Minor in Education classes? Bring your degree progress report to the Educator Information Office, 121 Furcolo Hall School of Education Deadline: March 1st Have questions? Interested in the Minor? The Educator Information Office is here for you! 413.545.2002 • [email_address]
6. “ Natural History Prints” by John Green An exhibit of photographs by the Artist, Naturalist and Guide. January 5 th to May 8th ISEL: Integrated Science & Engineering Library
7. UMass Amherst Housing and Residence Life invites applications for Resident Assistant, Apartment Living Advisor, and Peer Mentor positions for Fall 2009. All information can be found at: http://www.housing.umass.edu/staff/index.html Apartment Living Advisors (ALAs) are live-in, part-time, student staff members in the North apartment buildings. This position is very similar to the RA position. Peer Mentors are undergraduate students who live-in our first year residence halls and assist first year students with their transition into college. Amongst other aspects of their job, Peer Mentors work closely with students to help them find academic resources throughout the university. RA and ALA Applications DUE March 2nd! PM Applications DUE March 9th!
8. Interested in applying for a Resident Assistant, Peer Mentor, or Apartment Living Advisor position? Attend an Information Session: Student Staff Information Sessions (RA and PM) @ 7pm Monday 2/9: Crampton Basement Tuesday 2/10: Berkshire DC Wednesday 2/11: Campus Center 803 Thurdsay 2/12: Johnson Lounge Tuesday 2/17: Baker Conference Room Wednesday 2/18: McNamara Main Lounge Thursday 2/19: Campus Center 803 ALA Information Sessions @7pm: Tuesday 2/24: North D115 Wednesday 2/25: North D115 More information: http://www.housing.umass.edu/staff/index.html RA and ALA Applications DUE March 2nd! PM Applications DUE March 9th!
9. Too many databases? Not sure where to start? Don’t be overwhelmed—use a Research Guide! A team of 18 librarians has created over 80 new subject research guides for various topics. These are designed to be convenient and relevant to students and faculty doing research, and can be embedded in SPARK. You can find them at http://www.library.umass.edu/subject or just use the link on the homepage.
10. Workshops, Spring 2009 With RefWorks, citation management is a snap! Bibliographies are a breeze! Take a workshop and learn more. Registration is required: [email_address] Location: W.E.B. Du Bois Library - Calipari Room Dates & times: Tuesday, 2/17, 2:30-3:45 pm Wednesday, 3/11, 10:00-11:15 am Tuesday, 3/24, 2:30-3:45 pm Thursday, 4/16, 9:00-10:15 am
11. Workshops, Spring 2009 With RefWorks, citation management is a snap! Bibliographies are a breeze! Take a workshop and learn more. Registration is required: [email_address] Location : Integrated Science and Engineering Library (ISEL) Dates & times: Mon. 2/23, 2:30-3:20 pm Tues. 2/24, 7-8 pm Tues. 3/3, 11:15 am-12:15 pm Mon. 3/30, 3:35-4:25 pm Tues. 4/7, 9:30-10:30 am Tues. 4/27, 7-8pm NOTE: The content of ISEL workshops is the same as those in Du Bois, except science databases will be used as examples.
12. Remember to: : Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!
13. Are you an undergraduate? Are you great at using primary sources? Enter your work for the Friends of the Library Undergraduate Research Award Your paper or project could win you $750! To find out submission criteria, deadlines, or to apply, visit http://ncane.com/m2m or call Danielle Kovacs at 413-545-2784 or [email_address] Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and The Department of Special Collections and University Archives
14. For more information, contact Rachel Lewellen, Assessment Librarian at 545-3343 or [email_address] . The UMass Amherst Libraries is conducting a brief survey to assess how electronic resources are used. The survey will run during randomly selected times from now until August 2009. During the survey, users will be required to answer 5 short questions before accessing the electronic resources. This information will help us better understand how our resources support research, teaching, and coursework.
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26. Writing Center Services: Writing Center Stop in or make an appointment to get 30 minutes of assistance on your writing project from trained experts. All levels and disciplines are welcome!
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31. Sample question from OIT Copyright Quiz What is the minimum the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) can make you pay for infringing copyright on just one song ?(Choose one) Inform yourself. Protect yourself. Take the OIT Copyright Quiz: http://www.oit.umass.edu/copyright/quiz.html
32. Did a slide go by too quickly? Visit the Learning Commons website: http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons and click Weekly Announcements (under News) View these announcements on the Web!