Michael G. Sheppard identifies six employers focused on boosting veterans and hiring them as team members. Please visit MichaelGSheppard.net to learn more!
There are several common myths about veterans. The document discusses four myths: 1) Not every veteran has PTSD, as only some who witness violence develop it. 2) Less than 8% of veterans with PTSD are violent. 3) There are almost 2 million female veterans, as women have served in all major US conflicts. 4) Veterans do not always get hired easily after returning home, as their skills do not directly transfer and employers can be apprehensive.
Progress on the New Career-Education Law | Michael G. Sheppard Michael G. Sheppard
The Senate is working to improve the Perkins Career and Technical Education Law, which provides federal funding for technical education. This would give states more flexibility to direct funding to career goals. Negotiations stalled over restricting the Secretary of Education's authority, but the updated law would allow states more autonomy if they do not meet goals. In contrast, the House bill offers a simpler application process for funds and requires more employer input, while eliminating approval of state goals but setting performance benchmarks like median graduate earnings. The measures have been praised as similar to passed legislation but funding levels remain lower than historical levels.
The VA Mission Act: What It Means for Veterans | Michael G. Sheppard Michael G. Sheppard
The VA Mission Act of 2018 was signed into law to improve veteran access to healthcare. It addresses issues like in-network and non-VA care, veterans' homes, walk-in VA care, and prescription drugs. The Act contains five titles that focus on expanding care options, improving VA facilities, increasing healthcare professionals, addressing underserved areas, and other administrative details. It aims to remove limitations that previously forced veterans to wait for VA appointments or travel long distances to receive care.
The document discusses the potential dangers of repealing the Second Amendment. It notes that several amendments in the Bill of Rights were designed to work together and support each other. Repealing the Second Amendment could diminish the protections of other amendments by disrupting this interlocking system. Additionally, repealing the Second Amendment would not actually reduce the number of firearms in the country. The Constitution was intentionally designed as an interlocking system of restraints on the federal government, and tampering with the Bill of Rights could establish a precedent for weakening these important protections.
Wonderful Resources Available To Homeless Veterans | Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can have mental and physical health benefits over time by helping people feel more relaxed and focused.
There are several common myths about veterans. The document discusses four myths: 1) Not every veteran has PTSD, as only some who witness violence develop it. 2) Less than 8% of veterans with PTSD are violent. 3) There are almost 2 million female veterans, as women have served in all major US conflicts. 4) Veterans do not always get hired easily after returning home, as their skills do not directly transfer and employers can be apprehensive.
Progress on the New Career-Education Law | Michael G. Sheppard Michael G. Sheppard
The Senate is working to improve the Perkins Career and Technical Education Law, which provides federal funding for technical education. This would give states more flexibility to direct funding to career goals. Negotiations stalled over restricting the Secretary of Education's authority, but the updated law would allow states more autonomy if they do not meet goals. In contrast, the House bill offers a simpler application process for funds and requires more employer input, while eliminating approval of state goals but setting performance benchmarks like median graduate earnings. The measures have been praised as similar to passed legislation but funding levels remain lower than historical levels.
The VA Mission Act: What It Means for Veterans | Michael G. Sheppard Michael G. Sheppard
The VA Mission Act of 2018 was signed into law to improve veteran access to healthcare. It addresses issues like in-network and non-VA care, veterans' homes, walk-in VA care, and prescription drugs. The Act contains five titles that focus on expanding care options, improving VA facilities, increasing healthcare professionals, addressing underserved areas, and other administrative details. It aims to remove limitations that previously forced veterans to wait for VA appointments or travel long distances to receive care.
The document discusses the potential dangers of repealing the Second Amendment. It notes that several amendments in the Bill of Rights were designed to work together and support each other. Repealing the Second Amendment could diminish the protections of other amendments by disrupting this interlocking system. Additionally, repealing the Second Amendment would not actually reduce the number of firearms in the country. The Constitution was intentionally designed as an interlocking system of restraints on the federal government, and tampering with the Bill of Rights could establish a precedent for weakening these important protections.
Wonderful Resources Available To Homeless Veterans | Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can have mental and physical health benefits over time by helping people feel more relaxed and focused.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
5 Emerging Education Trends for 2017 | Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
Michael G. Sheppard identifies five emerging education trends for 2017. Please visit MichaelGSheppard.com to learn more about important events and trends in education.
The Characteristics of a Good Teacher by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
In the world of education, we have to ask ourselves that one important question, what makes a good teacher. In this presentation, I provide the top ten characteristics that encompasses a strong, efficient, and effective teacher.
In order to give your students the lessons and education that they deserve, it is imperative that you take the time to self-reflect and internalize your time within the classroom. This will give you the opportunity to understand your strengths, weaknesses, and goals for next year.
The Top 6 Management Tips for a New Teacher by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
14 Educational Leadership Books you should Read This Summer by Michael G. She...Michael G. Sheppard
This document provides summaries of 14 books related to educational leadership. The books cover topics such as transformational leadership, school culture and change, standards and systems, and the future of leadership. They provide practical advice and strategies for school principals, administrators, and teachers to improve their leadership skills and build staff morale over the summer break.
How to Scaffold Your Unit Plan- Chapter 1 Bell-to-Bell Instructions by Michae...Michael G. Sheppard
The document provides guidance on using a backwards planning approach to develop effective instructional units aligned to learning goals. It recommends starting with defining an end goal for students to demonstrate mastery. Then plan individual lessons with a bell-to-bell instructional framework consisting of a bell ringer, teacher-led instruction (I-Do), collaborative group work (We-Do), and independent practice (You-Do). This approach allows teachers to view the curriculum holistically and strategically plan lessons to build students' skills over time.
Jeopardy for Reading and Language Arts by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
This presentation has Jeopardy style reading and language arts for a classroom practice lesson. These questions consist of higher order thinking questions that adhere to the common core standards.
The document outlines classroom expectations and procedures for a class. It includes expectations for student behavior, bell ringer activities, classroom core values of efficiency, consistency and confidence. Procedures are described for before class, during class and at the end of class. Students are expected to attend every day and procedures are outlined for making up missed work or tests. The teacher pledges to respect students, provide feedback and help students meet learning goals.
What Can Common Core Do for Education? by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
The document discusses the benefits and criticisms of the Common Core State Standards initiative. It outlines how the standards are meant to create consistent, rigorous learning goals across states in order to better prepare students for college. However, some teachers and parents argue that the standards overly emphasize standardized testing and restrict curriculum flexibility. While problems still exist, the document supports the Common Core's overall goal of improving education quality through higher-order thinking skills and real-world applications in the classroom.
Culturally responsive teaching is the new wave of educating our youth and empowering future leaders. This goes over the initial problems we see in the classroom and various solutions to implement culturally responsive teaching.
The Two Sides of the Coin: Poverty and Education by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
The document discusses how poverty affects education. It argues that poverty is the underlying problem plaguing many failing schools. Children living in poverty often lack resources and face challenges such as absenteeism, smaller vocabularies, behavioral issues, unstable home lives, and lower performance on exams. However, the document provides solutions such as incorporating daily vocabulary lessons, building relationships with students, understanding their backgrounds, and analyzing student data to tailor lessons for success.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines for June 2024Bruce Bennett
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking, researching, and marketing yourself to clients and employers. This session teaches strategic practices for building your LinkedIn internet presence and marketing yourself. The use of # and @ symbols is covered as well as going mobile with the LinkedIn app.
Khushi Saini, An Intern from The Sparks Foundationkhushisaini0924
This is my first task as an Talent Acquisition(Human resources) Intern in The Sparks Foundation on Recruitment, article and posts.
I invitr everyone to look into my work and provide me a quick feedback.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
5 Emerging Education Trends for 2017 | Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
Michael G. Sheppard identifies five emerging education trends for 2017. Please visit MichaelGSheppard.com to learn more about important events and trends in education.
The Characteristics of a Good Teacher by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
In the world of education, we have to ask ourselves that one important question, what makes a good teacher. In this presentation, I provide the top ten characteristics that encompasses a strong, efficient, and effective teacher.
In order to give your students the lessons and education that they deserve, it is imperative that you take the time to self-reflect and internalize your time within the classroom. This will give you the opportunity to understand your strengths, weaknesses, and goals for next year.
The Top 6 Management Tips for a New Teacher by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
14 Educational Leadership Books you should Read This Summer by Michael G. She...Michael G. Sheppard
This document provides summaries of 14 books related to educational leadership. The books cover topics such as transformational leadership, school culture and change, standards and systems, and the future of leadership. They provide practical advice and strategies for school principals, administrators, and teachers to improve their leadership skills and build staff morale over the summer break.
How to Scaffold Your Unit Plan- Chapter 1 Bell-to-Bell Instructions by Michae...Michael G. Sheppard
The document provides guidance on using a backwards planning approach to develop effective instructional units aligned to learning goals. It recommends starting with defining an end goal for students to demonstrate mastery. Then plan individual lessons with a bell-to-bell instructional framework consisting of a bell ringer, teacher-led instruction (I-Do), collaborative group work (We-Do), and independent practice (You-Do). This approach allows teachers to view the curriculum holistically and strategically plan lessons to build students' skills over time.
Jeopardy for Reading and Language Arts by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
This presentation has Jeopardy style reading and language arts for a classroom practice lesson. These questions consist of higher order thinking questions that adhere to the common core standards.
The document outlines classroom expectations and procedures for a class. It includes expectations for student behavior, bell ringer activities, classroom core values of efficiency, consistency and confidence. Procedures are described for before class, during class and at the end of class. Students are expected to attend every day and procedures are outlined for making up missed work or tests. The teacher pledges to respect students, provide feedback and help students meet learning goals.
What Can Common Core Do for Education? by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
The document discusses the benefits and criticisms of the Common Core State Standards initiative. It outlines how the standards are meant to create consistent, rigorous learning goals across states in order to better prepare students for college. However, some teachers and parents argue that the standards overly emphasize standardized testing and restrict curriculum flexibility. While problems still exist, the document supports the Common Core's overall goal of improving education quality through higher-order thinking skills and real-world applications in the classroom.
Culturally responsive teaching is the new wave of educating our youth and empowering future leaders. This goes over the initial problems we see in the classroom and various solutions to implement culturally responsive teaching.
The Two Sides of the Coin: Poverty and Education by Michael G. SheppardMichael G. Sheppard
The document discusses how poverty affects education. It argues that poverty is the underlying problem plaguing many failing schools. Children living in poverty often lack resources and face challenges such as absenteeism, smaller vocabularies, behavioral issues, unstable home lives, and lower performance on exams. However, the document provides solutions such as incorporating daily vocabulary lessons, building relationships with students, understanding their backgrounds, and analyzing student data to tailor lessons for success.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines for June 2024Bruce Bennett
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking, researching, and marketing yourself to clients and employers. This session teaches strategic practices for building your LinkedIn internet presence and marketing yourself. The use of # and @ symbols is covered as well as going mobile with the LinkedIn app.
Khushi Saini, An Intern from The Sparks Foundationkhushisaini0924
This is my first task as an Talent Acquisition(Human resources) Intern in The Sparks Foundation on Recruitment, article and posts.
I invitr everyone to look into my work and provide me a quick feedback.
Parabolic antenna alignment system with Real-Time Angle Position FeedbackStevenPatrick17
Introduction
Parabolic antennas are a crucial component in many communication systems, including satellite communications, radio telescopes, and television broadcasting. Ensuring these antennas are properly aligned is vital for optimal performance and signal strength. A parabolic antenna alignment system, equipped with real-time angle position feedback and fault tracking, is designed to address this need. This document delves into the components, design, and implementation of such a system, highlighting its significance and applications.
Importance of Parabolic Antenna Alignment
The alignment of a parabolic antenna directly affects its performance. Even minor misalignments can lead to significant signal loss, which can degrade the quality of the received signal or cause communication failures. Proper alignment ensures that the antenna's focal point is accurately directed toward the signal source, maximizing the antenna's gain and efficiency. This precision is especially crucial in applications like satellite communications, where the antenna must track geostationary satellites with high accuracy.
Components of a Parabolic Antenna Alignment System
A parabolic antenna alignment system typically includes the following components:
Parabolic Dish: The primary reflector that collects and focuses incoming signals.
Feedhorn and Low Noise Block (LNB): Positioned at the dish's focal point to receive signals.
Stepper or Servo Motors: Adjust the azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) angles of the antenna.
Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi): Processes sensor data and controls the motors.
Potentiometers: Provide feedback on the antenna's current angle positions.
Fault Detection Sensors: Monitor for potential faults such as cable discontinuities or LNB failures.
Control Software: Runs on the microcontroller, handling real-time processing and decision-making.
Real-Time Angle Position Feedback
Real-time feedback on the antenna's angle position is essential for maintaining precise alignment. This feedback is typically provided by potentiometers or rotary encoders, which continuously monitor the azimuth and elevation angles. The microcontroller reads this data and adjusts the motors accordingly to keep the antenna aligned with the signal source.
Fault Tracking in Antenna Alignment Systems
Fault tracking is vital for the reliability and performance of the antenna system. Common faults include cable discontinuities, LNB malfunctions, and motor failures. Sensors integrated into the system can detect these faults and either notify the user or initiate corrective actions automatically.
Design and Implementation
1. Parabolic Dish and Feedhorn
The parabolic dish is designed to reflect incoming signals to a focal point where the feedhorn and LNB are located. The dish's size and shape depend on the specific application and frequency range.
2. Motors and Position Control
Stepper motors or servo motors are used to control the azimuth and elevation of
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
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5 key differences between Hard skill and Soft skillsRuchiRathor2
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝:
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 & 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 💯
In today's dynamic and competitive market, a well-rounded skillset is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity.
While technical expertise (hard skills) is crucial for getting your foot in the door, it's the combination of hard and soft skills that propels you towards long-term success and career advancement. ✨
Think of it like this: Imagine a highly skilled carpenter with a masterful understanding of woodworking (hard skills). But if they struggle to communicate effectively with clients, collaborate with builders, or adapt to project changes (soft skills), their true potential remains untapped. 😐
The synergy between hard and soft skills is what creates true value in the workplace. Strong communication allows you to clearly articulate your technical expertise, while problem-solving skills help you navigate complex challenges alongside your team. 💫
By actively developing both sets of skills, you position yourself as a well-rounded professional who can not only perform tasks efficiently but also contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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