The war torn country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a unique country in Europe with some of the most exceptional forest in the entire continent.
It has the largest rain forest in Europe and its wood was used for making of the world famous Stradivari violins.
All that is now being destroyed at an incredibly fast rate. Pictures tell the best story.
The document discusses using blogs and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to communicate with constituencies. It covers topics like what blogs are, popular blogging platforms, reasons to use blogs, examples of library blogs, who blogs are good for marketing to, and finding library blogs. It also discusses what RSS is, examples of organizations that syndicate content via RSS, news aggregators, customizing RSS feeds, and using RSS in libraries.
The 2011 Horizon Report is a qualitative research project that identifies emerging technologies likely to impact higher education over the next five years. It describes six technologies that will enter mainstream campus use within three adoption horizons: near-term within one year, mid-term within two to three years, and far-term within four to five years.
This document discusses open learning ecosystems and the meta-design approach. It defines an open learning ecosystem as an open, adaptive system where self-directed learners share knowledge over the internet using Web 2.0 tools. The meta-design approach is presented as a way for teachers to regain some control over learner-initiated activities while still allowing learner freedom. Key aspects of the meta-design approach include learners continuously developing and changing design solutions to support their learning, and teachers providing scaffolds and incentives to foster the accumulation of learning niches.
The war torn country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a unique country in Europe with some of the most exceptional forest in the entire continent.
It has the largest rain forest in Europe and its wood was used for making of the world famous Stradivari violins.
All that is now being destroyed at an incredibly fast rate. Pictures tell the best story.
The document discusses using blogs and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to communicate with constituencies. It covers topics like what blogs are, popular blogging platforms, reasons to use blogs, examples of library blogs, who blogs are good for marketing to, and finding library blogs. It also discusses what RSS is, examples of organizations that syndicate content via RSS, news aggregators, customizing RSS feeds, and using RSS in libraries.
The 2011 Horizon Report is a qualitative research project that identifies emerging technologies likely to impact higher education over the next five years. It describes six technologies that will enter mainstream campus use within three adoption horizons: near-term within one year, mid-term within two to three years, and far-term within four to five years.
This document discusses open learning ecosystems and the meta-design approach. It defines an open learning ecosystem as an open, adaptive system where self-directed learners share knowledge over the internet using Web 2.0 tools. The meta-design approach is presented as a way for teachers to regain some control over learner-initiated activities while still allowing learner freedom. Key aspects of the meta-design approach include learners continuously developing and changing design solutions to support their learning, and teachers providing scaffolds and incentives to foster the accumulation of learning niches.
This document provides an advanced Tabata exercise program template. Tabata involves exercising at a high intensity for 20 second intervals followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeating exercises for 4 minutes each. The program includes a warm up walk, exercises like ice skaters, push ups, squats, and abdominal exercises performed in the Tabata interval format, and a cool down walk. Each exercise lists the reps, sets, tempo, intensity, rest period and movement description. Precautions note stopping if pain is experienced.
This document contains a 10 question quiz about blood and the circulatory system. It tests knowledge about the functions of platelets, plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and the heart. The questions cover topics like blood types, what parts of blood are used to treat different conditions, how long red blood cells last, and what carries oxygen in the blood. The majority of the questions are multiple choice with a single correct answer.
Miss Mabel takes a bus trip to Ottawa to visit various landmarks. She tours Rideau Hall and sees the grounds and memorial trees planted for various leaders. She walks around Parliament and sees the Peace Tower. It is a very hot day over 30 degrees Celsius. In the evening she visits the Museum of Civilization and crosses the bridge before returning home exhausted after a long 12-hour outing.
This document provides instructions for deactivating the mouse click feature in PowerPoint to advance slides when creating quizzes or games. It explains that to disable the automatic slide advancement, the user should go to the Animations tab, click on the Advance Slide feature to remove the tick next to On Mouse Click. This prevents the slide from changing when clicked, requiring the user to select an answer through a hyperlink or action instead.
This document discusses blogs and wikis and their potential uses for libraries. It provides definitions of blogs as reverse chronological collections of categorized and tagged archived material that allow for commenting and RSS feeds. Wikis are described as collaborative websites that allow quick editing without HTML knowledge but can lack organization and control. Examples are given of libraries that have implemented blogs and wikis successfully. Finally, some common blog and wiki software options are listed.
Integrating figshare into our RDM workflow: University of SalfordDavid Clay
The document discusses integrating the data repository figshare into the University of Salford's research data management workflow. It outlines the drivers for improving research data management, including funder requirements. It then details the university's requirements gathering process, which involved auditing current practices, interviewing researchers, and identifying functional needs. Finally, it evaluates figshare as a solution, noting its abilities to enable publishing, discoverability, access control, and integration with other services.
In October 2004, a 10-member LACA team made its sixth medical trip to Tacachico, El Salvador. Tacachico (translated “little Indian”) is a small town in the center of El Salvador. The terrain is mountainous, but the town is situated in the middle of a bowl-like valley. There are some 25,000 residents who live in the area.
In June 2007, LACA will return to Tacachico. The Coordinator, Mary Mapelli-Conway is in need of translators and medical personnel, including two pediatricians or pediatric nurse practitioners, two adult medicine physicians or family nurse practitioners and one or two pharmacists or a pharmacist and a pharmacology tech. Some Spanish language is helpful, but translators will be provided. The team will arrive in the capital, San Salvador on June 30; the clinic will be held from July 1 - 5. For more information please visit http://www.lacafoundation.org
This presentation contains 280 slides and begins with an introductory slide questioning if it is the first or second slide. Additional writing is included that does not have spelling checked. A video is also included in the presentation.
The document discusses the iCamp project which aims to design innovative learning experiences to develop soft competencies through challenging learning environments, building personal learning environments, and applying Web 2.0 tools. It provides an overview of trials conducted using tools like blogs, wikis and chat for collaboration, content creation and self-reflection. A new model is proposed for visualizing learning landscapes and activity patterns to better describe the learning process and environment.
The document provides an overview of the Amazon Kindle e-reader, including its hardware specifications, software features, content sources, and compatibility with other devices. Some key points:
- The Kindle has a 6" E Ink display, internal storage of 256MB (180MB available), and can last 1-2 weeks on a charge depending on wireless usage.
- It runs a modified Linux system and allows highlighting, note-taking, and dictionary lookup within books. Content can be purchased from Amazon or sideloaded via USB.
- Experimental features include a basic web browser, question answering via "Ask Kindle Now", and playing audio files loaded onto the device. The Kindle can also integrate with other devices like iPhone and
This document discusses Web 2.0 technologies and their potential uses and impacts for students. It introduces social networking sites, publishing platforms like YouTube and LastFM, and collaborative tools like Google Docs as key aspects of Web 2.0. It raises questions about what Web 2.0 is, what the benefits are for students, and whether there are any disadvantages to these new technologies. Specific Web 2.0 applications mentioned that could benefit students include blogs, social networks, image and video sharing sites, presentation and research sharing tools, bookmark sharing, and collaborative authoring platforms.
This document provides an advanced Tabata exercise program template. Tabata involves exercising at a high intensity for 20 second intervals followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeating exercises for 4 minutes each. The program includes a warm up walk, exercises like ice skaters, push ups, squats, and abdominal exercises performed in the Tabata interval format, and a cool down walk. Each exercise lists the reps, sets, tempo, intensity, rest period and movement description. Precautions note stopping if pain is experienced.
This document contains a 10 question quiz about blood and the circulatory system. It tests knowledge about the functions of platelets, plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and the heart. The questions cover topics like blood types, what parts of blood are used to treat different conditions, how long red blood cells last, and what carries oxygen in the blood. The majority of the questions are multiple choice with a single correct answer.
Miss Mabel takes a bus trip to Ottawa to visit various landmarks. She tours Rideau Hall and sees the grounds and memorial trees planted for various leaders. She walks around Parliament and sees the Peace Tower. It is a very hot day over 30 degrees Celsius. In the evening she visits the Museum of Civilization and crosses the bridge before returning home exhausted after a long 12-hour outing.
This document provides instructions for deactivating the mouse click feature in PowerPoint to advance slides when creating quizzes or games. It explains that to disable the automatic slide advancement, the user should go to the Animations tab, click on the Advance Slide feature to remove the tick next to On Mouse Click. This prevents the slide from changing when clicked, requiring the user to select an answer through a hyperlink or action instead.
This document discusses blogs and wikis and their potential uses for libraries. It provides definitions of blogs as reverse chronological collections of categorized and tagged archived material that allow for commenting and RSS feeds. Wikis are described as collaborative websites that allow quick editing without HTML knowledge but can lack organization and control. Examples are given of libraries that have implemented blogs and wikis successfully. Finally, some common blog and wiki software options are listed.
Integrating figshare into our RDM workflow: University of SalfordDavid Clay
The document discusses integrating the data repository figshare into the University of Salford's research data management workflow. It outlines the drivers for improving research data management, including funder requirements. It then details the university's requirements gathering process, which involved auditing current practices, interviewing researchers, and identifying functional needs. Finally, it evaluates figshare as a solution, noting its abilities to enable publishing, discoverability, access control, and integration with other services.
In October 2004, a 10-member LACA team made its sixth medical trip to Tacachico, El Salvador. Tacachico (translated “little Indian”) is a small town in the center of El Salvador. The terrain is mountainous, but the town is situated in the middle of a bowl-like valley. There are some 25,000 residents who live in the area.
In June 2007, LACA will return to Tacachico. The Coordinator, Mary Mapelli-Conway is in need of translators and medical personnel, including two pediatricians or pediatric nurse practitioners, two adult medicine physicians or family nurse practitioners and one or two pharmacists or a pharmacist and a pharmacology tech. Some Spanish language is helpful, but translators will be provided. The team will arrive in the capital, San Salvador on June 30; the clinic will be held from July 1 - 5. For more information please visit http://www.lacafoundation.org
This presentation contains 280 slides and begins with an introductory slide questioning if it is the first or second slide. Additional writing is included that does not have spelling checked. A video is also included in the presentation.
The document discusses the iCamp project which aims to design innovative learning experiences to develop soft competencies through challenging learning environments, building personal learning environments, and applying Web 2.0 tools. It provides an overview of trials conducted using tools like blogs, wikis and chat for collaboration, content creation and self-reflection. A new model is proposed for visualizing learning landscapes and activity patterns to better describe the learning process and environment.
The document provides an overview of the Amazon Kindle e-reader, including its hardware specifications, software features, content sources, and compatibility with other devices. Some key points:
- The Kindle has a 6" E Ink display, internal storage of 256MB (180MB available), and can last 1-2 weeks on a charge depending on wireless usage.
- It runs a modified Linux system and allows highlighting, note-taking, and dictionary lookup within books. Content can be purchased from Amazon or sideloaded via USB.
- Experimental features include a basic web browser, question answering via "Ask Kindle Now", and playing audio files loaded onto the device. The Kindle can also integrate with other devices like iPhone and
This document discusses Web 2.0 technologies and their potential uses and impacts for students. It introduces social networking sites, publishing platforms like YouTube and LastFM, and collaborative tools like Google Docs as key aspects of Web 2.0. It raises questions about what Web 2.0 is, what the benefits are for students, and whether there are any disadvantages to these new technologies. Specific Web 2.0 applications mentioned that could benefit students include blogs, social networks, image and video sharing sites, presentation and research sharing tools, bookmark sharing, and collaborative authoring platforms.