These articles discuss using blogs in education to enhance student learning and reflection, communicate with parents, and build communities of practice. Blogs allow students to write for authentic audiences, reflect on their learning, and receive feedback on language skills. Teachers can use blogs to share resources, stimulate discussion, and improve instruction through collaboration. When integrated according to student needs and learning styles, emerging technologies like blogs can positively impact the learning experience.
Use of weblogs in Higher Education. Something more than just technology. Considerations and examples of using blogs as a teaching and learning processes.
Use of weblogs in Higher Education. Something more than just technology. Considerations and examples of using blogs as a teaching and learning processes.
Teachers are being challenged to find ways to integrate the use of ICT into their teaching to both address these outcomes and enhance what they have previously done on their classrooms. One approach to the use of the Internet that has a lot of potentials for both teachers and learners is the Web Quest. This study aimed at verifying (1) whether the students would be interested in reading texts extensively in English; (2) whether an interactive constructivist environment would make a difference in an extensive reading task. This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of the Web Quest in extensive reading. The experiment and control subjects were from two different classes attending the fifth semester of English department at STKIP PGRI Jombang, Indonesia. The results showed that there is no statistical difference between the groups (p=0.575). The results also indicated that both approaches (the Web Quest and traditional) lead to learning and both are valuable teaching strategies. The results showed that the majority of students in both groups had some difficulties in reading in English. General comments follow the next discussion and end with conclusion and suggestion which might be beneficial for language learners and EFL practitioners.
Teachers are being challenged to find ways to integrate the use of ICT into their teaching to both address these outcomes and enhance what they have previously done on their classrooms. One approach to the use of the Internet that has a lot of potentials for both teachers and learners is the Web Quest. This study aimed at verifying (1) whether the students would be interested in reading texts extensively in English; (2) whether an interactive constructivist environment would make a difference in an extensive reading task. This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of the Web Quest in extensive reading. The experiment and control subjects were from two different classes attending the fifth semester of English department at STKIP PGRI Jombang, Indonesia. The results showed that there is no statistical difference between the groups (p=0.575). The results also indicated that both approaches (the Web Quest and traditional) lead to learning and both are valuable teaching strategies. The results showed that the majority of students in both groups had some difficulties in reading in English. General comments follow the next discussion and end with conclusion and suggestion which might be beneficial for language learners and EFL practitioners.
Kick-off lecture on sustainable entrepreneurship courseVision Included
Kick-off lecture at the course for sustainable entrepreneurship at the Delft Center for Entrepreneurship. Talking about vision, architecture and building a sustainable business.
A lecture I gave in december 2009 at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, NL for Master Students Communication. About how our office engages in new media and how this is representing a shift in how the creative industry is using new media. (first part is a short architectural framework + office positioning).
The official Vision Included Launch Event marks the start of our collective design practice.
We are an interdisciplinary and internationally engaged practice that pro-actively engages in contemporary design discourse; designing the conditions of life. It is specialized in the field of architectural and urban (research)-projects. It will reverse the traditional architecture practice that re-actively follows market trends, towards a pro-active, socially responsible entrepreneurship that defines it's own unique market and is trend setting.
Unlocking the value of the real-time stream for movie loversBazaar Labs
A quick overview of the growth of the real-time stream and how Bazaar Labs will create curate entertainment real-time content. Screenshots of the first app, flixup!, which is a "Rotten Tomatoes for Twitter"
Miso is the easiest way to share what you're watching with friends on the iPhone. You can check-in, share what you're watching with friends, and unlock fun badges! You can download the app here: http://bit.ly/azvggB
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
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.
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.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Blogging in the Classroom
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3. Emerging Web Technologies in Higher Education Saeed, N., Yang, Y, & Sinnappan, S. (2009). Emerging Web Technologies in Higher Education: A Case of Incorporating Blogs, Podcasts and Social Bookmarks in a Web Programming Course based on Students’ Learning Styles and Technology Preferences. Journal of Educational Technology & Society , 12(4), 98-109. Click here to read it for yourself! According to this article, technology should be used according to the learning styles of students. If used correctly, technology can positively influence the students’ learning experiences. Blogs, wikis, instant messaging (IM), social bookmarks, podcasts, and vodcasts are a few of the technologies that encourage communication, contextual knowledge, and other important elements in learning. The authors of this article conduct an experiment to validate their hypothesis that preference of technology is determined by a student’s learning style and if appropriate technology is used, the student will benefit. Learning styles from greatest to least were as follows: Sensing-Intuitive, Sequential Global, Visual-Verbal, and Active-Reflective. The hypothesis turned out to be true.
4. Emerging Web Technologies in Higher Education “ This transformation from traditional classrooms to web-based learning environments has changed the learning styles and interactions between instructors and students” (98).
5. Emerging Web Technologies in Higher Education Differentiated teaching is something that I value as a future teacher, and this article helped me to better understand how to incorporate technology into differentiate teaching. I found the chart on the right very interesting because it ties a technology with each learning style. As said in the quote on the previous slide, it is very important to realize that the interactions between the teacher and the student is drastically changing due to technology. I also found it very valuable to realize the impact daily web-based technology has on students. I never thought about how much a student can to learn through using a blog, for example. A student is forced to understand writing for an audience. Web-based technology has a great impact in today’s society! Learning Style Technology Preference Active Social Bookmarks Sensing E-mail Visual Vodcast Sequential Podcast Reflective Podcast Intuitive Blog Verbal Podcast Global Blog
6. Why Blog? (2005, December 1) Why Blog? Retrieved December 2, 2009, from THE journal website: http://thejournal.com/Articles/2005/12/01/Why- Blog.aspx?sc_lang=en&p=1 Click here to read it for yourself! This article goes in depth with what the purpose of blogging is. Blogs allow anyone who has access to the internet to be an author of sorts, but it is important to make sure blogging is being done for the right reasons. As an educator, public blogs can be used to reach out to parents or to help stimulate a student’s writing abilities. An example was given of a school in California who actually set up a blog between its students and students in Maine. The two classes were able to discuss important issues and learned how to defend their own view with an audience. In order to communicate with parental units, blogs can be used to send out important information, daily updates, and even videos. It is important to realize that blogs take time, but they are well worth it!
7. Why Blog? Arquillos says he started using blogs with his students because he wanted to make his classroom available beyond the classroom doors. “I like the fact that it is a living document. Students, parents, teachers, and the community can ‘comment’ or ‘discuss’ the stories I post,” he explains. “I’ve had parents tell me that they appreciate being able to know what their students are doing in class.” “ What makes a good blog? One that gets read. If your blog has no readers, you might as well keep a diary. Fortunately, an educator has a captive audience. Parents and students want a steady stream of up-to-date information, and teachers need them to have it. Therefore, a well-kept blog is an ideal way to satisfy everyone.”
8. Why Blog? This article was great! I really enjoyed reading it. I had never considered using a blog to communicate with my students and parental figures, but I got so much out of reading this article that I am definitely considering using one in my classroom! I thought it was interesting that the student-computer ratio in schools is better than ever and the internet connectivity is almost one hundred percent! I loved the idea of students from California blogging with students in Maine. That is a great idea for me as a future Spanish teacher. I now hope to set up a blogging experience for my students with native Spanish speakers. I also found it interesting that businesses and organizations are now using blogs to communicate their research with the community.
9. Using Blogs to Enhance Critical Reflection and Community of Practice Yang, S.-H. (2009). Using Blogs to Enhance Critical Reflection and Community of Practice. Journal of Educational Technology & Society , 12(2). 11-21. Click here to read it for yourself! Reflection is a critical part of learning, so this article focuses on the importance of student reflection through blogging. Blogs can also be used to benefit teachers. Reflection is also a vital part of being a successful teacher and by using a blog, teachers can help their peers by providing insight, new ideas, etc. Blogs are very useful in the language learning world, as well. Students can keep portfolios of their progress and have conversations with people in a language other than that of their native tongue. This way students learning another language can receive immediate feedback on their skills and learn how to say what is on their mind in the language they are learning. Teachers can also use blogging to post additional resources such as audio or visual materials.
10. Using Blogs to Enhance Critical Reflection and Community of Practice “ A blog seemingly transpires to be a helpful tool for teachers to establish an encouraging and nurturing discussion space that enhances students’ reflection” (12). “ To be a professional is not to have all the answers. Rather, a professional is someone who can reflect on tentative solutions, collaborate with others on the possible avenues available, and risk making mistakes because mistakes are an inevitable part of building new roads”
11. Using Blogs to Enhance Critical Reflection and Community of Practice As a future Spanish and English as a Second Language teacher, this article particularly interested me because it partially focused on language learners. One of the great ideas this article gave me was the idea of a blog to be used as a portfolio to show the progress of the students. I found it interesting that the article described a blog as having a high sense of community because members tend to be more involved in a web-based community. I am curious as to whether this is true or not. Also, it seems that web-based learning allows students to work more at their own pace. I think this is a great way to keep all students challenged.