The use of Recticel Insulation and its advantages (French only - for Belgium).
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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
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
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Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
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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.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter 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.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
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.
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.
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.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
1. Photoshoot Plan Contents
Model/Object Shot
type/angle
Lighting Editing Details Mise-en-scene Connotation
George Shelley Medium Long Shot Blue spot light Make colours more vibrant Concert, George on stage
with a mic in hand and a
crowd in front
George enjoying singing in
front of fans at the concert
Luke Friend Long Shot Red/Orange Spotlight Make colours more vibrant Concert, Luke on stage at a
mic stand holding a guitar
and a crowd in front
Luke enjoying singing in
front of fans at the concert
Poppy Casson Medium Shot Light box High Contrast Poppy looking down so we
can see her eye makeup, sat
on a bed with purple sheets
and headboard
Poppy is glamourous pop
star
Poppy Casson Medium Close Up Light box High Contrast Poppy laying on a purple
background
Poppy is engaged with the
camera and therefore her
fans/the reader
Poppy Casson Medium Close Up Light box High Contrast Poppy wearing headphones
against dark background
Poppy enjoys listening to
music on the headphones
Guitar Close Up Natural light High Contrast Hand playing guitar The magazine features pop
musicians/ singer
songwriters
Piano Close Up Room lighting (warm toned) High Contrast Hands playing piano The magazine features pop
musicians/ singer
songwriters
2. Photo Selection contents page
I chose this photograph
because I really like the split
lighting and my model’s
expression because she is
clearly engaged with the
camera.
I chose this photograph because I
liked the angle and I liked how
clearly you can see the headphones.
I chose this image because I really like
how the right hand is blurred
I chose these 2 photographs because I love the mise en scene and
I feel like they will make my contents page look a lot more
professional because they have concert lighting.
I really like this photo because of
my model’s makeup and I think it
could look good on the contents
page
3. Drawn Design
I have chosen to use Orator Std as my
heading and for my editorial pillars as
it is very contemporary and will stand
out on the page. I will use Calibri for
my article titles and leading text as it
is easy to read and still very bold. In
terms of colours, I want to use red,
black and white as this is the
continued colour scheme throughout
my pages and will create uniformity
between the pages.
4. On each image, I used the shadow
and highlight tool to make them
clearer. I then used the brightness and
contrast tool to add depth to each
photo and make my photographs look
more pop/professional.
5. I made my contents page on
Photoshop. I used the text box tool
to insert all of my text and changed
the font colours to work with my
images. I used the shape tool to
insert my banners and the place
tool to insert my photographs. I
made sure that I had my masthead
in the top right hand corner to
create a sense of branding.
8. Having been given my feedback, I have changed my colour scheme. I chose to use a bright blue and pink as they are both bright
and contrast each other and this is a technique often employed by Pop magazines such as ‘Top of the Pops’ to catch the eye of
readers and those colours work well next to my photos which are mostly purple toned.
I then went about looking for a new font to replace AR Bonnie and Orator Std. I looked through all of the fonts already on my
school and home computers but decided I’d be better off finding a new one online. I went onto Dafont.com and looked through
all of the possible fonts I could use before settling on GoBold. I downloaded and installed it to my home computer and used
Gobold itallic as well on my contents page to create some variation.
Font and Colour Scheme Changes
9. I played with the hue of my photographs
to make them all a bit more purple
toned to match my new colour scheme
which I created with the paint bucket
tool. I also increased the levels of blue in
the photos to make a sense of house
style.
11. I used the rulers to make
sure everything is
equally spaced out and
aligned with each
element
I inserted an image of my
front cover into my
subscription box to show
what it advertises visually.
I extended my
banner all the way
across the page and
put the date and
issue number in it so
that it has a clear
function.
I moved my
selfie closer to
my name to
make it clear
that it’s the
editor in the
photo.
I got rid of the ‘p’ in
front of each number
as I felt it was already
obvious what the
numbers were for.