This document provides instructions for a classroom display about ancient Egypt. It mentions a big wall display with cartouches, which are oval shapes containing hieroglyphs. The cartouches on this display will contain students' names.
The document announces an event to explore ways to extend the functionality of virtual learning environments (VLEs) beyond their current status in institutions. The agenda includes presentations on distributed learning environments, funding opportunities, and demonstrations of systems like Google Wave and ICODEON that can be embedded in VLEs. Attendees will also have opportunities to discuss experiences with VLEs and possibilities for collaboration.
This one sentence document appears to be the title "My Book of the Universe" followed by what seems to be author initials or name "ELORRIO LH" and a date range of "2003-2004". It provides very little information to summarize in 3 sentences or less.
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 protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the human body and how it functions as a complex machine. It covers how different systems in the body like the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems work together to keep us alive. The key topics covered are how the body takes in nutrients and oxygen while removing wastes to maintain homeostasis and health.
This document provides instructions for a classroom display about ancient Egypt. It mentions a big wall display with cartouches, which are oval shapes containing hieroglyphs. The cartouches on this display will contain students' names.
The document announces an event to explore ways to extend the functionality of virtual learning environments (VLEs) beyond their current status in institutions. The agenda includes presentations on distributed learning environments, funding opportunities, and demonstrations of systems like Google Wave and ICODEON that can be embedded in VLEs. Attendees will also have opportunities to discuss experiences with VLEs and possibilities for collaboration.
This one sentence document appears to be the title "My Book of the Universe" followed by what seems to be author initials or name "ELORRIO LH" and a date range of "2003-2004". It provides very little information to summarize in 3 sentences or less.
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 protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the human body and how it functions as a complex machine. It covers how different systems in the body like the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems work together to keep us alive. The key topics covered are how the body takes in nutrients and oxygen while removing wastes to maintain homeostasis and health.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins in the brain which elevate mood and reduce stress levels.
The document outlines a plan for the first term of a seminar for primary school English teachers. It includes an introduction in the first session. Sessions 2 through 4 will focus on writing, vocabulary, and oral skills, covering topics like wikis, picture editing, and presentations. Session 5 will include an evaluation of the term and planning for future months. Each session will include information, discussion, and hands-on practice of relevant tools like Google Docs, wikis, and audio recording. Participants are expected to contribute their expertise during sessions.
Understanding the dynamics of the user’s experience is the first step in creating solutions that provide value. The use of systematic, visual representations exposes previously unseen opportunities for growth. Called “alignment diagrams,” this category of diagram gives businesses strategic clarity based on the user experience.
Alignment diagrams have two parts: one capturing human behaviour and the other reflecting relevant aspects of the organisation. The overlap of these parts reveals the interaction between the two. By visually aligning experiences, providers are better able to highlight the points where value is created.
This workshop will show you how to turn customer insight into actionable intelligence. Together, we’ll discuss the principles of value alignment and review many diagram examples. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll be able to apply some of the principles in practice. At the end of the session you should have the confidence to embark on a diagraming effort and be able to evangelise them.
This document summarizes key points from various sources about education, learning, and emerging practices:
1) It discusses the concept of "emergence" in learning and how moments of practice can convey a sense of fluidity and locate experiences within a constellation of other moments.
2) Academics roles are constructed through navigating tensions between structures, communities, and their own positions.
3) Education psychology and technology are interrelated and influenced by concepts like reinforcement and manipulation of reinforcement to control behavior.
4) Emergence occurs when complex systems arise from many simple interactions, as seen in ballet where technique combines into complex choreography.
Building a better mousetrap does guarantee success anymore. Products and services are increasingly interconnected. Ecosystems are the new competitive advantage. The winners will be determined by how well their offerings fit with each other and how well they fit into people’s lives.
The use of systematic, visual representations exposes previously unseen opportunities for improvement and for growth across channels and touchpoints. Broadly, the term “mapping experiences” describes a range of such visualizations. You’ve probably already encountered one of the many approaches already in practice – customer journey mapping, service blueprints, experience maps, mental model diagrams, etc.
For sure, IAs are well-suited for architecting such complex diagrams. Creating them requires empathy, organization, and visual storytelling skills.
But our job as IAs goes beyond mapmaking. We have to also assume the role of facilitator and aspire to become grassroots strategic players. Engaging others in conversation and gaining strategic alignment are the ultimate goals. It’s not about the “map,” rather the activity of “mapping” that’s important.
This document provides an overview of UX strategy for agile teams. It defines strategy as a set of hypotheses about cause and effect expressed through if-then statements. The strategy blueprint includes elements like patterns from the past, a desired outcome or position, core philosophy or perspective, ways to outwit opposition or ploys, and plans for courses of action. An example strategy for a company called G2W is presented addressing challenges, desired outcomes, capabilities needed, and how strategy will be managed. The document also discusses how agile teams can earn autonomy through clear alignment with hierarchical strategies set at higher levels in an organization.
Mapping Experiences: From Insight To ActionJim Kalbach
This document discusses mapping customer experiences. It begins with an agenda that includes alignment, exercises, and experiments. Several quotes are provided that discuss starting with customer needs rather than technology or other internal factors. Different types of maps are mentioned as ways to visualize and understand customer value, including customer journey maps, experience maps, and ecosystem models. The document provides guidance on defining a mapping effort, including determining the point of view, focus, scope, and structure. It suggests engaging stakeholders and using the maps to create shared understanding and inform ideas. Exercises are included for attendees to draft maps of a conference experience and generate hypotheses.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins in the brain which elevate mood and reduce stress levels.
The document outlines a plan for the first term of a seminar for primary school English teachers. It includes an introduction in the first session. Sessions 2 through 4 will focus on writing, vocabulary, and oral skills, covering topics like wikis, picture editing, and presentations. Session 5 will include an evaluation of the term and planning for future months. Each session will include information, discussion, and hands-on practice of relevant tools like Google Docs, wikis, and audio recording. Participants are expected to contribute their expertise during sessions.
Understanding the dynamics of the user’s experience is the first step in creating solutions that provide value. The use of systematic, visual representations exposes previously unseen opportunities for growth. Called “alignment diagrams,” this category of diagram gives businesses strategic clarity based on the user experience.
Alignment diagrams have two parts: one capturing human behaviour and the other reflecting relevant aspects of the organisation. The overlap of these parts reveals the interaction between the two. By visually aligning experiences, providers are better able to highlight the points where value is created.
This workshop will show you how to turn customer insight into actionable intelligence. Together, we’ll discuss the principles of value alignment and review many diagram examples. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll be able to apply some of the principles in practice. At the end of the session you should have the confidence to embark on a diagraming effort and be able to evangelise them.
This document summarizes key points from various sources about education, learning, and emerging practices:
1) It discusses the concept of "emergence" in learning and how moments of practice can convey a sense of fluidity and locate experiences within a constellation of other moments.
2) Academics roles are constructed through navigating tensions between structures, communities, and their own positions.
3) Education psychology and technology are interrelated and influenced by concepts like reinforcement and manipulation of reinforcement to control behavior.
4) Emergence occurs when complex systems arise from many simple interactions, as seen in ballet where technique combines into complex choreography.
Building a better mousetrap does guarantee success anymore. Products and services are increasingly interconnected. Ecosystems are the new competitive advantage. The winners will be determined by how well their offerings fit with each other and how well they fit into people’s lives.
The use of systematic, visual representations exposes previously unseen opportunities for improvement and for growth across channels and touchpoints. Broadly, the term “mapping experiences” describes a range of such visualizations. You’ve probably already encountered one of the many approaches already in practice – customer journey mapping, service blueprints, experience maps, mental model diagrams, etc.
For sure, IAs are well-suited for architecting such complex diagrams. Creating them requires empathy, organization, and visual storytelling skills.
But our job as IAs goes beyond mapmaking. We have to also assume the role of facilitator and aspire to become grassroots strategic players. Engaging others in conversation and gaining strategic alignment are the ultimate goals. It’s not about the “map,” rather the activity of “mapping” that’s important.
This document provides an overview of UX strategy for agile teams. It defines strategy as a set of hypotheses about cause and effect expressed through if-then statements. The strategy blueprint includes elements like patterns from the past, a desired outcome or position, core philosophy or perspective, ways to outwit opposition or ploys, and plans for courses of action. An example strategy for a company called G2W is presented addressing challenges, desired outcomes, capabilities needed, and how strategy will be managed. The document also discusses how agile teams can earn autonomy through clear alignment with hierarchical strategies set at higher levels in an organization.
Mapping Experiences: From Insight To ActionJim Kalbach
This document discusses mapping customer experiences. It begins with an agenda that includes alignment, exercises, and experiments. Several quotes are provided that discuss starting with customer needs rather than technology or other internal factors. Different types of maps are mentioned as ways to visualize and understand customer value, including customer journey maps, experience maps, and ecosystem models. The document provides guidance on defining a mapping effort, including determining the point of view, focus, scope, and structure. It suggests engaging stakeholders and using the maps to create shared understanding and inform ideas. Exercises are included for attendees to draft maps of a conference experience and generate hypotheses.