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USQ is developing and piloting a version of our Learning Management System (LMS) called Self-contained Moodle (an internet-independent version of the USQ student’s StudyDesk) that can operate independently without needing an internet connection. SAM will enable students to view and use the course materials and learning support features of the USQ LMS in a simulated online environment without having any possibility of gaining access to the internet. We are also investigating using eBook readers, which have no wireless or 3G connectivity capabilities, for students to access course and reference materials in order to extend learning beyond the computer lab and into personal and leisure time (for example, after routine daily lock-down). This paper presents an overview of the project and discusses some of the issues and early findings encountered.
At the Advertising Research Foundation’s (ARF) 2011 annual re:think convention, a key issues forum presentation was held entitled Mixing the Right Sample Ingredients. The presentation was given by Jackie Lorch, VP of Global Knowledge Management for Survey Sampling International. The presentation discussed which factors to blend and emphasized the importance of implementing multi-source testing.
In 2014, the Internet Society launched a project to address the perceived gap between Operators and the IETF. The objective of this project is ultimately to facilitate communications between the operator community and the IETF to help ensure that operational realities inform the development of key standards. The first phase of this project was a survey of the operator community that was conducted over the first half of 2014. This talk aims to synthesize the survey results, along with information we collected directly from operators during the survey window. The primary purpose of doing this is to start a conversation which we hope will lead to increases in the level of operational input and feedback to the IETF standards making process. We understand the problems, now let’s start finding solutions!
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The University of Oxford Alumni Office conducted a survey of over 6,000 alumni in 2012. The survey found that most respondents felt connected to the University, though less so than 5 years after graduating. Respondents reported staying connected through communications like Oxford Today and social media, but lack of local activities and relevance prevented greater involvement. The top ways to increase engagement were cited as more targeted local, departmental, and era-specific events and academic content, along with improved communications. The University plans to evaluate programs and tailor offerings based on the survey results.
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USQ is developing and piloting a version of our Learning Management System (LMS) called Self-contained Moodle (an internet-independent version of the USQ student’s StudyDesk) that can operate independently without needing an internet connection. SAM will enable students to view and use the course materials and learning support features of the USQ LMS in a simulated online environment without having any possibility of gaining access to the internet. We are also investigating using eBook readers, which have no wireless or 3G connectivity capabilities, for students to access course and reference materials in order to extend learning beyond the computer lab and into personal and leisure time (for example, after routine daily lock-down). This paper presents an overview of the project and discusses some of the issues and early findings encountered.
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population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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Following the Sun: Sustainable conferencing in a climate of change - Evaluation results presentation Ascilite 2012
1. Following the Sun:
Sustainable
Conferencing in a
Climate of Change
Angela Murphy
Shirley Reushle
Ascilite 2012
2. The Follow the Sun Online Learning Futures Festival ran non-stop for 48 hours,
over six shifts of eight hours each, with consecutive handovers between
Australia (University of Southern Queensland), United Kingdom (Leicester
University) and Canada (Athabasca University).
3. The aim of the conference was to bring together university staff and students
from a range of disciplines across the world to share ideas and explore
knowledge development.
750 participants from over 35 countries registered for the conference.
4. Objectives & Approach:
1. Identify participation trends during conference sessions. Analytics
2. Explore networking and interactions trends. Twitter, chat and social media
3. Real-time insights into participant
Real time evaluation questions
perceptions and new learnings.
4. Identify and track new learning and
intention to action.
Summative survey evaluation
5. Presenter experiences and
future support requirements.
Presenters’ survey
6. Inform the conduct of
future events. Focus group with organisers
5. Objectives & Approach:
4. Identify and track new learning and
intention to action.
Summative survey evaluation
16. Three in every ten people are
multitasking or dropping in and
out 38%
28%
21%
4% 6%
3%
None of these I tried to listen I dropped in and I listened I listened closely I was actively
and multitask out of sessions occasionally to the sessions listening, asking
but didnt while working but did not ask questions
manage it very or multi-tasking questions and/or
well communicating
21. 20% found networking and
connecting opportunities to
be limited
Found the format makes
it difficult to establish
new contacts
45%
22. People attend online conferences
for different reasons than face to
face conferences…
23. 44% attended because
of a specific interest in 44%
learning technologies
18%
15%
11%
5%
2% 2% 2% 2%
Other Interest in a Interest in a Interest in Opportunity Relationship The content is General Particular
specific specific topic how it works to network with one of directly interest in the interest in
speaker the related to my topics learning
participating discipline presented technologies
host
organization
24. 15% were there to
enhance knowledge about 44%
their discipline
18%
15%
11%
5%
2% 2% 2% 2%
Other Interest in a Interest in a Interest in Opportunity Relationship The content is General Particular
specific specific topic how it works to network with one of directly interest in the interest in
speaker the related to my topics learning
participating discipline presented technologies
host
organization
25. Only 5% are there to network
44%
18%
15%
11%
5%
2% 2% 2% 2%
Other Interest in a Interest in a Interest in Opportunity Relationship The content is General Particular
specific specific topic how it works to network with one of directly interest in the interest in
speaker the related to my topics learning
participating discipline presented technologies
host
organization
26. Email is still important……
Most not on email or newsletter
lists will not get the message
27. 41% found 41%
out via email
23%
16%
14% 14%
11% 10%
5%
2% 2%
Other Search Printed Other Australian Beyond Athabasca Social Word of Email or
source Engine (i e flyers or website or Digital Distance University Media mouth newsletter
Google) posters blog Futures Research website or (Facebook
Institute Alliance blog / Twitter)
website or website or
blog blog
28. 16% from 41%
Social Media
23%
16%
14% 14%
11% 10%
5%
2% 2%
Other Search Printed Other Australian Beyond Athabasca Social Word of Email or
source Engine (i e flyers or website or Digital Distance University Media mouth newsletter
Google) posters blog Futures Research website or (Facebook
Institute Alliance blog / Twitter)
website or website or
blog blog
29. 43% from 41%
various blogs
23%
16%
14% 14%
11% 10%
5%
2% 2%
Other Search Printed Other Australian Beyond Athabasca Social Word of Email or
source Engine (i e flyers or website or Digital Distance University Media mouth newsletter
Google) posters blog Futures Research website or (Facebook
Institute Alliance blog / Twitter)
website or website or
blog blog
30. Yet 47% say social media is the
most effective way of reaching
74% them in the future
47%
26% 24% 23% 21% 19%
7% 5% 5%
Email or Social Search Athabasca Word of Beyond Australian Printed Other Other
newsletter Media Engine (i e University mouth Distance Digital flyers or source website or
(Facebook / Google) website or Research Futures posters blog
Twitter) blog Alliance Institute
website or website or
blog blog
31. What formats will appeal more to
people considering online
conferences?
32. Combining pre-recordings 34%
with live questions is ideal
17%
16%
12%
7%
5% 6%
3%
Other Half day mini Full online Full online Shorter Mini webinars Pre-recorded Synchronous
preferences webinars conference conference sessions, e g , of one or two mini webinars and
over a day over two or 30 minutes hours accessible at asynchronous
more days any time events
34. Audiences everywhere are
tough. They don’t have time to
be bored.
Craig Davis
Chief Creative Officer, Worldwide
J. Walter Thompson (World’s 4th Largest Ad Agency)