The document discusses using SMS technology for a project in Cambodia that aims to improve communication within the maize and soybean production and marketing system. Key objectives of the project include facilitating knowledge sharing between participants in the value chain and enhancing adoption of improved practices. SMS services could provide farmers with price information, weather updates, surveys, and a question/answer system. The project also explores using SMS payments between participants and establishing SMS servers in different regions of Cambodia.
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 boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
This presentation takes the uninitiated through the tremendous power of graphic design. It also has a few works by myself, tagged onto the greats from history!
The document discusses blood vessels, blood cells, blood groups, blood pressure, giving blood, and using blood. It provides information on arteries and veins, differences between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, eligibility for giving blood, common blood groups, and how donated blood is used to treat conditions like cancer, surgery, and accidents.
Subset selection is a multiple choice testing method that yields more reliable scores than traditional methods. It allows test takers to select multiple options they think may be correct rather than guessing single answers. Scores are calculated by awarding points for correct selections and deducting points for incorrect selections. This discourages random guessing and allows test takers to avoid risk, resulting in more consistent scores compared to traditional multiple choice tests.
The document discusses the need for a new type of Voice over IP (VoIP) focused on creating services as easily as web 2.0 technologies allow. These services should be presence-enabled, generally available, able to integrate information from different sources, interoperable, open, and customizable by users. This new approach is called Voice Over Web (VOW) and would integrate voice, video, presence, messaging, and IPTV into the user's web experience on any internet-enabled device. VOW treats communities on the web as owners who could benefit from customized VoIP services added to their portals.
The document discusses using SMS technology for a project in Cambodia that aims to improve communication within the maize and soybean production and marketing system. Key objectives of the project include facilitating knowledge sharing between participants in the value chain and enhancing adoption of improved practices. SMS services could provide farmers with price information, weather updates, surveys, and a question/answer system. The project also explores using SMS payments between participants and establishing SMS servers in different regions of Cambodia.
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 boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
This presentation takes the uninitiated through the tremendous power of graphic design. It also has a few works by myself, tagged onto the greats from history!
The document discusses blood vessels, blood cells, blood groups, blood pressure, giving blood, and using blood. It provides information on arteries and veins, differences between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, eligibility for giving blood, common blood groups, and how donated blood is used to treat conditions like cancer, surgery, and accidents.
Subset selection is a multiple choice testing method that yields more reliable scores than traditional methods. It allows test takers to select multiple options they think may be correct rather than guessing single answers. Scores are calculated by awarding points for correct selections and deducting points for incorrect selections. This discourages random guessing and allows test takers to avoid risk, resulting in more consistent scores compared to traditional multiple choice tests.
The document discusses the need for a new type of Voice over IP (VoIP) focused on creating services as easily as web 2.0 technologies allow. These services should be presence-enabled, generally available, able to integrate information from different sources, interoperable, open, and customizable by users. This new approach is called Voice Over Web (VOW) and would integrate voice, video, presence, messaging, and IPTV into the user's web experience on any internet-enabled device. VOW treats communities on the web as owners who could benefit from customized VoIP services added to their portals.
The document discusses the development of an SMS information system called CCPMP SMS to connect agricultural value chain actors in Cambodia via SMS. It began as a local SMS server in Pailin in 2008-2009. The system architecture includes a remote web database, a web service, and a Frontline SMS server to send responses to users. The document outlines plans to transition to a "hubs and spokes" model where information booths and middlemen connect users and provide access to services. Farmer surveys found most own mobile phones but few use SMS currently. Future work includes workshops to build a social network and collaborating with partners to develop information middlemen kits.
1) Information architecture is the structure and design of shared information environments like websites and intranets. It involves organizing, labeling, and designing search and navigation systems to support usability.
2) An information architect determines the content, organization, labeling, search, and navigation of a website to help users find what they need. They balance user and business needs.
3) Best practices for information architecture include user research methods like content audits, card sorting, task analysis and usability testing to understand users and design accordingly. Consistency, standards, and a user-centered approach are important.
Scott Wilson summarizes how an academic project he was working on became an Apache Software Foundation incubator project. It generated over £700k in funding from EU projects over three years with minimal core funding, and grew a community that contributed significantly to the project's codebase, features, and partnerships. The transition process involved things like IP diligence, writing a proposal, getting community votes, and transferring the codebase.
The document summarizes the biblical story of Jesus's birth. It describes how Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for the census, but could not find lodging so Jesus was born in a stable. Shepherds in nearby fields heard from angels about Jesus's birth and went to see him. Wise men from the east followed a bright star and brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The story highlights how Jesus was born as a refugee and considered a threat, in contrast to the modern Christmas narrative. It conveys that Jesus was born so that all people may know God's love for them and find meaning, hope, and purpose.
This document discusses ideas for cross-institutional knowledge building between universities and enterprises. It proposes harmonizing personal and institutional objectives, maintaining personal contacts across borders, and using visual vocabularies and feedback to build knowledge-rich activity patterns and control knowledge assets. It introduces DiPo, a digital portfolio system for cross-institutional knowledge building through self-reflection, learning, and competence management. The document also discusses engineering innovative learning environments for collaboration through a bottom-up approach to generating niches and activity patterns in an ecological learning design.
OverDrive Media Console for Macs (June 2011)bibliotecaria
This document provides instructions for installing and using the OverDrive Media Console (OMC) software to download MP3 audiobooks from a library's digital collection to a Mac computer. It outlines downloading and installing the OMC software, logging into the library's digital collection through the NHDB website, finding and checking out compatible MP3 audiobooks, downloading titles to the OMC, and transferring audiobooks to an iPod for listening. Additional tips are provided for adjusting audiobook file settings in iTunes to enable resume playback functionality. Help resources like the library and NHDB blog are also mentioned.
The document provides instructions for a Tabata exercises program for beginners, which consists of performing various bodyweight exercises like squats, pull overs, and pushups for 20 second intervals followed by 10 seconds of rest over a period of 4 minutes, for a total of 8 rounds of each exercise with a 5 minute warm up walk and cool down walk recommended. Precautions are noted to stop any painful movements and consult a physician, and each exercise lists preparations, movement instructions, and notes on form.
This document summarizes a presentation on research assessment in the UK. It outlines the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) process and its impact on researcher behavior. It then discusses the transition to the new Research Excellence Framework (REF), which will place greater emphasis on citations, impact, and environment. The presentation notes that the RAE and REF influence what researchers study and how they disseminate their work, and that behaviors will continue adjusting in response to assessment changes.
The document discusses the pros and cons of traditional desktop computers versus virtual desktop solutions. Traditional desktops have initial cost benefits but are bulky, inefficient, and difficult to manage and upgrade. Virtual desktops free up space, run quietly and efficiently, and allow easy access from any device. However, they are not suited for graphics-intensive tasks or highly mobile users requiring extreme computational power. Overall, virtual desktops provide many advantages over traditional desktops for general office use and accessing systems remotely.
1. The document invites participants to trial the simSchool simulation project, which immerses novice teachers in the complexities of teaching through simulating students with varying personalities and learning characteristics.
2. The simulation is designed to serve as a virtual practicum for teacher preparation programs by supporting the development of teaching skills before field experiences.
3. The University of Canberra is seeking students to evaluate the simulation and provide feedback.
This document discusses the progress of the XCRI standards organization in developing specifications for exchanging learner and course information electronically. It outlines pilots using XCRI standards for advertising courses to 14-19 year olds in the UK and trials of the Course Advertising Profile (CAP) at several UK universities. It also mentions work to develop common standards in Europe and opportunities to link XCRI specifications with other standards like HR-XML.
This document discusses technologies for learning in Scotland. It notes that Scotland has 1 country, 32 local authorities, 3000 schools, 54,000 teachers, and 750,000 students. National agencies support, evaluate, and accredit education. Glow is introduced as a digital network that could connect everyone involved in Scottish education in a safer online environment, allowing for collaboration, resources, and communication. The document outlines curricular areas and technologies like video streaming, file sharing, and web conferencing that Glow provides. It also mentions registered teachers not currently employed and a national progression award in computer games design.
Louis Riel was born in 1844 in the Red River Settlement and attended schooling but did not complete training to become a priest or lawyer. He went on to lead the Métis people and establish a provisional government to protect French rights, but in 1885 he led the North-West Rebellion and surrendered after Batoche fell. Riel was then tried and convicted for treason, with his trial and execution making him a controversial figure, but his legacy and contributions to Métis rights are still discussed today.
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 causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
This document provides information about the second grade curriculum for the upcoming school year to parents. It introduces the teachers and covers topics like understanding child development, language arts, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and opportunities for home and school connection. The curriculum focuses on developing reading, writing, and math skills through different programs and hands-on activities while also incorporating other subjects.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where players use GPS devices and coordinates to hide and seek containers called geocaches around the world. Players find caches by entering latitude and longitude coordinates into their GPS, then using it to navigate to within 10 feet of the hidden cache. When a cache is found, players sign an online log and may trade small trinkets. Geocaching gets people outside exploring with map reading and navigation skills while building an online community around the game.
This document provides a summary of various web 2.0 tools for education including tools for digital storytelling, polling, timelines, photo editing, and professional development. It lists specific websites for creating animations, voice threads, blogs, glogs, comics, and more. Contact information is also provided for the author in case readers have additional questions.
The document discusses the development of an SMS information system called CCPMP SMS to connect agricultural value chain actors in Cambodia via SMS. It began as a local SMS server in Pailin in 2008-2009. The system architecture includes a remote web database, a web service, and a Frontline SMS server to send responses to users. The document outlines plans to transition to a "hubs and spokes" model where information booths and middlemen connect users and provide access to services. Farmer surveys found most own mobile phones but few use SMS currently. Future work includes workshops to build a social network and collaborating with partners to develop information middlemen kits.
1) Information architecture is the structure and design of shared information environments like websites and intranets. It involves organizing, labeling, and designing search and navigation systems to support usability.
2) An information architect determines the content, organization, labeling, search, and navigation of a website to help users find what they need. They balance user and business needs.
3) Best practices for information architecture include user research methods like content audits, card sorting, task analysis and usability testing to understand users and design accordingly. Consistency, standards, and a user-centered approach are important.
Scott Wilson summarizes how an academic project he was working on became an Apache Software Foundation incubator project. It generated over £700k in funding from EU projects over three years with minimal core funding, and grew a community that contributed significantly to the project's codebase, features, and partnerships. The transition process involved things like IP diligence, writing a proposal, getting community votes, and transferring the codebase.
The document summarizes the biblical story of Jesus's birth. It describes how Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for the census, but could not find lodging so Jesus was born in a stable. Shepherds in nearby fields heard from angels about Jesus's birth and went to see him. Wise men from the east followed a bright star and brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The story highlights how Jesus was born as a refugee and considered a threat, in contrast to the modern Christmas narrative. It conveys that Jesus was born so that all people may know God's love for them and find meaning, hope, and purpose.
This document discusses ideas for cross-institutional knowledge building between universities and enterprises. It proposes harmonizing personal and institutional objectives, maintaining personal contacts across borders, and using visual vocabularies and feedback to build knowledge-rich activity patterns and control knowledge assets. It introduces DiPo, a digital portfolio system for cross-institutional knowledge building through self-reflection, learning, and competence management. The document also discusses engineering innovative learning environments for collaboration through a bottom-up approach to generating niches and activity patterns in an ecological learning design.
OverDrive Media Console for Macs (June 2011)bibliotecaria
This document provides instructions for installing and using the OverDrive Media Console (OMC) software to download MP3 audiobooks from a library's digital collection to a Mac computer. It outlines downloading and installing the OMC software, logging into the library's digital collection through the NHDB website, finding and checking out compatible MP3 audiobooks, downloading titles to the OMC, and transferring audiobooks to an iPod for listening. Additional tips are provided for adjusting audiobook file settings in iTunes to enable resume playback functionality. Help resources like the library and NHDB blog are also mentioned.
The document provides instructions for a Tabata exercises program for beginners, which consists of performing various bodyweight exercises like squats, pull overs, and pushups for 20 second intervals followed by 10 seconds of rest over a period of 4 minutes, for a total of 8 rounds of each exercise with a 5 minute warm up walk and cool down walk recommended. Precautions are noted to stop any painful movements and consult a physician, and each exercise lists preparations, movement instructions, and notes on form.
This document summarizes a presentation on research assessment in the UK. It outlines the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) process and its impact on researcher behavior. It then discusses the transition to the new Research Excellence Framework (REF), which will place greater emphasis on citations, impact, and environment. The presentation notes that the RAE and REF influence what researchers study and how they disseminate their work, and that behaviors will continue adjusting in response to assessment changes.
The document discusses the pros and cons of traditional desktop computers versus virtual desktop solutions. Traditional desktops have initial cost benefits but are bulky, inefficient, and difficult to manage and upgrade. Virtual desktops free up space, run quietly and efficiently, and allow easy access from any device. However, they are not suited for graphics-intensive tasks or highly mobile users requiring extreme computational power. Overall, virtual desktops provide many advantages over traditional desktops for general office use and accessing systems remotely.
1. The document invites participants to trial the simSchool simulation project, which immerses novice teachers in the complexities of teaching through simulating students with varying personalities and learning characteristics.
2. The simulation is designed to serve as a virtual practicum for teacher preparation programs by supporting the development of teaching skills before field experiences.
3. The University of Canberra is seeking students to evaluate the simulation and provide feedback.
This document discusses the progress of the XCRI standards organization in developing specifications for exchanging learner and course information electronically. It outlines pilots using XCRI standards for advertising courses to 14-19 year olds in the UK and trials of the Course Advertising Profile (CAP) at several UK universities. It also mentions work to develop common standards in Europe and opportunities to link XCRI specifications with other standards like HR-XML.
This document discusses technologies for learning in Scotland. It notes that Scotland has 1 country, 32 local authorities, 3000 schools, 54,000 teachers, and 750,000 students. National agencies support, evaluate, and accredit education. Glow is introduced as a digital network that could connect everyone involved in Scottish education in a safer online environment, allowing for collaboration, resources, and communication. The document outlines curricular areas and technologies like video streaming, file sharing, and web conferencing that Glow provides. It also mentions registered teachers not currently employed and a national progression award in computer games design.
Louis Riel was born in 1844 in the Red River Settlement and attended schooling but did not complete training to become a priest or lawyer. He went on to lead the Métis people and establish a provisional government to protect French rights, but in 1885 he led the North-West Rebellion and surrendered after Batoche fell. Riel was then tried and convicted for treason, with his trial and execution making him a controversial figure, but his legacy and contributions to Métis rights are still discussed today.
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 causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
This document provides information about the second grade curriculum for the upcoming school year to parents. It introduces the teachers and covers topics like understanding child development, language arts, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and opportunities for home and school connection. The curriculum focuses on developing reading, writing, and math skills through different programs and hands-on activities while also incorporating other subjects.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where players use GPS devices and coordinates to hide and seek containers called geocaches around the world. Players find caches by entering latitude and longitude coordinates into their GPS, then using it to navigate to within 10 feet of the hidden cache. When a cache is found, players sign an online log and may trade small trinkets. Geocaching gets people outside exploring with map reading and navigation skills while building an online community around the game.
This document provides a summary of various web 2.0 tools for education including tools for digital storytelling, polling, timelines, photo editing, and professional development. It lists specific websites for creating animations, voice threads, blogs, glogs, comics, and more. Contact information is also provided for the author in case readers have additional questions.
This document provides an overview of Library 2.0 tools and resources for a school librarian. It lists several digital storytelling, polling, photo, virtual tour, timeline, and professional development tools that could be used in lessons and projects. The document also asks teachers about what types of collaboration and lessons they currently do, barriers to implementation, and what support they need to incorporate more technology-based activities.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where players use GPS devices to hide and seek containers called geocaches around the world. Players log their finds online. The document discusses what geocaching is, how to get started using a GPS unit, how to find geocaches by entering coordinates into the GPS, and signing the logbook when finding one. It also covers educational uses of geocaching to teach map reading, coordinates, and cross-curricular lessons.
The document outlines an agenda for a digital storytelling workshop that will teach participants about digital storytelling and have them create their own short digital stories. The workshop will include an introduction to digital storytelling, a sample walkthrough, time for participants to create stories using tools of their choice, and a final sharing of a compilation video of all the stories created. Participants will be split into groups and each individual will film a 10-second clip conveying their thoughts about education using only 3 words. The document also provides examples of different types of digital stories and lists tools that can be used for digital storytelling creation.
Geocaching involves using a GPS device to locate hidden containers, called caches, around the world based on geographic coordinates. Participants navigate to the location using the GPS, then sign a log and trade trinkets before re-concealing the cache. The document provides an overview of how geocaching works, the necessary equipment, educational benefits, and additional resources for those interested in taking up the hobby.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where players use GPS devices and coordinates to hide and seek containers called geocaches around the world. Players find caches by entering latitude and longitude coordinates into their GPS unit. When they find a cache, players sign an online log and may trade small trinkets. Geocaching gets players outdoors and using skills like map reading and navigation with a GPS. It has benefits for education by incorporating subjects like science, technology, and geography into an interactive scavenger hunt.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where players use GPS devices to hide and seek containers called geocaches anywhere in the world. Players log the coordinates from geocaching websites and use a GPS to locate caches hidden near those coordinates. When found, players sign a log and may trade small trinkets, before re-hiding the cache and posting the find online. It teaches skills like map reading and using GPS devices while getting outdoor exercise.
This document provides an overview of Library 2.0 tools and digital storytelling resources for educators presented by Bridget Belardi. It begins with contact information for Belardi and links to introductory videos on the topic. The bulk of the document lists various web tools for collaboration, digital storytelling, ebooks, polling, photos, virtual tours, timelines and extra resources. It then discusses the process of digital storytelling and provides example project ideas. Resources for finding media are shared, along with Belardi's current favorite tools. An assignment is given for attendees to create short video clips conveying their thoughts about education using only 3 words. Key contact details and links are recapped.
This document provides information about digital storytelling and assigns students a creative project. It discusses digital storytelling as using multimedia like voice, images and music to tell a story. It lists traditional steps in the process and gives examples of different types of digital stories that can be created, like public service announcements or documentaries. Students are assigned to work in groups, film each other conveying their thoughts about education using only 3 words in short video clips.
This document provides a list of over 40 web tools and resources for teachers to use in their professional development and for student projects, grouped into categories like social networking, digital storytelling, polling, photos, and virtual tours. It also includes links to the presenter's wiki and Discovery Education Network community for additional information and mentions an upcoming activity involving geocaching.
This document provides information for parents about their child's first grade classroom. It introduces the teachers and outlines expectations for student behavior. It also summarizes the curriculum, including a focus on reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, science, and social studies. Homework expectations are outlined. Assessment includes report cards every nine weeks and various subject area screenings.
The document argues that the library is better than class because the library is more relaxing than class. It states that class is boring but the library is not boring because reading is relaxing, whereas teaching is not relaxing. It encourages the reader to write down whether they think the library or class is better and to give their response to Miss. Belardi.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity where participants use GPS devices to locate hidden containers called geocaches around the world. Players record latitude and longitude coordinates from online listings, input them into their GPS, then search within a small radius to find the cache, which may contain items to trade or collect. In addition to outdoor exploration and map reading skills, geocaching can provide educational benefits and connect to different school subjects.
The document discusses internet safety and social networking sites that students commonly use. It provides tips for parents on how to stay involved and monitor their child's online activities, such as knowing passwords, having access to email accounts, and using internet filters. Resources are listed for parents to educate themselves and children on internet safety best practices.
This document lists 10 websites that are good educational resources for students. They include wikis, voice and video tools, photo sharing, maps, word games, microblogging, and digital telescopes for exploring the universe. These sites allow for collaboration, communication, creativity, and interactive learning experiences online.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt where participants use GPS devices to locate hidden containers around the world based on latitude and longitude coordinates. It is a lifelong activity that helps develop map reading, compass, and research skills. To get started, users create a free account on geocaching.com to search for nearby caches, then use a GPS receiver costing $100-$500 to locate the caches, which are often hidden in ordinary containers. Geocaching has educational benefits and is also a social activity, with extras like travel bugs and geocoins that can be collected and traded.