This document discusses the importance of developing global awareness and intercultural competence through communication, cooperation, and digital connections in an increasingly interconnected world. It highlights several global issues that require cooperation such as climate change, economic crises, inequality, energy crises, technology, migration, health, human rights, war, and terrorism. Developing online skills and using digital tools can help foster communication and cooperation in addressing these worldwide challenges.
The document discusses the evolution of agile teams from having no tests to implementing behavior-driven development and domain-driven design using Behat acceptance tests. It provides examples of using Behat scenarios to drive the development of a domain model for a messaging system without frameworks or controllers. The benefits are a simple, framework-agnostic domain model that is easy to understand and test and separates business logic from the user interface layers.
Visual Basic is an event-driven programming language that allows programming in a graphical environment. The Visual Basic environment consists of a blank form window to design the application interface, a project window to view files, and a properties window to set object properties. It also includes a toolbox of controls like boxes and buttons that can be placed on forms.
The document discusses performance trend analysis using run charts and control charts. It defines a run chart as a graphical display of time-ordered data used to study trends or patterns over time. A run is consecutive data points on the same side of the median. Shift trends and trends are identified by multiple consecutive points above or below the median. Control charts track process statistics over time and identify special causes making a process out of control. Eight visual indicators of an out of control process are described.
21st century skills NCE, Ede, the NetherlandsMichael Harris
Essential skills for the 21st century classroom include:
1. Information handling, critical thinking, self-directed learning, global awareness, intercultural competence, communication, and digital connections.
2. Some of the key skills are self-directed learning, being able to learn on your own; digital literacy, using digital media to communicate and get information; and developing critical thinking to evaluate information critically.
3. Teachers need to incorporate online research skills, blended learning, and opportunities for collaboration to help students develop these 21st century skills.
This document provides objectives and instructions for an English listening, reading, and speaking exercise about lifestyles and sports. It includes:
1. Looking at photos and answering questions about how people are feeling, when they get stressed about time, and if they are a morning or night person.
2. Listening to three people and matching them to the photos.
3. Listening again to the first person and completing a network with information about their routines.
Yet Another Continuous Integration StoryAnton Serdyuk
This document describes the continuous integration process used at Startup Labs, Inc. It discusses using a single branch development model with feature flags instead of feature branches. Automated tests are run on every commit, with the goal of fast builds. Tests are run in parallel across multiple agents. Manual testing is done after automated testing. Load and migration tests are run before production deployments. The goals are agile development with small changes and frequent releases through continuous integration and deployment.
This document provides an overview of test-driven development (TDD) using the phpspec2 framework. It discusses the different types of tests - functional tests using phpunit or behat, integration tests with PHPUnit, and unit tests with phpspec. It provides examples of writing unit tests with phpspec, including using matchers, mocks, predictions, and advanced features like array mocks. It also offers best practices advice, such as not mocking 3rd party code and considering dependency injection libraries that are well-suited for TDD.
The document discusses the evolution of agile teams from having no tests to implementing behavior-driven development and domain-driven design using Behat acceptance tests. It provides examples of using Behat scenarios to drive the development of a domain model for a messaging system without frameworks or controllers. The benefits are a simple, framework-agnostic domain model that is easy to understand and test and separates business logic from the user interface layers.
Visual Basic is an event-driven programming language that allows programming in a graphical environment. The Visual Basic environment consists of a blank form window to design the application interface, a project window to view files, and a properties window to set object properties. It also includes a toolbox of controls like boxes and buttons that can be placed on forms.
The document discusses performance trend analysis using run charts and control charts. It defines a run chart as a graphical display of time-ordered data used to study trends or patterns over time. A run is consecutive data points on the same side of the median. Shift trends and trends are identified by multiple consecutive points above or below the median. Control charts track process statistics over time and identify special causes making a process out of control. Eight visual indicators of an out of control process are described.
21st century skills NCE, Ede, the NetherlandsMichael Harris
Essential skills for the 21st century classroom include:
1. Information handling, critical thinking, self-directed learning, global awareness, intercultural competence, communication, and digital connections.
2. Some of the key skills are self-directed learning, being able to learn on your own; digital literacy, using digital media to communicate and get information; and developing critical thinking to evaluate information critically.
3. Teachers need to incorporate online research skills, blended learning, and opportunities for collaboration to help students develop these 21st century skills.
This document provides objectives and instructions for an English listening, reading, and speaking exercise about lifestyles and sports. It includes:
1. Looking at photos and answering questions about how people are feeling, when they get stressed about time, and if they are a morning or night person.
2. Listening to three people and matching them to the photos.
3. Listening again to the first person and completing a network with information about their routines.
Yet Another Continuous Integration StoryAnton Serdyuk
This document describes the continuous integration process used at Startup Labs, Inc. It discusses using a single branch development model with feature flags instead of feature branches. Automated tests are run on every commit, with the goal of fast builds. Tests are run in parallel across multiple agents. Manual testing is done after automated testing. Load and migration tests are run before production deployments. The goals are agile development with small changes and frequent releases through continuous integration and deployment.
This document provides an overview of test-driven development (TDD) using the phpspec2 framework. It discusses the different types of tests - functional tests using phpunit or behat, integration tests with PHPUnit, and unit tests with phpspec. It provides examples of writing unit tests with phpspec, including using matchers, mocks, predictions, and advanced features like array mocks. It also offers best practices advice, such as not mocking 3rd party code and considering dependency injection libraries that are well-suited for TDD.
This document proposes a "Service Manufacturing" framework for implementing a hybrid strategy of "Customer Intimacy" and "Operational Excellence" in service organizations. The framework structures an organization into vertical market segments and horizontal operational units. Vertical units focus on differentiating customer value while horizontal units drive efficiency. Enablers like knowledge management, process orientation, and continuous improvement help overcome challenges of the hybrid strategy in a service environment. The framework aims to bring manufacturing-like agility, discipline and scale to services.
Talk on 21st century skills given at LABCI conference in Lima 11/07.Michael Harris
This talk is about 21st century skills and answers these questions: what are they?; which ones are the most useful?; how can we help students acquire them?
This single sentence document provides a URL directing the reader to visit www.shanecostello.com to view more information. It does not contain any other context or details that could be summarized in 3 sentences or less.
Generations: A Perspective to Employee Engagementsbasu_71
Abstract:
Employee Engagement is the key to the talent management in Indian IT-BPO Industry. However the Challenge is to factor in the diversity in the work force to ensure success of the engagement model.
Generational theory or the concept of generations helps with one such lens which makes it possible to find cohort groups within the work force and brings in the flexibility of segmentation.
• Generation is defined as people born in a certain period of time in history, coming of age together as a group experiencing same historical events during their child hood and teen age, forming a cohort having same set of values & basis that world view
• Generations share an ‘age location’ in the history. They witness key historical events and social trends in the same phase of their life
• Members of a particular generation are shaped in a lasting ways by the eras they witness in childhood and as young adults and basis that they develop and share certain common beliefs and behaviours.
• As aware of the experience and traits they have in common with their peers, they develop a sense of common perceived membership in terms of generation.
• Though the concept of defining & identifying generations have its root in the West, applying the same definitions, 5 existing generations in India can be contextualized and defined as well.
Generational theory helps providing an effective lens for employee segmentation to design more effective employee engagement model. This also makes eminent the reality that there is diversity in our work force and we need to manage this diversity effectively.
In a composite culture like India, each generation cohort has its own separate but overlapping regional, religious & linguistic cultures which are respected by and interact with their shared culture. This also needs to be factored in while designing any employee engagement model.
This document introduces the concept of "question thinking" and discusses how questions can transform life. It explains that virtually every decision we make is determined by an underlying question or assumption. The right question can change life by shifting perspectives. The document outlines a 7-step process for question thinking and provides tools for empowering observation, switching questions, and questioning assumptions. It concludes by thanking the reader.
This work is aimed at identifying causal factors of attrition & retention and to produce a predictive model that could help to plan reduced attrition and increased retention at management level. This study is triggered due to high attrition scenario in BTO. Key points of this work are
• Attrition & Retention are mutually exclusive, having different set of factors
• A combination Herzberg’s Dual Factor Theory of Motivation, Hackman & Oldham’s Job Characteristic Model and ASA frame work helps best to model the current attrition in the industry.
• There are 8 set of factors which explains attrition and 4 set of factors which explains retention
A combination of Employee Motivation, Employee Satisfaction, Employee Involvement & Life Interest and Work Compatibility ensure prolonged association of an employee to an Organization
Some people, those with physical retail locations say it is all about Location, Location, Location. For business professionals, I say it is all about Network, Network, Network. But hear me now, and listen to me later, it is NOT about random networking with a HOPE of finding someone that might be worth knowing - unless you are simply looking to fill up on cheap heavy hors d'ouvres. It IS about planned networking and increasing the odds that the people you network with (and the people that network with you) will end up making valuable connections for the future.
The perspective of this presentation is for those people that believe they are "introverted" and concerned about how to get started networking.
010 Three Paragraph Essay Outline Informative SamplEmily James
The document provides an outline of topics covered in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the book of Matthew. The first chapter discusses the Beatitudes, Salt and Light, Fulfillment of Law, Murder, Adultery and Divorce, Oaths, Eye for eye, and Love for Enemies. The second chapter covers Giving to the needy, Prayer, Fasting and Treasures in heaven. The third chapter focuses on serving God and money, Judging others, Asking God for help, Narrow and wide gates, False prophets and wise/foolish builders.
E safety training for foster carers by stephen carrick-davies jan 2013Stevecd
This training session covers safeguarding children online. It will include understanding the new online reality of social media and web 2.0, the risks children face online and how the internet can amplify vulnerabilities, and foster parents' responsibilities for prevention and response. The session aims to help participants feel more informed, equipped, inspired and empowered to protect children in their care from online threats. It will involve a hands-on demonstration of privacy tools and discussions of challenges, strategies and additional resources.
Color of Money (Monetization of Emotion) - Max Skibinsky, Founder at InporiaBetable
Max Skibinsky, Founder of Inporia and former Founder of Hive7 (acquired by Playdom), presented at our SF Game Monetization event on May 9th, 2012. Check out the SF Game Monetization meetup: http://www.meetup.com/SFGameMonetization/
In this presentation, Max talks about the key to monetizing games is by tailoring the purchases to a player's emotions.
The document discusses the decline of manners and civility in modern society, citing issues like increased anger, foul language, disrespect towards authority, and the normalization of inappropriate behavior. It also provides tips and advice for practicing good etiquette through things like having polite conversations, making positive first impressions, dressing appropriately, and using respectful language. The overall message is that social etiquette and courtesy are still important for cultivating respect and maintaining a civil society.
Writing A Research Paper Introduction. Online assignment writing service.Claudia Brown
The document provides instructions for writing a research paper in 5 steps: 1) Create an account, 2) Complete an order form with instructions and sources, 3) Review writer bids and choose one, 4) Review the paper and authorize payment, 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction. It emphasizes choosing a trustworthy service that provides original, high-quality content and refunds plagiarized work.
1. The document discusses using visual and online ethnography techniques to study identity construction among teenagers.
2. Researchers had 300 teenagers actively participate by taking photos and videos to share aspects of their lives, and monitored their online behavior through social media profiles and conversations.
3. The analysis found that social networks are less social than assumed, with only 32% of conversations being truly interactive. It also explored how teenagers see themselves fitting into different social groups.
While some entertainment activities like watching TV, listening to music, eating out, and hanging out remain popular among youth, other activities are declining in popularity. Activities like online games, dancing classes, music classes, and partying are seen as outdated. Additionally, adventure sports, hobbies like painting and gardening, puzzles, and outdoor games are less pursued due to constant access to entertainment through technology. The research surveyed over 3,000 youth in India to understand changing trends in entertainment preferences.
The document provides questions to guide discussions about how characters respond to challenges in texts and how readers can deepen their understanding. It asks readers to identify challenges characters face, how they respond, what challenges may affect understanding, and strategies to overcome obstacles. It prompts analyzing significant challenges and learning from how characters address hardships.
Why Can't We All Just Get Along? Four Generations Working Side by Side in Har...Andrew Krzmarzick
Presentation delivered at the Training Officer's Consortium (TOC) Institute in Williamsburg, VA, on April 27, 2009. Facilitated by a Gen X'er and a Traditional. Objectives included:
1. Understand and better navigate the intergenerational differences in your office
2. Participate in several training modalities that reach a multi-generational audience
3. Experience a truly blended approach to training that addresses the learning preferences of all four generations.
The document discusses artificial emotional intelligence and designing emotionally intelligent interactions. It summarizes approaches like building rapport through active listening, empathy, and understanding users' motivations and personalities. While advanced emotional detection may be far off, simple techniques like tuning interactions to individual differences can improve experiences now. The document advocates designing flexible, responsive systems that adapt interactions based on dynamic understanding of users.
5 Steps To Writing A Research Paper An Easy Guide By AlKathy Miller
The document provides a 5-step guide for writing a research paper using the website HelpWriting.net. The steps include: 1) Creating an account on the site; 2) Completing an order form with instructions and sources; 3) Reviewing bids from writers and choosing one; 4) Reviewing the completed paper and authorizing payment; 5) Requesting revisions until satisfied with the paper. The guide promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work.
This document discusses the challenges of parenting in the digital age and provides principles for raising morally good children. It notes that empathy is being negatively impacted by overuse of technology and constant connectivity. It then outlines nine principles for parenting, including making character development a priority, showing unconditional love through attention, time, communication and sacrifice, being an authoritative role model, teaching morality directly, disciplining wisely, solving conflicts fairly, fostering spirituality, and helping children manage their moral environment. The overall message is that conscious effort and commitment are needed from parents to help children develop strong character in today's world.
This document proposes a "Service Manufacturing" framework for implementing a hybrid strategy of "Customer Intimacy" and "Operational Excellence" in service organizations. The framework structures an organization into vertical market segments and horizontal operational units. Vertical units focus on differentiating customer value while horizontal units drive efficiency. Enablers like knowledge management, process orientation, and continuous improvement help overcome challenges of the hybrid strategy in a service environment. The framework aims to bring manufacturing-like agility, discipline and scale to services.
Talk on 21st century skills given at LABCI conference in Lima 11/07.Michael Harris
This talk is about 21st century skills and answers these questions: what are they?; which ones are the most useful?; how can we help students acquire them?
This single sentence document provides a URL directing the reader to visit www.shanecostello.com to view more information. It does not contain any other context or details that could be summarized in 3 sentences or less.
Generations: A Perspective to Employee Engagementsbasu_71
Abstract:
Employee Engagement is the key to the talent management in Indian IT-BPO Industry. However the Challenge is to factor in the diversity in the work force to ensure success of the engagement model.
Generational theory or the concept of generations helps with one such lens which makes it possible to find cohort groups within the work force and brings in the flexibility of segmentation.
• Generation is defined as people born in a certain period of time in history, coming of age together as a group experiencing same historical events during their child hood and teen age, forming a cohort having same set of values & basis that world view
• Generations share an ‘age location’ in the history. They witness key historical events and social trends in the same phase of their life
• Members of a particular generation are shaped in a lasting ways by the eras they witness in childhood and as young adults and basis that they develop and share certain common beliefs and behaviours.
• As aware of the experience and traits they have in common with their peers, they develop a sense of common perceived membership in terms of generation.
• Though the concept of defining & identifying generations have its root in the West, applying the same definitions, 5 existing generations in India can be contextualized and defined as well.
Generational theory helps providing an effective lens for employee segmentation to design more effective employee engagement model. This also makes eminent the reality that there is diversity in our work force and we need to manage this diversity effectively.
In a composite culture like India, each generation cohort has its own separate but overlapping regional, religious & linguistic cultures which are respected by and interact with their shared culture. This also needs to be factored in while designing any employee engagement model.
This document introduces the concept of "question thinking" and discusses how questions can transform life. It explains that virtually every decision we make is determined by an underlying question or assumption. The right question can change life by shifting perspectives. The document outlines a 7-step process for question thinking and provides tools for empowering observation, switching questions, and questioning assumptions. It concludes by thanking the reader.
This work is aimed at identifying causal factors of attrition & retention and to produce a predictive model that could help to plan reduced attrition and increased retention at management level. This study is triggered due to high attrition scenario in BTO. Key points of this work are
• Attrition & Retention are mutually exclusive, having different set of factors
• A combination Herzberg’s Dual Factor Theory of Motivation, Hackman & Oldham’s Job Characteristic Model and ASA frame work helps best to model the current attrition in the industry.
• There are 8 set of factors which explains attrition and 4 set of factors which explains retention
A combination of Employee Motivation, Employee Satisfaction, Employee Involvement & Life Interest and Work Compatibility ensure prolonged association of an employee to an Organization
Some people, those with physical retail locations say it is all about Location, Location, Location. For business professionals, I say it is all about Network, Network, Network. But hear me now, and listen to me later, it is NOT about random networking with a HOPE of finding someone that might be worth knowing - unless you are simply looking to fill up on cheap heavy hors d'ouvres. It IS about planned networking and increasing the odds that the people you network with (and the people that network with you) will end up making valuable connections for the future.
The perspective of this presentation is for those people that believe they are "introverted" and concerned about how to get started networking.
010 Three Paragraph Essay Outline Informative SamplEmily James
The document provides an outline of topics covered in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the book of Matthew. The first chapter discusses the Beatitudes, Salt and Light, Fulfillment of Law, Murder, Adultery and Divorce, Oaths, Eye for eye, and Love for Enemies. The second chapter covers Giving to the needy, Prayer, Fasting and Treasures in heaven. The third chapter focuses on serving God and money, Judging others, Asking God for help, Narrow and wide gates, False prophets and wise/foolish builders.
E safety training for foster carers by stephen carrick-davies jan 2013Stevecd
This training session covers safeguarding children online. It will include understanding the new online reality of social media and web 2.0, the risks children face online and how the internet can amplify vulnerabilities, and foster parents' responsibilities for prevention and response. The session aims to help participants feel more informed, equipped, inspired and empowered to protect children in their care from online threats. It will involve a hands-on demonstration of privacy tools and discussions of challenges, strategies and additional resources.
Color of Money (Monetization of Emotion) - Max Skibinsky, Founder at InporiaBetable
Max Skibinsky, Founder of Inporia and former Founder of Hive7 (acquired by Playdom), presented at our SF Game Monetization event on May 9th, 2012. Check out the SF Game Monetization meetup: http://www.meetup.com/SFGameMonetization/
In this presentation, Max talks about the key to monetizing games is by tailoring the purchases to a player's emotions.
The document discusses the decline of manners and civility in modern society, citing issues like increased anger, foul language, disrespect towards authority, and the normalization of inappropriate behavior. It also provides tips and advice for practicing good etiquette through things like having polite conversations, making positive first impressions, dressing appropriately, and using respectful language. The overall message is that social etiquette and courtesy are still important for cultivating respect and maintaining a civil society.
Writing A Research Paper Introduction. Online assignment writing service.Claudia Brown
The document provides instructions for writing a research paper in 5 steps: 1) Create an account, 2) Complete an order form with instructions and sources, 3) Review writer bids and choose one, 4) Review the paper and authorize payment, 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction. It emphasizes choosing a trustworthy service that provides original, high-quality content and refunds plagiarized work.
1. The document discusses using visual and online ethnography techniques to study identity construction among teenagers.
2. Researchers had 300 teenagers actively participate by taking photos and videos to share aspects of their lives, and monitored their online behavior through social media profiles and conversations.
3. The analysis found that social networks are less social than assumed, with only 32% of conversations being truly interactive. It also explored how teenagers see themselves fitting into different social groups.
While some entertainment activities like watching TV, listening to music, eating out, and hanging out remain popular among youth, other activities are declining in popularity. Activities like online games, dancing classes, music classes, and partying are seen as outdated. Additionally, adventure sports, hobbies like painting and gardening, puzzles, and outdoor games are less pursued due to constant access to entertainment through technology. The research surveyed over 3,000 youth in India to understand changing trends in entertainment preferences.
The document provides questions to guide discussions about how characters respond to challenges in texts and how readers can deepen their understanding. It asks readers to identify challenges characters face, how they respond, what challenges may affect understanding, and strategies to overcome obstacles. It prompts analyzing significant challenges and learning from how characters address hardships.
Why Can't We All Just Get Along? Four Generations Working Side by Side in Har...Andrew Krzmarzick
Presentation delivered at the Training Officer's Consortium (TOC) Institute in Williamsburg, VA, on April 27, 2009. Facilitated by a Gen X'er and a Traditional. Objectives included:
1. Understand and better navigate the intergenerational differences in your office
2. Participate in several training modalities that reach a multi-generational audience
3. Experience a truly blended approach to training that addresses the learning preferences of all four generations.
The document discusses artificial emotional intelligence and designing emotionally intelligent interactions. It summarizes approaches like building rapport through active listening, empathy, and understanding users' motivations and personalities. While advanced emotional detection may be far off, simple techniques like tuning interactions to individual differences can improve experiences now. The document advocates designing flexible, responsive systems that adapt interactions based on dynamic understanding of users.
5 Steps To Writing A Research Paper An Easy Guide By AlKathy Miller
The document provides a 5-step guide for writing a research paper using the website HelpWriting.net. The steps include: 1) Creating an account on the site; 2) Completing an order form with instructions and sources; 3) Reviewing bids from writers and choosing one; 4) Reviewing the completed paper and authorizing payment; 5) Requesting revisions until satisfied with the paper. The guide promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work.
This document discusses the challenges of parenting in the digital age and provides principles for raising morally good children. It notes that empathy is being negatively impacted by overuse of technology and constant connectivity. It then outlines nine principles for parenting, including making character development a priority, showing unconditional love through attention, time, communication and sacrifice, being an authoritative role model, teaching morality directly, disciplining wisely, solving conflicts fairly, fostering spirituality, and helping children manage their moral environment. The overall message is that conscious effort and commitment are needed from parents to help children develop strong character in today's world.
Stanford Acceptance Letter Real And OfficialMonica Rivera
The document discusses Margaret Atwood's novella The Penelopiad, which provides new perspectives
on Homer's Odyssey by telling the story from the points of view of Penelope and her maids. The
novella challenges issues faced by women in a patriarchal society and subverts the original myth by
introducing female voices.
This document discusses redefining public education to focus on self-directed learning and facilitating connections between individuals. It proposes developing an app that would allow people to talk or text about things they notice, dreams they have, people/ideas they connect with, and what matters to them. This data would then connect individuals with shared interests or goals. Over time, these connections would create a network for each person, potentially facilitating new opportunities and an alternative form of credentialing based on demonstrated passions and intentions. The app aims to provide a guided, but optional, process for self-reflection and community building as an alternative to standardized testing during a transition to a more flexible public education system.
The document discusses how people use social media to connect with each other and share information. It notes that while technology allows for more connections, it has also introduced distance between people. The document then examines emotions in social media and how they are used to convey intimacy and regulate interactions. It also discusses how social media allows for weak ties through networking and discusses how this has transformed organizations and knowledge sharing.
The document discusses social entrepreneurship and how social entrepreneurs can help address social and environmental problems by creating innovative businesses and solutions. It provides examples of successful social entrepreneurs like Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank, which provided microloans to empower people in poverty. The document advocates that social entrepreneurs should think of business and charity together to generate both social impact and financial profit through their solutions. It encourages the reader to get involved in social entrepreneurship by starting a social business, studying the issue, or helping to spread awareness about the opportunity to create change.
Informe sobre el poblado medieval de Navalquejigo (febrero 2021)Michael Harris
Este informe explica la importancia histórica del poblado medieval de Navalquejigo y sus orígenes medievales en la repoblación segoviana del siglo XII. Luego detalla los elementos de patrimonio cultural que existe en la aldea, como la iglesia de La Exaltación de la Santa Cruz, la picota y el corral de la Mesta. Finalmente cataloga el abandono y deterioro que ha sufrido durante los últimos 30-40 años.
Autores: Daniel Martín Soler, Michael Harris, Paloma Ortiz
Entorno Escorial es un grupo ecologista fundado en 2002 para proteger el entorno de El Escorial, que se enfrenta a amenazas como proyectos urbanísticos destructivos y especulativos. Sus objetivos son proteger este entorno frágil mediante políticas que frenen el cambio climático y la pérdida de biodiversidad. Recientemente han organizado charlas virtuales sobre la fauna del Monte Abantos y han plantado árboles autóctonos para restaurar este espacio natural.
Dosier sobre ahorro energético (2015) Entorno EscorialMichael Harris
1. El documento proporciona varias ideas para ahorrar energía y dinero en el hogar, como mantener una temperatura de 24°C con el aire acondicionado, usar ventiladores en lugar de aire acondicionado, instalar bombillas LED y apagar las luces cuando no se usen las habitaciones. También recomienda usar electrodomésticos eficientes, no dejarlos en modo de espera, y llenar la lavadora y el lavavajillas para reducir el consumo.
Charla de Palmira Pozuelo: "Pesticidas en los alimentos: riesgos para nuestra...Michael Harris
El documento describe los riesgos para la salud de los pesticidas en los alimentos. Se detalla un curso sobre nutrición y alimentación saludable impartido por dos expertas, que abordará temas como la nutrición para la salud del hígado, el sistema inmunológico y cardiovascular. Además, se discute la relación entre la alimentación y las enfermedades, y cómo los tóxicos ambientales como pesticidas y metales pesados contribuyen a la epidemia del cáncer y otras dolencias.
¿Qué son los transgénicos? ¿Por qué constituyen un peligro para la salud y el...Michael Harris
La bióloga y chef de cocina natural y terapéutica, Elena Carrió, describe en detalle, aunque de forma comprensible para los no-científicos, el proceso de crear organismos modificados genéticamente. Describe los riesgos que conllevan los transgénicos, tanto para nuestra salud como para el medio ambiente.
Dosier sobre las bayas silvestres por Palmira Pozuelo y Entorno EscorialMichael Harris
Este documento proporciona información sobre varias bayas silvestres que se encuentran en la zona de Los Escoriales, incluyendo sus propiedades nutricionales y usos culinarios. Describe bayas como el agracejo, el escaramujo, la endrina y el madroño, y explica cómo preparar mermeladas, jaleas e infusiones con ellas. También advierte sobre algunas bayas que no son comestibles, como el sauquillo y el torvisco.
Dosier sobre el Monte Abantos: la historia, la gestión forestal y las agresio...Michael Harris
El documento resume la historia y gestión del Monte Abantos, un monte situado cerca de El Escorial que sufrió un gran incendio en 1999. Explica que el monte fue repoblado a finales del siglo XIX después de la deforestación, pero las condiciones adversas del suelo han dificultado la silvicultura. Tras el incendio de 1999, las repoblaciones de la Comunidad de Madrid han tenido altas tasas de fracaso debido a la sequía y falta de mantenimiento. Se propone fomentar la regeneración natural para crear un
La asociación Entorno Escorial se formó en 2002 para proteger el medio ambiente de la zona de El Escorial. Desde entonces, ha denunciado proyectos dañinos, organizado marchas y eventos educativos sobre temas como la biodiversidad, el patrimonio histórico y las energías renovables. También ha propuesto alternativas sostenibles como huertos ecológicos y un banco de tiempo para fomentar otra economía posible en la región de El Escorial.
Este documento presenta una introducción a las pruebas de expresión escrita dentro del Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas. Detalla los contenidos de un curso sobre este tema, incluyendo la introducción, una prueba, las especificaciones de una prueba, los instrumentos de evaluación, un taller de estandarización y la evaluación de una prueba.
El documento describe una ruta de senderismo por los arroyos del Monte Abantos en El Escorial. Comienza en el cementerio de San Lorenzo y pasa por los arroyos Cebadillas, de la Cruz, Barrancón, de la Barranquilla y Romeral. Describe las características de cada arroyo y zonas por las que pasa la ruta, como valles, cascadas y restos históricos como la Gran Cerca de Felipe II. El objetivo es celebrar la belleza del agua en el monte después de años de sequía e invita a participar en la
The document provides information about analyzing movie trailers and discussing science fiction films. It includes activities where students work in pairs to discuss film trailers and descriptions, match films to topics, identify quotes from a trailer, and generate a list of the top five sci-fi films. The document aims to develop students' English skills through activities analyzing visual media and having conversations about films.
El documento proporciona información sobre el cultivo de plantas medicinales en el huerto. Explica que las plantas medicinales deben tener un espacio dedicado debido a su resistencia, falta de plagas, color y aroma. Describe cómo distribuir las plantas permanentes y anuales, dando ejemplos de cada tipo. También explica métodos para multiplicar plantas aromáticas como la estaquilla y la división de matas.
This document provides an overview of 21st century skills that are important for language learners. It discusses skills such as information handling, critical thinking, self-directed learning, language awareness, global citizenship, intercultural competence, communication, and digital literacies. Specific strategies and resources for developing these skills are also mentioned, including organizing vocabulary, learning strategies, self-questioning, critical thinking, online skills and self-directed learning. A bibliography with additional resources on these topics is included at the end.
1. The document is an application form for an English language course called "English for Activists". Applicants are asked to complete the form, scanning and emailing it by January 24th.
2. The form requests the applicant's name, age, contact details, English level, reasons for interest in the course, experience with activism, desired course topics and activities, reasons for wanting to change the world, and any skills they can offer.
3. Applicants are directed to check the selection criteria on the Entorno Escorial blog for information on English proficiency levels.
1. 1
Global Citizens
Communication and cooperation in an interconnected world
MICHAEL HARRIS
Global Intercultural
awareness competence
Communication Digital
+ cooperation connections
Population War + terrorism
Climate change Economic crisis
Globalisation
Energy crisis
Technology
Inequality
Migration
World health
Human rights
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http://www.global-challenges.org/ ISSUES
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6. 6
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websites
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1 How well did you work together as a group?
A-very well B-quite well C-not very well
2 Complete the work report below:
TASKS SUSANA QUIQUE JUAN ANA
Research:
find good websites
make notes / find recordings +
graphics (permissions)
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design / writing / recording: video/
audio / solving technical problems
Presentation:
upload / share class presentation
+ follow-up questions / reacting to
feedback
3. Assess the participation of the others:
A-very good B-quite good C- not very good
7. 7
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