The document discusses temple dogs that have faced abandonment, abuse, illness, injury, or neglect. It mentions "Hand to Paw" and provides the years 2008-2012, suggesting an organization that helps temple dogs in need over that period of time.
International Award Bronze for 19 PTIS International School students
19 – 20 November 2011
The Bronze level International Award participants from PTIS’s Grades 9 and 10 have just successfully completed the first leg of their Adventurous Journey. Their trekking began in Northern Thailand’s rural countryside of Sop Kai traipsing upward through jungle terrain to their camp at the remote and rugged Pa Daeng village, high above the Mae Tang Valley. Day Two brought little relief from their uphill challenge to reach the Chiang Dao nature reserve, but immense bamboo forests, rushing stream crossings and crystal clear mountain vistas created an unforgettable first experience for our adventure seekers.
Following several weeks of preparation in navigation, first aid, team work and outdoor awareness the students were able to walk in several small groups unguided, with just the occasional contact with International Award staff at check points throughout the trek.
The students traveled over twenty kilometres during the trip and carried all their own kit, including food and stoves to cook all their own meals and sleeping bags to keep them warm during the cold night on the mountain.
All the students performed amazingly over the weekend and learned some vital lessons and now the students and staff are looking forward to the next Adventurous Journey - in May - to complete their Bronze Awards.
Student reflections:
The trek was challenging and some parts were dangerous, but it was fun. Net, G9
I should have brought a proper hiking bag with straps, not a big heavy bag. Scott, G9
Our main problem was stamina because I don't exercise a lot and going on a trek like this really pushed my limits. Boss, G9
When I trekked, I did not have a steady pace the first day. I took long breaks and got tired easily. The second day I walked steadily and drank more water. Oscar, G 9
I think our group worked out pretty well. There were some points that only one person keeps slowing down, but all of us were willing to wait and encourage each other. Susan, G 10
I have never hiked 8km and 12 km, carrying our backpacks before, so it was a good experience for me. I walked very slowly and stopped too many times. Next time I would keep a good pace and take less rests. Grace, G 9
Hand to Paw Outreach
Hand to Paw Outreach is a group of animal-loving PTIS students, Grades 5-12, working together to promote a sustainable, healthy dog population at the temples in our surrounding community.
We believe the temples are an integral part of our community and the dogs that reside within those grounds are a community responsibility. With love and care we hope to provide these homeless street dogs a secure and healthy environment in which to live.
Our long-term goal is to educate both students and locals against animal cruelty and stress the importance that dog sterilizations, immunizations and basic healthcare can have on our community.
Required immunizations, sterilizations, medical and healthcare supplies and emergency medical treatments are all paid for by PTIS students’ fundraising efforts, donations from the public and the Care for Dogs Foundation.
The concept of the program has been favorably accepted by the head abbots and novice monks from our village temples along with the approval of village mayors and elders. Working together, we can make a difference!
Find us on Facebook: Hand to Paw
PTIS International School - Chiang Mai, Thailand
The International Award (IA)
Silver Medal - Sailing
18-24 June 2011
Phang Nga Bay, Phuket, Thailand
PTIS International School students achieve International Award – Silver Medal
In a first for PTIS International School, a group of young people has just completed a sailing expedition as part of their International Award (IA), otherwise known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
In order to achieve the IA Silver Medal Award the five determined teenagers, from four countries, traveled from Chiang Mai to complete a week-long trip which included a four-day sailing voyage around Phuket’s beautiful Phang Nga Bay. Their sailing mission needed to meet the requirements of the IA’s silver award: an expedition that included planning, training, navigation, and completing an adventurous journey! And that indeed is what they did.
After meeting their skipper and instructor, Englishman Ian Jones, for the first time they gingerly stepped on board the 47-foot Master Blaster and very quickly learned that teamwork begins immediately.
Their first duty was planning and provisioning the vessel on a budget - this had to be done before leaving port and it was an excellent ice breaker. Following this the Skipper led discussions on voyage options and passage planning. The daily navigational routes were made by the group as a whole and consisted of a variety of trips around the bay and exploration of the local coast, weather conditions being a leading factor sailing amidst Thailand’s rainy season. After setting sail, everyone became a valuable member of the crew taking a full part in sailing and running the vessel. Although none of those on board (apart from the Skipper) had any experience of sailing, the boat felt like home and friendships were formed within a very short time.
Each night the five moored and disembarked from the vessel with all provisions needed to set up camp, and prepared their dinner and breakfast. After an early rise it was back on board, navigation planning, with afternoons of sailing and motoring skills. Learning nautical lingo, preparing lunch in rolling seas, afternoon swims, learning boating knots and taking the helm were just some of the daily challenges shared by all. Nightly camp spots varied from secluded postage-stamp-sized beaches to hillside lookouts over the marina – all adding that extra adventure to the experience.
Some excitement was had by all on Day 4 when a sudden gust of wind unfurled the jib and blew one of our teammates overboard. “Man overboard” skills came immediately in to play and everyone remained cool-headed in this time of challenge!
Another problem faced the crew when they found out that the wires to the automatic anchorage system had been severed from the gear box when one of the crew held firmly on to the remote control during the flurry of rescuing the man overboard. With an inexperienced crew, rough seas and high winds, manually releasing the anchor was not an option. It was unanimously decided to do a night sail back to the marina - a good eight hours into fifteen knot winds and low tides. Turning the yacht in to a fire-lit sunset, the young crew took turns manning the helm or monitoring the navigational screen to relay sea depths to the Skipper, exemplifying team work at its finest. The final task for this fifteen-hour challenge was sighting and mooring the yacht to a channel buoy at 2:00 am in the dark of night. The Skipper said he did not believe that anyone had ever circumnavigated Phang Nga Bay in a single day… exhausted, exhilarated, mission accomplished!
A bit weary, the crew spent the last day “putting the yacht to bed” as this was Master Blaster’s last voyage of the season. Swabbing the deck, removing and cleaning the anchor, covering the sails and cleaning the galley were some of the chores that kept them busy most of the day. They were gratefully rewarded with a side trip to the Nai Ya
PTIS, International Award, Kayaking Adventurous JourneyJoyVida
International Award students from the Prem International School kayak to complete their Bronze Medal adventurous journey
12-13 May, 2012 - The Bronze International award students of grade 9 have recently completed their final Expedition after doing their practice expedition earlier in the school year. This Expedition saw them impressively kayaking the entire length of Mae Ngat Dam, in Sri Lanna National Park. The first quarter of the dam is a regular travel hot-spot for many locals who want to get out and relax on a houseboat, do a bit of fishing and see one of the most beautiful spots in Chiang Mai - but that’s not what our students had in mind. They had their sites set on exploring the remote region beyond. Just past the popular tourist area, the setting becomes more remote with rarely another human soul seen besides the occasional local fisherman. The surroundings transform into an impressive landscape with its massive limestone cliffs protruding from the dense jungle and indigenous bird life flying amidst their unspoiled environment.
With temperatures beginning to soar, the students joined with a partner in their two-man kayaks and set out on the start of their two day journey. Mid-day they paddled up to the outermost houseboat at the dam nestled on the banks of the shoreline for lunch and a refreshing swim. After a much needed rest they left civilization behind for the next 24 hours and ventured into the uninhabited region of the dam. In due course, the students settled on a small island where they had to set up their camp completely from scratch. The students began by erected their expedition hammocks and latrines for the night then proceeded to prepare their dinners and gather fire wood for the evening campfire on the beach.
When the sun went down it became clear how truly remote the International Award students were; no sign of other people in the area, the stars shone brightly due to no light pollution and the noise of crickets, frogs and other wildlife prevailed to dominant the night. Unanimously, it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
After a restful nights sleep in the hammocks, the students packed up camp, played a few kayaking games and eventual departed with the wind at their backs towards the very end of the reservoir. With aching muscles and sun kissed faces many students felt weary coming into the second day but they altogether retained a great level of paddling to the end where the reservoir slowly narrowed and became shallower leaving the students no option but to get out of the kayaks and walk up the incoming river pulling their boats behind them.
It was a truly great expedition by means of physical endurance to see a side of Northern Thailand few have seen before. What a fantastic and appropriate way for them to all complete their Adventurous Journey section of their Bronze International Awards.
Three Generation Golf Academy sponsors “Family Fun” Golf TournamentJoyVida
Three Generation Golf Academy sponsors “Family Fun” Golf Tournament
The Three-Generation Golf Academy (TGGA) sponsored their second Family Fun Golf Tournament on Sunday November 27, 2011. The event was hosted at the Golf Avenue-Sansai Par 3 golf course. A clear November blue-skied morning welcomed 12 enthusiastic young golfers and their caddies (aka parents) providing the perfect backdrop for a day of fun.
The Golf Avenue-Sansai golf course in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a Par 3 course with a variety of water holes, bunker play, and rolling terrain providing excitement for junior golfers of all skill levels. It is open to the public offering affordable green fees and rental trolleys for families to comfortably learn the “feel” of the game.
“The idea was to have a tournament geared towards the very young golfer with parents participating as caddies. The rules are very relaxed so the kids can just hit the ball and have fun,” says TGGA Director Spike Collier. It was a family oriented event opened to both TGGA students from PTIS International School and the public for the purpose of benefiting golfers new to the game and enhancing international relationships.
Enjoy the slide show!!
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
International Award Bronze for 19 PTIS International School students
19 – 20 November 2011
The Bronze level International Award participants from PTIS’s Grades 9 and 10 have just successfully completed the first leg of their Adventurous Journey. Their trekking began in Northern Thailand’s rural countryside of Sop Kai traipsing upward through jungle terrain to their camp at the remote and rugged Pa Daeng village, high above the Mae Tang Valley. Day Two brought little relief from their uphill challenge to reach the Chiang Dao nature reserve, but immense bamboo forests, rushing stream crossings and crystal clear mountain vistas created an unforgettable first experience for our adventure seekers.
Following several weeks of preparation in navigation, first aid, team work and outdoor awareness the students were able to walk in several small groups unguided, with just the occasional contact with International Award staff at check points throughout the trek.
The students traveled over twenty kilometres during the trip and carried all their own kit, including food and stoves to cook all their own meals and sleeping bags to keep them warm during the cold night on the mountain.
All the students performed amazingly over the weekend and learned some vital lessons and now the students and staff are looking forward to the next Adventurous Journey - in May - to complete their Bronze Awards.
Student reflections:
The trek was challenging and some parts were dangerous, but it was fun. Net, G9
I should have brought a proper hiking bag with straps, not a big heavy bag. Scott, G9
Our main problem was stamina because I don't exercise a lot and going on a trek like this really pushed my limits. Boss, G9
When I trekked, I did not have a steady pace the first day. I took long breaks and got tired easily. The second day I walked steadily and drank more water. Oscar, G 9
I think our group worked out pretty well. There were some points that only one person keeps slowing down, but all of us were willing to wait and encourage each other. Susan, G 10
I have never hiked 8km and 12 km, carrying our backpacks before, so it was a good experience for me. I walked very slowly and stopped too many times. Next time I would keep a good pace and take less rests. Grace, G 9
Hand to Paw Outreach
Hand to Paw Outreach is a group of animal-loving PTIS students, Grades 5-12, working together to promote a sustainable, healthy dog population at the temples in our surrounding community.
We believe the temples are an integral part of our community and the dogs that reside within those grounds are a community responsibility. With love and care we hope to provide these homeless street dogs a secure and healthy environment in which to live.
Our long-term goal is to educate both students and locals against animal cruelty and stress the importance that dog sterilizations, immunizations and basic healthcare can have on our community.
Required immunizations, sterilizations, medical and healthcare supplies and emergency medical treatments are all paid for by PTIS students’ fundraising efforts, donations from the public and the Care for Dogs Foundation.
The concept of the program has been favorably accepted by the head abbots and novice monks from our village temples along with the approval of village mayors and elders. Working together, we can make a difference!
Find us on Facebook: Hand to Paw
PTIS International School - Chiang Mai, Thailand
The International Award (IA)
Silver Medal - Sailing
18-24 June 2011
Phang Nga Bay, Phuket, Thailand
PTIS International School students achieve International Award – Silver Medal
In a first for PTIS International School, a group of young people has just completed a sailing expedition as part of their International Award (IA), otherwise known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
In order to achieve the IA Silver Medal Award the five determined teenagers, from four countries, traveled from Chiang Mai to complete a week-long trip which included a four-day sailing voyage around Phuket’s beautiful Phang Nga Bay. Their sailing mission needed to meet the requirements of the IA’s silver award: an expedition that included planning, training, navigation, and completing an adventurous journey! And that indeed is what they did.
After meeting their skipper and instructor, Englishman Ian Jones, for the first time they gingerly stepped on board the 47-foot Master Blaster and very quickly learned that teamwork begins immediately.
Their first duty was planning and provisioning the vessel on a budget - this had to be done before leaving port and it was an excellent ice breaker. Following this the Skipper led discussions on voyage options and passage planning. The daily navigational routes were made by the group as a whole and consisted of a variety of trips around the bay and exploration of the local coast, weather conditions being a leading factor sailing amidst Thailand’s rainy season. After setting sail, everyone became a valuable member of the crew taking a full part in sailing and running the vessel. Although none of those on board (apart from the Skipper) had any experience of sailing, the boat felt like home and friendships were formed within a very short time.
Each night the five moored and disembarked from the vessel with all provisions needed to set up camp, and prepared their dinner and breakfast. After an early rise it was back on board, navigation planning, with afternoons of sailing and motoring skills. Learning nautical lingo, preparing lunch in rolling seas, afternoon swims, learning boating knots and taking the helm were just some of the daily challenges shared by all. Nightly camp spots varied from secluded postage-stamp-sized beaches to hillside lookouts over the marina – all adding that extra adventure to the experience.
Some excitement was had by all on Day 4 when a sudden gust of wind unfurled the jib and blew one of our teammates overboard. “Man overboard” skills came immediately in to play and everyone remained cool-headed in this time of challenge!
Another problem faced the crew when they found out that the wires to the automatic anchorage system had been severed from the gear box when one of the crew held firmly on to the remote control during the flurry of rescuing the man overboard. With an inexperienced crew, rough seas and high winds, manually releasing the anchor was not an option. It was unanimously decided to do a night sail back to the marina - a good eight hours into fifteen knot winds and low tides. Turning the yacht in to a fire-lit sunset, the young crew took turns manning the helm or monitoring the navigational screen to relay sea depths to the Skipper, exemplifying team work at its finest. The final task for this fifteen-hour challenge was sighting and mooring the yacht to a channel buoy at 2:00 am in the dark of night. The Skipper said he did not believe that anyone had ever circumnavigated Phang Nga Bay in a single day… exhausted, exhilarated, mission accomplished!
A bit weary, the crew spent the last day “putting the yacht to bed” as this was Master Blaster’s last voyage of the season. Swabbing the deck, removing and cleaning the anchor, covering the sails and cleaning the galley were some of the chores that kept them busy most of the day. They were gratefully rewarded with a side trip to the Nai Ya
PTIS, International Award, Kayaking Adventurous JourneyJoyVida
International Award students from the Prem International School kayak to complete their Bronze Medal adventurous journey
12-13 May, 2012 - The Bronze International award students of grade 9 have recently completed their final Expedition after doing their practice expedition earlier in the school year. This Expedition saw them impressively kayaking the entire length of Mae Ngat Dam, in Sri Lanna National Park. The first quarter of the dam is a regular travel hot-spot for many locals who want to get out and relax on a houseboat, do a bit of fishing and see one of the most beautiful spots in Chiang Mai - but that’s not what our students had in mind. They had their sites set on exploring the remote region beyond. Just past the popular tourist area, the setting becomes more remote with rarely another human soul seen besides the occasional local fisherman. The surroundings transform into an impressive landscape with its massive limestone cliffs protruding from the dense jungle and indigenous bird life flying amidst their unspoiled environment.
With temperatures beginning to soar, the students joined with a partner in their two-man kayaks and set out on the start of their two day journey. Mid-day they paddled up to the outermost houseboat at the dam nestled on the banks of the shoreline for lunch and a refreshing swim. After a much needed rest they left civilization behind for the next 24 hours and ventured into the uninhabited region of the dam. In due course, the students settled on a small island where they had to set up their camp completely from scratch. The students began by erected their expedition hammocks and latrines for the night then proceeded to prepare their dinners and gather fire wood for the evening campfire on the beach.
When the sun went down it became clear how truly remote the International Award students were; no sign of other people in the area, the stars shone brightly due to no light pollution and the noise of crickets, frogs and other wildlife prevailed to dominant the night. Unanimously, it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
After a restful nights sleep in the hammocks, the students packed up camp, played a few kayaking games and eventual departed with the wind at their backs towards the very end of the reservoir. With aching muscles and sun kissed faces many students felt weary coming into the second day but they altogether retained a great level of paddling to the end where the reservoir slowly narrowed and became shallower leaving the students no option but to get out of the kayaks and walk up the incoming river pulling their boats behind them.
It was a truly great expedition by means of physical endurance to see a side of Northern Thailand few have seen before. What a fantastic and appropriate way for them to all complete their Adventurous Journey section of their Bronze International Awards.
Three Generation Golf Academy sponsors “Family Fun” Golf TournamentJoyVida
Three Generation Golf Academy sponsors “Family Fun” Golf Tournament
The Three-Generation Golf Academy (TGGA) sponsored their second Family Fun Golf Tournament on Sunday November 27, 2011. The event was hosted at the Golf Avenue-Sansai Par 3 golf course. A clear November blue-skied morning welcomed 12 enthusiastic young golfers and their caddies (aka parents) providing the perfect backdrop for a day of fun.
The Golf Avenue-Sansai golf course in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a Par 3 course with a variety of water holes, bunker play, and rolling terrain providing excitement for junior golfers of all skill levels. It is open to the public offering affordable green fees and rental trolleys for families to comfortably learn the “feel” of the game.
“The idea was to have a tournament geared towards the very young golfer with parents participating as caddies. The rules are very relaxed so the kids can just hit the ball and have fun,” says TGGA Director Spike Collier. It was a family oriented event opened to both TGGA students from PTIS International School and the public for the purpose of benefiting golfers new to the game and enhancing international relationships.
Enjoy the slide show!!
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
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The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Normal Labour/ Stages of Labour/ Mechanism of LabourWasim Ak
Normal labor is also termed spontaneous labor, defined as the natural physiological process through which the fetus, placenta, and membranes are expelled from the uterus through the birth canal at term (37 to 42 weeks
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
This article is all about what AI trends will emerge in the field of creative operations in 2024. All the marketers and brand builders should be aware of these trends for their further use and save themselves some time!
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.