The document provides a statistical analysis of survey responses from 100 students aged 18-23 on their online gaming habits. Key findings include:
- The most popular genres played by 18-20 year olds were strategy games, while 21-23 year olds preferred adventure games.
- The majority of respondents in both age groups spent 1-2 days per week gaming for 0-6 hours daily, using computers as their preferred device.
- Negative effects reported by both groups included lack of sleep, while positive effects were happiness and satisfaction.
- Most respondents viewed online gaming as beneficial but were unlikely to meet other players in person.
This document provides details about a charity event organized by a group of students to raise funds for World Vision's South Sudan Conflict Response Fund. The group successfully raised RM2000 by selling bread, popsicles, and sodas over 5 days at their university campus. Their main products were various types of bread from a local bakery, as well as popsicles and specialty sodas from a supplier called The Potong. Through competitive pricing and product variety, they were able to outsell other student groups also running charity events on campus and make a net profit of over RM1600 for the charity while gaining experience in event planning, marketing, and business.
The document appears to be instructions for using an electric toothbrush that has various features like different brush heads, a dirt detector, solar panels, and infared rays. It describes how to assemble the brush head onto the device, add toothpaste, turn it on to brush teeth for 2 minutes, and then use the sprayer after brushing. Safety features are highlighted like the vertical brush heads being designed to prevent choking if dropped.
A professor invents a toothbrush robot and toothpaste robot to assist with brushing. The toothbrush sees a professor turn a frog into a robot and becomes self-aware. Zombies later invade the island. The toothbrush and toothpaste work together to defeat the zombies using their abilities. They develop new ways to destroy zombies, turning them back into humans. The professor is remorseful for his inventions causing problems but everyone celebrates the victory.
The document appears to be a poster created by a student group to promote their musical performance. It includes their group name formed from members' initials, descriptions of their song selection process involving voting and changing songs after rehearsal. The poster highlights their chosen songs "Viva La Vida", "Single Ladies", and "Mambo No. 5" and encourages viewers to "Keep your ears open, let us amaze you!". It aims to showcase the group's talents in a positive way.
1) The document describes the components and rules of a board game called World War 2.5. It explains that the goal is to strategically move game pieces through the battle to be the last one standing as the winner.
2) To win, players must carefully consider each move as points are counted at every step. Players need determination to win and outlast the others in the final battle.
3) Success in the game requires strategic thinking throughout as the end battle is what decides the winner. Luck, physical skills, and mental planning all play a role in different parts of the game.
This document discusses several concepts from social psychology including schemas, social learning, the bystander effect, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and dispositional attribution. Specific examples mentioned include learning about schemas from experiences at Old Town White Coffee and Syopz mall, and how physiological needs are at the bottom level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
The document provides a statistical analysis of survey responses from 100 students aged 18-23 on their online gaming habits. Key findings include:
- The most popular genres played by 18-20 year olds were strategy games, while 21-23 year olds preferred adventure games.
- The majority of respondents in both age groups spent 1-2 days per week gaming for 0-6 hours daily, using computers as their preferred device.
- Negative effects reported by both groups included lack of sleep, while positive effects were happiness and satisfaction.
- Most respondents viewed online gaming as beneficial but were unlikely to meet other players in person.
This document provides details about a charity event organized by a group of students to raise funds for World Vision's South Sudan Conflict Response Fund. The group successfully raised RM2000 by selling bread, popsicles, and sodas over 5 days at their university campus. Their main products were various types of bread from a local bakery, as well as popsicles and specialty sodas from a supplier called The Potong. Through competitive pricing and product variety, they were able to outsell other student groups also running charity events on campus and make a net profit of over RM1600 for the charity while gaining experience in event planning, marketing, and business.
The document appears to be instructions for using an electric toothbrush that has various features like different brush heads, a dirt detector, solar panels, and infared rays. It describes how to assemble the brush head onto the device, add toothpaste, turn it on to brush teeth for 2 minutes, and then use the sprayer after brushing. Safety features are highlighted like the vertical brush heads being designed to prevent choking if dropped.
A professor invents a toothbrush robot and toothpaste robot to assist with brushing. The toothbrush sees a professor turn a frog into a robot and becomes self-aware. Zombies later invade the island. The toothbrush and toothpaste work together to defeat the zombies using their abilities. They develop new ways to destroy zombies, turning them back into humans. The professor is remorseful for his inventions causing problems but everyone celebrates the victory.
The document appears to be a poster created by a student group to promote their musical performance. It includes their group name formed from members' initials, descriptions of their song selection process involving voting and changing songs after rehearsal. The poster highlights their chosen songs "Viva La Vida", "Single Ladies", and "Mambo No. 5" and encourages viewers to "Keep your ears open, let us amaze you!". It aims to showcase the group's talents in a positive way.
1) The document describes the components and rules of a board game called World War 2.5. It explains that the goal is to strategically move game pieces through the battle to be the last one standing as the winner.
2) To win, players must carefully consider each move as points are counted at every step. Players need determination to win and outlast the others in the final battle.
3) Success in the game requires strategic thinking throughout as the end battle is what decides the winner. Luck, physical skills, and mental planning all play a role in different parts of the game.
This document discusses several concepts from social psychology including schemas, social learning, the bystander effect, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and dispositional attribution. Specific examples mentioned include learning about schemas from experiences at Old Town White Coffee and Syopz mall, and how physiological needs are at the bottom level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
This document outlines the itinerary for a road trip taken in June and August of 2016 to visit innovative schools across multiple US cities, including Austin, Atlanta, Greenville, Charlottesville, Anchorage, Boston, Chicago, Syracuse, Hillsdale, Plymouth, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Overland Park, Tulsa, and Tucson. Notes and dates were recorded for visits with schools and educators in each location.
This document appears to be a research assignment report comparing two Chinese biscuit bakeries - Leong Chee Kee Biscuits in Penang Island and Fung Wong Biscuits Sdn. Bhd. in Klang Valley, Malaysia. It includes sections on the history of the biscuit trade, descriptions of the two businesses, a comparative analysis of their competitive traits, and recommendations. Interview questions and responses from the bakery owners are included in appendices.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Ernest Zacharevic is a Lithuanian artist who painted murals in George Town, Penang as part of the George Town Festival 2012. The murals depict scenes of everyday life in George Town's inner city from the past, including "The Awaiting Trishaw Pedaler" showing a man resting on his trishaw, "Little Children on a Bicycle" of two children riding a bike, and "Boy on a Bike" featuring a boy on a discarded motorcycle. The paintings celebrate life in the inner city from older times and modes of transportation commonly used in George Town in the past.
The document provides a comparison of Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs based on their personalities, inspirations, regrets, and relationships as depicted in the films The Social Network and Jobs. Both entrepreneurs were passionate and confident, finding inspiration from daily experiences to fuel their ongoing work. However, they also faced regrets like falling outs with friends and partners. While extremely successful, their lives were filled with obstacles and relationship problems along the way.
The document outlines the development of an Innovation Lab at the Academy of the Holy Names. It describes the existing computer rooms A and B before renovation. Diagrams then show the conceptual design and schematic layout of the new Innovation Lab, including custom sliding doors. The last section indicates that the opening day of the newly developed Innovation Lab has occurred.
This document summarizes research on two traditional biscuit businesses in Malaysia: Leong Chee Kee Traditional Biscuit Shop and Fung Wong Biscuits Sdn. Bhd. Leong Chee Kee is a multi-generational family business that prioritizes quality over competition. They face challenges maintaining premium quality and satisfying changing customer tastes. Fung Wong produces traditional packaged pastries for occasions and faces strong competition from western pastries. To adapt, they automated production and expanded outlets nationally and abroad. The document concludes by asking which business is more commercially successful.
From Students to Learners: New Learning Environments for 21st Century Learnersbobpearlman
Students of the 21st Century, in the US and elsewhere, need a richer school experience that connects them to the real world, real work, and quality relationships with teachers and adult mentors in the workplace and the community. Teaching and learning also need to be totally redesigned to enable students to master 21st Century knowledge and skills.
Bob Pearlman will take you on a virtual tour of several of the most innovative new schools in the US, UK, and Australia where students become self-directed and self-assessing learners. You will learn about the new learning environments and the new language of school design that characterizes these new and re-designed schools.
We Make Makers! The new Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, and Learning Commonsbobpearlman
At public and independent schools across the country there is a an explosion of new Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, and Library Learning Commons. These new learning environments go by many names - Innovation Labs, IDEA Labs, FabLabs, weCreate Centers, Learning Commons, etc. These centers provide new learning environments for students to work individually or collaboratively on entrepreneurial, STEM, STEAM, and Design Thinking projects. Each of these centers also provide programs and pedagogy that together with the new learning environments develop a culture of self-directed and self-assessing learners.
The document provides information on the proposed project of building a pavilion at Taylor's University to display students' architectural designs. It introduces the client, scope, and objectives of the project. It also outlines the background and qualifications of the various consultants that will be involved, including the project manager, architect, landscape architect, structural engineer, and mechanical & electrical engineer. The document includes case studies and figures to support the project proposal.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
This project report summarizes a proposed Surplus Food Hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The project aims to design a hub located near Central Market to educate people about food waste and provide affordable food. The report provides details on the client Food Aid Foundation, project objectives to setup the hub and raise awareness about food waste, and proposed programming for the hub including a surplus food market, workshops, and restaurants. It also analyzes the site context, surrounding landmarks, and conducts a SWOT analysis. The report evaluates the project's viability to achieve short, medium, and long term goals of providing affordable food initially and then establishing consistent revenue streams and community impact.
The document discusses East Asian cities' use of streets as public spaces compared to Western cities' use of public squares. It notes that beneath the surface of street activities in East Asian cities lies a communal life within alleyways and vague corners. It sees an opportunity to uncover these hidden enclaves to expand civic space and tourism by informing people of the complex street networks through landmark buildings. The document proposes using urban form and building height to reveal the communities within the alleyways.
This document contains log sheets and reporting guidelines for architecture internships. It provides student and supervisor contact information. The responsibilities of students are outlined, including using the internship to broaden their knowledge and seeking opportunities to supplement deficient experience. Guidelines are provided for recording internship experience in log sheets on a weekly basis and submitting a final report. The required contents and format of the report are also specified.
This document analyzes two sites located on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee and Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur. It includes a history of the area, analysis of the urban morphology, vehicular and pedestrian paths, landmarks, human activities, infrastructure, shadow and wind studies, and a SWOT analysis. The key findings are a lack of greenery, insufficient street lights, uneven exposure to sunlight without shading, and potential sound pollution from surrounding activities.
The document provides a comparative analysis of contact points and social activities in the Chinatowns of Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur. It analyzes several contact points in each location based on Jan Gehl's theories of necessary, optional, and social activities. In Philadelphia, contact points are more element-oriented like storefronts and design features, while in Kuala Lumpur they are more people-oriented with many social activities that increase contact intensity. Overall, the analysis found that good walkability does not necessarily correlate with higher chances for social contact, as the more organic layout in Kuala Lumpur supported more opportunities for interaction between people.
The document summarizes four reaction papers written by a student on architectural theory texts. The first paper discusses Learning from Las Vegas by Robert Venturi, focusing on how signage and symbols are important to establishing a sense of place in Las Vegas. The second paper examines Semiology and Architecture by Charles Jencks and the concept of multivalent meaning. The third paper analyzes The Geometry of Feeling by Juhani Pallasmaa and how architecture should be experienced through emotions and memory rather than just form. The fourth paper reviews Towards a Critical Regionalism by Kenneth Frampton and the importance of understanding regional context and culture in architecture.
This document outlines the itinerary for a road trip taken in June and August of 2016 to visit innovative schools across multiple US cities, including Austin, Atlanta, Greenville, Charlottesville, Anchorage, Boston, Chicago, Syracuse, Hillsdale, Plymouth, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Overland Park, Tulsa, and Tucson. Notes and dates were recorded for visits with schools and educators in each location.
This document appears to be a research assignment report comparing two Chinese biscuit bakeries - Leong Chee Kee Biscuits in Penang Island and Fung Wong Biscuits Sdn. Bhd. in Klang Valley, Malaysia. It includes sections on the history of the biscuit trade, descriptions of the two businesses, a comparative analysis of their competitive traits, and recommendations. Interview questions and responses from the bakery owners are included in appendices.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Ernest Zacharevic is a Lithuanian artist who painted murals in George Town, Penang as part of the George Town Festival 2012. The murals depict scenes of everyday life in George Town's inner city from the past, including "The Awaiting Trishaw Pedaler" showing a man resting on his trishaw, "Little Children on a Bicycle" of two children riding a bike, and "Boy on a Bike" featuring a boy on a discarded motorcycle. The paintings celebrate life in the inner city from older times and modes of transportation commonly used in George Town in the past.
The document provides a comparison of Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs based on their personalities, inspirations, regrets, and relationships as depicted in the films The Social Network and Jobs. Both entrepreneurs were passionate and confident, finding inspiration from daily experiences to fuel their ongoing work. However, they also faced regrets like falling outs with friends and partners. While extremely successful, their lives were filled with obstacles and relationship problems along the way.
The document outlines the development of an Innovation Lab at the Academy of the Holy Names. It describes the existing computer rooms A and B before renovation. Diagrams then show the conceptual design and schematic layout of the new Innovation Lab, including custom sliding doors. The last section indicates that the opening day of the newly developed Innovation Lab has occurred.
This document summarizes research on two traditional biscuit businesses in Malaysia: Leong Chee Kee Traditional Biscuit Shop and Fung Wong Biscuits Sdn. Bhd. Leong Chee Kee is a multi-generational family business that prioritizes quality over competition. They face challenges maintaining premium quality and satisfying changing customer tastes. Fung Wong produces traditional packaged pastries for occasions and faces strong competition from western pastries. To adapt, they automated production and expanded outlets nationally and abroad. The document concludes by asking which business is more commercially successful.
From Students to Learners: New Learning Environments for 21st Century Learnersbobpearlman
Students of the 21st Century, in the US and elsewhere, need a richer school experience that connects them to the real world, real work, and quality relationships with teachers and adult mentors in the workplace and the community. Teaching and learning also need to be totally redesigned to enable students to master 21st Century knowledge and skills.
Bob Pearlman will take you on a virtual tour of several of the most innovative new schools in the US, UK, and Australia where students become self-directed and self-assessing learners. You will learn about the new learning environments and the new language of school design that characterizes these new and re-designed schools.
We Make Makers! The new Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, and Learning Commonsbobpearlman
At public and independent schools across the country there is a an explosion of new Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, and Library Learning Commons. These new learning environments go by many names - Innovation Labs, IDEA Labs, FabLabs, weCreate Centers, Learning Commons, etc. These centers provide new learning environments for students to work individually or collaboratively on entrepreneurial, STEM, STEAM, and Design Thinking projects. Each of these centers also provide programs and pedagogy that together with the new learning environments develop a culture of self-directed and self-assessing learners.
The document provides information on the proposed project of building a pavilion at Taylor's University to display students' architectural designs. It introduces the client, scope, and objectives of the project. It also outlines the background and qualifications of the various consultants that will be involved, including the project manager, architect, landscape architect, structural engineer, and mechanical & electrical engineer. The document includes case studies and figures to support the project proposal.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
This project report summarizes a proposed Surplus Food Hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The project aims to design a hub located near Central Market to educate people about food waste and provide affordable food. The report provides details on the client Food Aid Foundation, project objectives to setup the hub and raise awareness about food waste, and proposed programming for the hub including a surplus food market, workshops, and restaurants. It also analyzes the site context, surrounding landmarks, and conducts a SWOT analysis. The report evaluates the project's viability to achieve short, medium, and long term goals of providing affordable food initially and then establishing consistent revenue streams and community impact.
The document discusses East Asian cities' use of streets as public spaces compared to Western cities' use of public squares. It notes that beneath the surface of street activities in East Asian cities lies a communal life within alleyways and vague corners. It sees an opportunity to uncover these hidden enclaves to expand civic space and tourism by informing people of the complex street networks through landmark buildings. The document proposes using urban form and building height to reveal the communities within the alleyways.
This document contains log sheets and reporting guidelines for architecture internships. It provides student and supervisor contact information. The responsibilities of students are outlined, including using the internship to broaden their knowledge and seeking opportunities to supplement deficient experience. Guidelines are provided for recording internship experience in log sheets on a weekly basis and submitting a final report. The required contents and format of the report are also specified.
This document analyzes two sites located on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee and Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur. It includes a history of the area, analysis of the urban morphology, vehicular and pedestrian paths, landmarks, human activities, infrastructure, shadow and wind studies, and a SWOT analysis. The key findings are a lack of greenery, insufficient street lights, uneven exposure to sunlight without shading, and potential sound pollution from surrounding activities.
The document provides a comparative analysis of contact points and social activities in the Chinatowns of Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur. It analyzes several contact points in each location based on Jan Gehl's theories of necessary, optional, and social activities. In Philadelphia, contact points are more element-oriented like storefronts and design features, while in Kuala Lumpur they are more people-oriented with many social activities that increase contact intensity. Overall, the analysis found that good walkability does not necessarily correlate with higher chances for social contact, as the more organic layout in Kuala Lumpur supported more opportunities for interaction between people.
The document summarizes four reaction papers written by a student on architectural theory texts. The first paper discusses Learning from Las Vegas by Robert Venturi, focusing on how signage and symbols are important to establishing a sense of place in Las Vegas. The second paper examines Semiology and Architecture by Charles Jencks and the concept of multivalent meaning. The third paper analyzes The Geometry of Feeling by Juhani Pallasmaa and how architecture should be experienced through emotions and memory rather than just form. The fourth paper reviews Towards a Critical Regionalism by Kenneth Frampton and the importance of understanding regional context and culture in architecture.
This document describes a lighting analysis for a community library project in Kuala Lumpur. It analyzes the daylighting and artificial lighting for two main areas: the open library and reading space/auditorium. For both areas, it calculates the daylight factor and illuminance levels, and determines they exceed recommendations without optimizations. It then proposes using terra cotta sunscreens on the facades to improve daylighting. For artificial lighting, it selects fixture types, calculates lighting requirements, and designs layouts to meet 300 lux standards for both spaces.
This document provides details about a lighting and acoustic performance evaluation that was conducted for Pulp cafe located in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. It includes an introduction to the site, measured drawings of the floor plans and sections. Literature reviews on lighting topics such as illuminance, daylight factor and the lumen method are presented. Precedent studies on cafe designs and their lighting strategies are discussed. The research methodology for lighting and acoustic data collection is described. A case study is then presented, analyzing the lighting and acoustic performance of different zones in the cafe through lux readings, sound level measurements and other metrics. Observations and conclusions are drawn from the study.
This document is a case study paper on the effectiveness of spatial design in PJ Trade Centre in achieving safety in relation to the application of materials to accommodate visual openness. It discusses three main materials used in PJ Trade Centre - concrete vent blocks, metal mesh, and glass. For each material, it provides an overview and then details their specific application in PJ Trade Centre. It examines how the arrangement of these materials contributes to visual openness while still achieving safety. The document also explores the differences between perceptions of safety in commercial versus residential design through case studies.
The document discusses the effectiveness of spatial design and material application in PJ Trade Centre in achieving safety through visual openness. It examines how open and closed spatial designs accommodate visual openness differently in terms of safety. Materials like concrete vent blocks, glass, and metal mesh were used to create visual openness while maintaining safety. Case studies of Point 92 and Safari House demonstrate how spatial design and materials can influence perceptions of safety. The conclusion is that PJ Trade Centre uses community spaces and sustainable design to make the interior feel safe without being enclosed, thus building trust between strangers.
This document discusses the effectiveness of achieving safety in spatial design while maintaining visual openness through material application. The author aims to identify how materials can be used to compromise safety, create visual openness in spatial design, and ensure effectiveness of safety when visual openness is applied. Specifically, it will focus on how safety complies with material composition that offers visual openness. As an example, it will analyze the concrete vent blocks, metal meshes, and other materials used in the PJ Trade Centre and how their arrangement considers safety while achieving visual openness in spatial design.
This document contains drawings related to the documentation of Dewan Bandaran Ipoh. It includes a key plan, location plan, site plan, floor plans for the ground floor and first floor, a roof plan, reflected ceiling plans for the ground floor and first floor, and elevations of the front, back and right sides. The drawings provide details such as dimensions, materials, and labeling of spaces.
This document appears to be a series of random symbols and characters with no discernible meaning or message. It does not contain any words, sentences, or identifiable concepts that could be summarized.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins in the brain which elevate mood and reduce stress levels.