Open Educational Resources and Practices for Higher EducationLis Parcell
Presentation delivered by Lis Parcell (Jisc RSC Wales) and Julia Ault (University of Wales: Trinity Saint David) at the Coleg Sir Gar HE Conference 1 July 2013. It included Ope
STEM careers and skills of the future - Anastasiya Boiko, European SchoolnetBrussels, Belgium
Anastasiya Boiko, European Schoolnet, presented STEM careers and skills of the future at the Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" at the Future Classroom Lab 25-29 June 2018.
This document discusses open education projects at TU Delft, a university in the Netherlands. It outlines several open education initiatives at TU Delft including OpenCourseWare, which provides open online access to course materials from over 130 courses; DelftX, which offers massive open online courses; and iTunesU, which provides audio and video lectures. It also discusses online distance education programs and blended learning options at TU Delft that provide accredited certificates or degrees. The document promotes several presentations about open education projects at TU Delft at an upcoming conference on OpenCourseWare in European higher education.
The Quantum Spin-Off project links secondary school students to high-tech quantum physics research and entrepreneurship. It is funded by the European Commission and involves schools in Belgium, Estonia, Greece, and Switzerland. Through the project, each class is partnered with a quantum physics researcher and learns about fundamental and applied quantum research. Students visit research labs and spin-off companies, learn the basics of entrepreneurship, and develop their own ideas for socially useful applications of quantum technology. They present their ideas in a national contest. The role of teachers is crucial in supporting students throughout the project. Learning materials and teacher training opportunities are provided.
OERs in the UK: Learning from Digital Futures in Teacher Education projectakgruszczynska
The document summarizes a project called "OERs in the UK: Learning from Digital Futures in Teacher Education" which explored issues around open educational resources (OERs) in higher education in the UK. The project involved teachers, students, and teacher educators sharing practices around digital literacy and developing guidance on OERs. Outputs from the project were shared through an open textbook and website. The core focus was on exploring understandings of digital literacy through reflection, examining its place in the professional development of teachers, and challenging misconceptions around sharing resources and copyright.
Inquiry-based learning and use of online laboratories with Go-Lab - Anastasiy...Brussels, Belgium
Presentation by Anastasiya Boiko, European Schoolnet, about inquiry-based learning and use of online laboratories with Go-Lab, delivered at the Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" at the Future Classroom Lab 25-29 June 2018.
The ENGAGE project aims to equip students for active engagement in science through an integrated curriculum. The curriculum uses contemporary science issues and applications to help teachers develop skills for responsible research and innovation. It provides students with lessons, dilemmas, and projects to engage them with science issues. The curriculum follows a 5E model and is delivered through workshops, online courses, and open community resources. It aims to give students a strong foundation to engage with science in their lives.
Open Educational Resources and Practices for Higher EducationLis Parcell
Presentation delivered by Lis Parcell (Jisc RSC Wales) and Julia Ault (University of Wales: Trinity Saint David) at the Coleg Sir Gar HE Conference 1 July 2013. It included Ope
STEM careers and skills of the future - Anastasiya Boiko, European SchoolnetBrussels, Belgium
Anastasiya Boiko, European Schoolnet, presented STEM careers and skills of the future at the Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" at the Future Classroom Lab 25-29 June 2018.
This document discusses open education projects at TU Delft, a university in the Netherlands. It outlines several open education initiatives at TU Delft including OpenCourseWare, which provides open online access to course materials from over 130 courses; DelftX, which offers massive open online courses; and iTunesU, which provides audio and video lectures. It also discusses online distance education programs and blended learning options at TU Delft that provide accredited certificates or degrees. The document promotes several presentations about open education projects at TU Delft at an upcoming conference on OpenCourseWare in European higher education.
The Quantum Spin-Off project links secondary school students to high-tech quantum physics research and entrepreneurship. It is funded by the European Commission and involves schools in Belgium, Estonia, Greece, and Switzerland. Through the project, each class is partnered with a quantum physics researcher and learns about fundamental and applied quantum research. Students visit research labs and spin-off companies, learn the basics of entrepreneurship, and develop their own ideas for socially useful applications of quantum technology. They present their ideas in a national contest. The role of teachers is crucial in supporting students throughout the project. Learning materials and teacher training opportunities are provided.
OERs in the UK: Learning from Digital Futures in Teacher Education projectakgruszczynska
The document summarizes a project called "OERs in the UK: Learning from Digital Futures in Teacher Education" which explored issues around open educational resources (OERs) in higher education in the UK. The project involved teachers, students, and teacher educators sharing practices around digital literacy and developing guidance on OERs. Outputs from the project were shared through an open textbook and website. The core focus was on exploring understandings of digital literacy through reflection, examining its place in the professional development of teachers, and challenging misconceptions around sharing resources and copyright.
Inquiry-based learning and use of online laboratories with Go-Lab - Anastasiy...Brussels, Belgium
Presentation by Anastasiya Boiko, European Schoolnet, about inquiry-based learning and use of online laboratories with Go-Lab, delivered at the Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" at the Future Classroom Lab 25-29 June 2018.
The ENGAGE project aims to equip students for active engagement in science through an integrated curriculum. The curriculum uses contemporary science issues and applications to help teachers develop skills for responsible research and innovation. It provides students with lessons, dilemmas, and projects to engage them with science issues. The curriculum follows a 5E model and is delivered through workshops, online courses, and open community resources. It aims to give students a strong foundation to engage with science in their lives.
Corazón de María (CODEMA) School in Gijón, Spain has been working to engage students in science since 2013 using strategies like multiple intelligences, collaborative work, and teacher professional development. In 2015, a new Spanish law made scientific culture a compulsory subject for 16-year-old students. The three teachers of this subject decided to implement materials from the Engage project to teach key scientific issues to their 80 students. For example, they used the "Life on Enceladus" activity, which involved students analyzing evidence in groups and reaching a conclusion. While short on time, students and teachers found the Engage materials easy to use and curriculum-linked.
Presentation of discussion panel during EMOOCs2016 conference on latest survey HOME project compared to other research. Several independent studies have been conducted about why institutions are investing in MOOCs and open education. During this discussion session, the results of some recent studies are presented. The data suggest significant differences between US and Europe and even between European countries. This difference will be discussed and in addition the possible implications for a (collective) European answer.
Open Education Europa: The European Hub for Innovation in EducationOpen Education Europa
1. Open Education Europa Overview
2. Focus on Education Innovation
- European Teachers Contest
- Good Practices Section
- Community of European Education Pioneers
- Education in the Digital Era Activities
- Open Education Europa Tour (Workshop Series)
3. European OER Repositories List
Presentation at the 12th Educational Repositories Network (EdReNe) Seminar
The Scientix Observatory: Online communications channels with teachers and st...Brussels, Belgium
The document discusses online communication channels used by Scientix, a European Union-funded project, to engage teachers and students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It describes Scientix's use of chats and communities of practice to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous online discussions between experts and audiences. Benefits of these channels include their ability to reach large audiences, but challenges include technical issues, language barriers, and maintaining engagement over time. The document also provides examples of other STEM projects that Scientix supports, including their dissemination activities to teachers across Europe.
Across German borders: Current Digital Higher Education initiatives & practic...e-teaching.org
Slides zu folgender Veranstaltung:
https://www.e-teaching.org/community/communityevents/onlinepodium/across-the-german-borders-digital-higher-education-in-the-eu
Die Digitalisierung führt zu einer Öffnung des Lernens über die traditionellen institutionellen und nationalen Grenzen hinaus. Wie wird Lernen unter solchen Bedingungen in Zukunft aussehen?
This document discusses learner participation and engagement in massive open online courses (MOOCs). It presents research on factors that influence learner motivation and engagement in MOOCs. The author compares the design and results of two different MOOC formats: an e-learning MOOC and a blended learning MOOC. Personal factors like time availability and learning preferences, as well as the MOOC design, were found to impact learner engagement and completion rates.
Scientix: The community for science education in Europe - Borbala Pocze, Euro...Brussels, Belgium
Borbala Pocze, European Schoolnet, presented Scientix: The community for science education in Europe at the Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" at the Future Classroom Lab 25-29 June 2018.
Scientix 6th SPNE Brussels 8 May 2015: Quantum Spin-OffBrussels, Belgium
The Quantum Spin-Off project connects secondary school students with researchers in quantum physics and nanotechnology through classroom activities and visits to research labs. The project is funded by the European Commission and involves schools in Belgium, Estonia, Greece, and Switzerland. Teachers are provided with learning materials, guidelines, and training to introduce topics in quantum physics, nanoscience, and entrepreneurship. Students work with researchers on scientific papers and proposals for socially useful applications, and participate in a competition to develop their own "spin-off" business ideas. The goal is to spark students' interest in these fields and provide experiences with real-world research and innovation.
Moving ahead to learning for all: From open educational resources to open edu...Ulf-Daniel Ehlers
- The document discusses open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices (OEP), noting a shift from a focus on access to OER to embracing open learning architectures and quality improvement through OEP.
- It introduces the Open Educational Quality Initiative, which aims to support educational practices, promote quality and innovation through guidelines, maturity models, case studies and tools to help institutions implement OEP.
- In closing, contact information is provided for further information on OEP and the Open Educational Quality Initiative.
Europeana API case studies, Ludovia2016 - #Europeana4Education Europeana
This document discusses case studies of integrating Europeana API data into education systems. It describes partnerships with European Schoolnet, EUROCLIO, and the Foundation for the History of Technology to distribute Europeana content. A case study of the European Schoolnet's LRE program outlines they have integrated 2,500 Europeana items and several countries are interested in integrating the data. Another case study describes the Inventing Europe project which has created 14 sample learning materials using Europeana, including 12 assignments and 2 lecture aids.
This presentation was delivered by UK National Agency impact assessor, Steven Murray, during the measuring impact workshop of the December 2015 Learning Networks event held in Cardiff.
Globalskolen is an online primary school that provides distance education in Norwegian, social science, and religion & ethics to students around the world. It is part of the Norwegian Net School and accredited by the Norwegian Department of Education and Research. The number of students has grown from 15 in 1999 to over 1,000 from 90 countries in 2009. This growth is attributed to offering education online, personalized learning plans, local contact support for parents and students, simple usability, interactivity, and responding quickly to student submissions. The school aims to expand its foreign language offerings using distance learning tools and technologies.
Collaboration and Exchange in technology enabled educationBrussels, Belgium
European Schoolnet works to support technology-enabled education across Europe. It conducts a large survey of ICT in schools that finds students use technology more outside of school and teachers need more training. It promotes collaboration between schools using resources on the Learning Resource Exchange and Scientix repositories. Projects like Go-Lab and Global Excursion give students access to online labs and experiments. Teacher professional development is offered through courses in the Future Classroom Lab.
The document discusses how to better utilize digital heritage resources in education. There is a large amount of digitized cultural artifacts but they are underused in classrooms. Ensuring resources are well-licensed, contextualized, high-quality, and discoverable can help educators incorporate them. Developing good educational tools and providing teacher training on digital skills and resources is also important to unlocking the potential of digital heritage in the classroom. The goal is to create an enabling environment where open content can be easily used to help students develop competencies through learning with digital cultural materials.
Welcome presentation "Exploring the Future Classroom Lab" by Efi Saltidou, European Schoolnet, at a Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" 25-29 June 2018.
STEM experiments for primary classrooms - Victor J. Perez, European SchoolnetBrussels, Belgium
Presentation by Victor J. Perez, European Schoolnet, about STEM experiments for primary school classrooms, at the Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" at the Future Classroom Lab 25-29 June 2018.
The document proposes the creation of the European Science Education Academy (ESEA) to promote best practices in science education across Europe. The goals of ESEA are to 1) influence science teaching approaches, 2) document innovation in teacher professional development, 3) create an accessible repository of best practices, and 4) provide policy advice. ESEA will develop guidelines, identify resources, support communities of practice, and disseminate information to stakeholders including teachers, policymakers, and educational organizations. Initial funding from PATHWAY and other projects will support developing the conceptual framework, repository, and teacher training programs to improve science education.
Corazón de María (CODEMA) School in Gijón, Spain has been working to engage students in science since 2013 using strategies like multiple intelligences, collaborative work, and teacher professional development. In 2015, a new Spanish law made scientific culture a compulsory subject for 16-year-old students. The three teachers of this subject decided to implement materials from the Engage project to teach key scientific issues to their 80 students. For example, they used the "Life on Enceladus" activity, which involved students analyzing evidence in groups and reaching a conclusion. While short on time, students and teachers found the Engage materials easy to use and curriculum-linked.
Presentation of discussion panel during EMOOCs2016 conference on latest survey HOME project compared to other research. Several independent studies have been conducted about why institutions are investing in MOOCs and open education. During this discussion session, the results of some recent studies are presented. The data suggest significant differences between US and Europe and even between European countries. This difference will be discussed and in addition the possible implications for a (collective) European answer.
Open Education Europa: The European Hub for Innovation in EducationOpen Education Europa
1. Open Education Europa Overview
2. Focus on Education Innovation
- European Teachers Contest
- Good Practices Section
- Community of European Education Pioneers
- Education in the Digital Era Activities
- Open Education Europa Tour (Workshop Series)
3. European OER Repositories List
Presentation at the 12th Educational Repositories Network (EdReNe) Seminar
The Scientix Observatory: Online communications channels with teachers and st...Brussels, Belgium
The document discusses online communication channels used by Scientix, a European Union-funded project, to engage teachers and students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It describes Scientix's use of chats and communities of practice to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous online discussions between experts and audiences. Benefits of these channels include their ability to reach large audiences, but challenges include technical issues, language barriers, and maintaining engagement over time. The document also provides examples of other STEM projects that Scientix supports, including their dissemination activities to teachers across Europe.
Across German borders: Current Digital Higher Education initiatives & practic...e-teaching.org
Slides zu folgender Veranstaltung:
https://www.e-teaching.org/community/communityevents/onlinepodium/across-the-german-borders-digital-higher-education-in-the-eu
Die Digitalisierung führt zu einer Öffnung des Lernens über die traditionellen institutionellen und nationalen Grenzen hinaus. Wie wird Lernen unter solchen Bedingungen in Zukunft aussehen?
This document discusses learner participation and engagement in massive open online courses (MOOCs). It presents research on factors that influence learner motivation and engagement in MOOCs. The author compares the design and results of two different MOOC formats: an e-learning MOOC and a blended learning MOOC. Personal factors like time availability and learning preferences, as well as the MOOC design, were found to impact learner engagement and completion rates.
Scientix: The community for science education in Europe - Borbala Pocze, Euro...Brussels, Belgium
Borbala Pocze, European Schoolnet, presented Scientix: The community for science education in Europe at the Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" at the Future Classroom Lab 25-29 June 2018.
Scientix 6th SPNE Brussels 8 May 2015: Quantum Spin-OffBrussels, Belgium
The Quantum Spin-Off project connects secondary school students with researchers in quantum physics and nanotechnology through classroom activities and visits to research labs. The project is funded by the European Commission and involves schools in Belgium, Estonia, Greece, and Switzerland. Teachers are provided with learning materials, guidelines, and training to introduce topics in quantum physics, nanoscience, and entrepreneurship. Students work with researchers on scientific papers and proposals for socially useful applications, and participate in a competition to develop their own "spin-off" business ideas. The goal is to spark students' interest in these fields and provide experiences with real-world research and innovation.
Moving ahead to learning for all: From open educational resources to open edu...Ulf-Daniel Ehlers
- The document discusses open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices (OEP), noting a shift from a focus on access to OER to embracing open learning architectures and quality improvement through OEP.
- It introduces the Open Educational Quality Initiative, which aims to support educational practices, promote quality and innovation through guidelines, maturity models, case studies and tools to help institutions implement OEP.
- In closing, contact information is provided for further information on OEP and the Open Educational Quality Initiative.
Europeana API case studies, Ludovia2016 - #Europeana4Education Europeana
This document discusses case studies of integrating Europeana API data into education systems. It describes partnerships with European Schoolnet, EUROCLIO, and the Foundation for the History of Technology to distribute Europeana content. A case study of the European Schoolnet's LRE program outlines they have integrated 2,500 Europeana items and several countries are interested in integrating the data. Another case study describes the Inventing Europe project which has created 14 sample learning materials using Europeana, including 12 assignments and 2 lecture aids.
This presentation was delivered by UK National Agency impact assessor, Steven Murray, during the measuring impact workshop of the December 2015 Learning Networks event held in Cardiff.
Globalskolen is an online primary school that provides distance education in Norwegian, social science, and religion & ethics to students around the world. It is part of the Norwegian Net School and accredited by the Norwegian Department of Education and Research. The number of students has grown from 15 in 1999 to over 1,000 from 90 countries in 2009. This growth is attributed to offering education online, personalized learning plans, local contact support for parents and students, simple usability, interactivity, and responding quickly to student submissions. The school aims to expand its foreign language offerings using distance learning tools and technologies.
Collaboration and Exchange in technology enabled educationBrussels, Belgium
European Schoolnet works to support technology-enabled education across Europe. It conducts a large survey of ICT in schools that finds students use technology more outside of school and teachers need more training. It promotes collaboration between schools using resources on the Learning Resource Exchange and Scientix repositories. Projects like Go-Lab and Global Excursion give students access to online labs and experiments. Teacher professional development is offered through courses in the Future Classroom Lab.
The document discusses how to better utilize digital heritage resources in education. There is a large amount of digitized cultural artifacts but they are underused in classrooms. Ensuring resources are well-licensed, contextualized, high-quality, and discoverable can help educators incorporate them. Developing good educational tools and providing teacher training on digital skills and resources is also important to unlocking the potential of digital heritage in the classroom. The goal is to create an enabling environment where open content can be easily used to help students develop competencies through learning with digital cultural materials.
Welcome presentation "Exploring the Future Classroom Lab" by Efi Saltidou, European Schoolnet, at a Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" 25-29 June 2018.
STEM experiments for primary classrooms - Victor J. Perez, European SchoolnetBrussels, Belgium
Presentation by Victor J. Perez, European Schoolnet, about STEM experiments for primary school classrooms, at the Scientix course "STEM in primary school classrooms" at the Future Classroom Lab 25-29 June 2018.
The document proposes the creation of the European Science Education Academy (ESEA) to promote best practices in science education across Europe. The goals of ESEA are to 1) influence science teaching approaches, 2) document innovation in teacher professional development, 3) create an accessible repository of best practices, and 4) provide policy advice. ESEA will develop guidelines, identify resources, support communities of practice, and disseminate information to stakeholders including teachers, policymakers, and educational organizations. Initial funding from PATHWAY and other projects will support developing the conceptual framework, repository, and teacher training programs to improve science education.
The document discusses the development of open educational resources (OER) in the Netherlands. It describes several institutional and national initiatives to promote OER, including OpenER at the Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL), which offers open online courses, and Wikiwijs, a national OER repository launched in 2009. It outlines key goals of the initiatives such as widening access to higher education and improving the quality of education through flexible learning materials.
The document discusses the development of open educational resources (OER) in the Netherlands. It describes several institutional and national initiatives to promote OER, including OpenER at the Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL), which offers open online courses, and Wikiwijs, a national OER repository launched in 2009. It outlines key goals of the initiatives such as widening access to higher education and improving the quality of education through flexible learning materials.
Introductory presentation by UNAWE International Project Manager Pedro Russo at the UNAWE International Workshop 2015 in Leiden, the Netherlands from 5 - 9 October 2015.
412 The request for new learning resources, Leo Hojsholt-PoulsenSURFfoundation
The document discusses educational repositories which are digital platforms for storing and sharing learning resources. It provides examples of successful national and regional repositories across Europe. New developments include linking resources to curricula, quality assurance of content, and initiatives that combine central repositories with school-based platforms. Cultural heritage organizations and broadcasters are also emerging as new providers of educational resources.
This document summarizes Marie-Hélène Fasquel's presentation on experimenting with flipped classroom techniques on the eTwinning platform. It discusses the origins and definition of flipped classroom, her objectives in combining motivation factors like ICT, collaboration and authentic communication. It provides examples of how she adapted the concept for her students, including sharing resources on Padlet and differentiating between homework and classroom activities. The presentation outlines useful tools like screencasting and her plans for an ongoing flipped literature project with international partners.
CAP2013 Assessing and Evaluating: a Case Study in the EU-UNAWE Italy Framework unawe
This document summarizes an assessment and evaluation case study of an astronomy education project in Italy called EU-UNAWE. The project involved over 5,600 children and 400 teachers across 10 schools in Italy. Specifically, the case study focused on two third grade classes in Ronco Briantino, near Milan.
The project used a Reggio Emilia inspired approach that emphasized seeing children as competent learners. Activities for the classes included a visit to a planetarium, developing schoolwork on topics of interest to students, meeting astronomers via Skype, an overnight event at the school, and a final event for parents.
Evaluation methods included formative assessments, documentation of activities and conversations, and questionnaires. Results showed increased
Flipped classroom is an instructional strategy and a type of blended learning that reverses the traditional educational arrangement by delivering instructional content, often online, outside of the classroom and moves activities into the classroom, including those that may have traditionally been considered homework.
The workshop will familiarize teachers with the flipped model and will focus on ways to use diverse media to flip classroom and strengthen active, collaborative and personalized learning experiences according to students’ needs.
Presentation at the workshop "Using Media to Flip your Classroom" in the etwinning European Conference 2016 in Athens
Fostering innovation in STEM education, Maite DebryBrussels, Belgium
The document discusses how new knowledge from STEM education projects can be more effectively disseminated to teachers. It conducted surveys of project managers, teachers, and policymakers about dissemination strategies and identified several challenges: teachers' time constraints, lack of teacher involvement, underuse of existing resources, difficulty reaching teachers, and lack of support for teachers. It recommends wider teacher involvement in testing and sharing project outcomes, and better use of networks and institutions to create sustained interaction models and help teachers disseminate new STEM knowledge.
This document summarizes the first meeting of the EUNAWE Consortium. The meeting included introductions from the project leads, a perspective from the Project Officer, and an overview of project management. Partners from South Africa, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK then presented. The informal discussion focused on tasks for the EUNAWE project, which aims to use astronomy to inspire and educate disadvantaged young children in Europe and South Africa by developing educational materials, training teachers, and fostering international collaboration.
School concepts/alternative schools; an introductionheiko.vogl
This document provides an introduction to a module on alternative schools. It will analyze movements from the last century and their philosophies of education. The module will deepen understanding of the relationship between philosophies, didactics, and learning psychology. It will also examine how recent developments like ICT relate to alternative school approaches. Students will study examples on a website and complete tasks to discuss and compare different systems and their relevance to the current European context. The overall aim is for students to reflect on educational changes and approaches.
Innoteach final info-newsletter_03-en-final-newITStudy Ltd.
The InnoTeach project empowers the innovation mind-set in the European Union by way of establishing learning environments in schools which fertilize the grounds for young people to apply innovation principles in problem solving and at the same time learn about entrepreneurship concepts.
Scientix 8th SPWatFCL Brussels 16-18 October 2015: Teachers like Quantum Spin...Brussels, Belgium
Presentation of the project "Quantum Spin-off" by Adina Nistor, held during the 8th Science Projects Workshop in the Future Classroom Lab, Brussels, 16-18 October 2015
Sandra Schaffert: Open Educational Resources as Facilitators of Open Educatio...Sandra Schön (aka Schoen)
In the last few years Open Educational Resources (OER) have gained much attention. Experts who understand OER as a means of leveraging educational practices and outcomes define OER based on the following core attributes: the content is provided free of charge and liberally licensed for re-use in educational activities, the content should ideally be designed for easy re-use, open content standards and formats are being employed, and software is used for which the source code is available (i.e. Open Source software). From January 2006 to December 2007 Open e-Learning Content Observatory Services (OLCOS), a project co-funded by the European Commission under the eLearning Programme, explored how OER can make a difference in teaching and learning. The project aimed at promoting OER through different activities and products such as a European OER roadmap and OER tutorials. We present some results of the roadmap which provides an overview of the OER landscape and describes possible pathways towards a higher level of production, sharing and usage of OER. The roadmap emphasises that the knowledge society demands competencies and skills that require innovative educational practices based on open sharing and evaluation of ideas, fostering of creativity, and teamwork among the learners. Moreover, the roadmap provides recommendations on required measures and actions to support decision making at the level of educational policy and institutions.
Moshe Talesnik, Towards a ubiquitous good NST education Brussels, Belgium
The document discusses nanotechnology education programs for secondary schools. It analyzes 12 exemplary programs from different European countries based on parameters like whether they are compulsory or optional courses, integrate nanotechnology into other subjects or are standalone, involve virtual or in-person teaching, industry/academic partnerships, and hands-on versus theoretical focus. The analysis finds that while programs vary in their approaches, most involve independent nanotechnology subjects, hands-on teaching with industry/academic support, and aim to engage students and the broader community. The document concludes that to fully realize the potential of nanotechnology education, schools need programs that are both comprehensive and innovative.
The EU Universe Awareness (EU-UNAWE) programme uses the beauty and grandeur of the cosmos to encourage young children, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, to develop an interest in science and technology and to foster a sense of global citizenship. EU-UNAWE is already active in 40 countries and comprises a global network of almost 500 astronomers, teachers and other educators. In 2011, the programme was awarded a grant of 1.9 million euros by the European Union so that it can be further developed in five European countries and South Africa. This grant is being used to organise teacher training workshops and to develop educational materials, such as an astronomy news service for children and games.
During this presentation we will outline some of the biggest achievements of EU-UNAWE to date, such as being awarded Science Magazines prestigious SPORE award, the development of a new online astronomy education resource repository, the development of the low-cost astronomy activity kit Universe in a Box and the launch and successful expansion of their astronomy news service for children; Space Scoop. Over the course of a year, Space Scoop has become the biggest and best resource for astronomy news for children, with partnerships with six top-level astronomy institutes (like NASA and ESO) around the world and releases now being available in 16 languages. Moreover EU-UNAWE teacher training has reached 375 teachers in 2011, and its activities have reached more than 15 000 children in the same year. In this presentation we will also discuss future plans for the programme.
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The document summarizes the development and goals of the UNAWE (Universe Awareness) program and the Universe in the Box educational kit. It discusses how the kit aims to inspire children's interest in science and technology using astronomy concepts tailored for different ages and cultures. The kit covers topics like the Earth-Moon-Sun system, the solar system, constellations, and the life cycles of stars. It has been implemented and tested in several countries. The document also outlines plans for an Islamic Heritage Astronomy kit that would showcase the contributions of Muslim scientists and use astronomy concepts to foster cultural understanding.
Astronomy Literacy Goals by Pedro Russo, Cecilia Scorza & H. Lee unawe
This document outlines the goals and process for developing astronomy literacy concepts for an 18-year-old. It aims to establish a benchmark for astronomy education around the globe based on existing science literacy goals. The development process involves drafting concepts, gathering community input, revisions, and expert reviews. The initial concepts are based on existing benchmarks but tailored for global use and different age groups, with 10 main principles and 50 sub-principles covering topics like the solar system, stars, and cosmology.
"Universe Awareness Sri Lanka – a volunteer effort" by Thilina Heenatigalaunawe
UNAWE Sri Lanka is an astronomy outreach program that began in 2009 as part of International Year of Astronomy. Since then, it has reached over 1500 girl guides and 34 orphanages through its Saturday Astronomy Program and SpaceScoop publications. While volunteers are not always reliable, focused efforts with student ambassadors, interns, and regular meetups have been effective. Moving forward, the program aims to provide astronomy resources for people with disabilities, publish multilingual educational materials, and bring the Universe in a Box exhibit to additional cities.
Short presentation at the UNAWE International Workshop 2015 in Leiden, the Netherlands 5 - 9 October. Astronomy, education, unawe, science education, outreach, primary education, children
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
2. UNAWE or EU-UNAWE ?
Universe Awareness (UNAWE) projects and products that
are funded by the 1.9-million-euro grant that was awarded by
the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme are
branded as EU Universe Awareness (EU-UNAWE).
EU-UNAWE wants to benefit all the UNAWE partners! Eg.:
Educational material, travel grants, etc
3. WP 4 International
Communication
www.eu-unawe.org
Launched in June 2011
Central hub
30 per cent increase in visitors each month
~ 3500 visits per month.
4. Website
Vision: Main source of information for astronomy
education.
It’s yours!
Please send us your stories, reports, events, ideas.
Send us your resources!
5. WP 4 International
Communication
www.eu-unawe.org
Launched in June 2011
Central hub
30 per cent increase in visitors each month
~ 3500 visits per month.
6. Send us your presentations!
Including workshop presentations
9. Fundraising
Let us know if you need some support from
the international office (recommendation
letters)
10. Workshop: Curricula
Overview of the curricula topics
Stages instead of ages (match table)
Sub-stages
Not only science content, but also social
goals (eg. Global Citizenship)
Inspirational topics earlier in the stages
Integration of astronomy in the existing
curriculum
11. Workshop: Evaluation
Agreed impact objectives
Template for methodology
Use the teachers to collect surveys from
the children
12. Workshop: Culture
Necessary to collect good materials
Identify gaps in the materials and produce
new ones
Publish and disseminate the list of
resources
13. Workshop: Resources
Distribution (on-line and physical
Evaluation
Network
Translations
14. Workshop: Teacher Training
Building self-confidence on teachers
Teachers need to explore with their
students
Follow-up is essential
Give some content but mainly
methodology
Similar approach to teacher training as
used on children’s activities
20. Weekend + Next Week
Amsterdam (35 min by train):
Highlights: Canal boat tour, Van Gogh Museum, NEMO
The Hague (10 min by train)
Highlights: Justice Palace, Museon
Leiden
Highlights: Naturalis, Museum Boerhaave
Monday: Join us in our office 400 in this building