The document discusses how the internet has transformed communication, learning, and business over the last two decades. It states that over 75% of Americans are now internet users, and organizations like schools, newspapers, hospitals and businesses have had to adapt. It introduces TechBridge as an organization that helps other groups overcome the gap and adopt new internet-based strategies through research, coaching, workshops and training.
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.
Philippines during japanese occupation (revised)cathydeguzman013
The Japanese invaded and occupied the Philippines during World War II from 1941 to 1945. They established a puppet government called the Second Republic led by President Jose P. Laurel. The Huks, a guerilla group led by Luis Taruc and Juan Feleo, resisted Japanese occupation. General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines in 1944 and began liberating the country from Japanese forces, declaring full liberation on July 4, 1945 after intense fighting.
The document discusses improving the process of software installations and upgrades. It explores using personas and activity theory to understand the key stakeholders and their roles. Specific steps are outlined to analyze the installation activity system, including clarifying the subjects, objects, tools, rules, and division of labor. Story mapping and concept mapping are introduced as tools to help mediate understanding between different teams involved in the installation process.
By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. Most seniors will be high school graduates, with nearly a quarter having a bachelor's degree. While 10% live below the poverty line, most receive Social Security and Medicare benefits. Many seniors who live alone have family or friends nearby and have lived in their homes for over 10 years. Life expectancy continues to rise, especially for women and whites.
Chen xi user story: anatomy of and activity theoryMelissa Sorrick
Chen Xi is an international student from China spending a year at the University of Kansas who enjoys technology and traveling but is having difficulties with American food making her sick, understanding some slang, and finding information on healthy foods and transportation around town. She prefers to speak with advisors and other Chinese students for help with problems. Chen Xi seeks to complete her paperwork on time to maintain her immigration status but is unsure where to find the necessary information.
The document discusses branding and defines it as "a name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of other sellers." It notes that branding is about getting prospects to see a company as the only provider of a solution to their problem, rather than just choosing a company over competitors. Good brands clearly deliver their message, build trust, connect emotionally, and motivate and create customer loyalty. The rest of the document provides tips on defining a company's brand through its products/services, qualities, target market, tagline, and developing a brand personality.
The document discusses how the internet has transformed communication, learning, and business over the last two decades. It states that over 75% of Americans are now internet users, and organizations like schools, newspapers, hospitals and businesses have had to adapt. It introduces TechBridge as an organization that helps other groups overcome the gap and adopt new internet-based strategies through research, coaching, workshops and training.
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.
Philippines during japanese occupation (revised)cathydeguzman013
The Japanese invaded and occupied the Philippines during World War II from 1941 to 1945. They established a puppet government called the Second Republic led by President Jose P. Laurel. The Huks, a guerilla group led by Luis Taruc and Juan Feleo, resisted Japanese occupation. General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines in 1944 and began liberating the country from Japanese forces, declaring full liberation on July 4, 1945 after intense fighting.
The document discusses improving the process of software installations and upgrades. It explores using personas and activity theory to understand the key stakeholders and their roles. Specific steps are outlined to analyze the installation activity system, including clarifying the subjects, objects, tools, rules, and division of labor. Story mapping and concept mapping are introduced as tools to help mediate understanding between different teams involved in the installation process.
By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. Most seniors will be high school graduates, with nearly a quarter having a bachelor's degree. While 10% live below the poverty line, most receive Social Security and Medicare benefits. Many seniors who live alone have family or friends nearby and have lived in their homes for over 10 years. Life expectancy continues to rise, especially for women and whites.
Chen xi user story: anatomy of and activity theoryMelissa Sorrick
Chen Xi is an international student from China spending a year at the University of Kansas who enjoys technology and traveling but is having difficulties with American food making her sick, understanding some slang, and finding information on healthy foods and transportation around town. She prefers to speak with advisors and other Chinese students for help with problems. Chen Xi seeks to complete her paperwork on time to maintain her immigration status but is unsure where to find the necessary information.
The document discusses branding and defines it as "a name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of other sellers." It notes that branding is about getting prospects to see a company as the only provider of a solution to their problem, rather than just choosing a company over competitors. Good brands clearly deliver their message, build trust, connect emotionally, and motivate and create customer loyalty. The rest of the document provides tips on defining a company's brand through its products/services, qualities, target market, tagline, and developing a brand personality.
The document discusses conceptual models for designing systems and interfaces. It defines a conceptual model as a high-level description of how a system is organized and operates, specifying major design metaphors, concepts exposed to users, relationships between concepts, and mappings to the task domain. It emphasizes that conceptual models should have a direct mapping to the tasks they support to be correctly understood and adopted by users.
David suffers a seizure while driving home from work but his car's AI assistant Beth is able to detect his medical emergency, tell him to pull over, and contact emergency services to get him medical help in time. Beth monitors David's vital signs, recognizes the signs of an impending seizure, and is able to safely stop the car and get him emergency assistance. In the aftermath, David reflects on how Beth saved his life by quickly responding to his medical crisis while driving.
John built a fence around his backyard to contain his new puppy. However, he discovered that the fence violated county regulations when he received a court summons in the mail. He was informed that the fence needed to be rebuilt to comply with standards for height, visibility, and post spacing. After much frustration and reworking of the fence with help from friends, John was able to get the fence approved by the inspector just before the court date. However, he lost money having to modify the fence from his original design without first getting it permitted.
John built a fence around his backyard to contain his new puppy. However, he discovered that the fence violated county regulations when he received a court summons in the mail. He was informed that the fence needed to be rebuilt to comply with standards for height, visibility, and post spacing. After much frustration and reworking of the fence with help from friends, John was able to get the fence approved by the inspector just before the court date. However, he lost money having to modify the fence from his original design without first getting it permitted.
The document proposes solutions to improve a power company's (POWCO) customer-facing strategy and reduce home energy usage. It suggests raising awareness through free home energy diagnostics, tailored incentives like rebates and challenges, and providing feedback on energy usage through a mobile app. This would benefit the power company through improved relationships and capacity, consumers through savings and responsibility, and the environment through less waste.
The concept map shows the interaction between a home, thermostat, and power company. The thermostat senses the home's temperature and sends data to the power company, who interprets it and calculates appropriate temperature and financial data. This information is then returned to the thermostat to display, allowing the thermostat to regulate the home's temperature based on the occupant's programmed preferences.
The document provides tips for saving energy at home through various behaviors and adjustments:
1) Turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and use natural lighting when possible.
2) Adjust thermostats appropriately for different seasons - higher in winter, lower in summer.
3) Conserve water and only run major appliances like dishwashers and laundry when full.
3) Insulate the home and seal any air leaks to maintain efficient temperatures.
Explore the essential graphic design tools and software that can elevate your creative projects. Discover industry favorites and innovative solutions for stunning design results.
The document discusses conceptual models for designing systems and interfaces. It defines a conceptual model as a high-level description of how a system is organized and operates, specifying major design metaphors, concepts exposed to users, relationships between concepts, and mappings to the task domain. It emphasizes that conceptual models should have a direct mapping to the tasks they support to be correctly understood and adopted by users.
David suffers a seizure while driving home from work but his car's AI assistant Beth is able to detect his medical emergency, tell him to pull over, and contact emergency services to get him medical help in time. Beth monitors David's vital signs, recognizes the signs of an impending seizure, and is able to safely stop the car and get him emergency assistance. In the aftermath, David reflects on how Beth saved his life by quickly responding to his medical crisis while driving.
John built a fence around his backyard to contain his new puppy. However, he discovered that the fence violated county regulations when he received a court summons in the mail. He was informed that the fence needed to be rebuilt to comply with standards for height, visibility, and post spacing. After much frustration and reworking of the fence with help from friends, John was able to get the fence approved by the inspector just before the court date. However, he lost money having to modify the fence from his original design without first getting it permitted.
John built a fence around his backyard to contain his new puppy. However, he discovered that the fence violated county regulations when he received a court summons in the mail. He was informed that the fence needed to be rebuilt to comply with standards for height, visibility, and post spacing. After much frustration and reworking of the fence with help from friends, John was able to get the fence approved by the inspector just before the court date. However, he lost money having to modify the fence from his original design without first getting it permitted.
The document proposes solutions to improve a power company's (POWCO) customer-facing strategy and reduce home energy usage. It suggests raising awareness through free home energy diagnostics, tailored incentives like rebates and challenges, and providing feedback on energy usage through a mobile app. This would benefit the power company through improved relationships and capacity, consumers through savings and responsibility, and the environment through less waste.
The concept map shows the interaction between a home, thermostat, and power company. The thermostat senses the home's temperature and sends data to the power company, who interprets it and calculates appropriate temperature and financial data. This information is then returned to the thermostat to display, allowing the thermostat to regulate the home's temperature based on the occupant's programmed preferences.
The document provides tips for saving energy at home through various behaviors and adjustments:
1) Turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and use natural lighting when possible.
2) Adjust thermostats appropriately for different seasons - higher in winter, lower in summer.
3) Conserve water and only run major appliances like dishwashers and laundry when full.
3) Insulate the home and seal any air leaks to maintain efficient temperatures.
Explore the essential graphic design tools and software that can elevate your creative projects. Discover industry favorites and innovative solutions for stunning design results.
Best Digital Marketing Strategy Build Your Online Presence 2024.pptxpavankumarpayexelsol
This presentation provides a comprehensive guide to the best digital marketing strategies for 2024, focusing on enhancing your online presence. Key topics include understanding and targeting your audience, building a user-friendly and mobile-responsive website, leveraging the power of social media platforms, optimizing content for search engines, and using email marketing to foster direct engagement. By adopting these strategies, you can increase brand visibility, drive traffic, generate leads, and ultimately boost sales, ensuring your business thrives in the competitive digital landscape.
International Upcycling Research Network advisory board meeting 4Kyungeun Sung
Slides used for the International Upcycling Research Network advisory board 4 (last one). The project is based at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.