This document provides an overview of technical communication and introduces key concepts. It discusses introductory concepts, ethical and legal considerations, technical documents, and collaboration. The document is divided into sections and contains learning objectives, definitions, guidelines, and examples for each topic.
The document discusses the history of education from ancient to modern times. It covers:
1) Education in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome which emphasized physical training and the development of scribes to record events.
2) The establishment of the first university in Bologna in the Medieval era and the expansion of degrees offered. Arabs made significant contributions by inventing the printing press.
3) Developments during the Renaissance like the ideas of John Locke on tabula rasa and Johann Comenius' use of picture books in instruction.
4) Educational philosophers of the Age of Naturalism like Rousseau, Herbart, Pestalozzi, and Froebel who emphasized using
The document discusses the role of computers in education as tutors. It describes how computers can take on tutorial roles through computer-assisted instruction, allowing the teacher to focus on their roles as information deliverer and learning environment controller. The computer plays roles as a tutor by providing instruction, reinforcement through drill and practice, and feedback. Different types of educational software are discussed, including drill and practice programs, tutorial software, simulation programs, instructional games, and multimedia encyclopedias. The conclusion states that while computers do not replace teachers, they can enhance student learning by supporting different activities and assuming tutorial roles previously held by teachers.
The document discusses canonical authors from different regions of the Philippines, focusing on their contributions to literature from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It outlines some of the most prominent writers from each region and the genres they helped develop, such as the hybrid forms popular in Visayan literature and oral traditions common in Mindanao. The document also analyzes issues like underrepresentation of Mindanao authors and negative portrayals of Muslims that have impacted the development of literature across the regions.
This document discusses how to construct an e-portfolio using Google Sites to document a student's learning journey. It provides steps for setting up an e-portfolio, including creating a Google account, selecting Sites, choosing a title, and uploading files. The key parts of an e-portfolio are described as the home page, pages to organize content, and reflections. Reflections involve describing experiences, associated feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusions, and future plans. The document also covers administrating and assessing e-portfolios using rubrics.
This document discusses the history and uses of educational technology. It describes how educational technology has evolved from early civilizations using tools like hieroglyphics, to the modern era where computers, smart boards, and internet access are widely used in classrooms. The document outlines some advantages of educational technology, like keeping students engaged and providing access to information, but also notes disadvantages such as access to inappropriate content and risk of cyberbullying.
Lesson 9: computer as information in communication technologyrinzell02
This document discusses the role of computers and information communication technology (ICT) in education. It begins by outlining the objectives of the lesson which are to identify the role of computers in education, how computer technology has transformed into an educative ICT, and how to apply computer-based technology in teaching. The document then discusses how computers have amplified learning and allowed for interaction. It also discusses how ICT can help expand access to education through asynchronous learning and access to global resources. The document outlines how ICT can improve quality of education by motivating learning and promoting collaboration, creativity, integration, and evaluation. It concludes by discussing different uses of ICT like radio, TV, and computers/internet in educational contexts.
Criteria in Choosing Appropriate Assessment ToolIra Sagu
This document discusses various assessment tools and methods that teachers can use to evaluate student learning, including direct methods like exams, assignments, and presentations, as well as indirect methods like surveys. It describes characteristics of effective assessment tools, such as measuring desired outcomes and being cost-effective. Specific tools covered include rubrics, electronic exams, paper-and-pencil tests, portfolios, and different types of ePortfolios. The goal is to help teachers select appropriate assessment methods for their students and the 21st century.
The document discusses the history of education from ancient to modern times. It covers:
1) Education in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome which emphasized physical training and the development of scribes to record events.
2) The establishment of the first university in Bologna in the Medieval era and the expansion of degrees offered. Arabs made significant contributions by inventing the printing press.
3) Developments during the Renaissance like the ideas of John Locke on tabula rasa and Johann Comenius' use of picture books in instruction.
4) Educational philosophers of the Age of Naturalism like Rousseau, Herbart, Pestalozzi, and Froebel who emphasized using
The document discusses the role of computers in education as tutors. It describes how computers can take on tutorial roles through computer-assisted instruction, allowing the teacher to focus on their roles as information deliverer and learning environment controller. The computer plays roles as a tutor by providing instruction, reinforcement through drill and practice, and feedback. Different types of educational software are discussed, including drill and practice programs, tutorial software, simulation programs, instructional games, and multimedia encyclopedias. The conclusion states that while computers do not replace teachers, they can enhance student learning by supporting different activities and assuming tutorial roles previously held by teachers.
The document discusses canonical authors from different regions of the Philippines, focusing on their contributions to literature from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It outlines some of the most prominent writers from each region and the genres they helped develop, such as the hybrid forms popular in Visayan literature and oral traditions common in Mindanao. The document also analyzes issues like underrepresentation of Mindanao authors and negative portrayals of Muslims that have impacted the development of literature across the regions.
This document discusses how to construct an e-portfolio using Google Sites to document a student's learning journey. It provides steps for setting up an e-portfolio, including creating a Google account, selecting Sites, choosing a title, and uploading files. The key parts of an e-portfolio are described as the home page, pages to organize content, and reflections. Reflections involve describing experiences, associated feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusions, and future plans. The document also covers administrating and assessing e-portfolios using rubrics.
This document discusses the history and uses of educational technology. It describes how educational technology has evolved from early civilizations using tools like hieroglyphics, to the modern era where computers, smart boards, and internet access are widely used in classrooms. The document outlines some advantages of educational technology, like keeping students engaged and providing access to information, but also notes disadvantages such as access to inappropriate content and risk of cyberbullying.
Lesson 9: computer as information in communication technologyrinzell02
This document discusses the role of computers and information communication technology (ICT) in education. It begins by outlining the objectives of the lesson which are to identify the role of computers in education, how computer technology has transformed into an educative ICT, and how to apply computer-based technology in teaching. The document then discusses how computers have amplified learning and allowed for interaction. It also discusses how ICT can help expand access to education through asynchronous learning and access to global resources. The document outlines how ICT can improve quality of education by motivating learning and promoting collaboration, creativity, integration, and evaluation. It concludes by discussing different uses of ICT like radio, TV, and computers/internet in educational contexts.
Criteria in Choosing Appropriate Assessment ToolIra Sagu
This document discusses various assessment tools and methods that teachers can use to evaluate student learning, including direct methods like exams, assignments, and presentations, as well as indirect methods like surveys. It describes characteristics of effective assessment tools, such as measuring desired outcomes and being cost-effective. Specific tools covered include rubrics, electronic exams, paper-and-pencil tests, portfolios, and different types of ePortfolios. The goal is to help teachers select appropriate assessment methods for their students and the 21st century.
Intellectual Property Rights on the Development and Use of Digital MaterialsIra Sagu
this slides includes different intellectual works and guidelines on online use of copyright materials. it also presented various example that differ between copyright infringement and plagiarism. This lesson is the last topic in Technology for Teaching and Learning 1.
This document discusses artistic literacy and creativity in education. It defines artistic literacy as the knowledge and skills needed to authentically engage with the arts. Artistic literacy provides benefits like improved academic and social outcomes for students by allowing creative expression and understanding of the world. Traits of artistically literate individuals include using art to communicate ideas, developing a personal art form, and finding meaning through art. The document also discusses issues in teaching creativity, such as schools prioritizing academic subjects over arts and focusing on academic ability rather than well-being and stimulating curiosity.
This lesson plan aims to teach 9th grade students about the elements of digital citizenship. It includes objectives, topics, procedures, and evaluation. The lesson will define the 9 elements - digital access, commerce, communication, etiquette, literacy, health & wellness, law, rights & responsibilities, and security & privacy. Students will learn about each element through class discussion and by creating posters in groups to visually explain one element. At the end, students will identify and write the 9 elements on paper for evaluation. The goal is for 85% of students to understand and apply the concepts of digital citizenship.
Technology in schools should be used ethically according to guidelines. Students should protect passwords, respect others' property and privacy, and avoid plagiarism or software piracy. Examples of acceptable use include following network policies, deleting old files, and using antivirus software. Unacceptable uses involve identity theft, commercial activities, obscene material, private information theft, harassment, and vandalism. Schools have rules to promote responsible technology utilization.
Collaborative tools in the digital world
REFERENCE:
TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING I BOOK
COPYRIGHT 2019
BY: PURITA P. BILBAO, ED D
MA. ASUNCION CHRISTINE V. DEQUILLA, PHD
DAISY A. ROSANO, PHD
HELEN B. BOHOLANO, LIB, ED D
This document provides an overview of several key themes and movements in contemporary world literature from the post-World War II era to today. It discusses periods of resistance and rebellion in the late 1960s, the effects of globalization and increased migration, epidemics like AIDS, the gay rights movement beginning with the Stonewall uprising, the growth of feminist activism and thought, characteristics of contemporary literature, diverse voices from different cultures and experiences, magical realism, and postmodernism. The document aims to give the reader a sense of some of the major social, political and cultural influences that have shaped world literatures in recent decades.
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to understanding the Language Arts and Multiliteracies Curriculum (LAMC) framework. It discusses how the LAMC is composed of five intertwined sub-strands (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing) that serve to help students make meaning and communicate effectively. It also outlines how language skills are taught and revisited at increasing levels of complexity. The document then aligns the language and literacy domains to the five sub-strands and shows how the domains are funneled across grades K-12. Finally, it discusses the concepts of holistic assessment, including its proximity to actual language use, viewing language holistically, taking an integrative
This document discusses different approaches to analyzing literary works, including biographical criticism and historical criticism. Biographical criticism examines details about the author's life, such as their personal experiences, political and economic backgrounds, and significant life events, to understand how those influences are reflected in their works. Historical criticism analyzes the economic, political, social, and cultural contexts during the time a work was produced to explain its content. The document provides examples of how an author may incorporate facts about their own life or the time period into literary works through elements like characters and settings.
This lesson plan was used during my FINAL DEMONSTRATION last September 30, 2015 (Archimedes section Grade 10 / 8:30am to 9:30am) in Jagnaya National High School. I would like to say thank to all my cooperating teachers (ma'am Clie, sir Edil and ma'am Sha), English coordinator ma'am Gretch, and to my cooperating school principal sir Enrique Barinos. Also, to sir Ge and Ma'am Gen, thank you so much.
Mareng Mensiya was a mistress of a policeman who lived comfortably with her daughter Mely, but struggled as a widow working as a laundrywoman after her husband died. When her daughter Mely eloped and her son-in-law lost his job, they left Mareng Mensiya who worked as an unpaid servant in different households until she passed away in the home of the narrator who cared for her in her final days. The story depicts Mareng Mensiya's life and fate after losing her comfortable life and being abandoned by her daughter.
The document provides guidance on writing a response paper, which involves critically analyzing a text by summarizing its key ideas, stating an opinion on part of the text, and supporting that opinion with evidence from the text. It outlines the steps to writing a good response paper, which include reading the text twice to understand the main topic and author's argument, forming opinions on the text's claims and evidence, drafting a summary, and writing a first draft of the response paper expressing agreement, disagreement, or evaluation of the text's strengths and weaknesses. The document also reviews methods for paraphrasing texts, such as changing vocabulary, verb forms, word classes, and synthesizing information.
The document discusses product-oriented performance-based assessment. It explains that performance-based education focuses on tasks that connect learning to students' lives through relevant, meaningful activities. Products can demonstrate a wide range of skills and be evaluated using rubrics. Learning competencies are linked to three levels of expertise shown in a product: novice, skilled, and expert. Scoring rubrics describe criteria for analyzing student performance and products. Developing effective rubrics involves identifying desired qualities, deciding on an analytic or holistic approach, and defining descriptive performance levels.
Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to find, evaluate, compose, and communicate information using digital technologies. It involves various competencies including using technology, navigating digital environments, communicating digitally, and participating in online communities. Developing digital literacy skills is important for students to succeed academically and professionally as technology continues to evolve. Some key aspects of digital literacy include critical thinking, online safety, collaboration, research skills, digital citizenship, and developing practical technology skills. Teachers can help students improve their digital literacy by integrating these concepts into classroom lessons and activities.
Thirty years ago, cognitive scientists worked separately from educators and classrooms, but now collaborate more directly with teachers, testing theories in real classrooms. As a result of these studies, educational technology shifted from a focus on devices to examining the teaching-learning process. Today the field integrates audiovisual materials and technologies as essential parts of the educational system.
The document provides guidelines for observing an instructor's use of instructional materials in a lesson. It notes the instructor should be well-prepared themselves and prepare the students. The materials should also be well-prepared and creative. The instructor should include a follow up activity to evaluate student learning. The document then prompts the learner to note what they learned from applying these guidelines and how they could apply it in their own lessons.
Philippine Literature Under The RepublicCasey Miras
This document provides biographical information on several Filipino authors who were writing during the period of 1946-1985 in the Philippines. It discusses the works and themes of authors such as Alberto S. Florentino, known for his play "The World is an Apple" which portrayed the struggles of everyday Filipinos. It also mentions Macario Pineda, a Tagalog fiction writer who wrote short stories set in the Philippine countryside, and Alejandro Abadilla, referred to as the "father of modern Philippine poetry" who challenged traditional forms. The document summarizes novels by Genoveva Matute and Francisco Arcellana that focused on issues of land reform and peasant struggles. Emmanuel Torres' poetry collection "
Technical writing focuses on precise and unemotional language to communicate complex information to a specific audience. It employs formats and styles suited to its purpose of informing or instructing readers. Common types of technical writing include reports, manuals, specifications, proposals, and graphics to aid understanding. Key aspects are concise definitions of terms, clear descriptions of processes and mechanisms, and precision in language.
The lesson plan summarizes the story of Odysseus and teaches about gerunds. It includes discussing the characters and plot of the story, having students retell parts of the plot in groups, and defining and providing examples of gerunds and their functions in sentences. The students are assessed by identifying gerunds and their functions in sample sentences.
According to a survey of Facebook users, most do not currently use Facebook for health decision-making, though users are generally active in making health decisions. The recommendations include writing content in a friendly, narrative style; targeting patient navigators rather than patients directly; allowing sharing of content; and listening to and responding to followers to scaffold new behaviors.
El documento describe el oráculo de Delfos en Grecia, uno de los sitios sagrados más importantes dedicados al dios Apolo. Las pitonisas transmitían las respuestas del oráculo a quienes acudían a hacer consultas. La historia de Edipo ilustra cómo el oráculo predijo que mataría a su padre y se casaría con su madre, aunque Edipo trató de evitarlo.
Intellectual Property Rights on the Development and Use of Digital MaterialsIra Sagu
this slides includes different intellectual works and guidelines on online use of copyright materials. it also presented various example that differ between copyright infringement and plagiarism. This lesson is the last topic in Technology for Teaching and Learning 1.
This document discusses artistic literacy and creativity in education. It defines artistic literacy as the knowledge and skills needed to authentically engage with the arts. Artistic literacy provides benefits like improved academic and social outcomes for students by allowing creative expression and understanding of the world. Traits of artistically literate individuals include using art to communicate ideas, developing a personal art form, and finding meaning through art. The document also discusses issues in teaching creativity, such as schools prioritizing academic subjects over arts and focusing on academic ability rather than well-being and stimulating curiosity.
This lesson plan aims to teach 9th grade students about the elements of digital citizenship. It includes objectives, topics, procedures, and evaluation. The lesson will define the 9 elements - digital access, commerce, communication, etiquette, literacy, health & wellness, law, rights & responsibilities, and security & privacy. Students will learn about each element through class discussion and by creating posters in groups to visually explain one element. At the end, students will identify and write the 9 elements on paper for evaluation. The goal is for 85% of students to understand and apply the concepts of digital citizenship.
Technology in schools should be used ethically according to guidelines. Students should protect passwords, respect others' property and privacy, and avoid plagiarism or software piracy. Examples of acceptable use include following network policies, deleting old files, and using antivirus software. Unacceptable uses involve identity theft, commercial activities, obscene material, private information theft, harassment, and vandalism. Schools have rules to promote responsible technology utilization.
Collaborative tools in the digital world
REFERENCE:
TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING I BOOK
COPYRIGHT 2019
BY: PURITA P. BILBAO, ED D
MA. ASUNCION CHRISTINE V. DEQUILLA, PHD
DAISY A. ROSANO, PHD
HELEN B. BOHOLANO, LIB, ED D
This document provides an overview of several key themes and movements in contemporary world literature from the post-World War II era to today. It discusses periods of resistance and rebellion in the late 1960s, the effects of globalization and increased migration, epidemics like AIDS, the gay rights movement beginning with the Stonewall uprising, the growth of feminist activism and thought, characteristics of contemporary literature, diverse voices from different cultures and experiences, magical realism, and postmodernism. The document aims to give the reader a sense of some of the major social, political and cultural influences that have shaped world literatures in recent decades.
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to understanding the Language Arts and Multiliteracies Curriculum (LAMC) framework. It discusses how the LAMC is composed of five intertwined sub-strands (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing) that serve to help students make meaning and communicate effectively. It also outlines how language skills are taught and revisited at increasing levels of complexity. The document then aligns the language and literacy domains to the five sub-strands and shows how the domains are funneled across grades K-12. Finally, it discusses the concepts of holistic assessment, including its proximity to actual language use, viewing language holistically, taking an integrative
This document discusses different approaches to analyzing literary works, including biographical criticism and historical criticism. Biographical criticism examines details about the author's life, such as their personal experiences, political and economic backgrounds, and significant life events, to understand how those influences are reflected in their works. Historical criticism analyzes the economic, political, social, and cultural contexts during the time a work was produced to explain its content. The document provides examples of how an author may incorporate facts about their own life or the time period into literary works through elements like characters and settings.
This lesson plan was used during my FINAL DEMONSTRATION last September 30, 2015 (Archimedes section Grade 10 / 8:30am to 9:30am) in Jagnaya National High School. I would like to say thank to all my cooperating teachers (ma'am Clie, sir Edil and ma'am Sha), English coordinator ma'am Gretch, and to my cooperating school principal sir Enrique Barinos. Also, to sir Ge and Ma'am Gen, thank you so much.
Mareng Mensiya was a mistress of a policeman who lived comfortably with her daughter Mely, but struggled as a widow working as a laundrywoman after her husband died. When her daughter Mely eloped and her son-in-law lost his job, they left Mareng Mensiya who worked as an unpaid servant in different households until she passed away in the home of the narrator who cared for her in her final days. The story depicts Mareng Mensiya's life and fate after losing her comfortable life and being abandoned by her daughter.
The document provides guidance on writing a response paper, which involves critically analyzing a text by summarizing its key ideas, stating an opinion on part of the text, and supporting that opinion with evidence from the text. It outlines the steps to writing a good response paper, which include reading the text twice to understand the main topic and author's argument, forming opinions on the text's claims and evidence, drafting a summary, and writing a first draft of the response paper expressing agreement, disagreement, or evaluation of the text's strengths and weaknesses. The document also reviews methods for paraphrasing texts, such as changing vocabulary, verb forms, word classes, and synthesizing information.
The document discusses product-oriented performance-based assessment. It explains that performance-based education focuses on tasks that connect learning to students' lives through relevant, meaningful activities. Products can demonstrate a wide range of skills and be evaluated using rubrics. Learning competencies are linked to three levels of expertise shown in a product: novice, skilled, and expert. Scoring rubrics describe criteria for analyzing student performance and products. Developing effective rubrics involves identifying desired qualities, deciding on an analytic or holistic approach, and defining descriptive performance levels.
Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to find, evaluate, compose, and communicate information using digital technologies. It involves various competencies including using technology, navigating digital environments, communicating digitally, and participating in online communities. Developing digital literacy skills is important for students to succeed academically and professionally as technology continues to evolve. Some key aspects of digital literacy include critical thinking, online safety, collaboration, research skills, digital citizenship, and developing practical technology skills. Teachers can help students improve their digital literacy by integrating these concepts into classroom lessons and activities.
Thirty years ago, cognitive scientists worked separately from educators and classrooms, but now collaborate more directly with teachers, testing theories in real classrooms. As a result of these studies, educational technology shifted from a focus on devices to examining the teaching-learning process. Today the field integrates audiovisual materials and technologies as essential parts of the educational system.
The document provides guidelines for observing an instructor's use of instructional materials in a lesson. It notes the instructor should be well-prepared themselves and prepare the students. The materials should also be well-prepared and creative. The instructor should include a follow up activity to evaluate student learning. The document then prompts the learner to note what they learned from applying these guidelines and how they could apply it in their own lessons.
Philippine Literature Under The RepublicCasey Miras
This document provides biographical information on several Filipino authors who were writing during the period of 1946-1985 in the Philippines. It discusses the works and themes of authors such as Alberto S. Florentino, known for his play "The World is an Apple" which portrayed the struggles of everyday Filipinos. It also mentions Macario Pineda, a Tagalog fiction writer who wrote short stories set in the Philippine countryside, and Alejandro Abadilla, referred to as the "father of modern Philippine poetry" who challenged traditional forms. The document summarizes novels by Genoveva Matute and Francisco Arcellana that focused on issues of land reform and peasant struggles. Emmanuel Torres' poetry collection "
Technical writing focuses on precise and unemotional language to communicate complex information to a specific audience. It employs formats and styles suited to its purpose of informing or instructing readers. Common types of technical writing include reports, manuals, specifications, proposals, and graphics to aid understanding. Key aspects are concise definitions of terms, clear descriptions of processes and mechanisms, and precision in language.
The lesson plan summarizes the story of Odysseus and teaches about gerunds. It includes discussing the characters and plot of the story, having students retell parts of the plot in groups, and defining and providing examples of gerunds and their functions in sentences. The students are assessed by identifying gerunds and their functions in sample sentences.
According to a survey of Facebook users, most do not currently use Facebook for health decision-making, though users are generally active in making health decisions. The recommendations include writing content in a friendly, narrative style; targeting patient navigators rather than patients directly; allowing sharing of content; and listening to and responding to followers to scaffold new behaviors.
El documento describe el oráculo de Delfos en Grecia, uno de los sitios sagrados más importantes dedicados al dios Apolo. Las pitonisas transmitían las respuestas del oráculo a quienes acudían a hacer consultas. La historia de Edipo ilustra cómo el oráculo predijo que mataría a su padre y se casaría con su madre, aunque Edipo trató de evitarlo.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Sunhotels. It discusses that Sunhotels aims to offer excellent travel products and make booking travel arrangements simple for its partners. It then describes Sunhotels' history, its product and service offerings for travel partners and suppliers, including hotels, transfers, events, attractions and groups. It also discusses how travel partners can access Sunhotels' content through its booking website or XML API.
Este documento presenta los retos y experiencias de un docente en formación en cuatro áreas: 1) educación para la paz, convivencia y ciudadanía, 2) renovación pedagógica y uso de TIC, 3) desarrollo profesional y formación docente, y 4) formación de educadores. Los retos incluyen reconocer la diversidad, formarse en valores, capacitarse en TIC, y forjar su identidad como docente. Las experiencias incluyen el uso constante de TIC en la universidad y la oportunidad de estudiar temas rel
Owen Steel Process Improvement Project Brandon Picow
This document provides details about a project conducted by the Men of Steel group to develop a total cost of ownership model to help Owen Steel, a steel fabrication company, reduce transportation costs. The group created an Excel model that takes input data about load characteristics and calculates the total costs of shipping by rail, internal truck, or external truck to determine the lowest cost option. The document describes the model components, inputs, calculations, limitations, and compares historical shipping costs to projected costs from the model to estimate potential savings. The model aims to simplify the shipping decision process for Owen Steel based on costs.
This document summarizes key concepts from chapters in a textbook on understanding media and communication. It discusses the definition of mass communication and how digital technologies have changed communication. It also examines the global spread of media and debates around cultural imperialism.
O documento descreve um seminário de dois dias sobre os impactos ambientais na área gesseira que irá discutir tópicos como emissões de poluentes, ações intersetoriais para vigilância ambiental e problemas ambientais na região, com palestras de especialistas sobre temas como condições climáticas, licenciamento ambiental, saúde e legislação mineral.
The document provides an agenda for an upcoming class that will discuss readings on digital photography, social media, and technical communication. It outlines key points from readings on how digital photography allows for costless and endless reproduction without physical storage space, and how it enables editing capabilities. It also summarizes a reading on how social media is shifting towards more open and fluid networks driven by small contributors. Finally, it excerpts passages from readings on technical communication that critique functionalist views of images and argue that visual design has cultural significance beyond just illustrating facts.
This document provides guidance on key components to include in a successful grant proposal, such as measurable outcomes, staffing details, evaluation plans, budgets, and organizational background. It emphasizes the importance of establishing clear goals and metrics for success, demonstrating the viability and impact of the project, and providing a well-thought-out evaluation strategy to track outcomes. Budgets should include all relevant costs and be realistic, while the organizational overview gives necessary context but remains brief.
Demografia aplicada ao vestibular - População mundialArtur Lara
O documento discute indicadores demográficos e a população mundial. Ele define termos como taxa de natalidade, mortalidade e crescimento natural. Explora a evolução da população mundial em três fases: regime demográfico primitivo, revolução demográfica e explosão demográfica. Também discute a distribuição atual da população mundial entre os continentes.
The document discusses a new device and app that can help stoma patients better manage their condition. It notes that over 5 million patients worldwide use stoma bags, with high rates of issues controlling output. The proposed solution is a connected device and app that allows automated monitoring and remote access to patients' output data, helping to improve their quality of life and allowing for earlier hospital discharge through remote monitoring. Clinical benefits include reduced nursing time and infection risks compared to manual output measurement. The company has secured patents, regulatory approvals, and agreements for clinical trials of the new solution in both the UK and US.
This document summarizes the review of proposed QA/QC personnel from Bright Engineering for the Nuayyim Crude Projects Division. It approves three individuals - Jesus Balingit, Halliur Rahman, and Abdullah MBE Dwet - with comments requesting supporting documents like engineering degrees and certification qualifications. Contact information is provided for any questions.
The document discusses the key aspects of technical communication and the writing process. It covers two definitions of technical communication, the roles of communicators, how technical communication affects careers, its main characteristics, and purposes of design features. It also outlines the five steps of the writing process - planning, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading - and provides guidance for each step.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in technical communication. It discusses that technical communication involves sharing workplace information through documents and presentations. People have three roles as communicators: as a writer, team member, and information resource. Strong communication skills are important for one's career. Technical communication aims to address readers, help solve problems, reflect organizational goals, be collaborative, use design, and combine words and images. Communicators use design to make documents attractive, help navigation, and aid understanding. Images can make documents more interesting and help explain concepts, instructions, data, and communicate cross-culturally. The document then provides examples of technical communication and discusses measures of excellent like honesty, clarity, accuracy, comprehensiveness and more
The document discusses technical communication, which refers to both the process of sharing technical information in the workplace and the documents and presentations used. It notes that technical communicators have three roles - as a writer, member of a project team, and information resource for others. Technical communication skills are important for one's career, making employees more valuable. Technical communication has six main characteristics, including addressing readers, helping solve problems, and using design and words or images to increase readability.
Ethics is the study of principles of conduct that apply to individuals and groups. It involves considering standards such as rights, justice, utility, and care. Technical communicators have ethical obligations to their employer, the public, and the environment. They must understand and navigate relevant laws involving copyright, trademarks, contracts, and liability. Organizational culture and codes of conduct can help encourage ethical behavior.
FIDIC produces various documents, contract forms, guides and manuals to assist parties involved in infrastructure projects. These publications help establish standards for consulting engineers and their clients. The document proposes five 2-day workshops covering topics like applying FIDIC contracts, claims management, contract management, using dispute boards, and writing and responding to claims. Each workshop would provide an in-depth look at its topic.
Collaborative Trust Framework for Education - Ewoud de Kok (Feedbackfruits), ...SURF Events
"Presentation that blends into a discussion about Public Values in Education. High interaction.
The Trust Framework is a set of trust components worked out into deployable principles. It’s designed for EdTech Founders, that want to build a long-lasting, trustworthy business with a perpetual positive effect on (public) education.
The TrustFramework is opensource and is iteratively built based on rolling releases. Since this is a new field, and resources are limited, the expectation is that it will require significant amount of iterations to get to a more consistent version.
The TrustFramework is an initiative of Educational Leaders and FeedbackFruits, an EU based EdTech scale-up. The dream is to inspire EdTech entrepreneurs and standard setting bodies to strengthen the public values in higher education. Starting with the development of a framework to guide (young) EdTech companies in Trustworthiness by Design."
Technical communication is produced by both technical professionals and technical communicators, or technical writers. Technical communicators use design features like graphics to make documents more readable, understandable, and appealing by helping readers navigate content and reinforce concepts. Measures of excellence for technical communication include honesty, clarity, accuracy, comprehensiveness, accessibility, conciseness, correctness, and professional appearance.
This document discusses using project portfolio management (PPM) at Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site. PPM is needed to manage projects with fixed budgets and variable scopes, align projects with business strategies, and focus on strategic projects first. It allows for unifying reporting of project performance to customers and providing visibility across multiple projects. The document outlines key questions that must be asked and answered in PPM, including identifying needs, outcomes, work processes, and where relevant data resides. It also discusses reasons for using PPM from both business and technical perspectives to provide customers a unified view of investments and facilitate analysis of dependencies, risks, and performance measurement.
This document provides an overview of the 7th edition of the textbook "Information Technology Project Management". It discusses key topics covered in the textbook such as the history and growth of project management as a profession, the role of the Project Management Institute in establishing standards, and factors that contribute to IT project success or failure. The document also previews several chapters that will cover frameworks for project management, the role of the project manager, and emerging trends in the field.
Information Technology Project Management - part 01Rizwan Khurram
This document provides an overview of the 7th edition of the textbook "Information Technology Project Management". It discusses key topics covered in the textbook such as the history and growth of project management as a profession, the role of the project manager, challenges in IT project management, and best practices for project success. The textbook aims to explain fundamental concepts in project management and discuss their application to information technology projects.
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1. Ethics for IT Professionals and IT Users
2. Privacy
Ethics in IT
Reference: Professional Ethics for Computer Science by Klaus Mueller (Stony Brook University)
Ethics for IT Professionals and IT Users
Objective:
• What key characteristics distinguish a professional from other
kinds of workers, and what is the role of an IT professional?
• What relationships must an IT professional manage, and what
key ethical issues can arise in each?
• How do codes of ethics, professional organizations, certification,
and licensing affect the ethical behavior of IT professionals?
• What are the key tenets of four different codes of ethics that
provide guidance for IT professionals?
• What are the common ethical issues that face IT users?
• What approaches can support the ethical practices of IT users?
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IT Professionals
Profession is a calling that requires:
• specialized knowledge
• long and intensive academic preparation
Partial list of IT specialists:
• Programmers
• systems analysts
• software engineers
• database administrators
• local area network (LAN) administrators
• chief information officers (CIOs)
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Are IT Workers Professionals?
Legal perspective:
• IT workers are not recognized as professionals
• Not licensed
• IT workers are not liable for malpractice
IT professionals have many different relationships with:
• Employers
• Clients and Suppliers
• Other professionals
• IT users
• Society at large
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Relationships Between IT Professionals and Employers
IT professionals must set an example and enforce policies
regarding the ethical use of IT
Software piracy is the act of illegally making copies of
software or enabling others to access software to which they
are not entitled
Software piracy is an area in which IT professionals can be
tempted to violate laws and policies
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is a trade group that
represents the world’s largest software and hardware
manufacturers
• its mission is to stop the unauthorized copying of software
produced by its members
• penalties can be up to $100,000 per copyrighted work
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Relationships Between IT Professionals and Employers
Trade secret:
• information used in business
• generally unknown to the public
• company has taken strong measures to keep
confidential
• employees must sign a non-disclosure agreement
(NDA)
• problems due to high IT employee turn-over
Whistle-blowing: attracts attention to a negligent, illegal,
unethical, abusive, or dangerous act that threatens the
public interest
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Relationships Between IT Professionals and Clients
• IT professional provides hardware, software, or services
at a certain cost and within a given time frame
• Client provides compensation, access to key contacts and
work space
• Relationship is usually documented in contractual terms
Ethical problems arise if a company recommends its own
products and services to remedy problems they detected
.
1. Ethics for IT Professionals and IT Users2. PrivacyE.docxjeremylockett77
1. Ethics for IT Professionals and IT Users
2. Privacy
Ethics in IT
Reference: Professional Ethics for Computer Science by Klaus Mueller (Stony Brook University)
Ethics for IT Professionals and IT Users
Objective:
• What key characteristics distinguish a professional from other
kinds of workers, and what is the role of an IT professional?
• What relationships must an IT professional manage, and what
key ethical issues can arise in each?
• How do codes of ethics, professional organizations, certification,
and licensing affect the ethical behavior of IT professionals?
• What are the key tenets of four different codes of ethics that
provide guidance for IT professionals?
• What are the common ethical issues that face IT users?
• What approaches can support the ethical practices of IT users?
2
IT Professionals
Profession is a calling that requires:
• specialized knowledge
• long and intensive academic preparation
Partial list of IT specialists:
• Programmers
• systems analysts
• software engineers
• database administrators
• local area network (LAN) administrators
• chief information officers (CIOs)
3
Are IT Workers Professionals?
Legal perspective:
• IT workers are not recognized as professionals
• Not licensed
• IT workers are not liable for malpractice
IT professionals have many different relationships with:
• Employers
• Clients and Suppliers
• Other professionals
• IT users
• Society at large
4
Relationships Between IT Professionals and Employers
IT professionals must set an example and enforce policies
regarding the ethical use of IT
Software piracy is the act of illegally making copies of
software or enabling others to access software to which they
are not entitled
Software piracy is an area in which IT professionals can be
tempted to violate laws and policies
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is a trade group that
represents the world’s largest software and hardware
manufacturers
• its mission is to stop the unauthorized copying of software
produced by its members
• penalties can be up to $100,000 per copyrighted work
5
Relationships Between IT Professionals and Employers
Trade secret:
• information used in business
• generally unknown to the public
• company has taken strong measures to keep
confidential
• employees must sign a non-disclosure agreement
(NDA)
• problems due to high IT employee turn-over
Whistle-blowing: attracts attention to a negligent, illegal,
unethical, abusive, or dangerous act that threatens the
public interest
6
Relationships Between IT Professionals and Clients
• IT professional provides hardware, software, or services
at a certain cost and within a given time frame
• Client provides compensation, access to key contacts and
work space
• Relationship is usually documented in contractual terms
Ethical problems arise if a company recommends its own
products and services to remedy problems they detected
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Information Technology Project Management - part 02Rizwan Khurram
This document discusses key topics from the textbook "Information Technology Project Management, Seventh Edition" including: the systems view of project management and how it applies to IT projects; understanding organizations and their structures/cultures; the importance of stakeholder management and top management commitment; project phases and life cycles; attributes and diversity of IT projects; and recent trends like globalization, outsourcing, virtual teams, and agile project management.
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