The document argues that foreign language instruction is crucial for American students for several reasons. It notes that U.S. schools lag behind other countries and even third world countries in producing students proficient in foreign languages. Additionally, it states that learning foreign languages narrows achievement gaps, promotes higher-order thinking skills, fosters cultural understanding, enhances career opportunities, and benefits learning in other academic subjects. The document concludes that all American students should have foreign language training in order to develop skills for a globalized world.
Prescriptive & Descriptive Language, and Code SwitchingTaniaGidney
This is intended for an hour long discussion on ways that companies, organizations, and institutions of learning can foster healthy environments that support people from all walks of life. In the United States, we often assume standards of professionalism are universal but these standards are based on out-dated Western European, white, and wealthy communities. Unintentionally, many organizations create a hostile environment for their team members who come from identities that fall outside of those dominant identities. Use the topics and resources from this presentation to see what ways your institution can create a healthier, happier, and more inclusive space for all of your community members.
The Case for Teaching Mandarin Chinese in HISDHarvin Moore
Houston ISD Trustee Harvin Moore explains the case for opening a full school, dual language immersion program in Mandarin Chinese, to join HISD's highly successful Spanish dual language programs.
A Right to Our Voice: Linguistic Human Rights and Peace EducationCheryl Woelk
This presentation is based on a workshop highlighting language as an often overlooked aspect of human rights. Participants explored the concept of linguistic human rights, which relate to the freedom to choose one's language of communication in private and public settings without discrimination. Peace education has a unique perspective that can contribute to addressing issues of linguistic discrimination, linguicism, language oppression and power dynamics, and the loss of heritage languages. Participants discussed ways in which educators can engage language learners through peace perspectives, such as valuing multilingual and multicultural voices, applying peace linguistics and sociolinguistics knowledge, building healthy communication skills in multiple languages, leveraging use of dominant languages for justice and peacemaking, bridging language communities, and gathering insights on peace and conflict from various linguistic and cultural heritages.
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Découvrez La formation « Succès & Réussite »
dans la formation Succès & Réussite, vous allez découvrir comment je suis passé d'une personne qui échouait constamment ce à quoi il aspirait à une personne qui réussit continuellement ce qu'il entreprend.
Tout est détaillé étape par étape et conçu spécialement pour vous permettre d'atteindre tous vos objectifs coûte que coûte dès aujourd'hui.
Voici ce que vous recevez:
1er Module: PRENDRE SA VIE EN MAIN
2e Module : ATTEINDRE SES OBJECTIFS
3e Module : ATTITUDES GAGNANTES
Bonus #1: La vérité CHOQUANTE des gens qui échouent leur vie
Bonus #2: 12 CLEFS pour élever votre niveau d'énergie à son maximum
Bonus #3: 8 stratégies BRILLANTES pour saisir davantage d'opportunités
Grâce aux enseignements que je suis sur le point de vous dévoiler, j'ai réussi à métamorphoser ma vie pour le meilleur et à transformer la quasi-totalité de mes échecs en réussites.
Aujourd'hui, lorsque je me fixe un objectif et un but dans la vie, la question n'est plus de savoir à quel moment je le réaliserai, mais plutôt de savoir lequel je me fixerai par la suite.
Aujourd'hui, je vis une vie pleine et épanouie et la vie est devenue un véritable terrain de jeu. Je choisis ce que je veux et j'applique ma formule pour l'obtenir, un point c'est tout.
Ce résultat, vous allez pouvoir l'obtenir en suivant les techniques et les méthodes ingénieuses que je vous livre à l'intérieur de ma formation.
Vous avez dès maintenant à votre disposition tout le matériel nécessaire pour atteindre vos objectifs les plus ambitieux et vivre une vie pleine de succès et de réussite.
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Prescriptive & Descriptive Language, and Code SwitchingTaniaGidney
This is intended for an hour long discussion on ways that companies, organizations, and institutions of learning can foster healthy environments that support people from all walks of life. In the United States, we often assume standards of professionalism are universal but these standards are based on out-dated Western European, white, and wealthy communities. Unintentionally, many organizations create a hostile environment for their team members who come from identities that fall outside of those dominant identities. Use the topics and resources from this presentation to see what ways your institution can create a healthier, happier, and more inclusive space for all of your community members.
The Case for Teaching Mandarin Chinese in HISDHarvin Moore
Houston ISD Trustee Harvin Moore explains the case for opening a full school, dual language immersion program in Mandarin Chinese, to join HISD's highly successful Spanish dual language programs.
A Right to Our Voice: Linguistic Human Rights and Peace EducationCheryl Woelk
This presentation is based on a workshop highlighting language as an often overlooked aspect of human rights. Participants explored the concept of linguistic human rights, which relate to the freedom to choose one's language of communication in private and public settings without discrimination. Peace education has a unique perspective that can contribute to addressing issues of linguistic discrimination, linguicism, language oppression and power dynamics, and the loss of heritage languages. Participants discussed ways in which educators can engage language learners through peace perspectives, such as valuing multilingual and multicultural voices, applying peace linguistics and sociolinguistics knowledge, building healthy communication skills in multiple languages, leveraging use of dominant languages for justice and peacemaking, bridging language communities, and gathering insights on peace and conflict from various linguistic and cultural heritages.
Sur http://sylvainwealth.promety.net :
Découvrez La formation « Succès & Réussite »
dans la formation Succès & Réussite, vous allez découvrir comment je suis passé d'une personne qui échouait constamment ce à quoi il aspirait à une personne qui réussit continuellement ce qu'il entreprend.
Tout est détaillé étape par étape et conçu spécialement pour vous permettre d'atteindre tous vos objectifs coûte que coûte dès aujourd'hui.
Voici ce que vous recevez:
1er Module: PRENDRE SA VIE EN MAIN
2e Module : ATTEINDRE SES OBJECTIFS
3e Module : ATTITUDES GAGNANTES
Bonus #1: La vérité CHOQUANTE des gens qui échouent leur vie
Bonus #2: 12 CLEFS pour élever votre niveau d'énergie à son maximum
Bonus #3: 8 stratégies BRILLANTES pour saisir davantage d'opportunités
Grâce aux enseignements que je suis sur le point de vous dévoiler, j'ai réussi à métamorphoser ma vie pour le meilleur et à transformer la quasi-totalité de mes échecs en réussites.
Aujourd'hui, lorsque je me fixe un objectif et un but dans la vie, la question n'est plus de savoir à quel moment je le réaliserai, mais plutôt de savoir lequel je me fixerai par la suite.
Aujourd'hui, je vis une vie pleine et épanouie et la vie est devenue un véritable terrain de jeu. Je choisis ce que je veux et j'applique ma formule pour l'obtenir, un point c'est tout.
Ce résultat, vous allez pouvoir l'obtenir en suivant les techniques et les méthodes ingénieuses que je vous livre à l'intérieur de ma formation.
Vous avez dès maintenant à votre disposition tout le matériel nécessaire pour atteindre vos objectifs les plus ambitieux et vivre une vie pleine de succès et de réussite.
Cliquez Sur http://sylvainwealth.promety.net/succes-et-reussite/
A collection of traditional media tactics and strategies I have conceived and implemented, including print campaign design/direction, file print preparation, email/print collateral integration and more.
32 Ways a Digital Marketing Consultant Can Help Grow Your BusinessBarry Feldman
How can a digital marketing consultant help your business? In this resource we'll count the ways. 24 additional marketing resources are bundled for free.
Incorporate strategies for success in learning a second language. This slide show is connected to my presentation at the TESOL Convention, March 27, 2010.
Choosing to incorporate strategies for learning a second language leads to more success on the part of your students. These slides will provide you with ideas on how to achieve this goal and meet the national standards for teaching foreign language in the United States.
Relations among cultural identity, motivation for language learning, and perceived English language proficiency for international students in the U. S.
Anqi Peng & Meagan M. Patterson
Language is used as a medium of expression. We use language to express our ideas, emotions, feelings or to communicate with others. It is easy to do in our mother tongue or the first language. But if we want to express our ideas, emotions, feelings in second language or a foreign language the difficulty occurs. It is not that it is a different language but because among the different barrier the cultural barrier is one that is creating obstacles in learning a foreign language or second language. The issue of language barrier is particularly critical during an intercultural service encounters for ESL customers. This article presents the cultural barrier of learning a foreign language or second language and it also provide information how we can overcome the cultural barrier successfully in learning a language. This article provide a survey report which was conducted on 100 students of a university in Bangladesh which provide information what type of cultural barrier they face in learning a foreign language.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Generating a custom Ruby SDK for your web service or Rails API using Smithyg2nightmarescribd
Have you ever wanted a Ruby client API to communicate with your web service? Smithy is a protocol-agnostic language for defining services and SDKs. Smithy Ruby is an implementation of Smithy that generates a Ruby SDK using a Smithy model. In this talk, we will explore Smithy and Smithy Ruby to learn how to generate custom feature-rich SDKs that can communicate with any web service, such as a Rails JSON API.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
When stars align: studies in data quality, knowledge graphs, and machine lear...
Katina Sawyers
1. Advocacy for Foreign Language: Why is Language Learning Crucial for American Students? Katina Sawyers M445 IUPUI
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3. * “Even schools in third-world countries are more effective than U.S. schools at producing students who demonstrate foreign language proficiency” (Met, 2001, p. 36).
4. * In the United States, “The unwritten policy in our schools fosters monolingualism…Research shows that multilingual societies have a competitive advantage over monolingual societies…” (Met, 2001, p. 38).
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6. Narrow Achievement Gaps Regardless of race, gender, cultural background and other factors, foreign language study has been proven to increase the skills of its learners and narrow achievement gaps.
7. Narrow Achievement Gaps According to Garfinkel and Tabor 1991, foreign language study narrows “…the achievement gap” (as cited in The Benefits of Second Language Study, 2007).
8. Give Higher Order/Creative Thinking Skills Those students who learn a foreign language receive the gift of more abstract thought. It often requires its learners to think beyond the classroom and utilize higher order thinking skills and creativity.
9. Give Higher Order/Creative Thinking Skills Hakuta 1986 found that “Language learners show greater cognitive flexibility, better problem solving and higher order thinking skills” (as cited in The Benefits of Second Language Study, 2007).
10. Promote Social Justice for a Diverse Society Learning different languages and cultures promotes the understanding and acceptance of humanity. It can help give students the tools they need to form more socially just societies, by helping them to build tolerance.
11. Promote Social Justice for a Diverse Society According to Curtain and Dahlberg 2004, “In an age of global interdependence and an increasingly multicultural and multiethnic society, early foreign language study gives children unique insight into other cultures and builds their cultural competency skills in a way that no other discipline is able to do” (as cited in The Benefits of Second Language Study, 2007).
12. Promote Academic Progress in English and Other Subjects Learning a foreign language will teach native English speakers about the English language. Students come to recognize grammar structures in English that they may not have understood before. It has also been proven to benefit many other disciplines. Because of this, those students who study foreign languages outperform their monolingual peers.
13. Promote Academic Progress in English and Other Subjects Armstrong et al., 1997, stated that “Strong evidence shows that time spent on foreign language study strongly reinforces the core subject areas of reading, English language literacy, social studies and math. Foreign language learners consistently outperform control groups in core subject areas on standardized tests, often significantly” (as cited in The Benefits of Second Language Study, 2007).
14. Enhance Career Opportunities Foreign Language classes build skills for future careers. As the United states is currently becoming even more diverse with other cultures and languages, many career opportunities are now requiring employees to be multilingual. Many employers want employees with global communication and language skills.
15. Enhance Career Opportunities According to The National Research Council 2007, “Beyond the intellectual benefits, knowledge of a foreign language facilitates travel, enhances career opportunities, and enables one to learn more about different peoples and cultures” (as cited in The Benefits of Second Language Study, 2007).
16. Who Should Learn a Foreign Language in America? Every student in America should have some foreign language training. Most other countries require at least one foreign language for their students. Where does that leave us? “It is critical that foreign language instruction be available to all students throughout their PK-12 academic experience” (Cognitive Benefits of Learning Language, 2007).
17. Is it Really that Important? “Language and communication are the heart of the human experience. The United States must educate students who are equipped linguistically and culturally to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad. This imperative envisions a future in which ALL students will develop and maintain proficiency in English and at least one other language…” (National Standards for Language Education, n.d.).
18. Foreign Languages are Keys for Success http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZprtPat1Vk&NR=1
19. “What we can’t say can hurt us…” A Rationale for Foreign Language Education: A Position Paper of The National Council of State Supervisors of Foreign Languages, n.d.)
20. References A Rationale For Foreign Language Education: A Position Paper of The National Council of State Supervisors of Foreign Languages (NCSSFL). (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ncssfl.org/papers/index.php?rationale Cognitive Benefits of Learning Language. (2007). Retrieved from http://www.discoverlanguages.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4724 Met, M. (2001). Why Language Learning Matters. Educational Leadership, pp. 36-39. National Standards for Language Education. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.discoverlanguages.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3652 The Benefits of Second Language Learning. (2007). Retrieved from http://www.ncssfl.org/papers/BenefitsSecondLa nguageStudyNEA.pdf All images borrowed from Google.com/images. Retrieved from www.google.com/images Youtube video retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZprtPat1Vk&N R=1