It took 100 years to connect 1 billion places and 25 years to connect 5 billion people. Today, 85 percent of the world’s population has access to mobile communications, and by 2020 we expect there to be 50 billion connected devices.
Mobile phones, tablets and laptops are making the school desk as we know it obsolete. Today’s progressive schools are having their classrooms rebuilt to turn them into multifunctional spaces to enable new ways of learning. A new Ericsson Networked Society report, "Learning and Educations in the Networked Society" , shows that introducing ICT in schools affects six principal areas.
For more information on ICT & Education visit: http://www.ericsson.com/thinkingahead/networked_society/learning_education
Learning and Education in the Networked SocietyEricsson Slides
It took 100 years to connect 1 billion places and 25 years to connect 5 billion people. Today, 85 percent of the world’s population has access to mobile communications, and by 2020 we expect there to be 50 billion connected devices.
Mobile phones, tablets and laptops are making the school desk as we know it obsolete. Today’s progressive schools are having their classrooms rebuilt to turn them into multifunctional spaces to enable new ways of learning. A new Ericsson Networked Society report, "Learning and Educations in the Networked Society" , shows that introducing ICT in schools affects six principal areas.
For more information on ICT & Education visit: http://www.ericsson.com/thinkingahead/networked_society/learning_education
I am NOT the author of this book. The author is Dr. George Siemens and it has a Creative Commons License. You can download it for reference. Thank you.
Microsoft Bring Your Own Device to School - K-12 Briefing Paper - 2013 Update Microsoft Education AU
This white paper by Brice Dixon, Anywhere Anytime Learning Foundation and Sean Tierney, Microsoft Australia Academic Programs manager explores their previously produced document.
Students Voice: Continuum of Choice for the future of educationAlana James
How much and to what extent should we consider trust and student voice as we redesign education? This is the first year report of findings from the Future(s) of Education project (www.futureofeducationproject.net)
E-Learning in the university: When will it really happen?eLearning Papers
eLearning has enormous potential in education, and there is an urgent need to take stock of the possibilities that it offers. Despite this urgency, research on eLearning is still in a nascent stage and there is a degree of conceptual confusion in the field that is difficult to tolerate.
Authors: Ann-Louise Davidson, David Waddington,
Learning and Education in the Networked SocietyEricsson Slides
It took 100 years to connect 1 billion places and 25 years to connect 5 billion people. Today, 85 percent of the world’s population has access to mobile communications, and by 2020 we expect there to be 50 billion connected devices.
Mobile phones, tablets and laptops are making the school desk as we know it obsolete. Today’s progressive schools are having their classrooms rebuilt to turn them into multifunctional spaces to enable new ways of learning. A new Ericsson Networked Society report, "Learning and Educations in the Networked Society" , shows that introducing ICT in schools affects six principal areas.
For more information on ICT & Education visit: http://www.ericsson.com/thinkingahead/networked_society/learning_education
I am NOT the author of this book. The author is Dr. George Siemens and it has a Creative Commons License. You can download it for reference. Thank you.
Microsoft Bring Your Own Device to School - K-12 Briefing Paper - 2013 Update Microsoft Education AU
This white paper by Brice Dixon, Anywhere Anytime Learning Foundation and Sean Tierney, Microsoft Australia Academic Programs manager explores their previously produced document.
Students Voice: Continuum of Choice for the future of educationAlana James
How much and to what extent should we consider trust and student voice as we redesign education? This is the first year report of findings from the Future(s) of Education project (www.futureofeducationproject.net)
E-Learning in the university: When will it really happen?eLearning Papers
eLearning has enormous potential in education, and there is an urgent need to take stock of the possibilities that it offers. Despite this urgency, research on eLearning is still in a nascent stage and there is a degree of conceptual confusion in the field that is difficult to tolerate.
Authors: Ann-Louise Davidson, David Waddington,
Mobile Learning, eBooks, and the iPad for the 21st Century K-12 Learner
Daniel Alston - Media Specialist/Teacher Librarian
Tinton Falls Middle School, New Jersey
Pedagogy and School Libraries: Developing agile approaches in a digital ageJudy O'Connell
Libraries for future learners: one day conference to inspire, connect and inform teacher librarians and school leaders thinking about future learning needs. This presentation was a keynote conversation starter to open up a wide range of topics for other presentations and workshop activities sharing examplars, tools and strategies related to future learning. Held at Rydges World Square, Sydney.
The Networked Society encourages a rise of meritocracy and the formation of a creative elite – a development that is both empowering and challenging. Within this order, merit is increasingly defined by a new set of emerging values, such as knowledge, transparency, fairness, quality of experience, authenticity, sociality, healthiness, and simplicity.
http://www.ericsson.com/thinkingahead/networked_society/commerce_reports
Mobile Learning, eBooks, and the iPad for the 21st Century K-12 Learner
Daniel Alston - Media Specialist/Teacher Librarian
Tinton Falls Middle School, New Jersey
Pedagogy and School Libraries: Developing agile approaches in a digital ageJudy O'Connell
Libraries for future learners: one day conference to inspire, connect and inform teacher librarians and school leaders thinking about future learning needs. This presentation was a keynote conversation starter to open up a wide range of topics for other presentations and workshop activities sharing examplars, tools and strategies related to future learning. Held at Rydges World Square, Sydney.
The Networked Society encourages a rise of meritocracy and the formation of a creative elite – a development that is both empowering and challenging. Within this order, merit is increasingly defined by a new set of emerging values, such as knowledge, transparency, fairness, quality of experience, authenticity, sociality, healthiness, and simplicity.
http://www.ericsson.com/thinkingahead/networked_society/commerce_reports
We believe that connectivity is the starting point for economic growth and increased quality of life. Find out more about how we try and enable communication for all here: http://www.ericsson.com/thecompany/sustainability_corporateresponsibility/enabling_communication_for_all
Ericsson ConsumerLab: Unlocking consumer valueEricsson
http://www.ericsson.com/thinkingahead/consumerlab
A new ConsumerLab report identifies the needs of today’s smartphone and mobile internet users.
The rapid uptake of smartphones and other connected devices has transformed the mobile broadband landscape – shaping and broadening the way users work, play and communicate.
When the uptake of smartphones begins to accelerate in a particular market, it is vital to differentiate between consumers based on what they prioritize in an offering,
whether that’s unwavering performance or cost control and data usage.
This report outlines Ericsson ConsumerLab’s findings and details six different mobile
internet target groups. It can be used to help operators and developers better understand what is important to their users. This information can enhance overall
consumer experience and loyalty by creating more value through relevant services and offerings.
Innovation, informational literacy and lifelong learning: creating a new cultureeLearning Papers
This article reflects on the impact of informational innovations and their interdependence with lifelong learning. Today, the object of knowledge and learning is increasingly based on digital information, which means we need to make serious efforts to construct a new culture of lifelong learning.
We are on the brink of a fundamental shift in society. As we journey towards the Networked
Society we are unlocking the full potential of learning and education. Students and
progressive teachers, empowered by technology, are turning established models on their
heads while new skills and educational platforms are redefining our systems and institutions.
The Future of Learning Technology in UK Higher Education
At Microsoft it’s essential that we understand how we can support
innovative individuals, businesses and organisations to shape the future – and there is no more important area for innovation than Higher Education.
Introduction
Learning delivery in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is
being reshaped before our eyes, thanks in part to advances
in technology and the new pedagogical theories facilitated by
that technology.
In order to understand more about the ever-evolving
relationship between technology and learning, we spent time
speaking with six of the UK’s leading learning technologists
working within HEIs.
In a series of interviews exploring current practice, changing
needs and key trends, we were able to establish how digital
devices are being used in universities and how cutting-edge
technology can continue to compliment a sector experiencing
fresh emphasis on collaboration, creation and innovation.
In early days the main emphases were on the cognitive aspects of learning and traditional instructions of teaching in the classroom using outdated and conventional techniques. But today in this world of constant innovations and discoveries, scientists and gadget-experts are continuously searching for one or the two technological devices a day. Nodoubt technology has made our life much easier and better in many aspects. In developed countries, technology facilitates and helps students and teacher to learn things in more effective ways. But in the country like India, the development in technology is not upto that mark. We still are moving towards the path of progress. Thus, this paper will best describes about the conceptual framework regarding futuristic studies related to future technologies such as M-Learning, E-Learning, , iPod, I-Pad self-efficacy learning, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE ) etc. In this paper investigator highlighted some of the studies related to trends in futurology and innovations that could prove an important aspect of education technology.
Ericsson Technology Review: Versatile Video Coding explained – the future of ...Ericsson
Continuous innovation in 5G networks is creating new opportunities for video-enabled services for both consumers and industries, particularly in areas such as the Internet of Things and the automotive sector. These new services are expected to rely on continued video evolution toward 8K resolutions and beyond, and on new strict requirements such as low end-to-end latency for video delivery.
The latest Ericsson Technology Review article explores recent developments in video compression technology and introduces Versatile Video Coding (VVC) – a significant improvement on existing video codecs that we think deserves to be widely deployed in the market. VVC has the potential both to enhance the user experience for existing video services and offer an appropriate performance level for new media services over 5G networks.
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL REALITIES
The key role that connectivity plays in our personal and professional lives has never been more obvious than it is today. Thankfully, despite the sudden, dramatic changes in our behavior earlier this year, networks all around the world have proven to be highly resilient. At Ericsson, we’re committed to ensuring that the network platform continues to improve its ability to meet the full range of societal needs as well as supporting enterprises to stay competitive in the long term. We know that greater agility and speed will be essential.
This issue of our magazine includes several articles that explain Ericsson’s approach to future network development, including my annual technology trends article. The seven trends on this year’s list serve as a critical cornerstone in the development of a common Ericsson vision of what future networks will provide, and what sort of technology evolution will be required to get there.
ERIK EKUDDEN
Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Group Function Technology
Ericsson Technology Review: Integrated access and backhaul – a new type of wi...Ericsson
Today millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum is valued mainly because it can be used to achieve high speeds and capacities when combined with spectrum assets below 6GHz. But it can provide other benefits as well. For example, mmWave spectrum makes it possible to use a promising new wireless backhaul solution for 5G New Radio – integrated access and backhaul (IAB) – to densify networks with multi-band radio sites at street level.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explains the IAB concept at a high level, presenting its architecture and key characteristics, as well as examining its advantages and disadvantages compared with other backhaul technologies. It concludes with a presentation of the promising results of several simulations that tested IAB as a backhaul option for street sites in both urban and suburban areas.
Ericsson Technology Review: Critical IoT connectivity: Ideal for time-critica...Ericsson
Critical Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity is an emerging concept in IoT development that enables more efficient and innovative services across a wide range of industries by reliably meeting time-critical communication needs. Mobile network operators (MNOs) are in the perfect position to enable these types of time-critical services due to their ability to leverage advanced 5G networks in a systematic and cost-effective way.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explores the benefits of Critical IoT connectivity in areas such as industrial control, mobility automation, remote control and real-time media. It also provides an overview of key network technologies and architectures. It concludes with several case studies based on two deployment scenarios – wide area and local area – that illustrate how well suited 5G spectrum assets are for Critical IoT use cases.
5G New Radio has already evolved in important ways since the 3GPP standardized Release 15 in late 2018. The significant enhancements in Releases 16 and 17 are certain to play a critical role in expanding both the availability and the applicability of 5G NR in both industry and public services in the near future.
This Ericsson Technology Review article summarizes the most notable new developments in releases 16 and 17, grouped into two categories: enhancements to existing features and features that address new verticals and deployment scenarios. This analysis and our insights about the future beyond Release 17 is an important component of our work to help mobile network operators and other stakeholders better understand and plan for the many new 5G NR opportunities that are on the horizon.
Ericsson Technology Review: The future of cloud computing: Highly distributed...Ericsson
The growing interest in cloud computing scenarios that incorporate both distributed computing capabilities and heterogeneous hardware presents a significant opportunity for network operators. With a vast distributed system (the telco network) already in place, the telecom industry has a significant advantage in the transition toward distributed cloud computing.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explores the future of cloud computing from the perspective of network operators, examining how they can best manage the complexity of future cloud deployments and overcome the technical challenges. Redefining cloud to expose and optimize the use of heterogeneous resources is not straightforward, but we are confident that our use cases and proof points validate our approach and will gain traction both in the telecommunications community and beyond.
Ericsson Technology Review: Optimizing UICC modules for IoT applicationsEricsson
Commonly referred to as SIM cards, the universal integrated circuit cards (UICCs) used in all cellular devices today are in fact complex and powerful minicomputers capable of much more than most Internet of Things (IoT) applications require. Until a simpler and less costly alternative becomes available, action must be taken to ensure that the relatively high price of UICC modules does not hamper IoT growth.
This Ericsson Technology Review article presents two mid-term approaches. The first is to make use of techniques that reduce the complexity of using UICCs in IoT applications, while the second is to use the UICCs’ excess capacity for additional value generation. Those who wish to exploit the potential of the UICCs to better support IoT applications have the opportunity to use them as cryptographic storage, to run higher-layer protocol stacks and/or as supervisory entities, for example.
Mobile data traffic volumes are expected to increase by a factor of four by 2025, and 45 percent of that traffic will be carried by 5G networks. To deliver on customer expectations in this rapidly changing environment, communication service providers must overcome challenges in three key areas: building sufficient capacity, resolving operational inefficiencies through automation and artificial intelligence, and improving service differentiation. This issue of ETR magazine provides insights about how to tackle all three.
Ericsson Technology Review: 5G BSS: Evolving BSS to fit the 5G economyEricsson
The 5G network evolution has opened up an abundance of new business opportunities for communication service providers (CSPs) in verticals such as industrial automation, security, health care and automotive. In order to successfully capitalize on them, CSPs must have business support systems (BSS) that are evolved to manage complex value chains and support new business models. Optimized information models and a high degree of automation are required to handle huge numbers of devices through open interfaces.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explains how 5G-evolved BSS can help CSPs transform themselves from traditional network developers to service enablers for 5G and the Internet of Things, and ultimately to service creators with the ability to collaborate beyond telecoms and establish lucrative digital value systems.
Ericsson Technology Review: 5G migration strategy from EPS to 5G systemEricsson
For many operators, the introduction of the 5G System (5GS) to provide wide-area services in existing Evolved Packet System (EPS) deployments is a necessary step toward creating a full-service, future-proof 5GS in the longer term. The creation of a combined 4G-5G network requires careful planning and a holistic strategy, as the introduction of 5GS has significant impacts across all network domains, including the RAN, packet core, user data and policies, and services, as well as affecting devices and backend systems.
This Ericsson Technology Review article provides an overview of all the aspects that operators need to consider when putting together a robust EPS-to-5GS migration strategy and provides guidance about how they can adapt the transition to address their particular needs per domain.
Ericsson Technology Review: Creating the next-generation edge-cloud ecosystemEricsson
The surge in data volume that will come from the massive number of devices enabled by 5G has made edge computing more important than ever before. Beyond its abilities to reduce network traffic and improve user experience, edge computing will also play a critical role in enabling use cases for ultra-reliable low-latency communication in industrial manufacturing and a variety of other sectors.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explores the topic of how to deliver distributed edge computing solutions that can host different kinds of platforms and applications and provide a high level of flexibility for application developers. Rather than building a new application ecosystem and platform, we strongly recommend reusing industrialized and proven capabilities, utilizing the momentum created with Cloud Native Computing Foundation, and ensuring backward compatibility.
The rise of the innovation platform
Society and industry are transforming at an unprecedented rate. At the same time, the network platform is emerging as an innovation platform with the potential to offer all the connectivity, processing, storage and security needed by current and future applications. In my 2019 trends article, featured in this issue of Ericsson Technology Review, I share my view of the future network platform in relation to six key technology trends.
This issue of the magazine also addresses critical topics such as trust enablement, the extension of computing resources all the way to the edge of the mobile network, the growing impact of the cloud in the telco domain, overcoming latency and battery consumption challenges, and the need for end-to-end connectivity. I hope it provides you with valuable insights about how to overcome the challenges ahead and take full advantage of new opportunities.
Ericsson Technology Review: Spotlight on the Internet of ThingsEricsson
The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a fundamental cornerstone in the digitalization of both industry and society as a whole. It represents a huge opportunity not only in economic terms, but also from a global challenges perspective – making it easier for governments, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to address pressing food, energy, water and climate related issues.
5G and the IoT are closely intertwined. One of the biggest innovations within 5G is support for the IoT in all its forms, both by addressing mission criticality as well as making it possible to connect low-cost, long-battery-life sensors.
With this in mind, we decided to create a special issue of Ericsson Technology Review solely focused on IoT opportunities and challenges. I hope it provides you with valuable insights about the IoT-related opportunities available to your organization, along with ideas about how we can overcome the challenges ahead.
Ericsson Technology Review: Driving transformation in the automotive and road...Ericsson
A variety of automotive and transport services that require cellular connectivity are already in commercial operation today, and many more are yet to come. Among other things, these services will improve road safety and traffic efficiency, saving lives and helping to reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change. At Ericsson, we believe that the best way to address the growing connectivity needs of this industry sector is through a common network solution, as opposed to taking a single-segment silo approach.
The latest Ericsson Technology Review article explains how the ongoing rollout of 5G provides a cost-efficient and feature-rich foundation for a horizontal multiservice network that can meet the connectivity needs of the automotive and transport ecosystem. It also outlines the key challenges and presents potential solutions.
This presentation explains the importance of SD-WAN technology as part of the Enterprise digital transformation strategy. It goes over the first wave of SD-WAN in a single vendor deployment, with Do-it-yourself (DIY) as the preferred model. Then continues with the importance of orchestration in the second wave of SD-WAN deployments in a multi-vendor ecosystem, turning to SD-WAN Managed Services as the preferred model. It ends up with some examples of use cases and the Verizon customer case. More information on Ericsson Dynamic orchestration - http://m.eric.sn/6rsZ30psKLu
Ericsson Technology Review: 5G-TSN integration meets networking requirements ...Ericsson
Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is becoming the standard Ethernet-based technology for converged networks of Industry 4.0. Understanding the importance and relevance of TSN features, as well as the capabilities that allow 5G to achieve wireless deterministic and time-sensitive communication, is essential to industrial automation in the future.
The latest Ericsson Technology Review article explains how TSN is an enabler of Industry 4.0, and that together with 5G URLLC capabilities, the two key technologies can be combined and integrated to provide deterministic connectivity end to end. It also discusses TSN standards and the value of the TSN toolbox for next generation industrial automation networks.
Ericsson Technology Review: Meeting 5G latency requirements with inactive stateEricsson
Low latency communication and minimal battery consumption are key requirements of many 5G and IoT use cases, including smart transport and critical control of remote devices. Thanks to Ericsson’s 4G/5G research activities and lessons learned from legacy networks, we have identified solutions that address both of these requirements by reducing the amount of signaling required during state transitions, and shared our discoveries with the 3GPP.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explains the why and how behind the new Radio Resource Control (RRC) state model in the standalone version of the 5G New Radio standard, which features a new, Ericsson-developed state called inactive. On top of overcoming latency and battery consumption challenges, the new state also increases overall system capacity by decreasing the processing effort in the network.
Ericsson Technology Review: Cloud-native application design in the telecom do...Ericsson
Cloud-native application design is set to become standard practice in the telecom industry in the near future due to the major efficiency gains it can provide, particularly in terms of speeding up software upgrades and releases. At Ericsson, we have been actively exploring the potential of cloud-native computing in the telecom industry since we joined the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) a few years ago.
This Ericsson Technology Review article explains the opportunities that CNCF technology has enabled, as well as unveiling key aspects of our application development framework, which is designed to help navigate the transition to a cloud-native approach. It also discusses the challenges that the large-scale reuse of open-source technology can raise, along with key strategies for how to mitigate them.
Ericsson Technology Review: Service exposure: a critical capability in a 5G w...Ericsson
To meet the requirements of use cases in areas such as the Internet of Things, AR/VR, Industry 4.0 and the automotive sector, operators need to be able to provide computing resources across the whole telco domain – all the way to the edge of the mobile network. Service exposure and APIs will play a key role in creating solutions that are both effective and cost efficient.
The latest Ericsson Technology Review article explores recent advances in the service exposure area that have resulted from the move toward 5G and the adoption of cloud-native principles, as well as the combination of Service-based Architecture, microservices and container technologies. It includes examples that illustrate how service exposure can be deployed in a multitude of locations, each with a different set of requirements that drive modularity and configurability needs.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
3. Contents
We are on the brink of a fundamental shift in society. As we journey towards the Networked Society
we are unlocking the full potential of learning and education. Students and progressive teachers,
empowered by technology, are turning established models on their heads while new skills and
educational platforms are redefining our systems and institutions.
1 A connected world 4
2 From evolution to revolution 5
3 Classroom disruption 6
Breaking down the walls 6
Knowledge everywhere 6
Lifelong learning 7
The empowered classroom 7
4 The science of change 8
5 Making the grade 10
3
4. A connected
world
As we approach the Networked Society, empowered individuals and communities will drive
change towards completely new ways of governing, doing business, innovating, learning and
educating. It is change that is on the same magnitude as the Industrial Revolution – but this time
the shift revolves around the role of ICT and how it is transforming our society.
It took 100 years to connect 1 billion places and
25 years to connect 5 billion people. Today 85 percent
of the world’s population has access to mobile
communications, and by 2020 we expect there to be
50 billion connected devices. This is what we mean
when we talk about the Networked Society – a world
where everything that can benefit from a connection
will have one.
This journey is unlocking the full potential of learning
and education by turning established models on
their heads. Students and progressive teachers,
empowered by technology, are the catalysts for
fundamental change. New skills and the passion
for constant learning are becoming increasingly
important and a new ecosystem is emerging that
is greatly impacting, and in some cases redefining,
established systems and institutions.
The Networked Society is
when people, business and
society are using connected
devices for their benefit
By 2017 mobile data traffic
is expected to grow
15 times
Source: Ericsson Traffic and Market Report, 2012.
4
5. From evolution
to revolution
As humans, we define ourselves by our ability to learn and to seek knowledge. It is a central
part of our being and one of the most important aspects in the evolution of our culture. Today,
learning is more than just a physical or mental activity. As we journey towards the Networked
Society, learning has been transformed into an industry.
In its report, Understanding Knowledge Societies, the
United Nations describes “knowledge economies” as
those societies in which information and the creation of
knowledge have replaced industrial production as the
main contributor to GDP1
. As part of this development,
businesses and governments are integrating ICT into their
core processes to increase efficiency, expand the scope
and reach of their services and improve productivity.
One result of this development has been the rapid
digitization of information and knowledge. Wikipedia,
for example, was created in 2001 and is now one of
the most popular sites on the internet with 22 million
articles in 285 languages2
.
The number of networked devices
overtook the total global population
in 2011.
3
However, it is not just the scope of Wikipedia that
sets it apart from traditional media but rather the
collaborative approach it uses to changing, removing
and modifying content on its pages. This has forced
some commercial encyclopedia companies to shift
focus. In 2012, Encyclopedia Britannica announced
that after 244 years it would stop publishing the
printed version of its encyclopedia.
1. UN Understanding Knowledge Societies, 2005
2. Alexa 2012
3. Broadband Commission, State of Broadband Report, 2012
4. Networked Society Forum (NEST) summary paper
“Fifty years ago we were a very poor
country.Today we are the 14th largest
economy in the world. With no natural
resources, education is what has
transformed our country.”
AmbassadorYoung-shim Dho, UNWTO, South Korea4
.
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6. Classroom
disruption
All around the world, a lively debate is taking place in the areas of learning and education. Is the
status quo working or is it imperative that our school systems change? If so, how should they
change and what is their role in the future? What about informal learning and how do we make
education more accessible?
How will individuals and institutions within learning and
education be impacted as we approach a Networked
Society? In most parts of the world the school system
was developed during the industrial age with factories
as the model. How we define knowledge and education
is still very much based on those historical origins.
Schools in the industrial society reflected how people
were working and organized at that time. But this is
changing rapidly.
Breaking down the walls
Digital natives, who have grown up experiencing constant
connectivity, have radically different notions of what it
means to create, collaborate, communicate and share.
This behavior is fundamentally changing our society and
in particular the institutions of learning and education.
Today’s young people live in an interactive culture
characterized by unlimited access to information and
content, anytime, anywhere. It is a culture that relies
on peer-to-peer interaction for information to legitimize
opinions, actions and behavior.
It is also a culture that is fiercely entrepreneurial.The
internet is their experimental workshop where user-driven
trial and error teaches entrepreneurial skills and helps the
best ideas to quickly rise to the top. It is a collaborative
style of learning that is defined by openness and sharing.
Knowledge everywhere
Today a person with a smartphone has instantaneous
access to millions of articles, books, essays, academic
research, instructions and lectures on every imaginable
subject. This development has broken down the
barriers that used to exist between knowledge and
the schools and libraries that were the gatekeepers
of this knowledge.
“Schools were built with the factory
as the model – the clock, the lessons.
They are mirrors of the factory.
However, nine out of 10 workplaces
do not look like that anymore.”
Patrik Hernwall, Associate Professor, Södertörn University, Sweden6
BORN DIGITAL
Digital natives were born in or after 1985 and
have grown up in a world of computers, mobile
phones and the internet – experiences that have
and continue to shape their behavior. By 2020
they will total about 3.5 billion and comprise
about 50 percent of the global population5
.
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7. Lifelong learning
While informal learning has always been important, it has
not always received the same attention as formalized
learning.The fact is, most of our learning, however, is
informal and done on a daily basis. Between the time we
are born and up to the age when we start school – we
learn to crawl, walk, run, speak and draw without any
formal education.
Lifelong learning and information education will play an
increasingly important role as people strive to develop
their knowledge, skills and competence throughout
their lives in an effort to improve income and grow as
human beings.
The empowered classroom
Historically, the field of learning has had a top-down
approach – but that is being turned on its head. Students
and progressive teachers, empowered by technology, are
now the catalysts for fundamental change.Young people,
and their interactive and collaborative culture, are in stark
contrast to how schools and the majority of school
systems are organized today. David Buckingham, a
professor at the University of London, says that while
schools have remained relatively unaffected by the advent
of technology, children’s lives outside of school have been
radically changed.
5. Ericsson
6. Glimpses of future school – Living and learning in a new media ecology, 2011
7. Don Tapscott, Macrowikinomics
“Yesterday you graduated and you
were set for life – only needing to ‘keep
up’ a bit with ongoing developments.
Today when you graduate you’re set
for say, 15 minutes.”
Don Tapscott, author, speaker and adviser on media, technology
and innovation7
.
Wikipedia has
22 million
articles in
285 languages
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8. The Science
Of change
ICT is significantly impacting how schools are organized and run. This change can be grouped
into six specific areas that concern both processes and physical space.
Work tools
The tools of the trade for learning and education are
changing as students bring their own devices with them,
whether a smartphone, tablet or laptop. Progressive
schools are working with 1:1 programs, where every
student and teacher gets a laptop or tablet. Interactive
whiteboards are also common tools for individual and
collaborative work.
Technical solutions
Network connectivity and solutions for content
management, communication and interactivity have
become critical infrastructure for schools.
Work space
Mobile phones, tablets and laptops are making the
school desk as we know it obsolete.Today’s progressive
schools are rebuilding their classrooms to make them
into multifunctional spaces with new ways of learning.
Through connectivity and mobility any space can be a
potential place for school work and learning. The virtual
classroom can complement the physical classroom
and encourage collaboration, especially in areas where
distance and travel are factors.
Ways of working
The idea that students should do one specific thing at
one particular time is based on the needs of an industrial
society. Project-based learning is more aligned with the
reality of today’s information society. In projects, students
learn how to divide and take responsibility for different
parts of their project, getting the opportunity to work
both individually and in groups.
New tools are also opening up opportunities for
individualized learning. Learning platforms, such as
Knewton, are helping students see their progress and get
feedback on everything from what time of day they learn
best, to the areas where they need more demanding tasks.
Work relations
Teachers are, and will be, a vital part of education
– but their role is changing. New ways of working
mean the teacher’s role is going from being a “sage
on the stage” to a “guide by the side.” Connected
devices and new technical platforms are giving
parents better insight into their students’
performance, as well as more direct contact with
teachers and school administrators.
“In a school in west London, the
children there redesigned a classroom
with mood lightning, diverse furniture
and the ability to accommodate any
technology. It was so good they didn’t
want to go home.”
Stephen Heppell, Professor, Bournemouth University, UK.
SOUTH KOREAN STUDENTS GET SMART
T-Smart is South Korean operator SKTelecom’s
tablet-based education platform for
interactive learning.
An online support
community enables
students to share study
tips via a knowledge-
sharing system.
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9. NEW CLASSROOM MODELS
The Khan Academy is turning
the classroom model on its
head by having students follow
lectures at home and do
homework in the classroom.
The Hole-in-the-Wall project in India teaches
students there how to learn with minimal
intervention from teachers through exploration,
discovery and peer coaching.
NEW ECOSYSTEMS
edX is a not-for-profit enterprise
founded by Harvard University
and Massachusetts Institute
of Technology that features
interactive study specifically
designed for the web.
Coursera is a partnership of more than 30 top
universities from around the world, including
Princeton and Stanford, that offers free online
courses open to anyone.
Skills and knowledge
Basic skills such as reading, writing and calculating
will always be important – but in our rapidly changing
world new skills and the passion for constant learning
are becoming increasingly important.
Students need to know how to deal with the
unlimited amount of information that is available on
the internet. They must learn how to sift through it,
find relevant, trustworthy information, and analyze
and understand it in different contexts. Critical and
analytical thinking will be especially important for
students in the Networked Society. It is also essential
that we know how to read, produce and understand
new multimedia formats such as video.
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10. Making
the grade
A new ecosystem is emerging within learning and education and the traditional participants of
these areas will all be affected.
Governments
Governments are responsible for both the quality and level
of education in their countries.The challenge will be to
maintain a high level of quality even when faced with
global competition. Governments therefore need bold
visions and plans for investing in their countries’ education
systems while also supporting a culture of learning.
Schools and universities
The landscape that schools and universities operate
in will transform and become far more competitive
than it is today. As new players emerge, schools and
universities will need to put more energy into fostering
motivation and creativity while focusing on learning-
to-learn in both a physical and virtual environment.
Competition means that schools will face increasing
quality and cost pressure. New working tools such as
laptops, tablets and smartphones need to find their
way into the learning process as well as new support
systems, individualized learning material, new methods
for teaching and new measurements to gauge quality.
Research programs will also be impacted. Attracting
research funding and talented people will become more
difficult. Universities will try to reduce costs through
alternative models such as online universities and
distance courses as well as more collaborative and
transparent forms of research.
Students
In the Networked Society, students are no longer
constrained by the four walls of their physical classroom.
A flexible curriculum, individualized learning and a global
course offering means education can be adapted to
the individual needs of a student.This puts additional
demands on students to take personal responsibility to
make the right choices.
Teachers
The theories and practices of teaching will need to adapt
to both the physical and virtual classroom.The teacher’s
role will remain
important although
it will shift from being
a gatekeeper of
knowledge to a coach
and guide.
Parents
A connected world
means that the
majority of parents
will be able to
transparently follow,
and be more involved
in, the learning
process
of their children.
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11. “The focus on learning-to-learn is
the most important thing we can do.”
Stephen Heppell, Professor, Bournemouth University, UK.
Google has scanned
and digitized more than
130 million
printed books
Source: PC World, 2010.