The document discusses how a student media production group created the opening 5 minutes of a documentary on whether video games have an impact on anti-social behavior. They watched professional documentaries to understand conventions. Their documentary challenged some conventions by using comedy between presenters and dual presenters instead of a single presenter. They followed other conventions like interviews with experts and the public to represent different perspectives, as well as consistent camera angles, name displays, and facts/statistics.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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?
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.
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
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
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.
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.
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.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Overview on Edible Vaccine: Pros & Cons with Mechanism
Media evaluation question 1
1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products?
For our advanced media production, we were asked to create the opening 5
minutes to a documentary on a topic of our choice. After brainstorming and
coming up with various ideas, we decided on the topic of whether “video games
have an impact on anti-social behaviour”. Prior to the production of our
documentary, we watched various professional documentaries, such as;
Supersize Me, BBC Panorama and PBS News hour, to gain a grasp of the
conventions used. From there, we decided on whether we should follow,
challenge or develop these conventions in our own documentary.
We decided upon using the Participatory mode, which is where the filmmakers
often express their own views to the camera and carry out interviews (supersize
me for example). However we later noticed that this mode had been challenged,
as our documentary also had aspects of the expository mode, such as the use of a
hidden narrator.
For the documentary genre, we challenged many conventions, including the use
of comedy. Whilst most documentaries are hard hitting and have a serious tone,
we kept ours light hearted and included some banter between the two
charismatic presenters in a conversation style. We felt that comedy should be
used, as we believed that it would be more appropriate for our target audience,
which are 16-21 year olds. We found that after showing our documentary to the
target audience, it was a success and many enjoyed the use of comedy
(One of the many clips that the target audience found funny)
2. Another convention we challenged was the use of dual presenters. From the
documentaries that we watched which included presenters, none of them had
dual presentation. We used the dual presenters as it allowed for a more comedic
approach, letting the presenters have banter, whilst it also allowed them discuss
the topic at hand which involved the audience more, instead of just having a
single presenter talking at the audience. Again from asking our target audience
questions about the documentary, we learned that a large majority enjoyed the
use of dual presentation.
(Challenging convention through the use of dual presenters compared to the
typical one, our documentary to the left, supersize me to the right)
A convention that we also noticed within the documentaries that we watched
was the use of interviews, both vox pops and professionals within the field. We
followed this convention and used a variety of vox pops and professional
interviews. We chose to follow this convention as it allows for a variety of
opinions on the subject, from both the public/ target audience and professionals
within the field. Doing this would also eliminate any potential bias from the
presenters who may have supported one side of the argument and not given a
fair representation for each side. It is common for vox pops to be carried out in
public locations, which we also followed. Various vox pops were carried out in
Solihull Town Centre whilst others were recorded at the college.
(An example of vox pops from both Super size me on the left and our
documentary on the right)
3. For the professional interviews, we tried to film them in a professional
environment, in our cases, offices, media classes etc. We did this as it improves
the credibility of the interviewee and allows for separation between the two
types of interview. We did this also because if we were to film our expert
interviews in the street like the vox pops, it would make them appear less
important and could potentially lessen their impact when talking on the topic.
(Seen in the screenshots, you can tell that the expert interviews are set in more
professional locations, in this case, both have been filmed within their office. Our
documentary is on the left, supersize me on the right)
Throughout our interviews, we maintained the same camera angle (Medium
close up). The use of one camera angle allowed for consistency throughout the
documentary, giving it a more professional feel than if we were to use a variety
of shots. We used this shot as it followed the convention of those used in the
documentaries we watched prior to the production of our own.
Another convention that we followed for the expert interviews was using a name
display. This name display told the audience the expert’s name and profession.
This gave our interviews a professional look and highlighted their importance
within the documentary (seen in the two screenshots above, both use name
displays to inform the audience of experts name and profession)
A further convention we followed from what we saw within professional
documentaries was the use of facts and statistics. We followed this, as we believe
the use of statistics is effective in informing the audience about the topic.
These screenshots show how we followed the convention of using facts and
statistics (supersize me on the left, our documentary on the right)