This document discusses applying concepts from ethology, the study of animal behavior, to organizational management. It notes that while ethology has provided insights in fields like biology, it has seen little application to management. The document aims to explore how ethological concepts of attachment and exploration can help organizations manage change. It seeks to translate ethological concepts simply for non-experts while drawing on literature from diverse fields like cybernetics and neuroscience. The goal is to provide a new perspective on how consistency, diversity, communication and leadership can encourage exploration and flexibility needed for organizations to adapt.
Ray Poynter - Keynote speech @ QRWEB 2010, BerlinJasper Lim
This document discusses the rules and tools for qualitative research using social media. It mentions that qualitative social media research can be done on a small scale by reading individual blogs and social media posts or on a larger scale using tools like ethnography, netnography, and other online research methods. It also discusses some of the key challenges of social media research, including how to process large amounts of data, keep up with evolving ethical standards, and apply learnings from other disciplines. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding human behaviors and conditions rather than just consumption behaviors. It provides some ethical guidelines for social media research as well.
This document discusses information ecosystems and the 8 critical flows of information within these systems. It provides examples of how information ecosystems function in conflict areas like the Central African Republic. Specifically, it notes that in CAR, community radios, correspondents, local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and local communities all play a role in the production and sharing of information. It also discusses how technologies like humanitarian maps can help facilitate the flows of information between humanitarian groups, local communities, and donors. The document explores how social media content online can influence offline situations and vice versa using South Sudan as an example.
This document discusses applying concepts from ethology, the study of animal behavior, to organizational management. It notes that while ethology has provided insights in fields like biology, it has seen little application to management. The document aims to explore how ethological concepts of attachment and exploration can help organizations manage change. It seeks to translate ethological concepts simply for non-experts while drawing on literature from diverse fields like cybernetics and neuroscience. The goal is to provide a new perspective on how consistency, diversity, communication and leadership can encourage exploration and flexibility needed for organizations to adapt.
Ray Poynter - Keynote speech @ QRWEB 2010, BerlinJasper Lim
This document discusses the rules and tools for qualitative research using social media. It mentions that qualitative social media research can be done on a small scale by reading individual blogs and social media posts or on a larger scale using tools like ethnography, netnography, and other online research methods. It also discusses some of the key challenges of social media research, including how to process large amounts of data, keep up with evolving ethical standards, and apply learnings from other disciplines. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding human behaviors and conditions rather than just consumption behaviors. It provides some ethical guidelines for social media research as well.
This document discusses information ecosystems and the 8 critical flows of information within these systems. It provides examples of how information ecosystems function in conflict areas like the Central African Republic. Specifically, it notes that in CAR, community radios, correspondents, local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and local communities all play a role in the production and sharing of information. It also discusses how technologies like humanitarian maps can help facilitate the flows of information between humanitarian groups, local communities, and donors. The document explores how social media content online can influence offline situations and vice versa using South Sudan as an example.
The document discusses research on the benefits of using computer technology in classrooms, particularly for English language learners. Research shows that technology can provide immediate feedback, individualize learning, and motivate students. It helps with developing reading, writing, vocabulary, and phonetic skills. Studies found that technology use is associated with higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and increased teacher-student interaction. The document advocates that addressing challenges like funding and teacher training can help schools in Yap effectively integrate technology.
Listening to the Crowd: verification of Social Media ContentAnahi Iacucci
This presentation was given at Tech@State in Washington DC in 2013. The presentation covers the basics of how to verify information gathered via social media.
This document compares the costs of LED, CFL, and halogen lighting options over a 5-year period for a project replacing 10,000 MR16 lamps. LED lamps have the lowest total cost at AED 1.8 million due to their high lifespan and low energy consumption, compared to AED 8.5 million for halogen and AED 2.7 million for CFL. In addition to cost savings, LED provides environmental benefits like less waste and reduced AC load. The document recommends LED for its reliability, warranty, and future cost advantages over traditional lighting.
Este documento presenta los resultados de una prueba diagnóstica de lenguaje y comunicación realizada a estudiantes de 1o básico. La prueba evaluó habilidades de lectura, comprensión de texto y producción escrita a través de 15 preguntas de opción múltiple y una sección de escritura del nombre. El documento resume los puntajes obtenidos por cada estudiante y ofrece una evaluación general de sus niveles de desempeño en lectura comprensiva y gramática.
A forecast is not meant to predict the future, but rather provide a plausible scenario to challenge assumptions and inspire new ways of thinking. Forecasts are intended to highlight ambiguities and dilemmas, recognizing there are multiple potential futures rather than a single prediction. An effective forecast stimulates innovation by provoking thought about issues like how to involve retired baby boomers in society in creative new ways that redefine retirement. While a forecast does not need to come true, it can still be useful by opening minds to new perspectives and possibilities for the present.
Over 14 million people in Pakistan have been affected by the worst flooding in the country since 1929. The floods, caused by unusually heavy monsoon rains, have destroyed tens of thousands of homes and left over 6 million people homeless. There are concerns of disease outbreaks like cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis as millions lack access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities while living in refugee camps or on the streets. The international community has pledged relief aid, but more funding is still needed to help the millions of displaced flood victims in Pakistan.
