This document proposes a two-pronged approach to improving technology integration at Pipestone Area Schools. Step 1 focuses on training teachers, including establishing a Technology Committee to test applications and provide peer support. Teachers would receive extended training on SMART Boards and Web 2.0 tools like VoiceThread, Wikis, and Google Docs. Step 2 aims to provide students technology access at home and school through a laptop or tablet program. Funding would come from a recently passed technology levy.
This document summarizes the status of information and communication technology (ICT) in Philippine education. It finds that while computers are present in many schools, they are underutilized due to lack of educational software, internet access, hardware, local networks, and teacher training. Most schools have older computers used mainly for basic skills rather than curriculum. Efforts are being made to expand networking, internet access, and technical support to better integrate ICT into teaching and learning.
This three-year technology plan for a local school district outlines goals and objectives for improving technology use and integration from 2007 to 2010. The plan provides an inventory of current technology, identifies needs based on assessments, and prioritizes improving teacher training, acquiring subscription services, and obtaining computers-on-wheels. Goals and activities are described to enhance technology proficiency and use Smart Boards, data analysis tools, and online resources to support student achievement. Projected costs and funding sources are included for hardware, software, and professional development over the three years.
The document discusses the importance of integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into teacher education programs. It notes that both pre-service and in-service teacher training are currently inadequate. ICT can help improve teacher training by providing new ways for teachers to access information and changing relationships between teachers and students. The document outlines different approaches to using ICT in the classroom, such as integrated, enhancement, and complementary approaches. It also discusses the National Council for Teacher Education's curriculum areas and how ICT and e-learning are transforming education through tools like MOOCs, online resources, and educational software. Overall, the document advocates for improving teacher training through the strategic integration of ICT.
The Cypress Fairbanks School District serves over 108,000 students across 83 campuses. The district spends over $54 million annually on technology, allocating funds towards teaching/learning, educator development, administration/support, and infrastructure. Computer to student ratios are 3:1 and teacher to computer ratios are 1:1. The district provides extensive training to help teachers integrate 21st century tools like Wikis, laptop programs, online gradebooks, and social networks into learning. Current initiatives focus on increasing technology use, teacher training, infrastructure upgrades, and expanding access for lower-income families.
The technology plan for Greenwood High School from 2011-2013 aims to improve access to and use of technology for students and staff. Key goals include providing training for teachers on integrating technology into lessons, establishing a new computer lab, hiring additional computer science teachers, and obtaining funding from community partners to support the plan. The school will evaluate the plan's success based on technology use in lessons, student performance on tests, and how well students learn to use technology as a resource.
This document summarizes the status of digital education in Mauritius. It outlines how Mauritius has implemented a digital education revolution based on its 2008-2020 education plan, including establishing ICT infrastructure in schools and initiatives like the Sankore Project. However, digital education is still in its early phases and faces challenges like a digital divide and lack of digital teaching materials. The document proposes strategies like improving teacher training and networking between schools and homes to further advance Mauritius' digital education revolution.
Explosive up comings of ICT in Teacher Educationjagannath Dange
The document discusses the importance of integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into teacher education and training in India. It notes that both pre-service and in-service teacher training are currently inadequate. ICT can help make teaching more engaging and dynamic, as well as support educational innovation. However, effective integration requires sufficient access to technology, high-quality digital content, and training teachers to use new tools. The author shares their experiences developing ICT-integrated curricula and conducting research on mobile learning for teacher skills development.
The document outlines strategies for developing a digital citizenship program in schools. It discusses four scenarios of inappropriate technology use by students and provides a rationale for why digital citizenship education is important for both students and teachers. It then describes the key components of a digital citizenship program, including establishing a leadership team, conducting an audit of needs, identifying issues, designing the program, and reevaluating annually. Finally, it addresses questions to consider when planning such a program.
This document summarizes the status of information and communication technology (ICT) in Philippine education. It finds that while computers are present in many schools, they are underutilized due to lack of educational software, internet access, hardware, local networks, and teacher training. Most schools have older computers used mainly for basic skills rather than curriculum. Efforts are being made to expand networking, internet access, and technical support to better integrate ICT into teaching and learning.
This three-year technology plan for a local school district outlines goals and objectives for improving technology use and integration from 2007 to 2010. The plan provides an inventory of current technology, identifies needs based on assessments, and prioritizes improving teacher training, acquiring subscription services, and obtaining computers-on-wheels. Goals and activities are described to enhance technology proficiency and use Smart Boards, data analysis tools, and online resources to support student achievement. Projected costs and funding sources are included for hardware, software, and professional development over the three years.
The document discusses the importance of integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into teacher education programs. It notes that both pre-service and in-service teacher training are currently inadequate. ICT can help improve teacher training by providing new ways for teachers to access information and changing relationships between teachers and students. The document outlines different approaches to using ICT in the classroom, such as integrated, enhancement, and complementary approaches. It also discusses the National Council for Teacher Education's curriculum areas and how ICT and e-learning are transforming education through tools like MOOCs, online resources, and educational software. Overall, the document advocates for improving teacher training through the strategic integration of ICT.
The Cypress Fairbanks School District serves over 108,000 students across 83 campuses. The district spends over $54 million annually on technology, allocating funds towards teaching/learning, educator development, administration/support, and infrastructure. Computer to student ratios are 3:1 and teacher to computer ratios are 1:1. The district provides extensive training to help teachers integrate 21st century tools like Wikis, laptop programs, online gradebooks, and social networks into learning. Current initiatives focus on increasing technology use, teacher training, infrastructure upgrades, and expanding access for lower-income families.
The technology plan for Greenwood High School from 2011-2013 aims to improve access to and use of technology for students and staff. Key goals include providing training for teachers on integrating technology into lessons, establishing a new computer lab, hiring additional computer science teachers, and obtaining funding from community partners to support the plan. The school will evaluate the plan's success based on technology use in lessons, student performance on tests, and how well students learn to use technology as a resource.
This document summarizes the status of digital education in Mauritius. It outlines how Mauritius has implemented a digital education revolution based on its 2008-2020 education plan, including establishing ICT infrastructure in schools and initiatives like the Sankore Project. However, digital education is still in its early phases and faces challenges like a digital divide and lack of digital teaching materials. The document proposes strategies like improving teacher training and networking between schools and homes to further advance Mauritius' digital education revolution.
Explosive up comings of ICT in Teacher Educationjagannath Dange
The document discusses the importance of integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) into teacher education and training in India. It notes that both pre-service and in-service teacher training are currently inadequate. ICT can help make teaching more engaging and dynamic, as well as support educational innovation. However, effective integration requires sufficient access to technology, high-quality digital content, and training teachers to use new tools. The author shares their experiences developing ICT-integrated curricula and conducting research on mobile learning for teacher skills development.
The document outlines strategies for developing a digital citizenship program in schools. It discusses four scenarios of inappropriate technology use by students and provides a rationale for why digital citizenship education is important for both students and teachers. It then describes the key components of a digital citizenship program, including establishing a leadership team, conducting an audit of needs, identifying issues, designing the program, and reevaluating annually. Finally, it addresses questions to consider when planning such a program.
Peace valley elementary technology plan 2010 2013EduardoMeza06
This document outlines the technology plan for Peace Valley Elementary School from 2010-2013. It discusses the school's vision and mission to provide students and teachers with comprehensive technology resources to enhance learning. The current state of technology at the school is described, including infrastructure, hardware, and software. The plan aims to improve technology integration in the classroom, provide staff training, and ensure students gain 21st century skills. Budgets will support upgrading equipment, infrastructure, and ongoing professional development for teachers.
Peace valley elementary technology plan 2010 2013EduardoMeza06
This document outlines the technology plan for Peace Valley Elementary School from 2010-2013. It discusses the school's vision and mission to provide a comprehensive, technologically enhanced learning experience for students and teachers. The current situation is described, noting deficiencies in technology that have been addressed, such as providing two computers per classroom. Examples of how technology is being used to enhance learning and assessment are provided. The plan discusses supporting teachers' professional development and time for collaboration. It also covers infrastructure improvements, productivity tools, and ensuring adequate budgeting to support the technology goals.
Peace valley elementary technology plan 2010 2013EduardoMeza06
This document outlines the technology plan for Peace Valley Elementary School from 2010-2013. It discusses the school's vision and mission to provide a technologically enhanced learning environment for students and teachers. The current situation is described, noting deficiencies that need to be addressed. Examples of how technology is being used to enhance learning, teaching, assessment, and productivity are provided. The infrastructure, including network wiring and internet connectivity, is outlined. Budgeting and funding priorities, such as purchasing additional computers for each classroom, are also discussed.
The document discusses the pros of using technological devices in education. It outlines how computers have transformed classrooms by enabling computer-assisted instruction, online learning, and research capabilities. Other technologies that have benefited education include printers, interactive whiteboards, and digital projectors. These devices enhance learning by engaging students and providing new ways to deliver educational content.
The educational technology plan of the Philadelphia School District outlines an 8 phase process to improve technology integration over 3 years. The plan identifies current status, strategic goals in curriculum, administration, and communications. Action steps and a budget of over $2 million are developed to fund hardware, software, staff training, and support. Progress will be monitored through biannual technology committee meetings and staff surveys to evaluate success.
The presentation introduces the district's long-range technology plan, focusing on E-Rate funding and how it will be used. It provides an overview of E-Rate, the top ten rules, the four core elements, and encourages signing up for the E-Rate newsletter. The technology plan's vision is to support lifelong learning through evolving technologies. It outlines goals and objectives for teaching and learning, professional development, administration, and infrastructure that will be funded by the $20.5 million budget over three years.
ICT masterplans of Singapore and Hong Kongfantasychoo
The document summarizes the key ICT strategies and masterplans implemented in Hong Kong and Singapore from 1998 to 2014. It outlines the missions, goals, and actions of Hong Kong's four ICT strategies, which focused on improving infrastructure, supporting teachers, enriching resources, and building community. It also describes Singapore's first masterplan, which aimed to shift curriculum to more active learning, assess skills application, acquire educational software, train teachers in ICT use, and equip schools with technology infrastructure.
The document outlines a district technology plan with the following key points:
1. The plan establishes goals in technology integration, equitable access, use of data and assessment, and home-school communication.
2. Actions are proposed to meet the goals, including improving infrastructure, providing professional development, and refining staffing roles to support technology needs.
3. A wide range of stakeholders are involved in the planning process to develop a comprehensive 3-year technology plan for the district.
The document discusses the E-Rate program, which provides discounts for telecommunications and internet access for school districts. It is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company under the Federal Communications Commission. East Chambers ISD's technology plan outlines their goals of improving student achievement through technology integration and securing E-Rate funding to support their technology infrastructure.
Application of Information Technology in Advancement of Educationinventionjournals
ABSTRACT: The information technology incorporated in education provides a vision of better quality education facilitated through the adoption and promotion of IT. In education IT is helpful to provide database, to provide students access to digital technologies and internet in and outside the classroom and provides self paced learning through the tools like assignment and evaluation of learners. it also provide quality digital content access to the teachers immediate two way communication between teacher and learner. However, a feedback study was felt to have actual idea of advancement in education due to IT in the small towns like Sitapur. Hence the study was made regarding application of IT in secondary schools by students & teachers of class ix of Sitapur district.
Opening presentation delivered to the Costello Technology College Staff on their INSET Day Nov. 2009. The day focuses on the development of new and emerging technologies in the curriculum
This document outlines a proposal to create a collaborative instructional technology policy and strategy at Rutgers University. It discusses problems with the current approach, such as a lack of training and support for faculty. Successful models at other universities are presented, including centralized IT departments and online learning programs. A 6-phase plan is proposed to establish a Rutgers Information Technology department, develop training, improve hardware and collaboration, pilot online classes and video conferencing, and assess outcomes. Initial budget estimates include costs for equipment and staff. The presentation aims to spark discussion on how to enhance educational capabilities through a new instructional technology strategy.
ICT stands for "Information and Communication Technologies". The document discusses the advantages of using ICT in teaching and learning processes. It states that Europe has widely implemented the use of ICT, with 77-90% of students reporting use of ICT. The document also discusses how ICT can help students through improving teaching quality and enhancing learning outcomes, as schools with higher ICT usage see rapid performance increases compared to lower usage schools.
The document summarizes the Arcadia Unified School District's 2009-2012 Technology Plan. The plan's vision is for technology to be an accessible resource that enhances student learning. It outlines goals for using technology to empower students, engage them in collaborative learning, and provide access to resources 24/7. The plan details stakeholders' involvement, curriculum integration of technology, professional development, infrastructure needs, funding, and evaluation components to realize the district's technology vision.
The technology plan outlines 3 goals for Central Unified Middle School from 2011-2013: 1) ensure high academic achievement in math through daily use of calculators and software presentations; 2) instruct students using varied technology like Smartboards, websites, and social networking; 3) provide targeted staff development based on data to improve technology integration. The plan details infrastructure, funding sources, and evaluation of progress through surveys and lesson plan/assignment analysis to measure increased technology proficiency and student achievement.
The document discusses the growth of e-learning and its impact on education. It states that internet technologies are being used to deliver broad solutions that enhance knowledge and performance. E-learning is still new, with only 1% of the population having taken an online course, but it is growing rapidly and will transform education. Many benefits of e-learning are highlighted, including flexibility, lower costs, and rich interactive content.
This document summarizes the key things the author learned from an Educational Technology course. It discusses how educational technology benefits both students and teachers, highlighting 21 facts about how students learn and use technology today. The author explains four IT-based projects that could make lessons more effective and enjoyable, and how taking these courses prepared them to be an educator for 21st century learners by understanding how to incorporate technology into their teaching.
Examination of relevant syllabi and curriculum guidesleesha roberts
The document outlines Trinidad and Tobago's curriculum development process, which involves designing curricula through consultation with stakeholders, developing written curriculum documents, implementing curricula through teacher training, monitoring classroom practice, evaluating curricula effectiveness through data analysis, and reviewing curricula based on evaluation findings. Key aspects of the process include establishing philosophical underpinnings and goals, producing resource materials, providing technical support to schools, and identifying deficiencies to inform corrective actions.
This document provides an overview of ICT in schools in Europe between 2006 and 2007. It finds that while ICT infrastructure and use has increased, progress remains uneven between countries and schools. Studies show ICT has a positive impact on educational performance when used effectively over longer periods. National policies aim to increase digital literacy and competencies through curriculum reforms and teacher training. Examples of innovations include interactive whiteboards and personal learning assistants. Issues facing schools include limited access, lack of teacher ICT skills, and rigid assessment structures inhibiting integration of ICT.
Daily Stock Report Monday Morning, July 9, 2012James Stewart
The document provides commentary and stock ideas from a live trading room, including stocks being watched for potential bottoms or tops such as MTH, CAT, GMCR, ADSK, XRTX, PLCM, RVBD, VMW, WYNN, MCP, WLT, VFC, TDC, WDC, LRCX, CRM, CTXS, BIIB, WAT, USG, as well as notes on specific stocks like a call on INFA and NFLX continuing to rise. Users in the chat discuss topics like the upcoming weeks being interesting and NFLX being crazy as it rises
This document discusses the Eurozone crisis, beginning with definitions of the Eurozone and how the crisis started in Greece in 2009. It then describes how weaker Eurozone economies like Greece, Portugal, Italy, Ireland and Spain overspent using borrowed money and fell into debt. The current situation is that investors are reluctant to buy bonds from indebted European nations. The document explores who is at fault for the crisis and the impact it has had on India, including declines in exports, tourism, and the value of the Indian rupee.
Peace valley elementary technology plan 2010 2013EduardoMeza06
This document outlines the technology plan for Peace Valley Elementary School from 2010-2013. It discusses the school's vision and mission to provide students and teachers with comprehensive technology resources to enhance learning. The current state of technology at the school is described, including infrastructure, hardware, and software. The plan aims to improve technology integration in the classroom, provide staff training, and ensure students gain 21st century skills. Budgets will support upgrading equipment, infrastructure, and ongoing professional development for teachers.
Peace valley elementary technology plan 2010 2013EduardoMeza06
This document outlines the technology plan for Peace Valley Elementary School from 2010-2013. It discusses the school's vision and mission to provide a comprehensive, technologically enhanced learning experience for students and teachers. The current situation is described, noting deficiencies in technology that have been addressed, such as providing two computers per classroom. Examples of how technology is being used to enhance learning and assessment are provided. The plan discusses supporting teachers' professional development and time for collaboration. It also covers infrastructure improvements, productivity tools, and ensuring adequate budgeting to support the technology goals.
Peace valley elementary technology plan 2010 2013EduardoMeza06
This document outlines the technology plan for Peace Valley Elementary School from 2010-2013. It discusses the school's vision and mission to provide a technologically enhanced learning environment for students and teachers. The current situation is described, noting deficiencies that need to be addressed. Examples of how technology is being used to enhance learning, teaching, assessment, and productivity are provided. The infrastructure, including network wiring and internet connectivity, is outlined. Budgeting and funding priorities, such as purchasing additional computers for each classroom, are also discussed.
The document discusses the pros of using technological devices in education. It outlines how computers have transformed classrooms by enabling computer-assisted instruction, online learning, and research capabilities. Other technologies that have benefited education include printers, interactive whiteboards, and digital projectors. These devices enhance learning by engaging students and providing new ways to deliver educational content.
The educational technology plan of the Philadelphia School District outlines an 8 phase process to improve technology integration over 3 years. The plan identifies current status, strategic goals in curriculum, administration, and communications. Action steps and a budget of over $2 million are developed to fund hardware, software, staff training, and support. Progress will be monitored through biannual technology committee meetings and staff surveys to evaluate success.
The presentation introduces the district's long-range technology plan, focusing on E-Rate funding and how it will be used. It provides an overview of E-Rate, the top ten rules, the four core elements, and encourages signing up for the E-Rate newsletter. The technology plan's vision is to support lifelong learning through evolving technologies. It outlines goals and objectives for teaching and learning, professional development, administration, and infrastructure that will be funded by the $20.5 million budget over three years.
ICT masterplans of Singapore and Hong Kongfantasychoo
The document summarizes the key ICT strategies and masterplans implemented in Hong Kong and Singapore from 1998 to 2014. It outlines the missions, goals, and actions of Hong Kong's four ICT strategies, which focused on improving infrastructure, supporting teachers, enriching resources, and building community. It also describes Singapore's first masterplan, which aimed to shift curriculum to more active learning, assess skills application, acquire educational software, train teachers in ICT use, and equip schools with technology infrastructure.
The document outlines a district technology plan with the following key points:
1. The plan establishes goals in technology integration, equitable access, use of data and assessment, and home-school communication.
2. Actions are proposed to meet the goals, including improving infrastructure, providing professional development, and refining staffing roles to support technology needs.
3. A wide range of stakeholders are involved in the planning process to develop a comprehensive 3-year technology plan for the district.
The document discusses the E-Rate program, which provides discounts for telecommunications and internet access for school districts. It is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company under the Federal Communications Commission. East Chambers ISD's technology plan outlines their goals of improving student achievement through technology integration and securing E-Rate funding to support their technology infrastructure.
Application of Information Technology in Advancement of Educationinventionjournals
ABSTRACT: The information technology incorporated in education provides a vision of better quality education facilitated through the adoption and promotion of IT. In education IT is helpful to provide database, to provide students access to digital technologies and internet in and outside the classroom and provides self paced learning through the tools like assignment and evaluation of learners. it also provide quality digital content access to the teachers immediate two way communication between teacher and learner. However, a feedback study was felt to have actual idea of advancement in education due to IT in the small towns like Sitapur. Hence the study was made regarding application of IT in secondary schools by students & teachers of class ix of Sitapur district.
Opening presentation delivered to the Costello Technology College Staff on their INSET Day Nov. 2009. The day focuses on the development of new and emerging technologies in the curriculum
This document outlines a proposal to create a collaborative instructional technology policy and strategy at Rutgers University. It discusses problems with the current approach, such as a lack of training and support for faculty. Successful models at other universities are presented, including centralized IT departments and online learning programs. A 6-phase plan is proposed to establish a Rutgers Information Technology department, develop training, improve hardware and collaboration, pilot online classes and video conferencing, and assess outcomes. Initial budget estimates include costs for equipment and staff. The presentation aims to spark discussion on how to enhance educational capabilities through a new instructional technology strategy.
ICT stands for "Information and Communication Technologies". The document discusses the advantages of using ICT in teaching and learning processes. It states that Europe has widely implemented the use of ICT, with 77-90% of students reporting use of ICT. The document also discusses how ICT can help students through improving teaching quality and enhancing learning outcomes, as schools with higher ICT usage see rapid performance increases compared to lower usage schools.
The document summarizes the Arcadia Unified School District's 2009-2012 Technology Plan. The plan's vision is for technology to be an accessible resource that enhances student learning. It outlines goals for using technology to empower students, engage them in collaborative learning, and provide access to resources 24/7. The plan details stakeholders' involvement, curriculum integration of technology, professional development, infrastructure needs, funding, and evaluation components to realize the district's technology vision.
The technology plan outlines 3 goals for Central Unified Middle School from 2011-2013: 1) ensure high academic achievement in math through daily use of calculators and software presentations; 2) instruct students using varied technology like Smartboards, websites, and social networking; 3) provide targeted staff development based on data to improve technology integration. The plan details infrastructure, funding sources, and evaluation of progress through surveys and lesson plan/assignment analysis to measure increased technology proficiency and student achievement.
The document discusses the growth of e-learning and its impact on education. It states that internet technologies are being used to deliver broad solutions that enhance knowledge and performance. E-learning is still new, with only 1% of the population having taken an online course, but it is growing rapidly and will transform education. Many benefits of e-learning are highlighted, including flexibility, lower costs, and rich interactive content.
This document summarizes the key things the author learned from an Educational Technology course. It discusses how educational technology benefits both students and teachers, highlighting 21 facts about how students learn and use technology today. The author explains four IT-based projects that could make lessons more effective and enjoyable, and how taking these courses prepared them to be an educator for 21st century learners by understanding how to incorporate technology into their teaching.
Examination of relevant syllabi and curriculum guidesleesha roberts
The document outlines Trinidad and Tobago's curriculum development process, which involves designing curricula through consultation with stakeholders, developing written curriculum documents, implementing curricula through teacher training, monitoring classroom practice, evaluating curricula effectiveness through data analysis, and reviewing curricula based on evaluation findings. Key aspects of the process include establishing philosophical underpinnings and goals, producing resource materials, providing technical support to schools, and identifying deficiencies to inform corrective actions.
This document provides an overview of ICT in schools in Europe between 2006 and 2007. It finds that while ICT infrastructure and use has increased, progress remains uneven between countries and schools. Studies show ICT has a positive impact on educational performance when used effectively over longer periods. National policies aim to increase digital literacy and competencies through curriculum reforms and teacher training. Examples of innovations include interactive whiteboards and personal learning assistants. Issues facing schools include limited access, lack of teacher ICT skills, and rigid assessment structures inhibiting integration of ICT.
Daily Stock Report Monday Morning, July 9, 2012James Stewart
The document provides commentary and stock ideas from a live trading room, including stocks being watched for potential bottoms or tops such as MTH, CAT, GMCR, ADSK, XRTX, PLCM, RVBD, VMW, WYNN, MCP, WLT, VFC, TDC, WDC, LRCX, CRM, CTXS, BIIB, WAT, USG, as well as notes on specific stocks like a call on INFA and NFLX continuing to rise. Users in the chat discuss topics like the upcoming weeks being interesting and NFLX being crazy as it rises
This document discusses the Eurozone crisis, beginning with definitions of the Eurozone and how the crisis started in Greece in 2009. It then describes how weaker Eurozone economies like Greece, Portugal, Italy, Ireland and Spain overspent using borrowed money and fell into debt. The current situation is that investors are reluctant to buy bonds from indebted European nations. The document explores who is at fault for the crisis and the impact it has had on India, including declines in exports, tourism, and the value of the Indian rupee.
Mint is a business publication that has become popular among top decision makers through its exclusive partnership with The Wall Street Journal and unique editorial style. The report promotes Mint's ability to reach influential business leaders. It provides contact information for Rakesh Shah to discuss how brands can reach Mint's high-end audience.
Banking Industry Whitepaper: Implications of the Lease Accounting Changesjmeedzan
This document discusses the potential implications of proposed changes to lease accounting standards for the banking industry. The changes would require lessees to record most leases as assets and liabilities on their balance sheets. This could impact banks' lending relationships by changing borrowers' financial statements and risk assessments. As lessees, banks may see increased liabilities, accelerated expense recognition, and changes to expense classifications and cash flows. The document recommends banks prepare for these changes through increased internal communication, evaluating procedures and systems, reviewing leasing and financial reporting strategies, and considering potential tax implications.
The document discusses various concepts related to derivatives pricing including:
- Compounding rates used for interest rates underlying fixed income securities can be annual, semiannual, daily, etc. Continuously compounded rates help derive closed form solutions.
- Short selling involves borrowing and selling securities not owned with the obligation to buy them back later to return to the lender.
- The forward price relationship for assets paying coupons or dividends includes the income yield in the formula.
- Stock index futures can be viewed as an investment asset paying a dividend yield, and the relationship between futures and spot prices includes the dividend yield.
If you’re somewhat new to Options, you must have heard about the Option Greeks. In fact, a common rookie mistake with Options traders is that they ignore the Greeks. In this post, hopefully, I can convey the importance of Option Greeks explained in simple terms. This is easily one of the biggest mistakes a newbie Options trader can do.
"Além do Caos: Pensamentos Aleatórios sobre Agilidade". Primeira versão desta palestra que engloba de Teoria do Caos à Psicologia. Apresentado na USP no dia 10/out. Vídeos disponíveis em http://vimeo.com/akitaonrails
Debenture is a debt instrument which is used by companies to borrow money from general public. Here's a presentation that tells you everything you need to know about Non Convertible Debentures
The Digital Organisation
Michael Adams,
Auckland Theatre Company
In this conversation Auckland Theatre Company’s Michael Adams, will talk about the strategy the company is developing, entitled Bridging the Virtual and Real Worlds, as it prepares to open its new theatre on Auckland’s waterfront as well as positioning itself as a 21st century company. He will discuss their first milestones towards this major digital overhaul including auditing and mapping the current situation and preparing requests for proposals for the underlying business systems that will support greater audience facing goals.
While a project of this kind may appear daunting and the learning curve steep, the key to success is determining the best place to start and breaking the overall project down into manageable parts. You’ll leave this session with tips and skills for your digital project, irrespective of its scale. You’ll also receive:
• Useful tactics for visually representing your digital organisation.
• Tactics for auditing your current situation to reveal the digital areas which are essential to work on in order to realise that goal.
The document discusses the Indian government's decision to deregulate petrol prices and increase prices for other petroleum products like diesel, kerosene, and LPG. Specifically:
- The government freed petrol prices from controls and immediately increased petrol prices by Rs3.7/liter. Diesel prices rose by Rs2/liter and will be deregulated gradually.
- Domestic LPG prices increased by Rs35/cylinder and kerosene by Rs3/liter, but these fuels will remain subsidized.
- The deregulation of petrol was expected, but the increases to diesel, LPG, and kerosene prices surprised analysts positively. However, the lack of a timeline for diesel deregulation
This document summarizes a presentation given on investors' views about the cash market, futures, and options in the financial stock market. The presentation covered an overview of the company, a five forces model analysis, and topics on the cash market, futures, and options. It also discussed the research methodology, which had a sample size of 100 respondents using a non-random convenient sampling method in Amreli. The data analysis and interpretation section covered demographic factors, awareness and investment in the stock market, preferred investment instruments, investment objectives, and reasons for investing in different instruments. The conclusion thanked the audience.
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Trading Strategies
Trading Strategies for Playing the Stock Market
Trading strategies discussed in this article include swing trading and day trading. Both are very similar but the main difference between theses two strategies is the time frame in which stocks are bought and held. In today’s article we will discuss both of these strategies as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Swing trading typically involves a smaller position size than when day trading stock online. Additionally, swing traders will typically hold onto stocks for a few days to several weeks and then trade the stock on the basis of its intra-week or intra-month movements. Stop loss orders are placed wider than when day trading as well. When determining exits when swing trading there are rules that every trader should follow. It is very important that the trading strategies as well as the trading rules are understood before placing trades in this fashion. For instance, if the prior day’s low is taken out on the breakout day, or the high for shorts, then the trader should exit the trade. Also, once a trade is held overnight, a stop loss order should be placed no further away than below the recent consolidation area. A move beneath it would indicate a failure.
Swing trading stocks has its advantages and disadvantages as all trading strategies do. Some advantages include that swing traders can place fewer trades, therefore requiring fewer commissions and less chance of making a mistake. Additionally this type of stock trading provides the ability for successful traders to catch more significant multi-day profitable traders. A disadvantage to swing trading is the fact that the higher profit targets come with higher risk per trade. There is also overnight exposure that cannot be predicted.
Day trading stocks requires a larger positions size since you are looking for a smaller move within a short time frame. Unlike swing traders, a day trader may trade a few times per day or more! There are also rules with day trading that every investor should follow. For instance, they should always keep their profit objective at least 3 times greater than what they are willing to risk. Also, day traders should allow no more than 1% move against them from the entry point. There are many more trading strategies and rules when day trading that investors should learn in addition to these two rules.
This document provides information about Rogue Element Inc, including:
1. A partial list of clients across various industries such as arts, education, healthcare, publishing, and real estate.
2. Statistics on NGO growth and their increasing influence and ability to enact change.
3. Contact information for Rogue Element Inc. and a call to action to positively charge your image by working with them.
This document summarizes key strategies for improving fundamental reading comprehension skills. It discusses locating main ideas and supporting details, adjusting reading rate based on text difficulty and purpose, and reading selectively. It also outlines techniques for learning new vocabulary words like using flashcards, finding context clues, and understanding how words are built from prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Word mapping is presented as a strategy for expanding vocabulary by writing example sentences and related information about new words.
The gold monetization scheme allows Indian citizens to purchase gold bonds from authorized institutions like the RBI, banks, and other financial institutions, rather than buying physical gold. This will help reduce gold imports and improve India's economy. Benefits include earning interest on gold deposits and protecting against volatility in gold prices, though citizens can only purchase up to 500 grams of bonds and interest rates are set by the government.
The document provides information from a technology needs assessment conducted at Benson Elementary School. It includes the goal of preparing students for using technology in daily life. Objectives include using technology to support new teaching strategies and improve academic achievement. Surveys were given to teachers, staff, parents, students and administrators to assess technology skills, access, and needs. The results will be used to update the school improvement plan with new technology goals and strategies.
The document outlines the steps for developing a technology use plan for Whittier Elementary School. It discusses establishing a team to develop the plan, researching other schools' technology use, training staff and students, and creating a vision statement. The plan aims to provide students equitable access to technology to improve academic achievement through integrating technology into the curriculum, staff training, maintenance/support, and evaluating outcomes over three years.
1) The document discusses the technology plan and goals of NSSD School District 112 between 2008-2013. It outlines goals around student performance, inquiry-based learning, research skills, classroom communication tools, and data-driven instruction.
2) The district spent $1.5 million on promethean boards but fired 11 technology assistants. The document's author questions whether teachers received proper training to use the new equipment effectively.
3) The author proposes an alternative budget plan that rehires the technology assistants to provide training, maintains existing equipment, and purchases fewer interactive whiteboards.
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10. PAS Technology Survey 10 Each time a new technology plan is approved, the district assesses technology use by teachers via a survey. The following two slides describe teacher responses which scored 3 or less (on a scale of 0-5). Because of the low responses, these are the areas on which the district should focus for the upcoming technology plan. The last technology plan approved was for the years 2008-2010.
13. Stillwater Laptop Program 13 Stillwater Public Schools has participated in a laptop program for the past several years. The following 3 slides give details of a survey given to teachers, students and parents. The survey is conducted by an outside agency, not the school district. The Stillwater Laptop Program was continued for this school year (2009-2010) after much thought. The future of the program is uncertain.
14. Stillwater Laptop Program-Teachers 84% of teachers said access to a computer contributed to students demonstrating more higher-order thinking 94% of teachers said they were better able to access diverse teaching materials / resources 90% of teachers said that use of computers enables students to explore topics in greater depth 90% of teachers agreed that having computers in the classroom helped them create classroom materials to meet district goals 84% of teachers agreed they are better able to meet curriculum goals with student use of computers Instruction has become more student-centered Students have more opportunity to actively explore information Instructional content is more up-to-date and interesting for students 14
15. Stillwater Laptop Program-Students 55-60% of students said they use laptops to learn additional information not assigned in class 92% of students said they are more likely to revise/edit their work on a laptop 90% of students agreed that access to computers allows them to be more organized 1/3 of students indicated they communicated more with teachers 76% of students say they would like to use laptops in school more often; 78% of students say they would like to use laptops more for homework 15
16. Stillwater Laptop Program-Parents 85% of parents said it was very important to have access to student assignments, calendars, and grades 75% of parents reported they worked on schoolwork with students using the computer 61% of parents said they spend more time talking with their child about school work now compared to before they had access to online information 16
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31. Facts FACT: The district has recently hired a Smart Board consultant to create interactive lessons and train teachers FACT: The district has Smart Boards in every classroom FACT: The district has recently updated and redesigned their web page making updates more user-friendly. 22
33. Facts FACT: Voters in the Pipestone Area School District recently passed an extra levy to provide for technology over the next ten years FACT: The district has already purchased Smart Boards for every classroom as well as new computers for computer labs and classroom FACT: The district has wireless internet capability. FACT: Classroom computers and computer labs cannot accommodate the needs of the district. 24
35. Facts FACT: The district currently has a Speech/Language Pathologist performing teletherapy services for the BOLD school district FACT: The district has the technology to offer ITV classes to other districts in the area FACT: The district is currently using the ITV room for one French class per day FACT: The district is one of the largest districts in the area, thus it is one of the most likely to be able to offer electives. 26
36. Proposal: First Things First Pipestone Area Schools has a technology plan that will be effective until 2011. This current plan was approved in 2008, prior to the technology levy being passed. The very first thing to be done is to update the district technology plan so that the district and members of the community understand where the money will be used. One step of developing the new technology plan is to have district staff complete a new survey in regard to their current technology access, classroom use and ability level. I have constructed a survey on Survey Monkey to assist with this data collection: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bUbCzSs3HwD_2fILQ25f7ezg_3d_3d 27
37. Proposal: A 2-Pronged Approach The remainder of my plan is a 2-pronged approach for making Pipestone Area Schools a technology-savvy district. Step 1 is training and knowledge for teachers. Step 2 is providing technology to students for both home and school use. Step 1 Step 2 28
38. Step 1 Before we give hardware to students, teachers must be willing and able to use new technology and Web 2.0 applications. They must be properly trained in their use. Technology Committee SMART Boards Web 2.0 Applications Classroom Websites ITV Room Uses 29
39. Step 1 – Technology Committee The first step will be to create a Technology Committee for the district. This committee should be comprised of one staff member from each building (Brown Elementary, Hill Elementary, Middle School, and High School), up to two community members, student representatives, as well as one administrator. The committee will be charged with testing new technology / Web 2.0 applications in their classrooms. After testing, the committee will decide if the district should provide further training on that application. The Technology Committee can also serve as mentors for teachers with lower comfort levels with technology in the classroom. 30
40. Step 1 – Technology Committee The main cost involved with creating this committee would be payroll costs associated with after school meetings / trainings. Another possibility for cost would be any costs associated with purchase of programs or other items for use in classrooms. These costs would be paid for with money from the technology levy. 31
41. Step 1 – SMART Boards Another early step will be in relation to SMART Boards. The district has purchased SMART Boards for every classroom. The interactive white boards are an asset to classrooms, but they are not being used to their full potential. Teachers have not received enough training on their use in the classroom. The SMART Boards are mainly being used as overpriced white boards. Our students have grown up in a digital world. By using the SMART Boards to their full extent, we offer them a chance to learn in a way that fits their background better. 32
42. Step 1 – SMART Boards Extended training for all teachers in the district should take place this summer (2010). The SW/WC Service Cooperative offers on-site training for districts. The SW/WC Service Cooperative offers extensive training at their office in Marshall. The Pipestone Area school district has hired Judy Hansen to serve as a consultant to help teachers integrate the SMART Boards into their lessons. The district should use in-service time to allow her to present ideas to all teachers. The first of these in-service times would be during the President’s Day in-service. 33
43. Step 1 – SMART Boards On-site training from SW/WC Service Cooperative costs $65 / hour plus mileage at the federal mileage rate. Level I training at the SW/WC Service Cooperative office costs $100 / person. Level II training at the SW/WC Service Cooperative office costs $100 / person. These costs would be paid for with money from the technology levy. 34
44. Training offered by SW/WC Service Cooperative Moodle 101 Advanced Moodle SMART Board Level I SMART Board Level II Podcasting/Vodcasting Digital Story Telling All of these sessions are offered multiple times during the school year 35
45. Step 1 – Web 2.0 We have wireless internet access at all schools. Teachers are not using all the Web 2.0 applications that are available. Teachers should be trained in the correct use of applications such as: Voice Thread – see sample Wikis – see samples Diigo Google Docs Jing One True Media – see sample Survey Monkey Our students, as digital natives, learn better when technology is used. They are immersed in technology. It is time we speak their language. The Technology Committee will test these and other applications and offer training to teachers in their use. Training can be before / after school, during the summer, or during in-service days. 36
46. Step 1 – Sample Voice Thread Here is an example of a simple Voice Thread that a district could use to gather information: http://voicethread.com/share/698826/ TECHNOLOGY in the CLASSROOM 37
47. Step 1 – Sample Wiki This link provides access to two Wikis created by students in the DLiTE Program at Bemidji State University. http://coolkidlit-4-socialstudies.pbworks.com/ http://wikisota.pbworks.com/ This link provides access to a Wiki that I have created for myself in my teacher education program. http://tanissen.pbworks.com/FrontPage 38
48. Step 1 – Sample One True Media This link provides access to a One True Media video that I have created for myself in my teacher education program. http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=8321baf14a6b4b86101eee&skin_id=601 39
49. Step 1 - Diigo By installing Diigo on computers, students will be able to bookmark, highlight on, and use sticky notes on web pages. Each time a bookmark is created, it is saved on the Diigo account. Each time information is highlighted, the web page is saved on the Diigo account. Content can be marked to be read at a later time. 40
50. Step 1 – Web 2.0 There may be minimal costs for some Web 2.0 applications. These costs will vary depending upon which applications are selected for use. These costs would be paid for with money from the technology levy. 41
51. Step 1 – Classroom Websites Classroom websites should be a source of information for both students and parents. Right now, they are virtually nonexistent at Pipestone Area Schools. The district will employ one staff member to set up classroom websites and train teachers in their upkeep. A class will be developed in web design. Students who complete the class can volunteer to help teachers maintain their websites. Teachers will also have the option of setting up a classroom Wiki rather than a traditional website. This option will allow teachers more flexibility and options for student participation and collaboration. 42
52. Step 1 – Classroom Websites The main cost associated with this phase is for the staff member who will set up and maintain the web sites. The web design class can be taught by current staff so there will not be any additional cost. Student volunteers will not be paid for any work they provide teachers. 43
53. Step 1 – ITV Room Pipestone Area Schools has a fully functional ITV room. According to Josh Stukel, technology coordinator, the room is used one period per day for a French class. With the advent of online learning, ITV has become obsolete. A student news show should be developed, using the ITV room as a studio. This allows the room and equipment to be used more efficiently. 44
54. Step 1 Monitoring Progress The technology committee will meet monthly to discuss applications that have been tried in the classroom. Once an application has been introduced to all classroom teachers, a survey will be conducted detailing the results of how teachers have integrated that application into their curriculum. Survey Monkey will be used. The district can also use standardized test scores as a way to determine if these applications are assisting students in passing those tests. 45
55. Step 2 – Student Computers Step 2 involves providing hardware to students. Students will gradually be given a net book for their use, both at school and at home. Recommended product Support Project specifications Stillwater Schools 46
56. Step 2 – Student ComputersRecommended Product Dell Mini Netbooks Cost starting at $299 per computer Dimensions approximately 10 X 1 X 7 Memory up to 1 GB Hard drive up to 160 GB Keyboard 92% of standard keyboard 47
57. Step 2 – Student ComputersSupport Tech support for the computers may be a huge undertaking. As a way to be proactive in this matter, one new position will be created for tech support of the laptop program. Funds for this position will be deducted from the technology levy money. As the program continues, student volunteers will also be trained to assist in supporting fellow students with laptop issues. These students will be given elective credits for each semester that they provide support. 48
58. Step 2 – Student ComputersProject Specifications Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, 7th grade students will receive a new Dell netbook. Students will receive training approximately two weeks before school starts. They will receive the actual computers on the first day of school. Students and parents will sign an acceptable use contract. Failure to comply with the contract will result in loss of the computer. The program will continue as long as the technology levy is in place. At that time, the district will review ways to continue to provide the computers to students. 49
59. Step 2 – Student ComputersProject Specifications (cont.) 50 The district will work with students as much as possible to ensure all students have access to wireless internet. At a minimum, a classroom will be left open between the hours of 3:15 – 6:00, staffed by volunteers, so that students can access the internet if needed. The library also offers wireless internet and is open extended hours.
60. Step 2 – Student ComputersStillwater Program The Stillwater, MN, schools have had in place a laptop computer program for the past several years. The Stillwater program used grant money to begin the program. http://www.k12blueprint.com/k12/blueprint/story_evaluating_stillwater_minnesotas_laptop_program.php http://wiki.ties.k12.mn.us/file/view/Stillwater+Laptop+Initiative+Parent+and+Student+Comments.pdf 51
61. Step 2 – Student Computers Monitoring Progress The district will conduct baseline survey prior to assigning computers to students. The survey will be similar to the one that Stillwater schools completed (see previous slide). Data will be collected from teachers, students, and parents. Each subsequent year, the survey will be repeated. The district can also use standardized test scores as a way to compare results from one year to the next. 52
62. Summary Pipestone Area Schools, while it has purchased many technology pieces such as new computers and SMART Boards and an updated ITV room, teachers have not been properly trained to use the technology. The district is making strides in the right direction as far as integrating technology into the curriculum but there is a long way to go. By providing information and training to teachers, they can make better use of the technology and tie it accordingly into the curriculum. By providing net books to students we will ensure that all students have access to up-to-date software and hardware. 53