SumTotal provides a dynamic workforce scheduling and optimization solution that incorporates employee preferences, skills, overtime rules, and other factors to generate optimal staffing schedules. The solution ensures the right number of qualified employees are scheduled at the right times. It gives managers flexibility to optimize staffing needs, make substitutions when needed, and adjust schedules in real-time. Key features include optimizing staff assignments, shift trading capabilities, and equalization of overtime among employees.
This document discusses using games to help teach English writing skills to ESL students. Some suggested games include:
1. Memory games like matching words to pictures or questions to answers.
2. Using platforms like Flickr or Quizlet to create digital flashcards for homework.
3. Games involving unscrambling words or sentences like tic-tac-toe or missing letters.
4. Relay races where students take turns writing words, sentences, or answering questions at the board.
IAB Performance Marketing Seminar - Mobile Marketing in the Affiliate Channel...owenhewitson
Mobile marketing through affiliates is an growing opportunity, as smartphone usage increases and more shopping begins on mobile. Some promising models for affiliates include social and location-based campaigns. However, challenges remain as many advertiser sites are not optimized for mobile, tracking can be difficult on mobile sites and apps, and no standards exist for linking affiliate campaigns into mobile apps. The document discusses trends in mobile traffic and sales, provides examples of successful mobile affiliate campaigns, and outlines opportunities and challenges in the mobile affiliate space.
Babies are born ready to learn through their everyday experiences and interactions. Between birth and age 3, a child's brain develops greatly influenced by their relationships and environment. Parents can encourage learning by getting to know each child's skills and interests, and engaging in developmentally appropriate activities. The document outlines four key skill areas that help children get ready for school: language and literacy skills, thinking skills, self-control, and self-confidence. Developing these skills through talking, reading, exploring, and problem solving lays the foundation for school success.
1) The document provides directions with questions asking about places around an area and how to get to the stadium.
2) It includes questions about turning right or left, locations of the train station and bus stop, and directions to go straight.
3) The questions are answered by filling in blanks across and down in a crossword format providing words like "straight", "right", and "station".
The National History Museum of Mongolia documents the prehistory and history of Mongolia from ancient times to the 19th century. Key periods covered include the prehistory of Mongolia, the ancient states period featuring the Hunnu, Turkish, and Uighur empires, and the Mongolian Empire under Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan during the 13th-14th centuries. The museum exhibits artifacts from these eras including felt carpets, clothing, jewelry, and documents related to Mongolian rulers.
SumTotal provides a dynamic workforce scheduling and optimization solution that incorporates employee preferences, skills, overtime rules, and other factors to generate optimal staffing schedules. The solution ensures the right number of qualified employees are scheduled at the right times. It gives managers flexibility to optimize staffing needs, make substitutions when needed, and adjust schedules in real-time. Key features include optimizing staff assignments, shift trading capabilities, and equalization of overtime among employees.
This document discusses using games to help teach English writing skills to ESL students. Some suggested games include:
1. Memory games like matching words to pictures or questions to answers.
2. Using platforms like Flickr or Quizlet to create digital flashcards for homework.
3. Games involving unscrambling words or sentences like tic-tac-toe or missing letters.
4. Relay races where students take turns writing words, sentences, or answering questions at the board.
IAB Performance Marketing Seminar - Mobile Marketing in the Affiliate Channel...owenhewitson
Mobile marketing through affiliates is an growing opportunity, as smartphone usage increases and more shopping begins on mobile. Some promising models for affiliates include social and location-based campaigns. However, challenges remain as many advertiser sites are not optimized for mobile, tracking can be difficult on mobile sites and apps, and no standards exist for linking affiliate campaigns into mobile apps. The document discusses trends in mobile traffic and sales, provides examples of successful mobile affiliate campaigns, and outlines opportunities and challenges in the mobile affiliate space.
Babies are born ready to learn through their everyday experiences and interactions. Between birth and age 3, a child's brain develops greatly influenced by their relationships and environment. Parents can encourage learning by getting to know each child's skills and interests, and engaging in developmentally appropriate activities. The document outlines four key skill areas that help children get ready for school: language and literacy skills, thinking skills, self-control, and self-confidence. Developing these skills through talking, reading, exploring, and problem solving lays the foundation for school success.
1) The document provides directions with questions asking about places around an area and how to get to the stadium.
2) It includes questions about turning right or left, locations of the train station and bus stop, and directions to go straight.
3) The questions are answered by filling in blanks across and down in a crossword format providing words like "straight", "right", and "station".
The National History Museum of Mongolia documents the prehistory and history of Mongolia from ancient times to the 19th century. Key periods covered include the prehistory of Mongolia, the ancient states period featuring the Hunnu, Turkish, and Uighur empires, and the Mongolian Empire under Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan during the 13th-14th centuries. The museum exhibits artifacts from these eras including felt carpets, clothing, jewelry, and documents related to Mongolian rulers.
Should the us enter WWI? SAC by Lauren Tatajelenjos
Here are the key points my partner and I will make in arguing that the United States should enter World War I:
1. The documents show that neutrality was not truly protecting American interests as shown in Document 1 with the political cartoon depicting Uncle Sam being threatened while trying to remain neutral.
2. American public opinion began turning against Germany after events like the sinking of the Lusitania in Document 2, showing Americans wanted some action taken against Germany.
3. The Zimmerman Telegram in Document 4 revealed a German plot with Mexico that threatened American territory, giving the U.S. a reason to enter the war in self-defense.
4. Taken together, these documents provide evidence that remaining neutral was no
Should the African Elephant be Protected? SAC by Sarah Stolfijelenjos
This document summarizes the African Elephant Anti-Poaching Act of 1988, which made it illegal to import African elephant ivory from certain countries and outlined penalties for poaching elephants. The Act prohibited ivory imports from countries not party to an international wildlife treaty, without elephant populations, or not located in Africa. It established civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation and criminal penalties of fines from $5,000-$20,000 and/or up to 1 year in prison. The Act also described enforcement powers and forfeiture provisions for those found violating the anti-poaching laws.
Should a US President always be honest? SAC by James Ferrarajelenjos
This document provides an overview and summary of 6 primary source documents that could be used to facilitate a classroom discussion and activity around the historical question "Should a U.S president always be honest?". The documents include Lincoln's Gettysburg Address audio recording, a text of one of his speeches, a certificate used in his campaign, a letter by Thomas Jefferson, an article promoting western territories, and photos of Lincoln's second inauguration. Students will be asked to analyze the documents, take positions on the question, and work to build consensus through discussion.
The document describes a family, John and Mary Allen, who farmed multiple properties totaling over 100 acres in the early 1900s. To supplement their income from farming, John's father would travel by horse and wagon to nearby villages selling pottery made by the family. Through renting farms, pottery sales, and saving money, the Allen family was able to prosper and pay off their farmland properties over 10 years of work.
The document provides background and materials for a lesson on the academic controversy of whether citizens of the Plains region were better off migrating to California during the Dust Bowl. It includes 6 primary source documents that students will analyze to argue different perspectives on the topic. The lesson involves assigning groups to argue different positions, presenting and questioning each other's arguments, and building consensus on their view. The goal is to have students understand multiple perspectives on the migrants' difficult situation and choices during the Dust Bowl.
This document outlines a lesson plan for a Structured Academic Controversy activity where high school students will examine primary sources related to the Vietnam War and debate whether it was different than previous American wars. Students will be assigned to teams to research and present arguments, work towards consensus, and complete assessments analyzing additional primary sources. The primary sources provided cover perspectives from soldiers, propaganda, political speeches, and more to understand different viewpoints on the war.
This document summarizes an academic workshop on using primary sources to teach history. It provides background on a lesson for an 11th grade US History class exploring whether the Indian Wars of the late 1800s were inevitable. The lesson uses 8 primary documents to examine the relationship between white settlers and Native Americans and have students debate whether conflicts could have been avoided. Students will assess the documents and write an essay arguing their position on the historical question.
The document summarizes a lesson plan for 5th grade students on whether the California Gold Rush was a money-making opportunity. It includes 6 primary source documents for students to analyze. Students will be split into groups and assigned to argue either "yes" or "no" to the question. They will present their arguments, ask clarifying questions, and work towards consensus. The goal is for students to understand both the opportunities and hardships of the Gold Rush through analysis of multiple perspectives.
The document is a letter from Charles Dana to William Seward discussing Lincoln's announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862. Dana suggests that Lincoln may have a personal interest in freeing slaves and restoring the Union. He expresses distaste for slaves and believes they are "right" as cotton cultivating slaves in the South. The letter contains Dana's opinion on one part of the Proclamation that bothers him regarding efforts to repress freed slaves.
Christopher Columbus SAC by June Cavanaughjelenjos
The document provides background and instructions for a classroom activity exploring whether Christopher Columbus should be viewed as a hero or villain. The activity involves students being assigned into groups and arguing different positions using evidence from six primary source documents related to Columbus' voyages. The documents present various perspectives on Columbus that could support either view of him. The activity is designed to have students practice debate skills and work towards building consensus rather than strictly arguing opposing views.
The document summarizes a lesson plan for a 5th grade history class to debate whether John Brown's actions leading up to the Civil War were justified. The lesson involves students analyzing 6 primary source documents about Brown and his raid on Harpers Ferry. Students will then participate in a Socratic Academic Controversy, where they will be assigned a position and present arguments to their peers. The goal is for students to build consensus on whether Brown's actions were justified or not. The teacher will assess students based on their analysis of documents and participation in discussions.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
1) Students will participate in a Structured Academic Controversy to understand opposing viewpoints on the American Revolution by reading primary sources from King George and the Continental Congress.
2) Working in groups, students will be assigned a position and use the sources to summarize, question, and reach a consensus on whether the colonists were treated fairly by Britain.
3) The lesson aims to help students explain the causes of the American Revolution and articulate opposing perspectives using evidence from the historical documents.
Structured academic controversy capture sheet king georgejelenjos
This document provides instructions for a structured academic controversy activity where students debate whether King George III treated the colonists fairly. It outlines steps for the activity including preparing arguments from documents, presenting positions to opposing partners, listening to the other side, and building consensus as a group to answer the essential question.
Marganski dust bowl opening the textbook lesson planjelenjos
The document provides a lesson plan for teaching 8th grade students about the Dust Bowl and its impact on American farmers during the Great Depression. The plan calls for examining primary sources to supplement the textbook, which gives little detail about how agriculture issues and the Depression affected people's lives. Students will analyze sources about migrant farmers to rewrite a textbook excerpt about farmer hardships and New Deal policies. The goal is for students to understand the Dust Bowl's effects and citizens' reactions to FDR's programs.
Slaves in the United States developed secret communication methods to share information and plan escapes. Body language, facial expressions, and certain code words were used to convey hidden meanings without the knowledge of slave owners. These covert communication networks helped slaves gain knowledge and coordinate activities outside of the oversight of their masters.
This lesson plan template outlines a two-day lesson for 10th grade students on homesteaders in Nebraska in the 1860s. Students will use primary sources like letters and records from the Library of Congress to describe daily life for homesteaders. Specifically, students will learn about diseases, religion, social customs and the physical environment experienced by homesteaders. Through analyzing primary sources, students will describe life on the Nebraska prairie. To demonstrate their understanding, students will write a 5 paragraph letter from the perspective of a homesteader describing the lifestyle to a cousin back east. The lesson addresses state social studies standards and provides possibilities for differentiation.
This lesson plan introduces 4th grade students to child labor during the Industrial Revolution. Students will learn about the hardships faced by child laborers through primary source documents and images. They will internalize what they've learned by writing a journal entry comparing a child laborer's life to their own. The lesson involves a warm-up activity showing an image of child laborers, reading handouts in groups with discussion, and applying their new understanding through reflective writing assessed with a rubric. Differentiation suggestions include oral presentation of materials and adjusting length for different learner needs.
Slaves in the United States developed secret communication methods to share information and plan escapes. Body language, facial expressions, and certain code words were used to convey hidden meanings without the knowledge of slave owners. These covert communication networks helped slaves gain knowledge and coordinate activities outside of the oversight of their masters.
This lesson plan introduces 4th grade students to child labor during the Industrial Revolution. Students will learn about the hardships faced by child laborers through primary source documents and images. They will internalize what it was like to be a child worker and compare it to their own lives today. As an application activity, students will write a journal entry answering how the life of a child laborer is the same or different from their own life based on the sources provided. The lesson allows for differentiation based on student needs.
Should the us enter WWI? SAC by Lauren Tatajelenjos
Here are the key points my partner and I will make in arguing that the United States should enter World War I:
1. The documents show that neutrality was not truly protecting American interests as shown in Document 1 with the political cartoon depicting Uncle Sam being threatened while trying to remain neutral.
2. American public opinion began turning against Germany after events like the sinking of the Lusitania in Document 2, showing Americans wanted some action taken against Germany.
3. The Zimmerman Telegram in Document 4 revealed a German plot with Mexico that threatened American territory, giving the U.S. a reason to enter the war in self-defense.
4. Taken together, these documents provide evidence that remaining neutral was no
Should the African Elephant be Protected? SAC by Sarah Stolfijelenjos
This document summarizes the African Elephant Anti-Poaching Act of 1988, which made it illegal to import African elephant ivory from certain countries and outlined penalties for poaching elephants. The Act prohibited ivory imports from countries not party to an international wildlife treaty, without elephant populations, or not located in Africa. It established civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation and criminal penalties of fines from $5,000-$20,000 and/or up to 1 year in prison. The Act also described enforcement powers and forfeiture provisions for those found violating the anti-poaching laws.
Should a US President always be honest? SAC by James Ferrarajelenjos
This document provides an overview and summary of 6 primary source documents that could be used to facilitate a classroom discussion and activity around the historical question "Should a U.S president always be honest?". The documents include Lincoln's Gettysburg Address audio recording, a text of one of his speeches, a certificate used in his campaign, a letter by Thomas Jefferson, an article promoting western territories, and photos of Lincoln's second inauguration. Students will be asked to analyze the documents, take positions on the question, and work to build consensus through discussion.
The document describes a family, John and Mary Allen, who farmed multiple properties totaling over 100 acres in the early 1900s. To supplement their income from farming, John's father would travel by horse and wagon to nearby villages selling pottery made by the family. Through renting farms, pottery sales, and saving money, the Allen family was able to prosper and pay off their farmland properties over 10 years of work.
The document provides background and materials for a lesson on the academic controversy of whether citizens of the Plains region were better off migrating to California during the Dust Bowl. It includes 6 primary source documents that students will analyze to argue different perspectives on the topic. The lesson involves assigning groups to argue different positions, presenting and questioning each other's arguments, and building consensus on their view. The goal is to have students understand multiple perspectives on the migrants' difficult situation and choices during the Dust Bowl.
This document outlines a lesson plan for a Structured Academic Controversy activity where high school students will examine primary sources related to the Vietnam War and debate whether it was different than previous American wars. Students will be assigned to teams to research and present arguments, work towards consensus, and complete assessments analyzing additional primary sources. The primary sources provided cover perspectives from soldiers, propaganda, political speeches, and more to understand different viewpoints on the war.
This document summarizes an academic workshop on using primary sources to teach history. It provides background on a lesson for an 11th grade US History class exploring whether the Indian Wars of the late 1800s were inevitable. The lesson uses 8 primary documents to examine the relationship between white settlers and Native Americans and have students debate whether conflicts could have been avoided. Students will assess the documents and write an essay arguing their position on the historical question.
The document summarizes a lesson plan for 5th grade students on whether the California Gold Rush was a money-making opportunity. It includes 6 primary source documents for students to analyze. Students will be split into groups and assigned to argue either "yes" or "no" to the question. They will present their arguments, ask clarifying questions, and work towards consensus. The goal is for students to understand both the opportunities and hardships of the Gold Rush through analysis of multiple perspectives.
The document is a letter from Charles Dana to William Seward discussing Lincoln's announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862. Dana suggests that Lincoln may have a personal interest in freeing slaves and restoring the Union. He expresses distaste for slaves and believes they are "right" as cotton cultivating slaves in the South. The letter contains Dana's opinion on one part of the Proclamation that bothers him regarding efforts to repress freed slaves.
Christopher Columbus SAC by June Cavanaughjelenjos
The document provides background and instructions for a classroom activity exploring whether Christopher Columbus should be viewed as a hero or villain. The activity involves students being assigned into groups and arguing different positions using evidence from six primary source documents related to Columbus' voyages. The documents present various perspectives on Columbus that could support either view of him. The activity is designed to have students practice debate skills and work towards building consensus rather than strictly arguing opposing views.
The document summarizes a lesson plan for a 5th grade history class to debate whether John Brown's actions leading up to the Civil War were justified. The lesson involves students analyzing 6 primary source documents about Brown and his raid on Harpers Ferry. Students will then participate in a Socratic Academic Controversy, where they will be assigned a position and present arguments to their peers. The goal is for students to build consensus on whether Brown's actions were justified or not. The teacher will assess students based on their analysis of documents and participation in discussions.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
1) Students will participate in a Structured Academic Controversy to understand opposing viewpoints on the American Revolution by reading primary sources from King George and the Continental Congress.
2) Working in groups, students will be assigned a position and use the sources to summarize, question, and reach a consensus on whether the colonists were treated fairly by Britain.
3) The lesson aims to help students explain the causes of the American Revolution and articulate opposing perspectives using evidence from the historical documents.
Structured academic controversy capture sheet king georgejelenjos
This document provides instructions for a structured academic controversy activity where students debate whether King George III treated the colonists fairly. It outlines steps for the activity including preparing arguments from documents, presenting positions to opposing partners, listening to the other side, and building consensus as a group to answer the essential question.
Marganski dust bowl opening the textbook lesson planjelenjos
The document provides a lesson plan for teaching 8th grade students about the Dust Bowl and its impact on American farmers during the Great Depression. The plan calls for examining primary sources to supplement the textbook, which gives little detail about how agriculture issues and the Depression affected people's lives. Students will analyze sources about migrant farmers to rewrite a textbook excerpt about farmer hardships and New Deal policies. The goal is for students to understand the Dust Bowl's effects and citizens' reactions to FDR's programs.
Slaves in the United States developed secret communication methods to share information and plan escapes. Body language, facial expressions, and certain code words were used to convey hidden meanings without the knowledge of slave owners. These covert communication networks helped slaves gain knowledge and coordinate activities outside of the oversight of their masters.
This lesson plan template outlines a two-day lesson for 10th grade students on homesteaders in Nebraska in the 1860s. Students will use primary sources like letters and records from the Library of Congress to describe daily life for homesteaders. Specifically, students will learn about diseases, religion, social customs and the physical environment experienced by homesteaders. Through analyzing primary sources, students will describe life on the Nebraska prairie. To demonstrate their understanding, students will write a 5 paragraph letter from the perspective of a homesteader describing the lifestyle to a cousin back east. The lesson addresses state social studies standards and provides possibilities for differentiation.
This lesson plan introduces 4th grade students to child labor during the Industrial Revolution. Students will learn about the hardships faced by child laborers through primary source documents and images. They will internalize what they've learned by writing a journal entry comparing a child laborer's life to their own. The lesson involves a warm-up activity showing an image of child laborers, reading handouts in groups with discussion, and applying their new understanding through reflective writing assessed with a rubric. Differentiation suggestions include oral presentation of materials and adjusting length for different learner needs.
Slaves in the United States developed secret communication methods to share information and plan escapes. Body language, facial expressions, and certain code words were used to convey hidden meanings without the knowledge of slave owners. These covert communication networks helped slaves gain knowledge and coordinate activities outside of the oversight of their masters.
This lesson plan introduces 4th grade students to child labor during the Industrial Revolution. Students will learn about the hardships faced by child laborers through primary source documents and images. They will internalize what it was like to be a child worker and compare it to their own lives today. As an application activity, students will write a journal entry answering how the life of a child laborer is the same or different from their own life based on the sources provided. The lesson allows for differentiation based on student needs.