Supporting Competitiveness and Innovation in Alberta - Robin Winsor, Presiden...Cybera Inc.
Robin Winsor, President of Cybera, presented these slides at the Cybera 2010 Annual General Meeting on December 1, 2010.
Key messages included:
1) Global Competitiveness can be achieved two ways.....a) Staying on top of developments in innovation and emerging technologies (ie. technology helped David defeat. Goliath)....and b) Maintaining power in numbers by working together with collaborators and partners (becoming a shark insted of separate small fish).
2) New Cybera services being introduced this year include a Transit Exchange, Group Buying Program, Microcluster installation for testbed and production computing (joint with WestGrid), and addressing broadband connectivity in Alberta
3) Looking ahead, Big Data challenges need to be served across multiple disciplines -- and Cybera is in a position (in the phase between research development and maturity) to help make that happen.
For more information on upcoming Cybera initiatives or Cybera itself, please contact info@cybera.ca or visit http://www.cybera.ca.
Supporting Competitiveness and Innovation in Alberta - Robin Winsor, Presiden...Cybera Inc.
Robin Winsor, President of Cybera, presented these slides at the Cybera 2010 Annual General Meeting on December 1, 2010.
Key messages included:
1) Global Competitiveness can be achieved two ways.....a) Staying on top of developments in innovation and emerging technologies (ie. technology helped David defeat. Goliath)....and b) Maintaining power in numbers by working together with collaborators and partners (becoming a shark insted of separate small fish).
2) New Cybera services being introduced this year include a Transit Exchange, Group Buying Program, Microcluster installation for testbed and production computing (joint with WestGrid), and addressing broadband connectivity in Alberta
3) Looking ahead, Big Data challenges need to be served across multiple disciplines -- and Cybera is in a position (in the phase between research development and maturity) to help make that happen.
For more information on upcoming Cybera initiatives or Cybera itself, please contact info@cybera.ca or visit http://www.cybera.ca.
CA Bike Summit 2013 Presentation: University-Neighborhood PartnershipsS. Otto Khera
Friday, November 8, 2013 in Oakland, CA (10:45A-12:15P)
University‐Neighborhood Partnerships for a Bike‐Friendly South Los Angeles
In car-obsessed Los Angeles, community groups, transportation planners, and university researchers are teaming
up in innovative ways that help tame our urban streets and make them more conducive for biking and walking.
Panelists will discuss some of the creative strategies they have developed to promote bicycle safety education,
bicycle facility improvements, and community involvement in active transportation.
Allison Kendall, Principal Planner+Architect, Kendall Planning + Design; Tafarai Bayne, TRUST South LA; Otto Khera, USC Bike Commuters; Françcois Bar, USC Researcher; Cristian Marroquin, Urban Farmer, Community Services Unlimited
From crowdsourced geographic information to participatory citizen science - e...Muki Haklay
Slides from presentation at Leicester Geography seminar March 2014, which is based on earlier discussion in a 'thinking and doing digital mapping' workshop in June 2013 in http://blog.digitalcartography.eu/2013/03/26/june-workshop-thinking-and-doing-digital-mapping/ as part of Charting the Digital project http://digitalcartography.eu/
The presentation discusses Volunteered Geographic Information (crowdsourced information) and Citizen Science, using the philosophy of technology of Albert Borgmann.
CA Bike Summit 2013 Presentation: University-Neighborhood PartnershipsS. Otto Khera
Friday, November 8, 2013 in Oakland, CA (10:45A-12:15P)
University‐Neighborhood Partnerships for a Bike‐Friendly South Los Angeles
In car-obsessed Los Angeles, community groups, transportation planners, and university researchers are teaming
up in innovative ways that help tame our urban streets and make them more conducive for biking and walking.
Panelists will discuss some of the creative strategies they have developed to promote bicycle safety education,
bicycle facility improvements, and community involvement in active transportation.
Allison Kendall, Principal Planner+Architect, Kendall Planning + Design; Tafarai Bayne, TRUST South LA; Otto Khera, USC Bike Commuters; Françcois Bar, USC Researcher; Cristian Marroquin, Urban Farmer, Community Services Unlimited
From crowdsourced geographic information to participatory citizen science - e...Muki Haklay
Slides from presentation at Leicester Geography seminar March 2014, which is based on earlier discussion in a 'thinking and doing digital mapping' workshop in June 2013 in http://blog.digitalcartography.eu/2013/03/26/june-workshop-thinking-and-doing-digital-mapping/ as part of Charting the Digital project http://digitalcartography.eu/
The presentation discusses Volunteered Geographic Information (crowdsourced information) and Citizen Science, using the philosophy of technology of Albert Borgmann.
Mapping for Change: Digital Tools and Neighbourhood Design WorkshopNesta
A presentation given by representatives of UCL's Mapping for Change project at our Digital Tools and Neighbourhood Design Workshop, an event designed to explore the impact of digital tools on community design, engagement and improvement.
For more information, visit: http://www.nesta.org.uk/event/digital-tools-and-neighbourhood-planning-workshop
Major points:
#1 Spatial and experiential issues of digital/virtual archives
#2 Archives of spatial objects and platial relationships
For Knowescape workshop, 3-4 September 2015, Valetta, Malta. Workshop: "Knowledge maps and access to digital archives". URL: http://knowescape.org/event/the-role-of-knowledge-maps-for-access-to-digital-archives/
Boston Civic Media Projects from Consortium AffiliatesBecky Michelson
These are some of the projects created by faculty from the Boston Civic Media Consortium and Network. The mission of the Boston CMC+N is to build relationships, share knowledge and develop innovative curriculum in civic media. This is a faculty-led initiative that links ten higher education institutions and numerous community partner organizations across the Greater Boston region. This initiative is organized by the Emerson Engagement Lab and funded by the Teagle Foundation.
The broader Boston Civic Media Network includes practitioners, students, nonprofits and government leaders. We want to work towards building a strong, collaborative network of engaged research and teaching across the Boston area.
Seminar at CSAIL, MIT, Cambridge, Mass. Date: Friday October 30, 2015. Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Location: D463 (Star)
Abstract:
Today we are witnessing several shifts in scholarly practice, in and across multiple disciplines, as researchers embrace digital techniques to tackle established research questions in new ways and new questions afforded by digital and digitized collections, approaches, and technologies. Pervasive adoption of technology, coupled with the co-creation of new social processes, has created a new and complex space for scholarship where citizens both generate and analyse data as they interact at the intersection of the physical and digital. Drawing on a background in distributed computing, and adopting the lens of Social Machines, this talk discusses current activity in digital scholarship, framing it in its interdisciplinary settings.
Bio:
David De Roure is Professor of e-Research at University of Oxford, Director of the Oxford e-Research Centre, and chairs Oxford’s Digital Humanities research programme. He previously directed the Digital Social Research programme for the UK Economic and Social Research Council, and serves as a strategic advisor in new forms of data and realtime analytics. Trained in electronics and computer science, his career has involved interdisciplinary collaborations in chemistry, astrophysics, bioinformatics, social computing, digital libraries, and sensor networks. His personal research is in Computational Musicology, Web Science, and Internet of Things. He is a frequent speaker and writer on digital research and the future of scholarly communications. URL: http://www.oerc.ox.ac.uk/people/dder
A SOS BASED APPLICATION FOR TRAVELERS TO TRAVEL ALONEvivatechijri
A traveler is a person who is traveling different places and enjoy the personal growth that occurs within the experience and people they meet. Now a days travelling in historical places and wild nature is more trending for travelers specially the solo traveler is attracted the most towards it. To interact with people, know and learn the cultures of different places, making friends solo travelling is something interesting to do, meeting People, nature, weather, etc. But at a same time, it is really dangerous to travel alone in unknown places and being a stranger all around, it is like doing something out of comfort zone which is dangerous and also expensive. There are no certain applications built for solo travelers with multiple functionalities like exploring places due to help rating security and cab sharing which can reduce their expenses. To overcome the problem’s, we are building an application name ‘Smart Travel’ application where all these functionalities will be implemented.
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Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
1. Community-Generated
Mapping and Mobility
Pro Walk Pro Bike: Pro Place 2012
Long Beach, CA
September 10, 2012
Otto Khera, Researcher
Ben Stokes, Researcher/PhD Candidate
George Villanueva, Researcher/PhD Candidate
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
University of Southern California
3. The Catalyst and Sponsor:
innovation _design+
art + science +
engineering
François Bar
Ben Stokes
George Villanueva
Otto Khera
César Jiménez
Teresa Gonzalez
Media, culture, society:
transformation__
participatory cultures
4. Annenberg Innovation Lab Projects that
Connect Bicycling, Community, Mapping,
and Participatory Culture:
• ParTour.net – a mobile platform for simple text-
messaging-enabled (SMS) cell phones that
enables real-time image, text, and audio
postings on a web site.
• RideSouthLA.com – a web site that aggregates
and represents group bike rides in South LA and
related events for the community, Los Angeles,
and outside observers.
• USCBikeCommuters.com – a web site pilot that
connects USC bike commuters with each other,
bike commuter resources, and related events.
5. ParTour.net
Story telling
(in South LA)
Through Vozmob
Simple Metamorphosis
Accessible
Mobile
Technology :
7. Situated Engagement/Situated Learning
• Micro-local
• experienced together
• invites participation
• open eyes and ears
• toward justice
social, transportation, food, media, security
8. Urban Space:
Physical to Social Production
Perceived space
Trialectics of
Spatiality
Conceived
Lived space
space
(Lefebre 1991)
9. ParTour Platform
Overview
Mobile
Phones
Geo-Located
Participatory
ParTour Mobile Observation
Citizens and
of Physical
Community Mapping Platform Environment
Partners
or Event
Crowdsourced
Data
Representation
and Re-Usage
16. USC as a Community:
USC Bike Commuters
• Up to 7% of USC commuters use bicycles to
commute during a regular semester (7 times
higher than the average in Los Angeles)
• 15,000 bicycles on campus on any given day
during the regular semester.
• USC is LA’s largest private employer.
• Growth of bicycling significant at USC and in LA.
17. • Profile + Map
• Wall for events and updates
• Resources link
19. Lessons Learned
• Collaboration with community is essential.
• Simple technologies and simple goals lead to
next steps more efficiently …
• Maps are a critical tool that help us engage
our conceptions of space and environment,
and help us tell a story as well as orienting
ourselves.
• Media matters …
USC is the largest private employer in Los Angeles located in South LA and is embarking on a multi-year effort to become primarily a residential campus.South LA has a significant low-income population that lacks many of the resources and enjoys less positive attention than other parts of LA.
Founded in 2010, the Annenberg Innovation Lab focuses on media, culture, and society as the basis of innovation at the intersection of art, design, science, and engineering.The mission of the Lab - leading innovator and advisor on transformational changes happening in our participatory cultures.François Bar – Principle lead for the projects presented.
Simple mobile technology that enables storytelling through images, texts, and sounds.Mobile platform used in conjunction with collaborative bike rides in South LA Goal: Strengthen the grassroots storytelling network in South LA neighborhoods, tied to community orgs, residents, and local media. Advance positive social change by harnessing new media and mobile technology toward building community.
T.R.U.S.T. South LAEast Side Riders, Real Rydaz, Los RydazCicLAvia, C.I.C.L.E., BikerowaveCommunity Services UnlimitedUSC Neighborhood Outreach
Learning takes place in the same context in which it is applied and is a social process where knowledge is co-constructed (Lave and Wenger 1991).Available mobile technology connects us more deeply to our physical streets and to our communities by representing a common engagement or ‘event.’’
Lefebvre's argument in The Production of Space is that space is a social product, or a complex social construction (based on values, and the social production of meanings) which affects spatial practices and perceptions. Boils down to the space that we inhabit and map physically and lets us act on our own physical encounters with those spaces.