This document outlines the schedule and assignments for Project 1 of the ENGL 317 Spring Technical Writing course. It lists the weekly deadlines and deliverables, which include completing orientation materials in Week 1, peer reviewing a memo report draft in Week 2, drafting and recording a podcast on a UI research topic in Week 3, and submitting all project materials by the deadline on January 31st. Students are instructed to analyze a prior writing sample, participate in peer reviews, investigate a research topic, and submit a self-evaluation, memo report, and podcast URL for evaluation.
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.
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.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
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.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve Thomason
Project1 schedule engl317_spring
1. ENGL 317: Spring Technical Writing Page 1 of 2
PROJECT 1 SCHEDULE Weeks 1-3
Technical Prose and Presentation Speaking Style
The schedule lists the work you need to complete by the end of each week.
Submit work listed in red by 11:59 PM on the day and date indicated.
Week Complete the Following
Week 1
Wednesday
1/13
to
Sunday
1/17
1. NOTE: if you have not already done so, read the syllabus, go to
Orientation on the course menu, click on "Start Here" and
complete all work on this page.
2. Class Introduction Post Due: Thurs 1/14.
3. Read Handouts.
• Assignment Sheet
• How to Analyze Your Writing Handout
4. Study: slidedocs 1, 2, 3, and 4. Just go through the slides once to
familiarize yourself with what is in them. You will work more
closely with these as you proceed through the project.
5. From your prior writing choose an essay, report, or other non-
fiction writing you have done to analyze for this project. It should
be at least 750 words. Note: creative non-fiction will not work for
this project.
6. Begin analyzing your writing by following the directions in the
handout "How to Analyze Your Writing."
7. Go to Tools and Resources, decide which tool you will use for the
Podcast, and do a test recording. Follow troubleshooting steps, if
you encounter technical issues.
Week 2
Monday
1/18
to
Sunday
1/24
MLK DAY: Monday 1/18 - UI is Closed
1. Peer Review Memo Report Part 1 Due: Tues 1/19.
Go to the Peer Review Forum and follow the directions to post a
draft of your memo report.
2. Peer Review Memo Report Part 2 Due: Thurs 1/21.
Go to the Peer Review Forum and follow the directions to respond
to a peer’s draft of the Memo Report.
2. ENGL 317: Spring Technical Writing Page 2 of 2
Week Complete the Following
Week 3
Monday
1/25
to
Sunday
1/31
1. Study slidedoc 5.
2. Investigate and decide UI research you will explain in your
podcast and begin drafting the script.
3. Practice the script once and calculate your speaking rate (see
slidedoc 5 for how to do this). Practice it again to get the pacing
and pausing right and record your podcast.
4. Peer Review Podcast Part 1 Due: Tues 1/26. Go to the Peer
Review Forum and follow the directions to post the URL to your
podcast.
5. Peer Review Podcast Part 2 Due: Thurs 1/28.
Go to the Peer Review Forum and follow the directions to
respond to a peer’s Podcast.
PROJECT 1 DELIVERABLES DUE: 1/31. Submit your work to the submissions drop box
located at the bottom of the project page as follows:
• Self-Evaluation, submit a Word or PDF.
• Deliverable 1: Memo Report, submit a Word or PDF file.
• Deliverable 2: Podcast, submit the URL to where your file is hosted at the top of your
self-evaluation.
To avoid a point penalty, verify your submission. Do not rely solely on bblearn’s confirmation
that your work submitted. You need to check that your work submitted correctly. This means
you need to go back to the drop box after submitting your work and 1) open your document
files, and 2) check that the URL will work by cutting and pasting what you submitted into a
browser.
