This document summarizes a study on developing self-direction indicators for evaluating an eLearning course that used social software. The study analyzed student reflections in blogs to identify indicators of self-direction during a design-based learning course. Key findings were that indicators of self-direction could be systematically collected from reflections but tensions exist between individual and group work. While reflections provided evidence of self-direction in individual activities, students who actively participated in teams stopped reflecting on self-direction. The indicators also did not correlate, indicating problems using self-direction systematically in reflections.
The document proposes three models for a paradigm shift towards "Fiber From The Home" networks:
1) The "barn-raising" model of communities building their own fiber networks cooperatively, as was done to build barns.
2) The startup model of Web 2.0 companies, launching with an alpha product and no defined business model.
3) The "smart grid" model of shared fiber infrastructure to deliver both broadband and smart grid services, bundling offerings across customer bases.
The models aim to empower consumers by making them access providers rather than just service recipients, upending traditional telecom models.
Using mobile technology for fieldwork and expeditionsOllie Bray
This document discusses using mobile technologies like SMS, media players, cameras, GPS, and web interfaces for fieldwork and expeditions. It notes the benefits of these technologies which include voice recording, surfing the web, taking photos, tracking locations, embedding and sharing media, and linking to social spaces to extend your audience. The document also mentions aggregating information from different sources.
Pirate Booty: How ICCAT is Failing to Curb IUU FishingSebastián Losada
Presentation of the Greenpeace Report "Pirate Booty: How ICCAT is Failing to Curb IUU Fishing". November 2007. Report available at http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/content/international/press/reports/pirate-booty.pdf.
1. The document is a waiver form for participants in the 2009 6th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta releasing the event organizers from liability for injuries sustained while participating.
2. Participants acknowledge the risks of paddling activities including serious injury, assume responsibility for their own actions, and agree their participation serves as consent for their image to be used in event materials.
3. The waiver releases the event organizers and others from all liability for claims related to the participant's involvement in the event, even if due to the organizers' negligence.
The document shares 11 lessons learned from Design Mind Salon events. Some of the key lessons include:
- Technology brings opportunities to connect with others worldwide but can also reduce uniqueness and underground culture.
- It is important to thoroughly prepare for projects and opportunities instead of hoping they will instantly succeed.
- Most creative work involves reusing 80% of past processes but making the beginnings and endings different for each project.
- Networking is crucial to the success of projects and creative work.
This document summarizes a study on developing self-direction indicators for evaluating an eLearning course that used social software. The study analyzed student reflections in blogs to identify indicators of self-direction during a design-based learning course. Key findings were that indicators of self-direction could be systematically collected from reflections but tensions exist between individual and group work. While reflections provided evidence of self-direction in individual activities, students who actively participated in teams stopped reflecting on self-direction. The indicators also did not correlate, indicating problems using self-direction systematically in reflections.
The document proposes three models for a paradigm shift towards "Fiber From The Home" networks:
1) The "barn-raising" model of communities building their own fiber networks cooperatively, as was done to build barns.
2) The startup model of Web 2.0 companies, launching with an alpha product and no defined business model.
3) The "smart grid" model of shared fiber infrastructure to deliver both broadband and smart grid services, bundling offerings across customer bases.
The models aim to empower consumers by making them access providers rather than just service recipients, upending traditional telecom models.
Using mobile technology for fieldwork and expeditionsOllie Bray
This document discusses using mobile technologies like SMS, media players, cameras, GPS, and web interfaces for fieldwork and expeditions. It notes the benefits of these technologies which include voice recording, surfing the web, taking photos, tracking locations, embedding and sharing media, and linking to social spaces to extend your audience. The document also mentions aggregating information from different sources.
Pirate Booty: How ICCAT is Failing to Curb IUU FishingSebastián Losada
Presentation of the Greenpeace Report "Pirate Booty: How ICCAT is Failing to Curb IUU Fishing". November 2007. Report available at http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/content/international/press/reports/pirate-booty.pdf.
1. The document is a waiver form for participants in the 2009 6th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta releasing the event organizers from liability for injuries sustained while participating.
2. Participants acknowledge the risks of paddling activities including serious injury, assume responsibility for their own actions, and agree their participation serves as consent for their image to be used in event materials.
3. The waiver releases the event organizers and others from all liability for claims related to the participant's involvement in the event, even if due to the organizers' negligence.
The document shares 11 lessons learned from Design Mind Salon events. Some of the key lessons include:
- Technology brings opportunities to connect with others worldwide but can also reduce uniqueness and underground culture.
- It is important to thoroughly prepare for projects and opportunities instead of hoping they will instantly succeed.
- Most creative work involves reusing 80% of past processes but making the beginnings and endings different for each project.
- Networking is crucial to the success of projects and creative work.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity where participants use GPS devices to locate hidden containers called geocaches around the world. Players record latitude and longitude coordinates from online listings, input them into their GPS, then search within a small radius to find the cache, which may contain items to trade or collect. In addition to outdoor exploration and map reading skills, geocaching can provide educational benefits and connect to different school subjects.
This document discusses a paradigm shift towards a "Fiber From The Home" model of broadband internet access. It proposes applying three models to build fiber networks: 1) The barn-raising tradition of communities building infrastructure together. 2) The startup approach of Web 2.0 companies like Twitter that launch with no business model. 3) Bundling broadband and smart grid networks to share costs and customers. The goal is to empower consumers and make them the center of the model, rather than traditional network providers.
This document outlines the proper procedures for investigating a crime scene, including:
1) Initially assessing any hazards, determining if a crime occurred, and identifying victims and witnesses.
2) Securing the scene to prevent contamination by restricting access and using a single entrance.
3) Recording the scene through sketches, notes, photographs and video to preserve evidence.
4) Systematically searching and collecting evidence while wearing protective equipment.
2010 Wireless in Canada - State of the Nation - FITC Mobilethomas.purves
Deck first presented at FITC Mobile 2010. Second annual state of the nation wireless industry in Canada presentation by Thomas Purves.
Clarification slide 12 "Fixed Costs is spending on property plan and equipment, General overhead is staff, customer support, management etc."
ICT Workplan
1. Establish a Farmphone system based on Freedomfone in Sindh province.
2. Demonstrate and test the “Seeing is Believing” app developed by ACIAR/UC
3. Conduct youth survey to specifically explore the establishment of an ICT skills project (Community Service Centre model)
4. Establish links with UAF’s CyberExtension project Zarai Baithak (http://zaraibaithak.com/)
5. Connect with Dairy, Citrus and Mango teams once the ICT trials have been undertaken in March
This document provides information about the second grade curriculum for the upcoming school year to parents. It introduces the teachers and covers topics like understanding child development, language arts, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and opportunities for home and school connection. The curriculum focuses on developing reading, writing, and math skills through different programs and hands-on activities while also incorporating other subjects.
This document lists the names of students who scored 4s or 5s on the AP European History exam in 2007, 2008, 2010 along with their class year. It shows that Briana W, Merijoyce A, Lizzy N, Naveen B, Nikhil K, Sawan T, and Sean V scored 5s in 2007, 2008. Crystal V, Justin B, Katie C, Matt S, Mindy P, Sandy N, Scott H, Sidhant T scored 4s in 2007, 2008. Tito M, Taylor W, Santiago M, Crystal D, Anna-Marie T, Alejandra T scored 4s in 2010.
This document provides an overview of basic Windows functions including the desktop, scrollbars, windows, selecting options, the Start button and menu, finding files, and shutting down Windows. It also includes instructions for editing a text file by making corrections and rearranging lines.
This document discusses using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enhance agricultural development in rural Pakistan. It notes that while mobile phone access is widespread, phones are primarily personal devices not used for business. Literacy levels are low so ICT solutions should leverage visuals like pictures and videos. Regional differences require flexible, non-uniform approaches. Augmented reality shows promise but applications must be simple initially. The Freedom Phone and Farmphone systems enable voice-based group communication. The "Seeing is Believing" app facilitates accessing agricultural extension materials via iPad. The author advocates participatory, context-specific design of ICT solutions to ensure usefulness and use. Technologies should augment rather than replace existing systems and relationships. Both benefits
The document provides tips for small and medium sized businesses on how to drive online demand without spending a lot of money. It recommends adopting an inbound marketing strategy focused on content creation, like blogging, and engagement on social media and industry forums. It also suggests following the REPACA formula: read industry materials, engage with your market, publish relevant content, amplify your content, and convert traffic with landing pages and goals like email signups or leads. Proper analysis of results using analytics is also key to success. The overall message is that SMBs must participate online with a strategy to survive in today's changing digital landscape.
The document discusses ways to save money on an answering service. It suggests offering callers a choice to leave a voicemail or speak to a live operator, as not every call requires a live person. This allows charging only for messages left rather than per call. It promotes a service that charges a low $15 monthly base rate plus 30 cents per additional message, which is often cheaper than per-call or per-minute rates from other services. New customers would have no setup fees, a $15 credit on their first invoice, and a toll-free call forwarding number at no long distance cost.
The document describes the parts and functions of the lungs. It lists the main parts as the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli. It explains that inhaling involves the diaphragm moving down and ribs moving up, while exhaling is the reverse process. Gas exchange occurs as oxygen passes from alveoli into capillaries and carbon dioxide passes out, via diffusion. Alveoli are specially adapted with their thin, moist walls and rich blood supply around many capillaries.
Making Games Based Learning Work in Secondary SchoolsOllie Bray
The document discusses using games-based learning in secondary schools. It proposes using games like Guitar Hero to help transition primary 7 students to secondary school. Students would use the game context to work on projects in various subjects from Easter through the summer. All P7 students would then come together for a transition event involving Guitar Hero. The theme would also be used in some subjects through the start of the new term. Brain training games on Nintendo DS could also be used for 10 minutes at the start of math lessons. The document advocates using games to develop literacy and provides other ideas for incorporating games into the curriculum.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity where participants use GPS devices to locate hidden containers called geocaches around the world. Players record latitude and longitude coordinates from online listings, input them into their GPS, then search within a small radius to find the cache, which may contain items to trade or collect. In addition to outdoor exploration and map reading skills, geocaching can provide educational benefits and connect to different school subjects.
This document discusses a paradigm shift towards a "Fiber From The Home" model of broadband internet access. It proposes applying three models to build fiber networks: 1) The barn-raising tradition of communities building infrastructure together. 2) The startup approach of Web 2.0 companies like Twitter that launch with no business model. 3) Bundling broadband and smart grid networks to share costs and customers. The goal is to empower consumers and make them the center of the model, rather than traditional network providers.
This document outlines the proper procedures for investigating a crime scene, including:
1) Initially assessing any hazards, determining if a crime occurred, and identifying victims and witnesses.
2) Securing the scene to prevent contamination by restricting access and using a single entrance.
3) Recording the scene through sketches, notes, photographs and video to preserve evidence.
4) Systematically searching and collecting evidence while wearing protective equipment.
2010 Wireless in Canada - State of the Nation - FITC Mobilethomas.purves
Deck first presented at FITC Mobile 2010. Second annual state of the nation wireless industry in Canada presentation by Thomas Purves.
Clarification slide 12 "Fixed Costs is spending on property plan and equipment, General overhead is staff, customer support, management etc."
ICT Workplan
1. Establish a Farmphone system based on Freedomfone in Sindh province.
2. Demonstrate and test the “Seeing is Believing” app developed by ACIAR/UC
3. Conduct youth survey to specifically explore the establishment of an ICT skills project (Community Service Centre model)
4. Establish links with UAF’s CyberExtension project Zarai Baithak (http://zaraibaithak.com/)
5. Connect with Dairy, Citrus and Mango teams once the ICT trials have been undertaken in March
This document provides information about the second grade curriculum for the upcoming school year to parents. It introduces the teachers and covers topics like understanding child development, language arts, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and opportunities for home and school connection. The curriculum focuses on developing reading, writing, and math skills through different programs and hands-on activities while also incorporating other subjects.
This document lists the names of students who scored 4s or 5s on the AP European History exam in 2007, 2008, 2010 along with their class year. It shows that Briana W, Merijoyce A, Lizzy N, Naveen B, Nikhil K, Sawan T, and Sean V scored 5s in 2007, 2008. Crystal V, Justin B, Katie C, Matt S, Mindy P, Sandy N, Scott H, Sidhant T scored 4s in 2007, 2008. Tito M, Taylor W, Santiago M, Crystal D, Anna-Marie T, Alejandra T scored 4s in 2010.
This document provides an overview of basic Windows functions including the desktop, scrollbars, windows, selecting options, the Start button and menu, finding files, and shutting down Windows. It also includes instructions for editing a text file by making corrections and rearranging lines.
This document discusses using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enhance agricultural development in rural Pakistan. It notes that while mobile phone access is widespread, phones are primarily personal devices not used for business. Literacy levels are low so ICT solutions should leverage visuals like pictures and videos. Regional differences require flexible, non-uniform approaches. Augmented reality shows promise but applications must be simple initially. The Freedom Phone and Farmphone systems enable voice-based group communication. The "Seeing is Believing" app facilitates accessing agricultural extension materials via iPad. The author advocates participatory, context-specific design of ICT solutions to ensure usefulness and use. Technologies should augment rather than replace existing systems and relationships. Both benefits
The document provides tips for small and medium sized businesses on how to drive online demand without spending a lot of money. It recommends adopting an inbound marketing strategy focused on content creation, like blogging, and engagement on social media and industry forums. It also suggests following the REPACA formula: read industry materials, engage with your market, publish relevant content, amplify your content, and convert traffic with landing pages and goals like email signups or leads. Proper analysis of results using analytics is also key to success. The overall message is that SMBs must participate online with a strategy to survive in today's changing digital landscape.
The document discusses ways to save money on an answering service. It suggests offering callers a choice to leave a voicemail or speak to a live operator, as not every call requires a live person. This allows charging only for messages left rather than per call. It promotes a service that charges a low $15 monthly base rate plus 30 cents per additional message, which is often cheaper than per-call or per-minute rates from other services. New customers would have no setup fees, a $15 credit on their first invoice, and a toll-free call forwarding number at no long distance cost.
The document describes the parts and functions of the lungs. It lists the main parts as the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli. It explains that inhaling involves the diaphragm moving down and ribs moving up, while exhaling is the reverse process. Gas exchange occurs as oxygen passes from alveoli into capillaries and carbon dioxide passes out, via diffusion. Alveoli are specially adapted with their thin, moist walls and rich blood supply around many capillaries.
Making Games Based Learning Work in Secondary SchoolsOllie Bray
The document discusses using games-based learning in secondary schools. It proposes using games like Guitar Hero to help transition primary 7 students to secondary school. Students would use the game context to work on projects in various subjects from Easter through the summer. All P7 students would then come together for a transition event involving Guitar Hero. The theme would also be used in some subjects through the start of the new term. Brain training games on Nintendo DS could also be used for 10 minutes at the start of math lessons. The document advocates using games to develop literacy and provides other ideas for incorporating games into the curriculum.
The document discusses integrating mathematics into science subjects like chemistry, biology, and physics. It provides examples of how to use mathematical concepts and skills like percentages, graphs, standard forms, and unit conversions when teaching topics in these subjects. Some specific examples mentioned include using graphs to show the relationship between solubility and temperature, calculating oxygen production through photosynthesis, and assigning locations in space using mathematical coordinates. The document emphasizes that integrating mathematics enhances learning and understanding of science concepts.