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.
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.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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.
2. WHAT ARE YOU
PITCHING?
In the brief we where asked to make a
documentary of short film set around
Sunderland. I will be making a documentary
on public transport and the impact it has
had on the north east.
4. WHO IS THE TARGET
AUDIENCE FOR YOUR
PRODUCT AND HOW
CAN YOU SUPPORT
THIS ?
The target audience for this project is specifically men
between the ages of 16-25.
The audience would fit into the psychographics category of
mainstreamer's category this is because most of the student
fit into this category.
The social grade category would be category D, and E I know
this because all the results show that the are a student which
would place them into the E category as they are not making
any money or category D as some of them are students and
have a job at the same time therefore, they would be in
category E.
5. HOW WILL THIS APPEAL TO
THE RIGHT AUDIENCE ?
I think this will appeal to the right
audience as the cast is in the same
demographic as the as the target
audience it will also help educate the
target audience.
6. IDEAS FOR FONTS AND
COLOUR SCHEMES ?
For my documentary I am planning to have a yellow and black
colour scheme this is the same colour scheme as the Tyne and wear
metro which is one of the main focus points of my documentary. I
also think that the yellow will be bright and it will draw more
attention and could keep the target audience invested.
THE
IMPACTS
OF
PUBLIC
TRANSPOR
T
IN THE NORTH EAST
7. WHAT IS
YOUR UNIQUE
SELLING
POINT ?
My unique selling point is
that I will be talking about
how public transport can
really benefit the city and the
people around.
8. WHY IS A
DOCUMENTARY A GOOD
IDEA FOR THE BRIEF ?
A documentary is a good idea for the
brief as it will educate the target
audience about Sunderland culture and I
will be talking about how it can impact
these people.
9. WHAT HAVE
YOU
LEARNED
FROM
RESEARCHI
NG INTO
EXISTING
PRODUCTS
?
When I researched into existing products I learnt
that mise-en-scene is very important mise-en-
scene include things like costuming, set design
and lighting. It can really help make a
documentary seem more immersive.
I also researched into different media theory's
within films one that I found very interesting was
the uses and gratification theory the uses and
gratification theory is a theory that suggests that
an audience play an active role in choosing there
own form of media that best fulfils there own
needs. The uses and gratification theory
assumes that the audience what it wants to
watch for 5 different reasons. These reasons are:
information and education, entertainment,
personal identity, integration and social
interaction, and escapism.
