4 Secrets to Escaping Educations Death ValleyNelson David
This document outlines 4 secrets to achieving success in college and avoiding "Education's Death Valley". The secrets are: 1) Involvement through clubs and extracurricular activities, 2) Building relationships, 3) Being creative, and 4) Engaging in self-directed learning. It argues that the modern world is changing rapidly and many students are being trained for jobs that will no longer exist. To succeed, students must develop skills like collaboration and problem-solving, gain real-world experience through experiential learning, and build their personal brand. The goal is to equip students for the future world through a holistic college experience, not just classroom learning.
Note: This handout is not a formal presentation. The following slides were compiled for discussion purposes only. The slides are pulled from various presentations and publications by Dallas ISD’s Office of Transformation and Innovation.
Presentation - Create and Develop a Community to Support UnemployedIgnacio Gracia
The team aims to create a community to support unemployed people by developing online platforms. The team consists of members from several countries facilitated by Deborah Hinton. Unemployment is a growing problem, projected to affect over 212 million people by 2019. The team brainstormed needs of unemployed individuals and potential solutions. They developed prototypes, including a WordPress website and Facebook group to connect unemployed people. The goal is to help integrate unemployed individuals and uphold their human right to work through social support solutions.
BYA is a London-based social enterprise that recognizes the achievements of black youth aged 8-25 through annual awards. Their mission is to create role models and break down barriers through acknowledgement and inspiration. They offer mentoring, programs, and outreach to support youth development. BYA has recognized over 700 youth, assisted 400 with careers guidance, and received several accolades for their work empowering black communities in the UK.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities facing higher education. It notes key drivers of change like technology acceleration, climate change, and demographic shifts. Specifically, it raises questions about the erosion of meritocracy in universities, attacks on research, the private vs. common good role of higher education, and the cost and benefits of degrees. It argues universities must reinvent themselves by clarifying their purpose and values and serving students and communities, not just other interests. The future is not predetermined but shaped by the actions taken, so higher education has an important role to play in creating a preferred future.
Consideration analysis for glocal learningClaire Spiret
This document discusses a potential Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between the University of Reading and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) to create an online platform. The University of Reading is a top research university located in the UK. WAGGGS is the largest voluntary organization for girls and young women worldwide, with over 10 million members across 145 countries. The proposed online platform would aim to reach more girls and young women, enable leadership development, and feel personal and connected in order to further WAGGGS' mission of empowering girls and developing responsible global citizens.
Global and mobile technologies are transforming education by enabling self-directed and collaborative learning anywhere in the world. Devices like iPads provide new tools for learning across all ages, from young children exploring apps to online education resources that increase global awareness and connect learners worldwide through partnerships like the Global Education Collaborative.
4 Secrets to Escaping Educations Death ValleyNelson David
This document outlines 4 secrets to achieving success in college and avoiding "Education's Death Valley". The secrets are: 1) Involvement through clubs and extracurricular activities, 2) Building relationships, 3) Being creative, and 4) Engaging in self-directed learning. It argues that the modern world is changing rapidly and many students are being trained for jobs that will no longer exist. To succeed, students must develop skills like collaboration and problem-solving, gain real-world experience through experiential learning, and build their personal brand. The goal is to equip students for the future world through a holistic college experience, not just classroom learning.
Note: This handout is not a formal presentation. The following slides were compiled for discussion purposes only. The slides are pulled from various presentations and publications by Dallas ISD’s Office of Transformation and Innovation.
Presentation - Create and Develop a Community to Support UnemployedIgnacio Gracia
The team aims to create a community to support unemployed people by developing online platforms. The team consists of members from several countries facilitated by Deborah Hinton. Unemployment is a growing problem, projected to affect over 212 million people by 2019. The team brainstormed needs of unemployed individuals and potential solutions. They developed prototypes, including a WordPress website and Facebook group to connect unemployed people. The goal is to help integrate unemployed individuals and uphold their human right to work through social support solutions.
BYA is a London-based social enterprise that recognizes the achievements of black youth aged 8-25 through annual awards. Their mission is to create role models and break down barriers through acknowledgement and inspiration. They offer mentoring, programs, and outreach to support youth development. BYA has recognized over 700 youth, assisted 400 with careers guidance, and received several accolades for their work empowering black communities in the UK.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities facing higher education. It notes key drivers of change like technology acceleration, climate change, and demographic shifts. Specifically, it raises questions about the erosion of meritocracy in universities, attacks on research, the private vs. common good role of higher education, and the cost and benefits of degrees. It argues universities must reinvent themselves by clarifying their purpose and values and serving students and communities, not just other interests. The future is not predetermined but shaped by the actions taken, so higher education has an important role to play in creating a preferred future.
Consideration analysis for glocal learningClaire Spiret
This document discusses a potential Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between the University of Reading and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) to create an online platform. The University of Reading is a top research university located in the UK. WAGGGS is the largest voluntary organization for girls and young women worldwide, with over 10 million members across 145 countries. The proposed online platform would aim to reach more girls and young women, enable leadership development, and feel personal and connected in order to further WAGGGS' mission of empowering girls and developing responsible global citizens.
Global and mobile technologies are transforming education by enabling self-directed and collaborative learning anywhere in the world. Devices like iPads provide new tools for learning across all ages, from young children exploring apps to online education resources that increase global awareness and connect learners worldwide through partnerships like the Global Education Collaborative.
1) Technology is defined broadly as any means used to manipulate the world, including structures, furniture, lighting, schedules, and information systems.
2) Technology determines our frame of reference and how we view the world, referred to as "enframing".
3) While technology can be used to oppress, the "toolbelt theory" proposes that giving students freedom to choose their own tools and representations liberates them to develop uniquely and collaborate more effectively.
[1] The document discusses how Twitter can be used as a platform to connect teachers globally and help address issues of isolation that teachers face.
[2] Tweets from teachers are included that demonstrate how Twitter is used to collaborate, share resources and lesson plans, ask questions, and build a community.
[3] Twitter allows teachers to connect and empower each other in a way that may not otherwise be possible due to limitations imposed by their local culture or nation.
Universal Design only comes about with full acceptance of the Social Model of "Disability." Then all students make technology and strategy choices based in preference, not prescription.
The document discusses the fundamental flaws in the current education system and advocates for reform. It argues that the system was designed to filter out students and promote white privilege through standardized practices. It suggests moving to a more individualized, student-centered model without standardized grades, curriculum, technology or environments. Students would choose personalized learning experiences and have greater flexibility in scheduling. The goal is to engage and include all students by meeting them where they are.
This document discusses rethinking different aspects of education, including differentiation, technology, reading, writing, space, time, and connections. The key ideas are:
1) Differentiation should be purpose-driven and focus on what students will know and be able to do, and how they will change.
2) Technology use, reading, and writing approaches should be task-based, environmentally centered, and student-centered.
3) Learning spaces should not isolate students in rectangles but connect them to the real world, and time in school should serve learning rather than a delivery schedule.
4) Education should join students to the world by helping them build their own connections through choice and networks.
The document discusses how traditional classroom spaces may not adequately prepare students for 21st century workplaces. It questions whether deep thinking is possible when students are uncomfortable and argues classrooms should provide more comfort like modern workplaces to better support learning. The document uses examples of mortgage banks to illustrate how workplaces now emphasize comfort over traditional school designs.
CSUN 2009 Technology and Persons with Disabilibities Conference Presentation by Ira David Socol. Speech Recognition, Text-to-Speech, Context-based Spellcheck as writing supports for all students in pursuit of Universal Design.
Este documento convoca a docentes de educación media superior y superior en el estado de Puebla, México a participar en un proceso de compactación de plazas en 2008. Explica los requisitos para participar, como tener al menos 3 años de servicio y una antigüedad mínima en las plazas a compactar. También describe el proceso de presentación de documentos y su análisis por una comisión paritaria entre la Secretaría de Educación Pública y el Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación para dictaminar las solicitudes de compact
Este documento lista los requisitos de documentación necesarios para diferentes tipos de trámites administrativos en el ámbito laboral, incluyendo nuevos ingresos, cambios de categoría, licencias, incapacidades médicas, renuncias y años de servicio. Para cada trámite especifica los documentos requeridos y el orden en que deben presentarse.
Este documento convoca a los docentes de educación media superior en el estado de Puebla, México a participar en el proceso para obtener una beca de año sabático durante el año 2008-2009. Describe los requisitos para ser elegible para una beca, el proceso de solicitud, y las responsabilidades de los docentes seleccionados, incluyendo la presentación de informes trimestrales y un producto final al concluir el año sabático. La beca permite a los docentes dedicarse al estudio, investigación u otras actividades para mejorar su dese
La Secretaría de Educación Pública del estado de Puebla y la Sección 51 del Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación convocan a docentes de educación media superior y superior a participar en el proceso de recategorización de plazas en 2008. El documento establece 10 bases para el proceso de recategorización, incluyendo requisitos de antigüedad, proyectos, diplomados y desempeño para aspirar a las categorías de Asociado B, C, Titular A, B y C. También se establecerán com
Este documento convoca al personal de apoyo y asistencia a la educación de los niveles de educación media superior y superior del estado de Puebla, México a participar en procesos de regularización y recategorización de plazas en 2008. Establece las bases, requisitos y factores de evaluación para dichos procesos, así como la composición y funciones de la comisión paritaria que evaluará los expedientes. El documento fue firmado por el Secretario de Educación Pública y el Secretario General de la Sección 51 del Sindicato Nacional de Traba
Este módulo cubre el uso de funciones en Excel. Los objetivos específicos son aprender a editar diferentes funciones y utilizarlas para crear fórmulas propias. El índice incluye secciones sobre funciones de autosuma, matemáticas, estadísticas, lógicas, de texto, fecha y hora, y de búsqueda.
Este módulo enseña habilidades de edición de datos en Excel como insertar, eliminar, mover, copiar y pegar datos, autollenado, ordenar datos, y nombrar rangos. También cubre la validación de datos mediante la configuración de reglas y mensajes de error, y la adición de comentarios y revisiones ortográficas.
Este módulo enseña sobre la presentación de datos en hojas de cálculo. Cubre temas como dar formato a celdas, insertar fondos de hoja y marcas de agua, usar estilos condicionales y de tabla, y proteger hojas y libros. El índice incluye secciones sobre diferentes tipos de formatos, fondos, estilos y protección.
Este documento presenta el módulo 4 sobre fórmulas en Excel. Cubre temas como editar fórmulas, los elementos de una fórmula como rangos con nombre, operadores, constantes y funciones. También explica cómo copiar fórmulas usando referencias absolutas, relativas o mixtas. El objetivo es que los alumnos aprendan a editar fórmulas, identificar sus elementos y copiar fórmulas de diferentes modos.
Este módulo cubre la creación y personalización de gráficos dinámicos, la configuración de opciones de impresión como vistas preliminares y páginas, el enlace y consolidación de hojas de trabajo, y la introducción a macros y tablas dinámicas en Excel. El objetivo es que los alumnos aprendan a hacer gráficos dinámicos, configurar impresiones, vincular hojas de cálculo y crear macros y tablas dinámicas básicas.
This document provides an overview of Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach's keynote presentation on connected learning. Some of the main ideas discussed include: embracing collective intelligence over individual knowledge; defining terms like connected learning; examining how the world, students, and schools have changed with technology; discussing trends like the shift to mobile and social learning; and introducing models for connected professional development like personal learning networks and communities of practice. The presentation emphasizes building relationships and community to support learning and addresses how to shift from teaching to learning focus.
1) Technology is defined broadly as any means used to manipulate the world, including structures, furniture, lighting, schedules, and information systems.
2) Technology determines our frame of reference and how we view the world, referred to as "enframing".
3) While technology can be used to oppress, the "toolbelt theory" proposes that giving students freedom to choose their own tools and representations liberates them to develop uniquely and collaborate more effectively.
[1] The document discusses how Twitter can be used as a platform to connect teachers globally and help address issues of isolation that teachers face.
[2] Tweets from teachers are included that demonstrate how Twitter is used to collaborate, share resources and lesson plans, ask questions, and build a community.
[3] Twitter allows teachers to connect and empower each other in a way that may not otherwise be possible due to limitations imposed by their local culture or nation.
Universal Design only comes about with full acceptance of the Social Model of "Disability." Then all students make technology and strategy choices based in preference, not prescription.
The document discusses the fundamental flaws in the current education system and advocates for reform. It argues that the system was designed to filter out students and promote white privilege through standardized practices. It suggests moving to a more individualized, student-centered model without standardized grades, curriculum, technology or environments. Students would choose personalized learning experiences and have greater flexibility in scheduling. The goal is to engage and include all students by meeting them where they are.
This document discusses rethinking different aspects of education, including differentiation, technology, reading, writing, space, time, and connections. The key ideas are:
1) Differentiation should be purpose-driven and focus on what students will know and be able to do, and how they will change.
2) Technology use, reading, and writing approaches should be task-based, environmentally centered, and student-centered.
3) Learning spaces should not isolate students in rectangles but connect them to the real world, and time in school should serve learning rather than a delivery schedule.
4) Education should join students to the world by helping them build their own connections through choice and networks.
The document discusses how traditional classroom spaces may not adequately prepare students for 21st century workplaces. It questions whether deep thinking is possible when students are uncomfortable and argues classrooms should provide more comfort like modern workplaces to better support learning. The document uses examples of mortgage banks to illustrate how workplaces now emphasize comfort over traditional school designs.
CSUN 2009 Technology and Persons with Disabilibities Conference Presentation by Ira David Socol. Speech Recognition, Text-to-Speech, Context-based Spellcheck as writing supports for all students in pursuit of Universal Design.
Este documento convoca a docentes de educación media superior y superior en el estado de Puebla, México a participar en un proceso de compactación de plazas en 2008. Explica los requisitos para participar, como tener al menos 3 años de servicio y una antigüedad mínima en las plazas a compactar. También describe el proceso de presentación de documentos y su análisis por una comisión paritaria entre la Secretaría de Educación Pública y el Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación para dictaminar las solicitudes de compact
Este documento lista los requisitos de documentación necesarios para diferentes tipos de trámites administrativos en el ámbito laboral, incluyendo nuevos ingresos, cambios de categoría, licencias, incapacidades médicas, renuncias y años de servicio. Para cada trámite especifica los documentos requeridos y el orden en que deben presentarse.
Este documento convoca a los docentes de educación media superior en el estado de Puebla, México a participar en el proceso para obtener una beca de año sabático durante el año 2008-2009. Describe los requisitos para ser elegible para una beca, el proceso de solicitud, y las responsabilidades de los docentes seleccionados, incluyendo la presentación de informes trimestrales y un producto final al concluir el año sabático. La beca permite a los docentes dedicarse al estudio, investigación u otras actividades para mejorar su dese
La Secretaría de Educación Pública del estado de Puebla y la Sección 51 del Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación convocan a docentes de educación media superior y superior a participar en el proceso de recategorización de plazas en 2008. El documento establece 10 bases para el proceso de recategorización, incluyendo requisitos de antigüedad, proyectos, diplomados y desempeño para aspirar a las categorías de Asociado B, C, Titular A, B y C. También se establecerán com
Este documento convoca al personal de apoyo y asistencia a la educación de los niveles de educación media superior y superior del estado de Puebla, México a participar en procesos de regularización y recategorización de plazas en 2008. Establece las bases, requisitos y factores de evaluación para dichos procesos, así como la composición y funciones de la comisión paritaria que evaluará los expedientes. El documento fue firmado por el Secretario de Educación Pública y el Secretario General de la Sección 51 del Sindicato Nacional de Traba
Este módulo cubre el uso de funciones en Excel. Los objetivos específicos son aprender a editar diferentes funciones y utilizarlas para crear fórmulas propias. El índice incluye secciones sobre funciones de autosuma, matemáticas, estadísticas, lógicas, de texto, fecha y hora, y de búsqueda.
Este módulo enseña habilidades de edición de datos en Excel como insertar, eliminar, mover, copiar y pegar datos, autollenado, ordenar datos, y nombrar rangos. También cubre la validación de datos mediante la configuración de reglas y mensajes de error, y la adición de comentarios y revisiones ortográficas.
Este módulo enseña sobre la presentación de datos en hojas de cálculo. Cubre temas como dar formato a celdas, insertar fondos de hoja y marcas de agua, usar estilos condicionales y de tabla, y proteger hojas y libros. El índice incluye secciones sobre diferentes tipos de formatos, fondos, estilos y protección.
Este documento presenta el módulo 4 sobre fórmulas en Excel. Cubre temas como editar fórmulas, los elementos de una fórmula como rangos con nombre, operadores, constantes y funciones. También explica cómo copiar fórmulas usando referencias absolutas, relativas o mixtas. El objetivo es que los alumnos aprendan a editar fórmulas, identificar sus elementos y copiar fórmulas de diferentes modos.
Este módulo cubre la creación y personalización de gráficos dinámicos, la configuración de opciones de impresión como vistas preliminares y páginas, el enlace y consolidación de hojas de trabajo, y la introducción a macros y tablas dinámicas en Excel. El objetivo es que los alumnos aprendan a hacer gráficos dinámicos, configurar impresiones, vincular hojas de cálculo y crear macros y tablas dinámicas básicas.
This document provides an overview of Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach's keynote presentation on connected learning. Some of the main ideas discussed include: embracing collective intelligence over individual knowledge; defining terms like connected learning; examining how the world, students, and schools have changed with technology; discussing trends like the shift to mobile and social learning; and introducing models for connected professional development like personal learning networks and communities of practice. The presentation emphasizes building relationships and community to support learning and addresses how to shift from teaching to learning focus.
Global Leadership: Why being networked mattersCheryl Doig
This presentation explores some ways in which educational leaders are extending their networks and looking beyond their own systems in order to lead for the future. It uses the ACEL Leadership Capability Framework as the basis to explore innovation, partnerships and networks in more depth.
The challenges for the school system are increasing due to societal demands, parental and government expectations, new technologies, and globalization. Schools are constantly searching for new ways to engage parents, maximize technology, raise achievement standards, and improve student welfare. Further fine-tuning of the existing school model will not be enough to achieve goals.
The impact of the internet on africa's youth and job creation by richard clo...Chrysalis Campaign, Inc.
Chrysalis Campaign, Webinar for "I am Africa. This is my story campaign sponsored by UNESCO Power of Peace Network All rights and photography copyright of Richard C. Close
http://globallearnignframework.ning.com
The document discusses the Global Education Conference, an annual online conference focused on connecting educators worldwide through "professional generosity", which is defined as freely sharing information and collaborating for the common good. The conference has grown since 2005 to include over 19,000 members from 167 countries participating in discussions, presentations, and volunteering opportunities. It aims to promote global competency and awareness through its free, online format with sessions available anytime.
http://mountvernonschool.org The Council on Innovation comprises about 20 members -- experts and visionaries inentrepreneurship, education, business, and community leadership. Called together as a league of advisors, the Council provides ins
http://mountvernonschool.org The Council on Innovation comprises about 20 members -- experts and visionaries inentrepreneurship, education, business, and community leadership. Called together as a league of advisors, the Council provides ins
This document provides information about the Council on Innovation (COI) hosted by the Mount Vernon Institute for Innovation (MVIFI). The COI brings together experts and visionaries in fields like entrepreneurship, education, business, and community leadership to provide insights and inspiration to help transform Mount Vernon Presbyterian School. The 2015 COI focused on the theme of "Disruptive Curiosity". The schedule for the day is outlined along with brief biographies of participating COI members and facilitators. Background information on past COI events and members is also included.
This document provides an overview of a keynote presentation on connected learning and 21st century skills. The key goals of the keynote are to build a case for change in education and lay the foundation for the presenter's Powerful Learning Practice team's work. Some of the topics covered include the changing world and needs of students, defining connected learning, examining trends like mobile learning and open content, and discussing skills like collective intelligence and transmedia navigation. The presentation emphasizes that meaningful technology integration depends on innovative teaching approaches.
This document discusses 21st century skills and how they will be important for students' future success. It explores how the world and jobs are changing, requiring skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Libraries and museums are shifting to focus on audience engagement and lifelong learning partnerships to help develop these skills. Resources for learning more about 21st century skills include reports from IMLS and the National Research Council.
This document discusses 21st century skills and how they will be important for students' future success. It explores how the world and jobs are changing, requiring skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Libraries and museums need to help develop these skills by offering more learner-centered experiences and partnering with other community organizations. Resources for learning more about 21st century skills include reports from IMLS and the National Research Council.
Presentation exploring the rationale for change to ensure our schools are future focused and operate in ways that prepare young people for their future, not our past!
Presentation at the CORE Breakfast, Auckland
This document provides an overview of connected learning and the role of connected educators. It discusses how the world has changed with new technologies and how schools need to change in response. Connected learning involves learning anytime/anywhere through personal learning networks and communities of practice. It emphasizes learning as participatory and collaborative rather than passive. Connected educators model lifelong learning and see themselves as learners first. They leverage collective intelligence through their connections.
This document discusses connected learning and professional development for educators. It describes how professional development needs to change with new technologies that allow educators to connect globally. Connected learning communities are proposed as a new model, including local professional learning communities, personal learning networks of online connections, and bounded global communities of practice for deeper connections. Educators are encouraged to leverage these networks to collaboratively create and share knowledge.
The document proposes a plan to transform the Reading Public Schools into schools that prepare students for the 21st century by developing their skills in research, global communication, and self-directed learning. The plan calls for providing all students and teachers with access to technology, developing a 21st century curriculum focused on student-driven projects with real world applications, and increasing community involvement through partnerships and mentorship programs. It requests funding to implement classroom computer pods, technology support, professional development, and programs to engage families and local businesses in students' education.
This document discusses connected learning and being a connected educator. It provides resources on topics such as collective intelligence, participatory culture, personal learning networks, and communities of practice. Key aspects of connected learning discussed include learning anytime/anywhere, teaching as a collaborative practice, learning in a networked community, and distributed knowledge. The importance of asking questions, being a learner first and educator second, collaboration, and leveraging networks and communities to strengthen learning is emphasized.
The document outlines Ashoka Canada's Learning Networks initiative to support educators in creating campus cultures that foster social innovation and changemaking among students. The initiative includes hosting Changemaker Showcases to feature social innovators, supporting a Changemaker Challenge fund for student-led projects, and helping schools systematize social entrepreneurship education through a Changemaker Campus program. The goal is to make changemaking education a standard part of many Canadian schools and multiply ongoing student social innovation projects over the next five years.
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The document discusses designing school libraries and learning spaces to prepare students for the 21st century. It emphasizes giving students choice in how and what they learn through open, collaborative environments that foster creativity and communication. The basics of the design approach involve teaching educators design thinking, understanding students' visions, learning from other industries, and promoting continuous change through teacher entrepreneurship and leadership.
The document discusses problems with the 19th century model of education still used today. It notes that students are taught in factory-like classrooms separated by age using outdated tools, and are evaluated through testing that relies on these outdated methods. Creativity is crushed by focusing on exams and rigid curricula instead of collaboration. Content is taught in isolated stovepipes rather than being integrated, and students are expected to progress at the same rate despite varying abilities. This model fails to prepare students for the 21st century economy that values creativity over memorization of easily searchable facts.
The document discusses different aspects of open and classroom spaces in several countries and states including transparency laws in England, open spaces in Australia and Sweden, classroom designs in Denmark, and seating choices, instructional space design, and budget design advice from a website focused on Virginia and education.
The document discusses allowing student discovery and curiosity to guide classroom learning rather than strict curriculums. It advocates using technology to liberate and empower students, not limit them, and tailoring education to individual communities rather than standardized models. The key ideas are mass localization not standardization, scaling learning across communities rather than imposing uniform structures, and cultivating student creativity embedded in their community's culture.
This document provides guidance on transitioning to college and discusses various tools to support reading and writing for students with disabilities, including Balabolka literacy software, the Kindle app, Windows Speech Recognition, phone apps, and PowerTalk for PowerPoint. It summarizes the key features and functions of these apps to help students access textbooks and class materials using text-to-speech.
This document provides an overview of open office skills for college, including creating course folders and subfolders to organize notes and documents. It discusses backing up documents to external storage, using the notetaking template to take notes within a course folder organized by date, and saving files in common formats like .odt, .doc, and .txt. The document also reviews using the auto-correct feature to create shortcuts for commonly used phrases or complex words.
The document discusses various skills that can be used with the Firefox browser on the Freedom Stick portable device. It describes how to bookmark web pages for easy access, use the read aloud feature to have text read aloud, simplify pages by removing images and formatting for easier reading, and translate selected text into different languages. It also explains how to personalize the browser experience by changing bookmarks and the home page.
This document discusses transitioning to college with a disability and provides tips for doing so successfully. It recommends students register with their campus disability services office, understand available accommodations and services, and negotiate accommodations with professors. The document stresses using assistive technologies, like text-to-speech, to focus and feel comfortable on campus. Students are encouraged to advocate for themselves and the tools and accommodations they need.
This document lists various learning spaces that move beyond traditional classrooms, including parks, museums, libraries, and workplaces. It suggests rethinking where and how learning takes place outside of the standard school model. The list includes outdoor areas, cultural institutions, and corporate offices that could inspire new approaches to education.
This document outlines the concept of "Toolbelt Theory", which suggests that students should be taught to analyze tasks, environments, their own skills, and available tools to make their own decisions about which tools to use to complete tasks. The goal is to empower students by developing lifelong technology skills, limiting the impact of limitations, and preparing them for life outside of school. It provides examples of using various tools for reading, writing, displaying information, and spellchecking to demonstrate how students can develop their own "toolbelt" and learn to combine tools in "mash ups" to meet their individual needs.
The document discusses the "Cult of Efficiency" and its focus on standardization and increasing productivity in schools. It criticizes this viewpoint for failing to consider other important factors beyond speed and resource efficiency. It also references a 1832 critique of the myth that teachers do not work hard and only teach for 6 hours a day, pointing out that in reality teachers spend many more hours devoted to schoolwork, planning, and thinking about their students.
The document discusses the importance of environmental factors that can impact learning, such as providing students with seating choices, interactive technology options, outdoor spaces, and allowing them to customize their own learning spaces. It suggests that schools should offer more comfortable and flexible learning environments that accommodate different student needs and preferences to promote creativity, focus, and engagement.
The document discusses liberating classrooms through technology choice by rethinking the traditional structure of classrooms. It suggests that 1) rethinking the rigid division of time into learning vs non-learning, 2) eliminating divisions between students by age and content by subject, and 3) using technology and spatial environment choices to encourage crossing boundaries and sharing can help create more flexible learning spaces. It asks a series of questions about how the classroom space can be designed to encourage collaboration, consolidation of learning, and choice to enable every learner's comfort.
The document discusses two frameworks for choosing assistive technologies (AT): SETT and TEST. SETT is a decision-making framework that considers the Student, Environment, Tasks, and Tools. TEST is a student-centered framework that focuses on matching Tasks, Environment, Skills, and Tools. Both aim to help students gain independence by selecting the right technologies based on their individual needs and situations. Resources are provided for learning more about each framework.
The document discusses using social media and technology to connect teachers globally and reduce isolation. It provides examples of teachers from different countries communicating on Twitter to share resources and lessons, ask questions, and find ways to collaborate across borders. Connecting teachers worldwide through these platforms allows them to access new ideas and teaching strategies outside their local professional development opportunities.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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