Improve your RP British accent with the Ultimate RP British Accent Learning Resource. A short guide to the modules contained in this training program. Get the training at http://www.learningbritishaccent.com. If you are looking for audio and video help to develop your RP British accent then this could be the course for you!
A study of The Matrix for year 12 which includes suggested apps/websites for use with a BYOD class. Each task is linked to the key competencies of the NZ curriculum.
Improve your RP British accent with the Ultimate RP British Accent Learning Resource. A short guide to the modules contained in this training program. Get the training at http://www.learningbritishaccent.com. If you are looking for audio and video help to develop your RP British accent then this could be the course for you!
A study of The Matrix for year 12 which includes suggested apps/websites for use with a BYOD class. Each task is linked to the key competencies of the NZ curriculum.
This presentation is for all professionals who are non-native speakers of English, and whose workplace communication is in the English Language and are very serious in improving their English-Skills.
This talk will focus on how the web tool Skype can enhance integration, participation and speaking abilities. We will highlight how it can be put into use in order to get students practicing, and therefore, improve their speaking along with a powerful contextualization that technology can pipe into the classroom and help in terms of integration, motivation and participation.
The Skype project took place with teenagers of Upper Intermediate level from Culturas Rio and Recife. Students undertook tasks on exchanging cultural experiences, which went beyond routine classroom skills and these enhanced their learning experience and comprehension of English.
This project aimed at bridging the gap between two groups from different parts of Brazil through personalized activities and finding out common characteristics they share.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter 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.
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.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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.
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.
3. GENERAL OBJECTIVES
• Develop your ability to use English in all language skills
• Evaluate reading information critically
• Expand your answers to express your opinion in English
• Learn the basic steps to writing and produce written work
• Summarize main ideas form the listening activitivies
• Become more autonomous learners
• Evaluate your learning process
4. Online platform
register
ORIENTATION
SESSION
Online CHECKLIST
Colombobogota.edu.co
Print Screen
Your Community page
Significantprogress.wordpress.com
6. SKILLS 4
WRITING TASKS
U.1: Do’s and Don’ts when visiting Colombia
U.2: Movie Review
U.3: Hotel Review
7. UNIT ONE
GREETINGS & SMALL
TALK
Paragraph
Do’s and Don’ts when visiting Colombia: Advice
Use Microsoft World “F7” to correct your writing
8. 1 ONLINE PLATFORM - REGISTRATION
2 Web Search: WHAT IS A TOPIC SENTENCE and A PARAGRAPH?
3 PARAGRAPH for PEER CORRECTION
4 PARAGRAPH FINAL DRAFT
9. PREVIEW
Customs Around the World
Read - Become familiar with greetings around the world
Listen - Summarize main ideas about two people meeting in a hotel lobby
Speak - Discuss and reflect on right or wrong behaviors
- Discuss suggestions to a visitor about how to behave in Colombia
Online Platform Registration - Print Screen
Class preparation – Lesson one
11. CULTURAL AWARENESS
UNIT TASK
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Paragraph
Do’s and Don’ts when visiting Colombia: Advice
Use Microsoft World “F7” to correct your writing
12. LESSON 1
Get Reacquainted with Someone
Share Online Platform Registration - Print Screen
Listen: - Summarize how people get reacquainted { meet again }
Grammar: - Identify form, meaning and use of the Present Perfect
Speak: - Simulations to make introductions and get reacquainted with class
Web search: What is a Topic Sentence and a Paragraph ? - Print Screen
Class preparation – Lesson two
14. LESSON 2
Greet a Visitor to your Country
Web search: What is a paragraph and a topic sentence? - Print Screen
Voc. - Become familiar with tourist activities around the world
Grammar: - Identify form, use and meaning: Present Perfect II
- already, yet, ever and before
Listen: - Complete questions using the Present Perfect
- Summarize a conversation about someone greeting a visitor
Speak: - Use the conversation model to activate the new language
PARAGRAPH for PEER CORRECTION
Class preparation – Lesson three
16. LESSON 3
Discuss Gestures & Customs
Web search: What is a Topic Sentence and a Paragraph? - Print Scree
Read: - Become familiar with some gestures around the world
- Identify supporting details
Speak: - Discuss gestures and customs
PARAGRAPH FINAL DRAFT – peer correction
Class preparation – Lesson four
18. LESSON 4
Describe and interesting experience
Turn in: PARAGRAPH FINAL DRAFT
Vocab. - Become familiar with participial adjectives
Listen: - Three interviews to identify activation of participial adjectives
Speak: - Describe an interesting experience to activate language
Paste your paragraph in your Community Blog
Source: significantprogress.wordpress.com / Sk1 - 3 / SK1 – U.1
Class preparation - Preview / Unit 2 / Movies & Entertainment
