The document discusses concerns about the state of education in government schools in India. A teacher, parent, and citizen express worries that government schools do not teach morals or practical skills, focus too much on competition and theory over creativity, and lack basic infrastructure and resources. They feel the education system is designed only to create clerks and not allow students to follow passions. The stakeholders call for bridging the gap between private and public schools through leveraging low-cost technology that is user-friendly for teachers and students.
The document discusses concerns about the state of education in government schools in India. A teacher, parent, and citizen express worries that government schools do not teach morals or practical skills, focus too much on competition and theory over creativity, and lack basic infrastructure and resources. They feel the education system is designed only to create clerks and not allow students to follow passions. The stakeholders call for bridging the gap between private and public schools through leveraging low-cost technology that is user-friendly for teachers and students.
The document discusses several key points about environmental health and hazards:
- Many chemicals in our environment like pesticides and endocrine disruptors are linked to adverse health effects like infertility and cancer. Children are especially vulnerable.
- Sources of toxic exposures include lead, mercury, BPA, dioxins and more which are found in products and environments where we live and work.
- Protecting environmental health means regulating these hazards rather than expecting individuals to avoid exposures. Lower-income and minority communities face higher risks.
- More research and protections are needed to understand and reduce environmental health threats.
我的小怪獸 Monster Processing
Processing (open-source language and environment for learning the fundamentals of electronic art and computer programming) workshop for introductory level.
This document describes how to set up a Wiimote smartboard using a Wii remote, IR pen, Bluetooth adapter, projector, and computer. The IR pen emits infrared signals that the Wii remote detects and sends to the computer to control the cursor. Software like Smoothboard is needed to translate the Wii remote signals into mouse movements on the projected screen. The full kit costs around Rs. 7800 while individual components would be around Rs. 4500. Compatibility and integration challenges include using Bluetooth dongles and installing software on thin clients.
我的小怪獸 Monster Processing
Processing (open-source language and environment for learning the fundamentals of electronic art and computer programming) workshop for introductory level.
This document discusses various digital learning tools and strategies including digital storytelling, adaptive learning, differentiated learning, gamification, learning management systems, flipped classrooms, MOOCs, mind mapping tools, and interactive community learning centers. It provides examples of specific tools to implement these strategies like Scratch, K-yan, Prezi, and SMILE labs. It concludes with recommendations around adopting some of these tools and updating learning systems to support digital learning.
This document discusses live coding, which involves writing computer code in real time to compose music or graphics. It introduces TOPLAP, an organization promoting live coding, and various live coding environments like SuperCollider and Fluxus. Fluxus is an open source live coding environment that uses the Scheme programming language. It allows for 3D graphics, rapid prototyping, and cross-platform use. The document demonstrates Fluxus with a simple example and discusses Scheme's syntax and features like recursion and list manipulation that make it suitable for live coding.
This document provides an introduction to generative art including definitions, examples of different types of generative art like music and software art, and useful links for learning more about generative art such as websites, conferences, and free/open source software. It also discusses the differences between 2D and 3D generative art and provides examples of using context free grammars and other techniques to generate recursive art programs.
The document discusses several key points about environmental health and hazards:
- Many chemicals in our environment like pesticides and endocrine disruptors are linked to adverse health effects like infertility and cancer. Children are especially vulnerable.
- Sources of toxic exposures include lead, mercury, BPA, dioxins and more which are found in products and environments where we live and work.
- Protecting environmental health means regulating these hazards rather than expecting individuals to avoid exposures. Lower-income and minority communities face higher risks.
- More research and protections are needed to understand and reduce environmental health threats.
我的小怪獸 Monster Processing
Processing (open-source language and environment for learning the fundamentals of electronic art and computer programming) workshop for introductory level.
This document describes how to set up a Wiimote smartboard using a Wii remote, IR pen, Bluetooth adapter, projector, and computer. The IR pen emits infrared signals that the Wii remote detects and sends to the computer to control the cursor. Software like Smoothboard is needed to translate the Wii remote signals into mouse movements on the projected screen. The full kit costs around Rs. 7800 while individual components would be around Rs. 4500. Compatibility and integration challenges include using Bluetooth dongles and installing software on thin clients.
我的小怪獸 Monster Processing
Processing (open-source language and environment for learning the fundamentals of electronic art and computer programming) workshop for introductory level.
This document discusses various digital learning tools and strategies including digital storytelling, adaptive learning, differentiated learning, gamification, learning management systems, flipped classrooms, MOOCs, mind mapping tools, and interactive community learning centers. It provides examples of specific tools to implement these strategies like Scratch, K-yan, Prezi, and SMILE labs. It concludes with recommendations around adopting some of these tools and updating learning systems to support digital learning.
This document discusses live coding, which involves writing computer code in real time to compose music or graphics. It introduces TOPLAP, an organization promoting live coding, and various live coding environments like SuperCollider and Fluxus. Fluxus is an open source live coding environment that uses the Scheme programming language. It allows for 3D graphics, rapid prototyping, and cross-platform use. The document demonstrates Fluxus with a simple example and discusses Scheme's syntax and features like recursion and list manipulation that make it suitable for live coding.
This document provides an introduction to generative art including definitions, examples of different types of generative art like music and software art, and useful links for learning more about generative art such as websites, conferences, and free/open source software. It also discusses the differences between 2D and 3D generative art and provides examples of using context free grammars and other techniques to generate recursive art programs.