2017 TeenLife Guide to Overnight Summer ProgramsMarie Schwartz
This guide contains useful articles about and descriptions of overnight summer programs geared to students age 13-18. Many are located on college campuses and help students explore majors and careers before applying to college.
"Tomorrow ASEAN Project" Information Booklet (Season 1) - AIESEC in Ho Chi Mi...Toan Nguyen
A brand new project for university and college students from AIESEC in Ho Chi Minh City
"Tomorrow ASEAN" is created to build a platform where Vietnamese and international students can collaborate and discuss ASEAN’s most pressing issues.
2017 TeenLife Guide to Overnight Summer ProgramsMarie Schwartz
This guide contains useful articles about and descriptions of overnight summer programs geared to students age 13-18. Many are located on college campuses and help students explore majors and careers before applying to college.
"Tomorrow ASEAN Project" Information Booklet (Season 1) - AIESEC in Ho Chi Mi...Toan Nguyen
A brand new project for university and college students from AIESEC in Ho Chi Minh City
"Tomorrow ASEAN" is created to build a platform where Vietnamese and international students can collaborate and discuss ASEAN’s most pressing issues.
Open the door of embedded systems to IoT! mruby on LEGO Mindstorms (R)Takehiko YOSHIDA
mruby is lightweight implementation of the Ruby language, and it will encourage embedded system programmers to open the door to IoT (Internet of Things).
The MathWorks introduced MATLAB support for HDF5 in 2002 via three high-level functions: HDF5INFO, HDF5READ, and HDF5WRITE. These functions worked well for their purpose-providing simple interfaces to a complicated file format-but MATLAB users requested finer control over their HDF5 files and the HDF5 library. MATLAB 7.3 (R2006b) adds this precise level of support for version 1.6.5 of the HDF5 library via a close mapping of the HDF5 C API to MATLAB function calls.
This presentation will briefly introduce the earlier, high-level HDF5 interface (and its limitations) before showing in detail the low-level HDF5 functions. It will show how to interact with the HDF5 library and files using the thirteen classes of functions in MATLAB, which encapsulate groupings of functionality found in the HDF5 C API. But because MATLAB is itself a higher-level language than C, we will also present MATLAB's extensions and modifications of the HDF5 C API that make it more MATLAB-like, work with defined values, and perform ID and memory management.
Wrapping a library like HDF5 requires a great deal of effort and design, and we will briefly present a general-purpose mechanism for creating close mappings between library interfaces and an application like MATLAB. One of our goals in this presentation is to facilitate communication with The HDF Group about how The MathWorks builds our HDF5 interfaces in order to ease adoption of future versions of the HDF5 library in large, general-purpose applications.
In a communications system, the channel is affected by an additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN)
and a fading due to a distance between a transmitter and a receiver. Especially, there are many kinds of
channel fadings. Depending on the moving speeds of transmitters or receivers, a fading type can be a slow
fading or a fast fading (i.e., the product of 0.1 and coherence time than smaller or larger than the symbol
period of signal are corresponding to fast and slow fadings). Moreover, a channel can be referred as a
selective fading or a flat fading corresponding to the product of 0.1 and coherence bandwidth than smaller
or larger than the bandwidth of signal. These above effects can suffer received signals at a destination.
Hence the performance of received signals in term of bit-error-rate (BER) is much degraded.
In order to overcome these issues, communications systems would be carefully designed. In detail,
application systems operating over the AWGN channels would use coding schemes to combat an additive
white noise. However, if environment is affected by fading, coding techniques only solve a fast fading.
It implies that, coding schemes degrade received signals when they go through slow fading channels. In
this case, an interleaving technique would be added to a communications system. In order to overcome
the fading channels, besides, using an interleaver as above, we can exploit the diversity of multi-path. It
implies that the effects of fading can be combated by transmitting the original signals over multiple paths
(experiencing independent fading) and then combining all received signals at the receiver. There are many
kinds of diversities to mitigate this issue, such as diversity in time, frequency, and space. Correspondingly,
a lot of state-of-art methods are given, viz. diversity receiving and transmitting, OFDM, space-time block
codes, MIMO, Cooperation and etc.
In summary, the main scope of this report is modeling a communications system. First, I create a
basic communications system, where it includes the modulation/demodulation using a QPSK modulation,
a channel type is an AWGN channel. Secondly, a coder/decoder scheme is added to a transmitter/receiver to
improve received signals. Thirdly, the fading channel is considered when a receiver/transmitter is moving.
It means that the slow fading is mentioned. The performance is shown to prove that the received signal
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is degraded whether a coding scheme is used or not. Finally, an interleaver/deinterleaver is used to solve
this problem.
Besides, the performance in terms of BER is used to verify a validity of these above techniques in a
communications system.
MATLAB and Simulink for Communications System Design (Design Conference 2013)Analog Devices, Inc.
This session will show how Model-Based Design with MATLAB® and Simulink® can be used to model, simulate, and implement communications systems. Attendees will learn how multidomain modeling with continuous verification and automatic code generation can dramatically reduce system design time. A QPSK receiver model will be used as an example to highlight the design flow.
Internet of Things (IoT) - We Are at the Tip of An IcebergDr. Mazlan Abbas
You are likely benefitting from The Internet of Things (IoT) today, whether or not you’re familiar with the term. If your phone automatically connects to your car radio, or if you have a smartwatch counting your steps, congratulations! You have adopted one small piece of a very large IoT pie, even if you haven't adopted the name yet.
IoT may sound like a business buzzword, but in reality, it’s a real technological revolution that will impact everything we do. It's the next IT Tsunami of new possibility that is destined to change the face of technology, as we know it. IoT is the interconnectivity between things using wireless communication technology (each with their own unique identifiers) to connect objects, locations, animals, or people to the Internet, thus allowing for the direct transmission of and seamless sharing of data.
IoT represents a massive wave of technical innovation. Highly valuable companies will be built and new ecosystems will emerge from bridging the offline world with the online into one gigantic new network. Our limited understanding of the possibilities hinders our ability to see future applications for any new technology. Mainstream adoption of desktop computers and the Internet didn’t take hold until they became affordable and usable. When that occurred, fantastic and creative new innovation ensued. We are on the cusp of that tipping point with the Internet of Things.
IoT matters because it will create new industries, new companies, new jobs, and new economic growth. It will transform existing segments of our economy: retail, farming, industrial, logistics, cities, and the environment. It will turn your smartphone into the command center for the both digital and physical objects in your life. You will live and work smarter, not harder – and what we are seeing now is only the tip of the iceberg.
CIE Oxford presentation - Group English lessons programmeCIEOxford
Presentation about group English lessons with activity programme.
Information about school, campus, programme, activities and excursions, host families, Oxford.
1. The Heart of England Study Programmes Ltd. Is a company incorporated in England and Wales. Company number 08196068. Trading Address 14 Hamilton Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4LY. UK
Telephone – 00 44 1926 311375 E Mail – office@heartengland.co.uk www.heartengland.co.uk
Summer Camp Programmes for 2017
5- 17 year old students
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, U.K.
2. The Heart of England Study Programmes Ltd. Is a company incorporated in England and Wales. Company number 08196068. Trading Address 14 Hamilton Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4LY. UK
Telephone – 00 44 1926 311375 E Mail – office@heartengland.co.uk www.heartengland.co.uk
Why choose The Heart of England for your children’s Summer Camp?
Our school can offer:
A friendly learning environment at a family-run school since 1993;
A safe, friendly and cosmopolitan town (40,000 people) to study English in;
Small classes which build confidence and offer useful & natural language lessons;
Fantastic and varied afternoon activities for all ages with support materials;
ABLS accredited school able to support non EU students with visa applications;
A great location - 30 minutes to Birmingham Airport / 90 minutes to London Heathrow;
Start any Monday and one week minimum stay;
Comprehensive insurance, welcome packs, rucksacks, ID badges and study materials;
No administration fees;
A good mix of nationalities;
A great school location in the centre of Leamington Spa;
Qualified, inspiring and experienced teachers.
Aims of the programmes and lesson content
Our aim is to increase confidence in spoken English and develop fluency as well as provide enjoyable, useful and high quality programmes for children. We
teach structured and well planned classes which include communication games, drama, debates, structured conversation and creative activities.
The lessons practise all four skills, develop grammar and expand knowledge of the language. The students will also get the opportunity to learn about and
know something of British culture. The students pick up the language in a natural and relaxing environment. The lessons are adapted to the age and ability
of all students. We have classes for 5 – 7 year olds, 8 – 11 years and 12 – 17 year olds. The teenagers are divided by ability into one of 5 levels from
Beginner/ Elementary to Advanced.
3. Our students are sent a pre course grammar test and then their oral skills are tested at the beginning of their course and on the first day of
each week to monitor their progress and all students are encouraged to take part in our weekly presentation sessions on a Friday where
students build their confidence in the spoken language. Classes allow students to quickly feel at home and be able
to become independent and confident.
Statistics from 2016’s summer camp. Our students told us:
99.5% were very happy or satisfied with their lessons (93.5% very happy)
99% were very happy or satisfied with their accommodation (94% very happy)
99% were very happy or satisfied with their activities and the organisation of the school (93.5% very happy)
Course dates:
Winter Camp 9th – 29th January 2017
Easter Camp 19th March – 29th April 2017
Summer Camp 12th June – 25th August 2017
Conditions of participation for tuition
1. Children aged 5 - 11 years: must live in home-stay or private accommodation with a parent or guardian.
2. Children aged 12 and above: we can offer homestay accommodation.
Conditions of participation for activities
1. Children aged 5 - 7 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (see charges below for adults).
2. Children aged 8 or older can attend without parents or guardian but adults are welcome to join. For children aged 8 – 11
years old, if parents do not accompany their child, we have to charge extra for additional supervision (see charges below).
Maximum class sizes: 6 students for 5 – 11 year olds 12 students for 12 - 17 year olds.
Programmes are run in one week blocks and the minimum length of attendance is one week starting on a Monday.
Course fees must be paid in advance.
See the Terms & Conditions.
Registration procedure
1. Send registration form with deposit of £100 per person for EU students and £500 for non EU students who require visa support.
2. Receive preliminary confirmation letter with host details if immediately available and an invoice with outstanding balance shown
3. Pay balance no later than one month before course starts
4. Receive final confirmation with all host details, programme, timetable and receipts of payment
4. Secondary (12 – 17 years) Group Summer English Programme Price per person per week
Course
code
Course name Includes Price
A Secondary tuition 15 hours tuition £245
B Secondary tuition and activities 15 hours tuition and 5 half day activities £345
C Secondary tuition, activities and full day
excursion
15 hours tuition,5 half day activities and 1 full day
excursion
£395
D Secondary tuition and full day excursion 15 hours tuition and 1 full day excursion £295
E Secondary tuition afternoon sessions
July only. Maximum 8 children per class
great for more intensive learning
15 hours’ tuition in the afternoons from 14.00 –
17.00. Pre Intermediate to Upper Intermediate only
unless pre-formed groups apply.
£245
Primary (5 – 11 years) Group Summer English Programme Price per person per week
Course
code
Course name Includes Price
F Primary tuition 15 hours tuition £290
G Primary tuition and activities 15 hours tuition and 5 half day activities £390*
H Primary tuition, activities and full day
excursion
15 hours tuition,5 half day activities and 1 full day
excursion
£440*
I Primary tuition and full day excursion 15 hours tuition and 1 full day excursion £340*
Not included:
Accommodation (£150 per person per week for host family accommodation including bus pass, if required).
Airport transfers
spending money
*Additional charges:
1. £100 per week for adults to attend activities with children.
2. £125 per week for an additional supervisor for children aged 8 to 11 year olds.
5. DATE EXCURSION DATE EXCURSION
Mon 12th June Leamington orientation and make a cream tea* Mon 24th July Leamington orientation and treasure hunt*
Tues 13th
June Ragley Hall Tues 25th
July Cinema
Wed 14th
June Pick your own fruit and Rugby Museum Wed 26th
July Stratford Butterfly Farm
Thurs 15th June Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Stratford Thurs 27th July Tamworth Snow Dome or Tamworth Castle
Friday 16th June Geocaching Fri 28th July Warwick treasure trail*
Mon 19th June Leamington orientation and mask making / crafts* Mon 31st July Leamington orientation and hula hooping*
Tues 20th June Ten pin bowling* Tues 1st August Ten pin bowling*
Wed 21st
June Birmingham Think Tank* Wed 2nd
August Coventry Herbert Art Gallery
Thurs 22nd June Laser Quest* Thurs 3rd August Mad Museum*
Fri 23rd June Magic Workshop* Fri 4th August Sea Life Centre
Mon 26th June Leamington orientation and hula hoop workshop* Mon 7th August Leamington orientation and felting*
Tues 27th June Cinema Tues 8th August Ice-skating*
Wed 28th June Mary Arden’s House Wed 9th August Compton Verney Art Gallery
Thurs 29th June Coventry Herbert Art Gallery Thurs 10th August Sea Life Centre
Fri 30th
June Mini golf in Warwick Park Fri 11th
August Mini golf in Warwick Park
Mon 3rd July Leamington orientation and T shirt painting Mon 14th August Leamington orientation and street dance*
Tues 4th July Mad Museum Tues 15th August Cinema
Wed 5th July Warwick Quiz * Wed 16th August Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Stratford
Thurs 6th July Stratford Butterfly Farm Thurs 17th August Cadbury’s World*
Fri 7th July Kenilworth Castle Fri 18th August Sports in the park*
Mon 10th July Leamington orientation and street dance* Mon 21st August Leamington orientation and Foundry Wood*
Tues 11th
July Disc Golf or Swimming* Tues 22nd
August Ten Pin Bowling
Wed 12th July Cadbury’s World Weds 23rd August Laser Quest*
Thurs 13th
July Ten Pin Bowling Thurs 24th
August Kenilworth Castle
Fri 14th July Birmingham Art Gallery Fri 25th August Ragley Hall
Mon 17th July Leamington orientation and Foundry Wood* Please note: All afternoon excursions include entry fees and transport.
If bought after arrival, the excursions will be charged at £25 per child and £30 per adult
per day. At least three people must attend for activities to run.
*Adult alternatives sometimes available, please ask for details.
Tue 18th July Coventry Motor Museum
Wed 19th July Birmingham Think Tank
Thurs 20th
July Laser Quest*
Fri 21st July Tennis in the park*
6. Weekend Excursions
Date Excursion What’s included
Saturday 17th
June Black Country Living Museum Entry fees and travel
Saturday 24th
June Oxford Walking tour, entry fees and travel
Saturday 1st
July Warwick castle Entry fees and travel
Saturday 8th
July London Walking tour and travel
Saturday 15th
July Cambridge Punting and travel
Saturday 22nd
July Bath Bus tour and travel
Saturday 29th
July Chatsworth House and Bakewell Entry fees and travel
Saturday 5th
August Warwick Castle Entry fees and travel
Saturday 12th
August London Walking tour and travel
Saturday 19th
August Oxford Entry fees and travel
Evening activities:
We have an evening activity every week on a Wednesday night which include fish & chip suppers, discos, family barbeques, games evenings,
film evenings, Chinese buffets and farewell parties.
7. Weekly topics for our Summer Camp Programmes
Date Main topic
12th
– 16th
June 2017 Food – traditional and modern, health and nutrition, restaurants and menus.
19th
– 23rd
June 2017 Nature, flowers, plants, seaside countryside
26th
– 30th
June 2017 Animals: uses for, treatment of, habits, animal rights and habitats
3rd
- 7th
July 2017 Shopping, clothes, fashion and consumerism
10th
– 14th
July 2017 Travel, transport, holidays and culture
17th
– 21st
July 2017 Music, youth culture, famous people and drama
24th
– 28th
July 2017 Media, cinema, television, radio, poetry and newspapers
31st
July - 4th
August 2017 Health, wealth and happiness
7th
– 11th
August 2017 Space, planets, inventions, gadgets and discoveries
14th
– 18th
August 2017 History and bygone times, customs
21st
- 25th
August 2017 Sports, entertainment, leisure. occupations
9.00 – 9.15 a.m. School open for students to prepare for lessons
9.15 – 9.45 a.m. Assessment of new students each Monday.
Warm up group discussion session including show & tell, discuss reading books, review previous lesson’s activity.
9.45 – 10.30 a.m. Grammar based speaking activities
10.30 – 10.45 a.m. Break time
10.45 – 12.00 p.m. Project and group work activities including projects, debates, role plays, competitions, structured games.
12.00 – 12.10 p.m. Debrief on group activities, choose new reading books, check new vocabulary and check with exercises.
12.10 – 12.30 p.m. Vocabulary activity based on afternoon trip / weekly theme
12.30 -1.30 p.m. Lunch
1.30 – 4.30 / 5.00 p.m. Afternoon activity
8. Airport Transfers
We are happy to organise taxi airport transfers for you, ask for details if necessary. All our taxi bookings include a meet
and greet service where the driver will wait inside the airport for the passengers.
Birmingham International (BHX) 16 miles or 22 km by car
East Midlands 48 miles / 77 km by car
Luton 70 miles / 112 km by car
Heathrow – all terminals 73 miles / 115 km by car
London Stansted 118 miles / 189 km by car
For train information www.thetrainline.com for coach travel www.bus-pass.com . Coach transfers are included for groups of 15 students or more for camp students.
What people are saying about us?
I think that our summer camps were fantastic because we have had a lot of fun while we met other families and students. As there were a lot
of nationalities of students to help to continue practising English. Also the Leamington city is quite safe and nice to welcoming foreign English
students. Warwickshire is a very nice and interesting region in England with lots of things to visit and to do, and the people are also very
enjoyable and nice.
I enjoyed very much the time I spent with my family because they were very welcoming, warm and friendly. I
also appreciated the courses and team at the school. I made a lot of progress because courses are very active
and kept small guaranteeing individual attention. I had often to give my opinion on a wide range of topics and I
improved my speaking skills. I look forward to coming back again!
It is the second year that I recommend the Heart of England School. My nephew and his friend enjoyed the
lessons, teachers are open and welcoming, afternoon activities fun and recreational. I would definitely recommend again.