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Cultural Shock
Living in another country provides an uncomfortable experience outside one's comfort zone. There are three important pillars in life - job, family/friends, and financial situation. Moving to another culture can result in culture shock and costs companies significantly if the posting is not successful due to illness or early returns, ranging from 30-65% of the annual salary depending on if it is for development, business, or the Peace Corps.
Open source tools for educators
On-line seminar as part of conference in Akureyri, Iceland. September 29th.
http://fyrirlestrar.khi.is/salvor/akureyri/
GridOrbit - CHI2011
The success of a volunteer computing infrastructure depends
on the contributions of its users. An example of such an
infrastructure is the Mini-Grid, a local peer-to-peer system
used for computational analysis of DNA. The speed of analysis
increases as more users join the Mini-Grid. However,
the invisible nature of such an infrastructure hinders adoption,
as it is difficult for users to participate in an infrastructure
they are not aware of. This paper introduces GridOrbit,
a system designed to increase user awareness, fostering contributions
to this infrastructure. We designed GridOrbit using
a participatory design process with biologists, and subsequently
deployed it for use in a biology laboratory. Our
results indicate that the number of contributors to the Mini-
Grid increased with the use of awareness technologies. In
addition, our analysis presents their motives and behaviors.
Finally, a characterization of user interaction with GridOrbit
emerged, which enabled us to understand how awareness
systems can be better designed. We see GridOrbit as an example
of a broader class of technologies designed to create
‘Infrastructure Awareness’ as a means to increase the contributions
to technological infrastructures.
WPF Meets Applications
WPF allows building desktop and browser-based applications using XAML and a unified programming model. It provides features like a declarative UI, support for Windows and browsers, visual and logical trees, media/animation effects, 3D integration, and digital ink. The architecture uses the CLR, Presentation Foundation, Presentation Core, and DirectX. Tools include the .NET Framework, Windows SDK, Expression Blend, and Visual Studio. Pros include ease of use, rich interfaces, performance, and .NET reuse, while cons include a learning curve and loose coupling with DirectX. Opportunities exist for interactive UIs, user experience, web components, and faster development.
Airing of grievances
The document discusses concerns around an overemphasis on "rigor" in education. It notes that rigor is often valued highly in schools but questions what outcomes we really want for students. It also raises the point that joy in learning should be an end in itself, not just a means to achieving better test scores. The document advocates for balancing preparation for future careers and college with appreciating learning in the present. It questions some of the messages students receive about passion and their future.
Tapping the Blogosphere
Nordflex.net virtual conference 24-30 October 2006
Conference topic:
Learning objects are everywhere
How do we catch them? LO using the newest technologies, podcat, blogg, wiki, mindmapping, games etc.
Forritunarmálið Scratch
Forritunarmál fyrir börn
programming for children
3f.is conference march 16th 2012
http://youtu.be/KGypn8aJIY8
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Cultural Shock
Living in another country provides an uncomfortable experience outside one's comfort zone. There are three important pillars in life - job, family/friends, and financial situation. Moving to another culture can result in culture shock and costs companies significantly if the posting is not successful due to illness or early returns, ranging from 30-65% of the annual salary depending on if it is for development, business, or the Peace Corps.
Open source tools for educators
On-line seminar as part of conference in Akureyri, Iceland. September 29th.
http://fyrirlestrar.khi.is/salvor/akureyri/
GridOrbit - CHI2011
The success of a volunteer computing infrastructure depends
on the contributions of its users. An example of such an
infrastructure is the Mini-Grid, a local peer-to-peer system
used for computational analysis of DNA. The speed of analysis
increases as more users join the Mini-Grid. However,
the invisible nature of such an infrastructure hinders adoption,
as it is difficult for users to participate in an infrastructure
they are not aware of. This paper introduces GridOrbit,
a system designed to increase user awareness, fostering contributions
to this infrastructure. We designed GridOrbit using
a participatory design process with biologists, and subsequently
deployed it for use in a biology laboratory. Our
results indicate that the number of contributors to the Mini-
Grid increased with the use of awareness technologies. In
addition, our analysis presents their motives and behaviors.
Finally, a characterization of user interaction with GridOrbit
emerged, which enabled us to understand how awareness
systems can be better designed. We see GridOrbit as an example
of a broader class of technologies designed to create
‘Infrastructure Awareness’ as a means to increase the contributions
to technological infrastructures.
WPF Meets Applications
WPF allows building desktop and browser-based applications using XAML and a unified programming model. It provides features like a declarative UI, support for Windows and browsers, visual and logical trees, media/animation effects, 3D integration, and digital ink. The architecture uses the CLR, Presentation Foundation, Presentation Core, and DirectX. Tools include the .NET Framework, Windows SDK, Expression Blend, and Visual Studio. Pros include ease of use, rich interfaces, performance, and .NET reuse, while cons include a learning curve and loose coupling with DirectX. Opportunities exist for interactive UIs, user experience, web components, and faster development.
Airing of grievances
The document discusses concerns around an overemphasis on "rigor" in education. It notes that rigor is often valued highly in schools but questions what outcomes we really want for students. It also raises the point that joy in learning should be an end in itself, not just a means to achieving better test scores. The document advocates for balancing preparation for future careers and college with appreciating learning in the present. It questions some of the messages students receive about passion and their future.
Tapping the Blogosphere
Nordflex.net virtual conference 24-30 October 2006
Conference topic:
Learning objects are everywhere
How do we catch them? LO using the newest technologies, podcat, blogg, wiki, mindmapping, games etc.
Forritunarmálið Scratch
Forritunarmál fyrir börn
programming for children
3f.is conference march 16th 2012
http://youtu.be/KGypn8aJIY8
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