Technology has changed the possibilities within teaching and learning. Classes, which prior to the digital era were restricted to lectures, talks, and physical objects, no longer have to be designed in that manner. Training in a synchronous virtual classroom can only be successful with the active participation and engagement of the learners. Explore the Virtual Classroom’s features and see how they can support and enhance your tutoring style.
The presentation give some ideas of Web 2.0, Difference between Web 1.0,2.0,3.0 and basics of some Web 2.0 Tools that can be used in educational purposes like Hotpotatoes, Edmodo, PTable, TeacherTube etc. and is prepared in accordance with the Techno Pedagogic Syllabus for B.Ed. Physical of university of Kerala
The presentation give some ideas of Web 2.0, Difference between Web 1.0,2.0,3.0 and basics of some Web 2.0 Tools that can be used in educational purposes like Hotpotatoes, Edmodo, PTable, TeacherTube etc. and is prepared in accordance with the Techno Pedagogic Syllabus for B.Ed. Physical of university of Kerala
How e-learning has evolved and bringing change in the learning ecosystem of people with aid of technology. With advantages there are always disadvantages which come along as a package. Learn more about it in the presentation.
Aims and Objectives of National Policy on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in School Education in India and National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT),
thereNow: Using Live, Remote Video and Audio Technology for Effective CoachingSchool Improvement Network
View the slides from a webinar presented by Casey Elliott, CEO of thereNow: "Using Live, Remote Video and Audio Technology for Effective Coaching." Elliott discussed how cameras can be used for effective and efficient classroom/teacher observations.
See the recording online at http://www.schoolimprovement.com/resources/webinars/using-video-for-effective-coaching/.
How e-learning has evolved and bringing change in the learning ecosystem of people with aid of technology. With advantages there are always disadvantages which come along as a package. Learn more about it in the presentation.
Aims and Objectives of National Policy on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in School Education in India and National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT),
thereNow: Using Live, Remote Video and Audio Technology for Effective CoachingSchool Improvement Network
View the slides from a webinar presented by Casey Elliott, CEO of thereNow: "Using Live, Remote Video and Audio Technology for Effective Coaching." Elliott discussed how cameras can be used for effective and efficient classroom/teacher observations.
See the recording online at http://www.schoolimprovement.com/resources/webinars/using-video-for-effective-coaching/.
New Media Technologies For Teaching And Learning Digital Journalism Jude Mathurine
An examination of some of the limitations of trying to teach digital journalism in African Journalism, Media and Communication Schools. Solutions in form of hardware,software and cloudware are identified to facilitate the learning of educators and the teaching of students. The importance of mobile technologies in this regard is highlighted.
Pedagogy is the most commonly understood approach to teaching. It refers to the theory and practice of learning. Pedagogy is often described as the act of teaching. Pedagogy has little variations between traditional teaching and online teaching. Online teaching pedagogy is a method of effective teaching practice specifically developed for teaching via the internet. It has a set of prescribed methods, strategies, and practices for teaching academic subjects in an online (or blended) environment, where students are in a physical location separate from the faculty member.
Merriam Websters dictionary defines Excellence as the quality of being excellent.
To be Excellent means to be extremely good, to be outstanding, to possess superior quality, to be world class.
According to Wikipedia, Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits.
Achieving Excellence in our Education means being able to stand at par with any Educational institution anywhere in the world.
It means our Students and Educators will not just excel locally, but, they will be able to compete favourably with their counterparts globally.
Fortunately for us, this is the 21st century and we have Technology tools at our disposals than any generation before us.
The advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web has made knowledge and information available to all and sundry. The world is now a global Library where any one with access to the internet can access knowledge and information at their finger tips.
In this presentation, we will highlight some of the ways technology can be instrumental to achieving excellence in our teaching and learning processes.
Merriam Websters dictionary defines Excellence as the quality of being excellent.
To be Excellent means to be extremely good, to be outstanding, to possess superior quality, to be world class.
According to Wikipedia, Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits.
Achieving Excellence in our Education means being able to stand at par with any Educational institution anywhere in the world.
It means our Students and Educators will not just excel locally, but, they will be able to compete favourably with their counterparts globally.
Fortunately for us, this is the 21st century and we have Technology tools at our disposals than any generation before us.
The advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web has made knowledge and information available to all and sundry. The world is now a global Library where any one with access to the internet can access knowledge and information at their finger tips.
In this presentation, we will highlight some of the ways technology can be instrumental to achieving excellence in our teaching and learning processes.
Deconstructing Technology Enhanced Learning: from platforms to the cloudEADTU
Miguel Rodríguez Artacho from UNED gave a presentation about Deconstructing Technology Enhanced Learning: from platforms to the cloud as part of the online events by expert pool Institutional Support within EMPOWER.
E-content is a Comprehensive package of teaching material put into hypermedia format. Hypermedia is multimedia with internet deplorability. E-content can not be created by a teaching faculty alone . It needs the role of teacher, Video editor, production assistants, web developers (HTML 5 or Adobe captivate, etc). Analyze the learner needs and goals of the instructional material development, development of a delivery system and content, pilot study of the material developed, implementation, evaluating, refining the materials etc. In designing and development of E-content we have to adopt one of the instructional design models based on our requirements.
• The monitoring and evaluation of the institutional processes require a carefully structured system of internal and external review. The NAAC expects the Institutions to undertake continuous Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA). This presentation is intended to serve as advisory to all accredited HEIs who volunteer to undertake AAA. The pros and cons of this process are also highlighted. Academic and Administrative Audit is the process of evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative procedure. It includes assessment of policies, strategies & functions of the various administrative departments, control of the overall administrative system, etc. This checklist gives an overview what the audit committee members may look into while visiting an institution for this purpose. It invariably follows the Quality Indicators Framework prescribed by Accreditation Council in India.
• The monitoring and evaluation of the institutional processes require a carefully structured system of internal and external review. The NAAC expects the Institutions to undertake continuous Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA). This presentation is intended to serve as advisory to all accredited HEIs who volunteer to undertake AAA.
Chemical analysis data of water samples can not be used directly for understanding. They are to be used for various calculations in order to determine the quality parameters that have a lot of significances. A. Balasubramanian and D. Nagaraju, of the Department of Studies in Earth Science, Centre for Advanced Studies, University of Mysore, Mysore-570006, Karnataka, India have recently brought out a software and its application manual as a good book for reference and execution. The Name of the software is WATCHIT meaning Water Chemistry Interpretation Techniques. This software computes more than 100 parameters pertaining to water quality interpretations. The software follows its own method of approach to determine the required results. Systems International Units are used. Limited input parameters are required. This is suitable for all scientific research, government water quality data interpretations and for understanding the quality of water before using it.
Water conservation refers to reducing the usage of water and recycling of waste water for different purposes like domestic usage, industries, agriculture etc. This technical article highlights most of the popular methods of water conservation. A special note on rainwater harvesting is also provided.
This module gives an overview of general applications of current hydrogeological aspects. It is for the basic understanding of students and research scholars.
Climate Extreme (extreme weather or climate event) refers to the occurrence of a value of a weather or climate variable above (or below) a threshold value near the upper (or lower) ends of the range of observed values of the variable. Extreme weather and climate events, interacting with exposed and vulnerable human and natural systems, can lead to disasters.
WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT POSSIBILITIES IN CHAMARAJANAGAR TALUK...Prof. A.Balasubramanian
Any unplanned development and utilization of water resources with result in water scarcity. In many parts of the developing world. Such a situation exists. In order to do proper planning and
management of water resources, it is necessary to conduct detailed analyses of the factors, which influence the water availability and its uses. In the present study, a comprehensive analysis have been undertaken for proper utilization of water resources in Chamarajanagar Taluk, which has been identified as one of the drought hit districts of Karnataka, in India. The factors analysed in this work are, surface and groundwater availability, land use, cropping pattern, recharge potential of soils and the rainfall pattern in typical areas of Taluk. It is observed that the problem of water scarcity is mainly due to the lack of irrigation planning and management. Hence, a
modified cropping pattern is suggested by taking into consideration of all available water resources and other conditions.
In broad terms, cultural geography examines the cultural values, practices, discursive and material expressions and artefacts of people, the cultural diversity and plurality of society.
It also emphasizes on how cultures are distributed over space, how places and identities are produced, how people make sense of places and build senses of place, and how people produce and communicate knowledge and meaning.
Minerals are formed by changes in chemical energy in systems which contain one fluid or vapor phase. In nature, minerals are formed by crystallisation or precipitation from concentrated solutions. These solutions are called as ore-bearing fluids. Ore-bearing fluids are characterised by high concentration of certain metallic or other elements.
Fluids are the most effective agents for the transport of material in the mantle and the Earth's crust.
Soils are complex mixers forming the skin of the earth's surface. Soil is a dynamic layer in which many complex chemical, physical and biological activities are going on constantly. Soils become adjusted to conditions of climate, landform and vegetation, and will change internally when those controlling conditions change. Soils are products of weathering. Soils play a dominant role in earth's geomorphic processes in a cyclic manner. The characteristics of soils are very essential for several reasons. This module highlights these characteristics.
GIS TECHNIQUES IN WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IN CHAMARAJANAGAR ...Prof. A.Balasubramanian
The over-exploitation and contamination of groundwater continue to threaten the long-term sustainability of our precious water resources, in spite of the best efforts made by various agencies.
This has many serious implications to the economic development of a country like India. Lack of
judicious planning and integration of environmental consideration to ground water development
projects are primarily responsible for such a state of affair in the ground water sector. Geographical Information Systems could be of immense help in planning sustainable ground water management strategies, especially in hard rock areas with limited ground water potential. Data collected from
Satellite Imagery and through field investigations have been integrated, on a GIS platform, for demarcation and prioritization of areas suitable for ground water development and ground water augmentation. An attempt has also been made to assess the vulnerability of the area to ground water
contamination. This paper demonstrates the utility of GIS in planning judicious management of ground water resources in a typical hard rock area of Chamarajanagar Taluk, Karnataka, state India.
Nanobiomaterials are very effective components for several biomedical and pharmaceutical studies. Among the metallic, organic, ceramic and polymeric nanomaterials, metallic nanomaterials have shown certain prominent biomedical applications. Enormous works have been done to synthesize, analyse and administer the metallic nanoparticles for various kinds of medical and therapeutic applications, during the last forty years. In these analyses, the prominent biomedical applications of ten metallic nanobiomaterials have been reviewed from various sources and works. It has been found that almost nine of them are used in a very wide spectrum of medical and theranostic applications.
A variety of Nano-biomaterials are synthesised, characterised and tested to find out their potentialities by global scientific communities, during the last three decades. Among those, nanostructured ceramics, cements and coatings are being considered for major use in orthopaedic, dental and other medical applications. The development of novel biocompatible ceramic materials with improved biomedical functions is at the forefront of health-related applications, all over the world. Understanding of the potential biomedical applications of ceramic nanomaterials will provide a major insight into the future developments. This study reviews and enlists the prominent potential biomedical applications of ceramic nanomaterials, like Calcium Phosphate (CaP), Tri-Calcium Phosphate (TCP), Hydroxy-Apatite(HAP), TCP+HAP, Si substituted HAP, Calcium Sulphate and Carbonate, Bioactive Glasses, Bioactive Glass Ceramics, Titania-Based Ceramics, Zirconia Ceramics, Alumina Ceramcis and Ceramic Polymer Composites.
The present forest and tree cover of the country is 78.37 million ha in 2007 which is 23.84% of the geographical areas and it includes 2.82% tree cover. This becomes 25.25%, if the areas above tree line i.e., 4000m are excluded from the total geographical area. The forest cover is classified into 3 canopy density classes.
1. Very Dense Forest (VDF) with canopy density more than 70%
2. Moderately Dense Forest (MDF) with Canopy density between 40-70% and
3. Open Forest (OF) with Canopy density between 10-40%
The entire country was fully analysed and mapped for identifying the wastelands. Among all the states, the districts which have more than 15% area under wasteland were identified for detailed mapping. In order to assess the nature and propose of rejuvenating the wastelands, a common classification system has been adopted.
Studying the origins of the Universe and exploring it helps us build our civilization. Exploring how our civilization came into existence has evolved our ability of thinking and understanding our surrounding and also the universe in a better way. Our curiosity to get the answer to every query in relation to the origin and existence of universe has helped us to discover and build better technology that we so ungratefully enjoy in all walks of life. Humans have managed to advance in every field of technology, medicines, energy and telecommunication.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
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.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdf
Tools for conducting Virtual classes
1. BYBY
PROF. A. BALA SUBRAMANIAN
FORMER DIRECTOR-EMMRC, CENTRE FOR
INF.SCI.&TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE
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within teaching and learning. within teaching and learning.
••Classes, which prior to the digital era were Classes, which prior to the digital era were Classes, which prior to the digital era were Classes, which prior to the digital era were
restricted to lectures, talks, and physical restricted to lectures, talks, and physical
objects, no longer have to be designed in that objects, no longer have to be designed in that objects, no longer have to be designed in that objects, no longer have to be designed in that
manner. manner.
••Teachers and students now have a digital Teachers and students now have a digital ••Teachers and students now have a digital Teachers and students now have a digital
toolbox toolbox ‐‐‐‐to teach the students to online to teach the students to online
courses and digital textbooks courses and digital textbooks courses and digital textbooks. courses and digital textbooks.
4. T b d l i Text based learning resources
Live lectures/ webinarsLive lectures/ webinars
Pre‐recorded lectures‐video lessonsPre recorded lectures video lessons
Web‐based contents –as LMSeb based co te ts as S
E‐content provided onlinep
11. Teacher toolsTeacher tools ‐‐ Text tool, draw tool, eraser, Text tool, draw tool, eraser,
shapes pen colour zoomshapes pen colour zoomshapes, pen colour, zoomshapes, pen colour, zoom
Specialist teacher toSpecialist teacher toolsols ‐‐ Maths tools, instant Maths tools, instant
di ti i t t b j ti t bldi ti i t t b j ti t bldictionary, instant verb conjugation tablesdictionary, instant verb conjugation tables
Save or record the class Save or record the class or save learning or save learning
l f h d ll f h d lmaterials for the student to later reviewmaterials for the student to later review
Group class toolsGroup class tools ‐‐ Raise hand tool, breakout Raise hand tool, breakout
rooms for larger groupsrooms for larger groups
14. 1. Get to know the Virtual Classroom
2. Get to know your learners
3. Prepare the content for your session3 p y
4. Prepare the physical environment
5 Perform a test with somebody you know 5. Perform a test with somebody you know
well and watch the recording (Optional)
6 S h d l fi l i i h 6. Schedule your first welcome session with
the learners
7. Plan your programme and start teaching
8. Collect feedback from your learnersy
17. Internet connection speed requirements
F i ith t h d t d t For sessions with one teacher and one student
(only two people in the room):
l d d kb ( k dUpload speed: 384 kbps. (60 packets per second
(pps))
Download speed: 384 kbps. (60 pps)
Upload speed: 196 kbps. (40 pps)Up p 9 p (4 pp )
Download speed: 196 kbps. (40 pps)
18. For sessions with one teacher and more than
d ( h l i h one student (more than two people in the
room):
Upload speed: 384 kbps (60 pps)
Download speed: 640 kbps (100 pps)p 4 p ( pp )
Upload speed: 196 kbps (40 pps)
Download speed: 320 kbps (60 pps)Download speed: 320 kbps (60 pps)
19. ddi i l d i lddi i l d i lAdditional speed requirements apply Additional speed requirements apply
while using the using thewhile using the using the screen screen g gg g
sharingsharing featurefeature
UploadUpload speed: + 500speed: + 500 kbpskbps (+ 40(+ 40 ppspps))UploadUpload speed: + 500speed: + 500 kbpskbps (+ 40(+ 40 ppspps))
DownloadDownload speed: + 500speed: + 500 kbpskbps (+ 40(+ 40 ppspps))
UploadUpload speed: + 300speed: + 300 kbpskbps (+ 20(+ 20 ppspps))
DownloadDownload speed: + 300speed: + 300 kbpskbps (+ 20(+ 20 ppspps))DownloadDownload speed: + 300speed: + 300 kbpskbps (+ 20(+ 20 ppspps))
20. Google Chrome Mo illa Firefo Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,
Opera, Edge and Safari for
Mac browser supports the screen
sharing functionality in the virtual sharing functionality in the virtual
classroom.
S h i i d Screen sharing is not supported
on mobile devices like tablets or
phones.
21. The Virtual classroom can also be accessed
A d id bil d i i h A d id on Android mobile devices with Android 5.0 +
Chrome and Apple iOS +
Safari 11 or higher.
Screen resolution should be at least 854х480 Screen resolution should be at least 854х480
and only the latest Google Chrome, Mozilla
Firefox and Safari browsers are supportedFirefox and Safari browsers are supported.
22. To enter the Virtual Classroom as a
t d t th t t h t i it t th student, the tutor has to invite to the
session.
There are two main ways in which one can
receive the invitation: either the tutor will receive the invitation: either the tutor will
send an email invitation or a direct link to
the roomthe room.
36. Wh l i i i l d Wh l i i i l d When planning your sessions, include When planning your sessions, include
various activities. various activities.
In a synchronous virtual environment you In a synchronous virtual environment you y yy y
have to interact with your learner(s) every 3have to interact with your learner(s) every 3‐‐5 5
minutes. minutes.
For example if the goal of your session is to For example if the goal of your session is to For example, if the goal of your session is to For example, if the goal of your session is to
present new knowledge, avoid conducting a present new knowledge, avoid conducting a
long lecture in the virtual classroomlong lecture in the virtual classroomlong lecture in the virtual classroom.long lecture in the virtual classroom.
39. Wh i h h k Wh i h h k When you switch on the camera, make sure When you switch on the camera, make sure
that you can see your whole face on the video that you can see your whole face on the video
d l f d l f screen and at least part of your torso. screen and at least part of your torso.
Make an effort to position your image in the Make an effort to position your image in the
centre of the video screen.centre of the video screen.
Make sure that there is no background noise Make sure that there is no background noise Make sure that there is no background noise Make sure that there is no background noise
in the room or something that might block in the room or something that might block
your microphoneyour microphoneyour microphone.your microphone.
41. At the beginning of the online session:At the beginning of the online session:
U n int r tin intr du ti n r find U n int r tin intr du ti n r find Use an interesting introduction or find a Use an interesting introduction or find a
personal story to tellpersonal story to tell
l k i ll k i lClear up any unknown terminologyClear up any unknown terminology
Raise questions that will be answered at the Raise questions that will be answered at the
end of the sessionend of the session