The document discusses a workshop on 21st century skills and aligning Web 2.0 tools to support those skills. The morning session will define 21st century skills and literacies and show how to align Web 2.0 tools. The afternoon session will continue defining skills and aligning tools, and include reflection and planning. Key 21st century skills discussed include critical thinking, collaboration, and digital citizenship.
CPAs & Social Media - presentation for CCH User Conference - Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 10:30 am - 12:10pm at the Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
CPAs & Social Media - presentation for CCH User Conference - Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 10:30 am - 12:10pm at the Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
21st Century Skills: What do Adult Learners and Teachers Need to Know?Marian Thacher
Defining 21st Century Skills for adult learners and adult educators. Presented at Santa Ana College Continuing Education flex days by Marian Thacher, OTAN, on 8/22/11.
Presentation For the Science for Impact- Building The Critical Mass. Workshop Facilitated by CTA and Jointly Organized by UNRE, NARI and USP School of Agriculture and Food Technology, Samoa
Theme 5. Using ICT; Flexible and Distance Learning.
Rafael discussed E-Learning as an innovative approach to problem solving and information literacy for critical thinking in advancing science and technology in the Pacific. He discussed learning in relation to the development of knowledge and understanding. The Internet appears to be reshaping teaching, learning and research. Therefore it is important that academic libraries take a leading role to support web-based e-learning by creating and developing new services and linking them to the various programmes in universities and research organisations. Electronic delivery can change the way faculty and students, organisations and communities access, create and use information, and libraries will continue to play a central role in linking all to quality information sources.
From Digital Literacy to Digital FluencyDavid Cain
While our students may appear to be digital natives, they rarely have the capacity to make wise or ethical decisions as they construct their digital identities. As educators, we have a moral imperative to guide our students--even in an ever-changing digital landscape.
With our rapidly increasing and instantaneous access to information, it can be difficult to help people slice through the “data smog” and become fluent with information while critically assessing its value and purpose. This webinar introduces a variety of technical resources and research tools, and provides tips to help make learning more meaningful, engaging, and relevant, with the ultimate goal of providing learners with opportunities to create something new and exciting. The end goal is to help learners enrich their lives by constructing a personal learning environment, online or face-to-face, that is conducive to information discovery, sharing, and lifelong learning.
WLMA 14 Conference Keynote PPT - Paige Jaeger: Connecting Creatively with the CCPaige Jaeger
Washington Library Media Association Conference Keynote - It was my pleasure to share ways to challenge, reach and teach the Millennials at your conference! Carpe Diem! Let us think!
21st Century Skills: What do Adult Learners and Teachers Need to Know?Marian Thacher
Defining 21st Century Skills for adult learners and adult educators. Presented at Santa Ana College Continuing Education flex days by Marian Thacher, OTAN, on 8/22/11.
Presentation For the Science for Impact- Building The Critical Mass. Workshop Facilitated by CTA and Jointly Organized by UNRE, NARI and USP School of Agriculture and Food Technology, Samoa
Theme 5. Using ICT; Flexible and Distance Learning.
Rafael discussed E-Learning as an innovative approach to problem solving and information literacy for critical thinking in advancing science and technology in the Pacific. He discussed learning in relation to the development of knowledge and understanding. The Internet appears to be reshaping teaching, learning and research. Therefore it is important that academic libraries take a leading role to support web-based e-learning by creating and developing new services and linking them to the various programmes in universities and research organisations. Electronic delivery can change the way faculty and students, organisations and communities access, create and use information, and libraries will continue to play a central role in linking all to quality information sources.
From Digital Literacy to Digital FluencyDavid Cain
While our students may appear to be digital natives, they rarely have the capacity to make wise or ethical decisions as they construct their digital identities. As educators, we have a moral imperative to guide our students--even in an ever-changing digital landscape.
With our rapidly increasing and instantaneous access to information, it can be difficult to help people slice through the “data smog” and become fluent with information while critically assessing its value and purpose. This webinar introduces a variety of technical resources and research tools, and provides tips to help make learning more meaningful, engaging, and relevant, with the ultimate goal of providing learners with opportunities to create something new and exciting. The end goal is to help learners enrich their lives by constructing a personal learning environment, online or face-to-face, that is conducive to information discovery, sharing, and lifelong learning.
WLMA 14 Conference Keynote PPT - Paige Jaeger: Connecting Creatively with the CCPaige Jaeger
Washington Library Media Association Conference Keynote - It was my pleasure to share ways to challenge, reach and teach the Millennials at your conference! Carpe Diem! Let us think!
A look at millenials, who they are, the emerging technologies they're using, how social media is being used in the workplace and some guesses at the future of technology.
Today's students have a wealth of e-tools (Internet, iPods, computers, and...) available to them to enhance their learning. How can we use these etools in parish or school settings with low-end or high-end tech environments?
This instructional unit was intended for you, to encourage integration of technology in the classroom and lead students to use their creativity during instruction.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
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!
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.
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.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
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Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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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We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
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.
2. Monica Isabel Martinez Director of Professional Development 512-450-5410 or 512-709-0354 [email_address] @tcea or @mimg1225
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4. Morning Session (8:30 AM – 11:30 PM) Introduction & Overview Defining 21 st Century Skills Align Web 2.0 Tools to 21 st Century Literacies Lunch Break (11:30 AM – 12:30PM) Afternoon Session (12:30PM - 3:30PM) Defining 21 st Century Skills Align Web 2.0 Tools to 21 st Century Literacies Reflection and Plan of Action
5. Nicenet- 21 st Century Education www.nicenet.org Class Key: N280286A40
6. What types of skills is the learner illustrating in this video?
8. What does it mean to be well educated in the 21st century? What should teaching and learning look like in the 21st century?
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10. 21 st Century LITERACIES Should educators teach students what to think or how to think?
11. -Thinking critically and making judgments about content -Solving complex, multidisciplinary, open-ended problems that all workers, in every kind of workplace -Creativity and entrepreneurial thinking -Communicating and collaborating with teams of people across cultural, geographic and language boundaries -Making innovative use of knowledge, information and opportunities to create new services, processes and products. -Taking charge of financial, health and civic responsibilities and making wise choices.
12. -Creativity and Innovation -Communication and Collaboration -Research and Information Fluency -Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making -Digital Citizenship -Technology Operations and Concepts
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18. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving " The idea that a company's senior leaders have all the answers and can solve problems by themselves has gone completely by the wayside...The person who's close to the work has to have strong analytic skills. You have to be rigorous: test your assumptions, don't take things at face value, don't go in with preconceived ideas that you're trying to prove." - Ellen Kumata, consultant to Fortune 200 companies
19. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving “ First and foremost, I look for someone who asks good questions,” Parker responded. “We can teach them the technical stuff, but we can't teach them how to ask good questions—how to think.” Clay Parker, president of the Chemical Management Division of BOC Edwards
20. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving To compete in the new global economy, companies need their workers to think about how to continuously improve their products, processes, or services. Over and over, executives told me that the heart of critical thinking and problem solving is the ability to ask the right questions. As one senior executive from Dell said, “Yesterday's answers won't solve today's problems.”
21. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Ellen Kumata, managing partner at Cambria Associates, explained the extraordinary pressures on leaders today. “The challenge is this: How do you do things that haven't been done before, where you have to rethink or think anew? It's not incremental improvement any more. The markets are changing too fast.”
22. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving CLASSROOM SOLUTION: Ask our students to be the ones who question-- not just the ones who answer. In the words of one student: “ Miss, if you already know the answer, why do you keep asking us the question?
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24. Math Problem The lessons provide the teacher with a systematic approach to introducing logical problem solving. Grades 3 – 4 and up
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26. Soccer Problem This student interactive, from an Illuminations lesson, allows students to investigate a soccer problem by changing the location of a soccer player. Grades 9 - 12
27. Number Cruncher This tool, created by Science NetLinks, challenges students to consider mathematical equations to get from one number to another in a math maze. 3 - 8
29. There are over 800 universities with active iTunes U sites. Nearly half of these institutions — including Stanford, Yale, MIT, Oxford, and UC Berkeley — distribute their content publicly on the iTunes Store. In addition, cultural and education institutions such as the Library of Congress , public broadcasting, and state departments of education also contribute to this growing educational content repository which now includes over 325,000 free lectures, audiobooks, lesson plans, and more .
30. QUEST: Science and Nature KQED Ask a Biologist Arizona IDEAL Teaching Mathematics Virginia Department of Education Lit2Go University of South Florida Three Countries You Ought to Know About Virginia Department of Education Sample Resources available for both K12 and HIED on iTunes U include: Roy's Writing Tools Poynter Institute Edutopia The Library of Congress MIT OpenCourseware UC Berkeley Wired Study Tips Texas A&M
32. Types of eBooks: Academic -Law -History -Mathematics -Literature -Health Sciences -Business -Psychology -Engineering -Physics -Sociology -Computer Science -Philosophy Fiction Non-Fiction - Search by Title, Author, ISBN, or Keyword -Mailing List & Alerts -Different book formats -Preview, Reviews, Chat -Free excerpts www.ebooks.com
33. -Over 1 million titles -Sharing capabilities (Lend Me) -Nook -eReader for iPhone, iTouch, iPad, BlackBerry, PC and MAC -Public Domain books powered by Google - Free eBooks www.barnesandnoble.com/ebooks Bibles & Bible Studies Biography & Memoir Business/Personal Finances Children's eBooks Cookbooks Fiction History New Age & Inspiration Nonfiction Politics & Current Affairs Reference Religion Romance Sci Fi & Fantasy Science & Nature Self-Help Sports Teen Fiction Teens & Kids Thrillers, Mystery & Crime Travel True Crime
34. Turn your book into a high quality e-book with publishing service or contribute to the collection of public domain titles. Dedicated devices: Amazon Kindle 1/2/DX Sony Reader (PRS-500, PRS-505 & PRS-700) Bookeen Cybook (Gen 3) iRex (iLiad & Digital Reader) www.feedbooks.com Adventure Biography Collections Crime/Mystery Essay Fantasy Ghost Stories Gothic History Horror Humor/Satire Non-Fiction Novels Philosophy Plays Poetry Politics Psychology Religion Romance Science Science Fiction Sexuality Short Fiction Thriller Travel War Western Young Readers Mobile Platforms: iPhone & iPod Touch Android platform Windows Mobile / Symbian / Blackberry / PalmOS Other Linux-based platforms
36. Browse subjects Business & Economics Cooking Computers Current Events Family & Relationships Games Gardening Health & Fitness House & Home Humor Law Literary Collections Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Mathematics Medical Non-Classifiable Body, Mind & Spirit Performing Arts Pets Philosophy Photography Poetry Political Science Psychology Psychology & Psychiatry Religion Self-Help Social Science Technology & Engineering Technology Transportation Travel http://books.google.com/books
37. http://www.coursesmart.com/ -Over 10,500 titles -1070 Course Areas across 117 Disciplines -CourseSmart App for the iPhone and iPad -Advanced search & Table of Content Navigation -Copy & Paste to Notes -Email Notes to class -Online viewing and downloadable versions Categories: (from Accounting to Automotive Technology and from Culinary to ESL) For a full listing: http://www.coursesmart.com/browse?category =
38. Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Mark Twain Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Uncle Remus Joel Chandler Harris Through the Looking−Glass Lewis Carroll Tik-Tok of Oz L. Frank Baum Adventures of Pinocchio, The Carlo Collodi Velveteen Rabbit, The Margery Williams Featured Free Books: Anne of Green Gables Lucy Maud Montgomery Frankenstein, or Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Mysterious Island, The Jules Verne Anne of the Island Lucy Maud Montgomery From the Earth to the Moon Jules Verne Adventures of Ulysses, The Charles Lamb Love and Freindship Jane Austen http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/
39. Audio Owl http://www.audioowl.com/ OverDrive http://www.overdrive.com/ Calibre-ebooks http://calibre-ebook.com/ Blio http://www.blioreader.com/ Convert any text file to ePub for the iPad http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/converting_files_epub_ipad epubBooks http://www.epubbooks.com/ Fictionwise http://www.fictionwise.com/ Net Library http://www.netlibrary.com/ More eBook Sites
41. -Free Story Maker Tool -Registration Required -Requires JAVA -Use StoryJumper art, or upload your own images -Private or public settings What will your book be? -Basic art libraries for story creation -Online sharing Book publishing. You can order your books as professionally published hardbound volumes starting from $24.95. www.storyjumper.com
42. 3. Panraven: A nice site for creating, sharing, and purchasing your digital book. http://www.panraven.com/home/homepage.html 4. Book Builder : Site for creating digital books. http://bookbuilder.cast.org/ 5. PDF Flash: Upload a PDF to create a professional-looking Flash-based digital book. http://www.pdfflash.com/ 6. MyPublisher : Free software that allows users to create colorful photo or digital books. http://www.mypublisher.com/ 7. Tabblo : Create a user account to make digital books with photos. http://www.tabblo.com/studio 8. SmileBooks: Create beautiful storybooks online or download their software to store on your hard drive. http://www.smilebooks.com/ 9. Blurb: Site for making photo books to order. http://www.blurb.com/ 10. Lulu : Create print or ebooks with this user-friendly site. http://www.lulu.com/ 1. Mixbook: The best site for creating a book to either share with others digitally or order in the form of hard copy. Also, educators can create student accounts for better management. http://www.mixbook.com/edu 2. BookRix : One of the best sites for advertising your digital book; very user-friendly, and a nice social environment. http://www.bookrix.com/ What will your book be?
48. Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence "The biggest problem we have in the company as a whole is finding people capable of exerting leadership across the board...Our mantra is that you lead by influence, rather than authority." - Mark Chandler, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Cisco
49. Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence Teamwork is no longer just about working with others in your building. Christie Pedra, CEO of Siemens, explained, “Technology has allowed for virtual teams. We have teams working on major infrastructure projects that are all over the U.S. On other projects, you're working with people all around the world on solving a software problem. Every week they're on a variety of conference calls; they're doing Web casts; they're doing net meetings.”
50. Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence Mike Summers, vice president for Global Talent Management at Dell, said that his greatest concern was young people's lack of leadership skills. “Kids just out of school have an amazing lack of preparedness in general leadership skills and collaborative skills,” he explained. “They lack the ability to influence.”
52. Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence Activity: 1-What types of projects can encourage collaborating with others that are geographically in different places? Find one project. -Global Education On a Dime: A Low-Cost Way to Connect: http://www.edutopia.org/global-education-international-exchange -Harris Burdick Project: http://classroombooktalk.wikispaces.com/Mysteries+of+Harris+Burdick 2-Name some examples of good leaders that lead by influence? What characteristics do they have in common? Internet research Post to TodaysMeet
53. 21 st Century Skills: -Communication -Collaboration Web 2.0 Tools: -Google Docs -Skype -Email -Wikispaces -VoiceThread Equipment: -Webcam -Microphone -Computers w/Internet Writing Project-Classroom Book Talk -14 classes from around the world paired up -Students (ages 6 – 12) -Collaboratively write stories related to photographs “ They also learned how to communicate effectively with students who were not sitting right next to them. Collaboration was a key skill learned during this project.”
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57. Global Collaborative Classrooms -All levels -200 Countries -Ongoing global projects -Start your own project Features: -Email -Blogging -Connections w/Classrooms -Collaborative Projects -Resources
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69. Agility and Adaptability Clay Parker explained that anyone who works at BOC Edwards today “has to think, be flexible, change, and use a variety of tools to solve new problems. We change what we do all the time. I can guarantee the job I hire someone to do will change or may not exist in the future, so this is why adaptability and learning skills are more important than technical skills.”
70. Agility and Adaptability "I've been here four years, and we've done fundamental reorganization every year because of changes in the business...I can guarantee the job I hire someone to do will change or may not exist in the future, so this is why adaptability and learning skills are more important than technical skills." – Clay Parker, President of Chemical Management Division of BOC Edwards
72. Agility and Adaptability: Activity: 1 -How can schools best prepare students to succeed in the first decades of the 21st century where agility and adaptability are crucial skills for career success? Read article: Learning for the 21st Century 2-What types of activities would allow students to master these skills? Internet Research: -Simulation Games -Sim City -World of WarCraft -Second Life
74. Morning Session (8:30 AM – 11:30 PM) Introduction & Overview Defining 21 st Century Skills Align Web 2.0 Tools to 21 st Century Literacies Lunch Break (11:30 AM – 12:30PM) Afternoon Session (12:30PM - 3:30PM) Defining 21 st Century Skills Align Web 2.0 Tools to 21 st Century Literacies Reflection and Plan of Action
81. 1-Free 2-Does not require registration 3-Invite others via email 4-Edits are saved 5-Export to .txt or HTML
82. Effective Oral and Written Communication Activity: 1-Read slides 54 – 57 individually. 2-As a group select which tool you will use to post your comments. Everyone in your group should have their own post. 3-Post a response to the question: How can blogs, email, texting help learners master written communication?
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92. Accessing and Analyzing Information "There is so much information available that it is almost too much, and if people aren't prepared to process the information effectively, it almost freezes them in their steps." - Mike Summers, Vice President for Global Talent Management at Dell
93. Accessing and Analyzing Information Employees in the 21st century have to manage an astronomical amount of information daily. As Mike Summers told me, “There is so much information available that it is almost too much, and if people aren't prepared to process the information effectively it almost freezes them in their steps.”
94. Accessing and Analyzing Information It's not only the sheer quantity of information that represents a challenge, but also how rapidly the information is changing. Quick—how many planets are there? In the early 1990s, I heard then–Harvard University president Neil Rudenstine say in a speech that the half-life of knowledge in the humanities is 10 years, and in math and science, it's only two or three years. I wonder what he would say it is today.
100. 1-No user registration needed 2-FREE 3-Computational Knowledge Engine 4-Requires standard web connectivity, web browser, and JAVA. 5-Suitable for all levels *Search engines give you links to pages that exist on the web. WolframAlpha computes answers to specific questions using its built-in knowledge base and algorithms.
102. 1-No user registration needed 2-FREE 3- Uses Papervision3D to explore Flickr photos via virtual planetary systems. 4-Requires standard web connectivity, web browser, and JAVA. 5-Data not screened; may not be suitable for all levels *Outputs visual results that are easier to sift through.
106. 1-Account required to save and retrieve 2-Graphic templates 3-FREE 4-Private or Public 5-Requires JAVA/Flash 6-Comments/View
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110. Curiosity and Imagination "Our old idea is that work is defined by employers and that employees have to do whatever the employer wants...but actually, you would like him to come up with an interpretation that you like-he's adding something personal-a creative element." - Michael Jung, Senior Consultant at McKinsey and Company
111. Curiosity and Imagination Mike Summers told me, “People who've learned to ask great questions and have learned to be inquisitive are the ones who move the fastest in our environment because they solve the biggest problems in ways that have the most impact on innovation.”
112. Curiosity and Imagination Daniel Pink, the author of A Whole New Mind , observes that with increasing abundance, people want unique products and services: “For businesses it's no longer enough to create a product that's reasonably priced and adequately functional. It must also be beautiful, unique, and meaningful.” 1 Pink notes that developing young people's capacities for imagination, creativity, and empathy will be increasingly important for maintaining the United States' competitive advantage in the future.
115. Curiosity and Imagination Activity: 1-What does creativity have to do with education? http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html 2-What value do the arts have in becoming life-long learners? Arts in Schools http://www.keepartsinschools.org/Interviews/SarahMurr.php 3-What types of activities would allow students to master these skills? Internet Research
121. Initiative and Entrepreneurialism "For our production and crafts staff, the hourly workers, we need self-directed people...who can find creative solutions to some very tough, challenging problems.“ - Mark Maddox, Human Resources Manager at Unilever Foods North America
122. Initiative and Entrepreneurialism Mark Chandler, senior vice president and general counsel at Cisco, was one of the strongest proponents of initiative: “I say to my employees, if you try five things and get all five of them right, you may be failing. If you try 10 things, and get eight of them right, you're a hero. You'll never be blamed for failing to reach a stretch goal, but you will be blamed for not trying. One of the problems of a large company is risk aversion. Our challenge is how to create an entrepreneurial culture in a larger organization.”
124. Initiative and Entrepreneurialism Activity: 1-What does creativity have to do with education? http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html 2-What value do the arts have in becoming life-long learners? Arts in Schools http://www.keepartsinschools.org/Interviews/SarahMurr.php 3-What types of activities would allow students to master these skills? Internet Research
126. 1 - Free 2 - No registration required 3 - You control characters/objects 4 - Creates sentences for you 5 - Share story with others and/or print out story
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