This 25-minute presentation outlines how creating a unified theme across Areas of Concern (AOCs) in Wisconsin can foster information sharing and build ongoing capacity. Benefits include avoiding duplicated efforts, leveraging existing resources, and allowing partners to focus on technical or outreach work. The University of Wisconsin-Extension (UWEX) can help unify geographically separated AOCs through templates, resources, and engaging local partners. The presentation explores reconnecting with rivers in a positive way and using field trips, publications, displays, and scholarships to educate the public and stakeholders. It also discusses facilitating strategy processes, tracking progress through databases and report cards, and hosting conferences to restore and celebrate AOCs.
From the 2020 NACD Annual Meeting.
Learn how the Pollinator Plots and Volunteer Citizen Scientist Program in Oklahoma combined the efforts of many organizations to engage urban and suburban communities in ecosystem health.
Voice for Change Partnership : roles of CSOs in achieving SDG6IRC
The Voice for Change Partnership (V4CP) programme is a capacity development programme for civil society organizations (CSOs) in six countries across four areas including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). VCP is a partnership between DGIS, SNV, IFPRI (International Food Policy and Research Institute) and CSOs. The capacity development activities focus on evidence creation and dissemination, and evidence-based advocacy. In Kenya, the V4CP WASH component supports CSO advocacy for improved stakeholder participation and coordination, increased budget allocation, and influencing policy review and development. CSOs used evidence from GIS mapping and the water testing to convince county governments to take action to improve sanitation. The data collected was also used to advocate for increased sanitation investment participatory budgeting. The presentation concludes with challenges and lessons learnt from the Kenya the V4CP WASH component. Presented at the WASH Debate “Dialogue and dissent: Looking at the role of civil society in achieving SDG 6 by 2030”, in The Hague, the Netherlands on 26 June 2019.
Best Practices to Incorporate Resilience into the CEDS: Schwartznado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's Annual Training Conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 9-12, 2017.
Planning for resilience positions communities and regions for long-term prosperity and success in the face of an uncertain economic and environmental landscape. RDOs across the country are exploring ways to incorporate resilience planning into their CEDS to address a variety of disruptions in their regions. In this session, hear about best practices and useful approaches for infusing resilience into your CEDS to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from both natural and economic shocks.
Cheryal Lee Hills, Executive Director, Region Five Development Commission, Staples, MN
Nathan Ohle, Executive Director, Rural Community Assistance Partnership, Washington, DC
Meilani Schijvens, Economic Development Planner, Southeast Conference, Juneau, AK
Brett Schwartz, Program Manager, NADO Research Foundation, Washington, DC
CaBA Startup Conference 07 - Learning from the PilotsCaBASupport
Slides to illustrate key lessons learned during the pilot phase, including examples from the Tamar pilot (Westcountry Rivers Trust), Cotswolds pilot (SW FWAG), Welland pilot, and Tidal Thames pilot (Thames21)
From the 2020 NACD Annual Meeting.
Learn how the Pollinator Plots and Volunteer Citizen Scientist Program in Oklahoma combined the efforts of many organizations to engage urban and suburban communities in ecosystem health.
Voice for Change Partnership : roles of CSOs in achieving SDG6IRC
The Voice for Change Partnership (V4CP) programme is a capacity development programme for civil society organizations (CSOs) in six countries across four areas including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). VCP is a partnership between DGIS, SNV, IFPRI (International Food Policy and Research Institute) and CSOs. The capacity development activities focus on evidence creation and dissemination, and evidence-based advocacy. In Kenya, the V4CP WASH component supports CSO advocacy for improved stakeholder participation and coordination, increased budget allocation, and influencing policy review and development. CSOs used evidence from GIS mapping and the water testing to convince county governments to take action to improve sanitation. The data collected was also used to advocate for increased sanitation investment participatory budgeting. The presentation concludes with challenges and lessons learnt from the Kenya the V4CP WASH component. Presented at the WASH Debate “Dialogue and dissent: Looking at the role of civil society in achieving SDG 6 by 2030”, in The Hague, the Netherlands on 26 June 2019.
Best Practices to Incorporate Resilience into the CEDS: Schwartznado-web
This presentation was delivered at NADO's Annual Training Conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 9-12, 2017.
Planning for resilience positions communities and regions for long-term prosperity and success in the face of an uncertain economic and environmental landscape. RDOs across the country are exploring ways to incorporate resilience planning into their CEDS to address a variety of disruptions in their regions. In this session, hear about best practices and useful approaches for infusing resilience into your CEDS to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from both natural and economic shocks.
Cheryal Lee Hills, Executive Director, Region Five Development Commission, Staples, MN
Nathan Ohle, Executive Director, Rural Community Assistance Partnership, Washington, DC
Meilani Schijvens, Economic Development Planner, Southeast Conference, Juneau, AK
Brett Schwartz, Program Manager, NADO Research Foundation, Washington, DC
CaBA Startup Conference 07 - Learning from the PilotsCaBASupport
Slides to illustrate key lessons learned during the pilot phase, including examples from the Tamar pilot (Westcountry Rivers Trust), Cotswolds pilot (SW FWAG), Welland pilot, and Tidal Thames pilot (Thames21)
Expanding DH Capacity Through Strategic Partnerships at the Claremont CollegesAshley Sanders, Ph.D.
Presentation for Director of the Claremont Colleges Digital Research Studio interview. The focus of this talk is how to use strategic partnerships to advance Digital Humanities at the consortium of liberal arts colleges - the Claremont Colleges.
A presentation given at one of the National Youth Agency's regional events on the Governments new ten yearyouth strategy, called "Aiming High".
For more information visit www.nya.org.uk/tenyearstrategy
Community of Practice on Transition - Ten Values Clement Coulston
As a national Community of Practice (CoP), we have raised attention to ten important aspects of shared work that have become our values. To what extent have you and your team/organization/center internalized these values?
Governor's 2015 Economic Development PanelWI Broadband
Panel presentation to the Governor's Northwoods Economic Development Conference 2015
University Wisconsin-Extension Broadband & E-Commerce Education Center.
Covid-19 Webinar for Corporates: Rethinking Corporate Volunteering to support...Empact
The COVID-19 outbreak has undeniably impacted our social organisations – whether through a loss in donations or sales, cancellation of volunteering events, disruption in supplies, or forcing a push to innovate. As a result, non-profits and social enterprises are extremely concerned about their sustainability towards serving their respective communities.
In challenging times like these, corporates can definitely play a vital role in supporting these organisations by strengthening their capabilities and capacity through skills-based volunteering.
In this webinar, we share specific needs on-the-ground using the results of a Pulse Check conducted with our non-profit organisations and social enterprises. We also present corporate skills-based volunteering opportunities that may effectively contribute to their survival and sustainability.
Cross Watershed Network: Year II - Websiet and Restoration Workshop - Stacy B...rshimoda2014
Risa Shimoda - River Management Society, Stacy Beaugh - Tamarisk Coalition,
The Cross-Watershed Network [XWN] is an emerging network to connect practitioners through information sharing, collective capacity building, and collaboration across watersheds. XWN is designed to help groups grow their ability to develop effective partnerships and strong implementation capabilities in the following key areas:
• Building a peer-to-peer support system
• Capacity building
• Connecting
• Documenting lessons learned
• Information sharing; and,
• Increasing communication
XWN welcomes all site-based practitioners, watershed and river partnerships, private landowners, public and private agencies, nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes working toward watershed health.
The Verde Watershed Restoration Committee hosted the first Cross-watershed Network workshop in Cottonwood, Arizona September, 2013 and over 60 watershed stakeholders attended from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. Presentations by geomorphology and habitat restoration experts offered best practices and interactive breakout sessions tackled programming, internal capacity and outreach topics with round robin feedback sessions and problem-solving discussion. Participants indicated that the workshop met or exceeded their expectation, was a worthwhile investment and relevant to their work in the areas of Geomorphology, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration, Collective Problem Solving and Long Term Maintenance (of riparian restoration).
We look forward to sharing our forecast for XWN Year II: the status of the collaboratively managed this collaborated website, and plans for Workshop 2014.
Journey along as we highlight the strategies used to engage participants, bridge cultural and language barriers, achieve change, and embed training, education, and skill-transfer programs into communities. This interactive, participatory session will encourage you to use any of the successful ideas in developing your own project. Key topics will include early engagement and critical use of icebreakers, interactive participatory learning, and affordable resources.
Co-moderators:
Jane Myers
Rotary Club of Bayside Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Samantha Dunne, Childbirth Education Consultant
Maternal Health Training Project
Trystakc.cn was announced in OpenStack Summit San Diego 2012(www.slideshare.net/openstack/trystack-introfinalpdf
).It was a Non-profit OpenStack community projects.
By Stackers, for stackers.Experience the latest OpenStack features.
Welcoming contributions and feedback, Join the fun !
Проект Бетонфутбол открывает вакантное взаимоотношение с инвесторами. Высокая ликвидность, рабочий проект, и сплоченная команда.
Не хватает лишь инвестора.
Expanding DH Capacity Through Strategic Partnerships at the Claremont CollegesAshley Sanders, Ph.D.
Presentation for Director of the Claremont Colleges Digital Research Studio interview. The focus of this talk is how to use strategic partnerships to advance Digital Humanities at the consortium of liberal arts colleges - the Claremont Colleges.
A presentation given at one of the National Youth Agency's regional events on the Governments new ten yearyouth strategy, called "Aiming High".
For more information visit www.nya.org.uk/tenyearstrategy
Community of Practice on Transition - Ten Values Clement Coulston
As a national Community of Practice (CoP), we have raised attention to ten important aspects of shared work that have become our values. To what extent have you and your team/organization/center internalized these values?
Governor's 2015 Economic Development PanelWI Broadband
Panel presentation to the Governor's Northwoods Economic Development Conference 2015
University Wisconsin-Extension Broadband & E-Commerce Education Center.
Covid-19 Webinar for Corporates: Rethinking Corporate Volunteering to support...Empact
The COVID-19 outbreak has undeniably impacted our social organisations – whether through a loss in donations or sales, cancellation of volunteering events, disruption in supplies, or forcing a push to innovate. As a result, non-profits and social enterprises are extremely concerned about their sustainability towards serving their respective communities.
In challenging times like these, corporates can definitely play a vital role in supporting these organisations by strengthening their capabilities and capacity through skills-based volunteering.
In this webinar, we share specific needs on-the-ground using the results of a Pulse Check conducted with our non-profit organisations and social enterprises. We also present corporate skills-based volunteering opportunities that may effectively contribute to their survival and sustainability.
Cross Watershed Network: Year II - Websiet and Restoration Workshop - Stacy B...rshimoda2014
Risa Shimoda - River Management Society, Stacy Beaugh - Tamarisk Coalition,
The Cross-Watershed Network [XWN] is an emerging network to connect practitioners through information sharing, collective capacity building, and collaboration across watersheds. XWN is designed to help groups grow their ability to develop effective partnerships and strong implementation capabilities in the following key areas:
• Building a peer-to-peer support system
• Capacity building
• Connecting
• Documenting lessons learned
• Information sharing; and,
• Increasing communication
XWN welcomes all site-based practitioners, watershed and river partnerships, private landowners, public and private agencies, nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes working toward watershed health.
The Verde Watershed Restoration Committee hosted the first Cross-watershed Network workshop in Cottonwood, Arizona September, 2013 and over 60 watershed stakeholders attended from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. Presentations by geomorphology and habitat restoration experts offered best practices and interactive breakout sessions tackled programming, internal capacity and outreach topics with round robin feedback sessions and problem-solving discussion. Participants indicated that the workshop met or exceeded their expectation, was a worthwhile investment and relevant to their work in the areas of Geomorphology, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration, Collective Problem Solving and Long Term Maintenance (of riparian restoration).
We look forward to sharing our forecast for XWN Year II: the status of the collaboratively managed this collaborated website, and plans for Workshop 2014.
Journey along as we highlight the strategies used to engage participants, bridge cultural and language barriers, achieve change, and embed training, education, and skill-transfer programs into communities. This interactive, participatory session will encourage you to use any of the successful ideas in developing your own project. Key topics will include early engagement and critical use of icebreakers, interactive participatory learning, and affordable resources.
Co-moderators:
Jane Myers
Rotary Club of Bayside Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Samantha Dunne, Childbirth Education Consultant
Maternal Health Training Project
Trystakc.cn was announced in OpenStack Summit San Diego 2012(www.slideshare.net/openstack/trystack-introfinalpdf
).It was a Non-profit OpenStack community projects.
By Stackers, for stackers.Experience the latest OpenStack features.
Welcoming contributions and feedback, Join the fun !
Проект Бетонфутбол открывает вакантное взаимоотношение с инвесторами. Высокая ликвидность, рабочий проект, и сплоченная команда.
Не хватает лишь инвестора.
Discussion continuum - Rewolucja biotechnologicznaXplore Health
Biotechnologia umożliwia nam wgląd w najskrytsze właściwości żywego organizmu – jego kod genetyczny – a co więcej, nawet pozwala nam go zmienić. Ale do jakiego stopnia powinno się pozwolić naukowcom zmieniać i tworzyć żywe organizmy? Jakie ograniczenia powinny istnieć w kwestii wyboru i implantacji zarodków? W jaki sposób biotechnologia wpływa na kraje rozwijające się? W jakim stopniu mamy prawo do poznania lub niewiedzy odnośnie do naszych genetycznych predyspozycji do zachorowania na różne choroby? Kto powinien ponosić koszty dostarczania takich informacji genetycznych?
Grupy liczące 8-12 osób rozmawiają na tematy poruszane przez każde stwierdzenie i ustalają, w którym miejscu na odcinku pomiędzy kartami „Zgadzam się" i „Nie zgadzam się" należy umieścić każdą z kart. Większe grupy mogą korzystać z tej pomocy dydaktycznej w ramach wolnej dyskusji na określony temat. Istnieje też możliwość użycia formatu wymagającego, aby uczniowie pracowali w mniejszych grupach lub w bardziej formalny sposób.
Excel can do much more than just 'hold places'. In this presentation we explore links, conditional formats, copying spreadsheets, causing text to disappear,
Local content is one of the most efficient means of aligning shareholder and community value. This publication examines constraints and success strategies.
To keep updated on postings and events go to www.csrtraininginstitute.com and sign up for the newsletter. If interested the CSR Knowledge Centre http://bit.ly/CSRknowledge contains a series of short, pragmatic articles on CSR Strategy, Management and related areas.
Проект Бетонфутбол открывает вакантное взаимоотношение с инвесторами. Высокая ликвидность, рабочий проект, и сплоченная команда.
Не хватает лишь инвестора.
Outline for workshop facilitation done October 4, 2012 at the Dutch Embassy in Washington DC on developing a collaboration of universities in the US along with their counterparts in the Netherlands. From this collaboration would spring a knowledge exchange platform using the university institutes dealing with water, adaptation and resilience.
During its first year of incubation, Upwell successfully pioneered the development of new methodologies in social monitoring, demonstrated success in elevating the ocean conversation above the baseline, earned praise for its non-branded approach to campaigning from social media thought leaders and attracted additional philanthropic interest in expanding the project beyond the intent of the pilot phase across a range of environmental issues. We are grateful for the Waitt Foundation’s significant initial investment, which provided the vision and commitment to launch this entrepreneurial initiative and are appreciative of other funding we have received for the project.
This is the final report of Upwell’s pilot phase, completed in February 2013.
Develop Social Responsibility Programs For A Global AudienceMegan Denhardt
ASAE & The Center's Global Summit on Social Responsibility showed how organizations have an opportunity to respond to a renewed call to service. Hear from organizations experienced in overseas initiatives, and explore individual and coordinated, partnership models for thinking big, doing grand work, and having life-changing effects throughout the world.
Lesley-Anne Alexander, chief executive, RNIB
Lousanne Lofgren, CAE, executive director, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Siada El Ramly, manager, Kellen Europe
Michelle Mason, CAE, Managing Director, American Society for Quality
Todd Wurschmidt, Interim Executive Director and Consultant, Transition Management Consulting, Inc.
Presentation by Ted Hanss given at the University of Cape Town in South Africa on July 26, 2012....
PPT available for download at http://open.umich.edu/sites/default/files/20120726open.michiganoverview4uct-hanss.ppt.
Presentation CC BY Regents of the University of Michigan.
This session focuses on recognizing community needs outside the academic environment that allow the institution to creatively develop strategies to facilitate program development and funding. By broadening the concept of the communities served, four exemplary institutions have achieved national stature as resources for government training programs (STEMP), promoting community environmental activism, facilitating lifelong learning, and blurring the line between academic and community environments.
2015 Open Space Conference - Krishna Kumar - One TamOpenSpaceCouncil
On May 14, 2015 we convened the 16th annual Open Space Conference. More about it can be found over here: http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/conference/
Gavin Prendergast(ACON) talks about the challenges of achieving effective health promotion engagement with a geographically dispersed population. This presentation was given at the AFAO/NAPWA Gay Men's HIV Health Promotion Conference in May 2012.
It wouldn’t be KMb without KB - Insights into the role of knowledge brokers in supporting child and youth mental health and addictions communities of interest in Ontario
by: MaryAnn Notarianni and Angela Yip
9-10 June 2014
Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum
Saskatoon, SK
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.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
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.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
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.
1. Outline--25 Minutes Presentation Why - Benefits of creating a unified theme and fostering information sharing: Theoretically – economy in bulk; not re-inventing the wheel; increased efficiency; team approach; Build Capacity for on-going efforts; Uniqueness of UWEX - connection to research and other experts – Steve Deller/Economics; reduce work overall; pull from resources already developed; Allow you to tap into resources that can be localized to a particular AOC; Partnership that complements the Office of Great Lakes; Allows DNR to focus on the more technical while UWEX can focus on Outreach and Communication. Value – helps to unify the AOCs that are separated by long distance – umbrella along with OGL; Explore- Reconnect with the Rivers – either take them for granted or think of them as a lost cause; positive twist; vetted them; peer and stakeholder; How the them evolved. Field Trips – public, tac/cac, agencies Publications, display, presentations, kiosks; fact sheet; newsletters; Scholarships to the conference – engages and educates; Camp YCoda; St. Louis River Alliance; UWEX - Engrained Partnerships; Celebration. Restore – facilitated strategy processes (contaminated sed TAC mtgs) TAC CAC Database – tracking progress report card – evaluation Conference This is not part of the slide show.
2. Support is provided in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, under Assistance Agreement No. GL00E00651-0
3. Our goal is to help build capacity for ongoing work to remove impairments and delist the Areas of Concern. A team approach across the state allows us to help each other with specialized skills: -messaging -design -website development We don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but instead can create templates for fact sheets, displays, brochures, photo library, events…
4. The Wisconsin Idea is the principle that the university should improve people’s lives beyond the classroom. It spans UW–Madison’s teaching, research, outreach and public service. Chad Cook Ruth Oppedahl Debbie Beyer We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities. Gail Epping Overholt
5. Tracey Ledder Kendra Axness Ben Uvaas Chad Cook DonaleaDinsmore Erin Hanson Ruth Oppedahl Tom Simmons Debbie Beyer Stacy Hron Joe Graham Gail Epping Overholt Megan O’Shea
6. Get to know your river, reconnect in a positive way!
11. Menominee River AOC Open House Milwaukee Estuary AOC Stakeholder Input Group Sheboygan River TAC Field Trip Citizen/Stakeholder Advisory Committees
12. Picture of a bunch of the report card things Gail has. Database Tracking
Editor's Notes
Uniqueness of UWEX - connection to research and other experts – Steve Deller/Economics; reduce work overall; pull from resources already developed; Allow you to tap into resources that can be localized to a particular AOC; Partnership that complements the Office of Great Lakes; Allows DNR to focus on the more technical while UWEX can focus on Outreach and Communication. Value – helps to unify the AOCs that are separated by long distance – umbrella along with OGL;
To get a sense of how GLRI has invested in Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources has added five project coordinators-one for each AOC, and four technical staff in Madison (QUAPP, monitoring, sediment, GIS) plus an AOC coordinator Kendra Axness.
Explore- Reconnect with the Rivers – either take them for granted or think of them as a lost cause; positive twist; vetted them; peer and stakeholder; How the them evolved. Field Trips – public, tac/cac, agenciesPublications, display, presentations, kiosks; fact sheet; newsletters; Scholarships to the conference – engages and educates; Camp YCoda; St. Louis River Alliance; UWEX - Engrained Partnerships;Celebration.
Milwaukee kiosk, Sheboygan display, St Louis River brochure/map.