Why does plain language matter? This presentation explores what happens in people's heads when they use information and "plain language" strategies for helping them get their jobs done.
Thomhaller upa dc presentation - triangles hula hoops chopsticksThom Haller
No matter what problem you are working on, you need a foundation that envisions others using the product you create.
In this session, you will build triangles with your hands,
look through the triangles and ask: Who is my audience? What is their purpose, and what is their context?
With this framing, you will be able to see patterns and make decisions.
You will also use hula hoops to explore strategic relationships and
maneuver chopsticks to envision the structure of an argument.
The session will conclude by drafting agile personas and seeing how this unique approach can serve as the basis for any UX project.
How Blogging Brings Dialogue To Corporate Communicationssbooth
Slides from a talk on corporate blogging. See notes here: http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2007/09/24/how-blogging-brings-dialogue-to-corporate-communications/
A talk I gave at BlogOpen in Novi Sad, Serbia. It was streamed live on BlogTV, but unfortunately I think nobody filmed it. If you did, please let me know.
I will publish my talk notes on my blog within a few days.
The document discusses the use of Web 2.0 technologies in higher education, including sharing content, using social software to interact and form groups, and tools like wikis, blogs, RSS feeds, social bookmarking, video and photo sharing, podcasting, mashups, and social networks to help people communicate, learn, and collaborate. It also addresses issues for educational institutions in implementing these technologies and provides examples from different universities' strategies.
The document contains a list of slides for a presentation on a trip to London. It outlines the daily itinerary, including visits to major landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Piccadilly Circus, and Madame Tussauds. It also provides details on transportation around London and suggestions for shopping at stores like Harrods and Hamleys toy shop.
The document discusses how the internet can be used for sharing ideas, singing, photographs, communicating with others, acquiring and sharing knowledge, collaborating on artistic works, creating social networks, and creating video channels. It also provides links to resources like Skype, Picasa, Flickr, YouTube, MySpace, Blogger, MediaWiki, Windows Live Messenger, and Wikipedia for these purposes. The overall message is that the internet can be fun when used for self-expression, communication, learning, and creativity.
Thomhaller upa dc presentation - triangles hula hoops chopsticksThom Haller
No matter what problem you are working on, you need a foundation that envisions others using the product you create.
In this session, you will build triangles with your hands,
look through the triangles and ask: Who is my audience? What is their purpose, and what is their context?
With this framing, you will be able to see patterns and make decisions.
You will also use hula hoops to explore strategic relationships and
maneuver chopsticks to envision the structure of an argument.
The session will conclude by drafting agile personas and seeing how this unique approach can serve as the basis for any UX project.
How Blogging Brings Dialogue To Corporate Communicationssbooth
Slides from a talk on corporate blogging. See notes here: http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2007/09/24/how-blogging-brings-dialogue-to-corporate-communications/
A talk I gave at BlogOpen in Novi Sad, Serbia. It was streamed live on BlogTV, but unfortunately I think nobody filmed it. If you did, please let me know.
I will publish my talk notes on my blog within a few days.
The document discusses the use of Web 2.0 technologies in higher education, including sharing content, using social software to interact and form groups, and tools like wikis, blogs, RSS feeds, social bookmarking, video and photo sharing, podcasting, mashups, and social networks to help people communicate, learn, and collaborate. It also addresses issues for educational institutions in implementing these technologies and provides examples from different universities' strategies.
The document contains a list of slides for a presentation on a trip to London. It outlines the daily itinerary, including visits to major landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Piccadilly Circus, and Madame Tussauds. It also provides details on transportation around London and suggestions for shopping at stores like Harrods and Hamleys toy shop.
The document discusses how the internet can be used for sharing ideas, singing, photographs, communicating with others, acquiring and sharing knowledge, collaborating on artistic works, creating social networks, and creating video channels. It also provides links to resources like Skype, Picasa, Flickr, YouTube, MySpace, Blogger, MediaWiki, Windows Live Messenger, and Wikipedia for these purposes. The overall message is that the internet can be fun when used for self-expression, communication, learning, and creativity.
Content Creation and Open Educational Resourcesmarkvanharmelen
Open educational resources (OERs) have been successful in providing open content and tools, but their use and reuse remains limited as teachers and learners are often seen only as consumers rather than participants. To develop an ecology of OERs, support is needed for active involvement with content through community engagement, interaction facilitation, empowering users to co-create, and providing useful tools and services for individual creators and communities while making content licensing and discovery as easy as possible.
This document discusses guidelines for using externally hosted web 2.0 services at the University of Edinburgh. It outlines legislative issues around data protection and freedom of information acts. It also covers university regulations regarding assessment, branding and computing. Key service concerns are identified such as security, confidentiality, data ownership and reliability. The document proposes establishing a risk management process including a risk register. It concludes that clear guidelines are needed as web 2.0 services develop, to help users understand risks without discouraging use, and to consider external access to internal university services.
Service learning provides students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to help address real community issues. When implemented with quality standards, research shows service learning can improve academic achievement, civic engagement, and character development. It benefits students both during and after school by developing skills valued by colleges and employers such as collaboration, communication, problem solving, and leadership. Service learning allows all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to build confidence and contribute value through meaningful service.
The document summarizes the WoW! callback system and services provided by Communi Care Pte Ltd. It describes WoW!'s callback system which allows users to make cheaper international calls. It also discusses WoW!'s overseas roaming solutions that allow cheaper incoming and outgoing calls while traveling abroad. Rate comparisons show WoW! provides significantly lower call rates than typical mobile carriers for international and overseas calls. The presentation also covers WoW!'s business solutions to lower communication costs for companies.
Talk I gave at Google on 10.07.2007. See http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2007/07/10/talk-languages-on-the-internet-at-google-tomorrow/ -- slightly modified version of the one I gave at reboot.
Blogs allow for public conversations and the redistribution of power on the internet. They enable two-way communication and humanization through comments. This conversational era represents a paradigm shift where people can freely express themselves to huge audiences. Blogs are also useful for learning by providing a permanent, networked, and conversational record of ideas, problem solving, feedback, and best practices that is easy to set up and use.
Elgg at the University of Brighton -- Staniermarkvanharmelen
Elgg was implemented at the University of Brighton to provide students with blogging capabilities and more opportunities for community engagement that integrated with their existing Blackboard system. It allows for single sign-on with Blackboard and automatically creates module-specific private communities within Elgg from Blackboard course data. Elgg has seen good usage from both social and academic perspectives, including course discussions, student support communities, and ePortfolios, though increasing academic understanding of its capabilities and external visibility remain issues.
Playing with Constraints: The value of interactive prototypes in driving the ...haiyan
Interactive prototypes allow you to work with the constraints of technology, and discover new design opportunities through playing with these constraints.
The document discusses business trends in technology and consumer co-development. It introduces PHP's techno-social model and provides examples of how it works. The model is compared to a closed model. Questions are then asked for discussion.
Online Culture: what parents, teenagers and teachers need to knowsbooth
The document discusses some of the key issues that parents, teenagers, and teachers need to be aware of regarding online culture. It notes problems like naked photos online, bullying, pornography, and unhealthy peer groups. It also notes a disconnect between how teenagers view the social internet and how parents and teachers view the informational internet. Because of anonymity and a lack of educated adults online, some teenagers engage in risky behaviors without realizing the public nature and permanence of their online actions. The document encourages speaking to parents, teenagers, and teachers about providing education and awareness regarding participating safely and positively in online culture.
The document discusses network marketing and outlines several chapters about the industry. Chapter 1 discusses that network marketing is a $100 billion industry and explains how it works through direct selling and multi-level marketing. Chapter 2 argues that network marketing is the future and defines it as a new profession, not a pyramid scheme. Chapter 3 says deciding if network marketing is right involves having the desire for it and the right personality. It also outlines how attitude and belief affect success. Chapter 4 previews evaluating specific network marketing opportunities based on their compensation plans.
Standards WakeUp: XHTML, CSS, Accessibilità e SemanticaSimone Onofri
Il World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), insieme con altri gruppi e organismi di standardizzazione, ha fondato le tecnologie per la creazione e interpretazione di contenuti basati sul Web. Queste tecnologie, che noi chiamiamo “standard del Web”, sono accuratamente progettate per offrire tutti i vantaggi del Web al maggior numero di utenti e, nello stesso tempo, per assicurare lunga vita a qualsiasi documento pubblicato sul Web. L'intervento, proposto al RomeCamp 2007, riassume a grandi linee tali Standard e il loro utilizzo. Da XHTML a CSS, dall'UTF-8 a ECMAscript, dalle etichette ICRA ai metadati.
The city of Campi Bisenzio in Italy promotes human rights and integration of its immigrant population. There are 3,000 Chinese residents, making up the largest foreign community, as well as 1,700 foreign minors of which 70% were born in Italy but do not have citizenship. The city wants equal rights and duties for all residents regardless of race, religion, gender or opinions. It was inspired by international human rights documents and declarations to promote inclusion of immigrants in social life. Actions taken include electing the first foreign city councillor who is Chinese, supporting citizenship rights for immigrant children born in Italy, and celebrating cultural festivals to bring different ethnic groups together.
The document discusses how blogging can bring dialogue to corporate communications. It argues that companies should embrace blogging and online conversations to engage in two-way communication, rather than just broadcasting messages. It provides prerequisites and ingredients for success, which include caring about people, engaging in dialogue, training, participation, enabling others, and maintaining a human voice. Examples of corporate blogs are provided from Intel and McDonald's.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
How To Write A Conclusion To A Research PaperPatty Joseph
The document discusses the history of sunglasses from ancient times to modern day, noting that early sunglasses were used in China and Rome to reduce glare but did not provide UV protection. It then outlines how sunglasses evolved in the early 20th century to become a popular fashion accessory, particularly among movie stars, and how mass production in the 1920s and development of polarized lenses in the 1930s further increased sunglasses usage in the United States.
Grade 10 Cause And Effect Essay Composition WritinBeth Simner
This document discusses steps to request writing assistance from HelpWriting.net. It involves creating an account, completing a request form providing instructions and deadlines, and reviewing writer bids before choosing a writer and placing a deposit. The writer will submit a paper for review, and the client can request revisions until satisfied before authorizing final payment. HelpWriting.net offers refunds for plagiarized content.
Content Creation and Open Educational Resourcesmarkvanharmelen
Open educational resources (OERs) have been successful in providing open content and tools, but their use and reuse remains limited as teachers and learners are often seen only as consumers rather than participants. To develop an ecology of OERs, support is needed for active involvement with content through community engagement, interaction facilitation, empowering users to co-create, and providing useful tools and services for individual creators and communities while making content licensing and discovery as easy as possible.
This document discusses guidelines for using externally hosted web 2.0 services at the University of Edinburgh. It outlines legislative issues around data protection and freedom of information acts. It also covers university regulations regarding assessment, branding and computing. Key service concerns are identified such as security, confidentiality, data ownership and reliability. The document proposes establishing a risk management process including a risk register. It concludes that clear guidelines are needed as web 2.0 services develop, to help users understand risks without discouraging use, and to consider external access to internal university services.
Service learning provides students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to help address real community issues. When implemented with quality standards, research shows service learning can improve academic achievement, civic engagement, and character development. It benefits students both during and after school by developing skills valued by colleges and employers such as collaboration, communication, problem solving, and leadership. Service learning allows all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to build confidence and contribute value through meaningful service.
The document summarizes the WoW! callback system and services provided by Communi Care Pte Ltd. It describes WoW!'s callback system which allows users to make cheaper international calls. It also discusses WoW!'s overseas roaming solutions that allow cheaper incoming and outgoing calls while traveling abroad. Rate comparisons show WoW! provides significantly lower call rates than typical mobile carriers for international and overseas calls. The presentation also covers WoW!'s business solutions to lower communication costs for companies.
Talk I gave at Google on 10.07.2007. See http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2007/07/10/talk-languages-on-the-internet-at-google-tomorrow/ -- slightly modified version of the one I gave at reboot.
Blogs allow for public conversations and the redistribution of power on the internet. They enable two-way communication and humanization through comments. This conversational era represents a paradigm shift where people can freely express themselves to huge audiences. Blogs are also useful for learning by providing a permanent, networked, and conversational record of ideas, problem solving, feedback, and best practices that is easy to set up and use.
Elgg at the University of Brighton -- Staniermarkvanharmelen
Elgg was implemented at the University of Brighton to provide students with blogging capabilities and more opportunities for community engagement that integrated with their existing Blackboard system. It allows for single sign-on with Blackboard and automatically creates module-specific private communities within Elgg from Blackboard course data. Elgg has seen good usage from both social and academic perspectives, including course discussions, student support communities, and ePortfolios, though increasing academic understanding of its capabilities and external visibility remain issues.
Playing with Constraints: The value of interactive prototypes in driving the ...haiyan
Interactive prototypes allow you to work with the constraints of technology, and discover new design opportunities through playing with these constraints.
The document discusses business trends in technology and consumer co-development. It introduces PHP's techno-social model and provides examples of how it works. The model is compared to a closed model. Questions are then asked for discussion.
Online Culture: what parents, teenagers and teachers need to knowsbooth
The document discusses some of the key issues that parents, teenagers, and teachers need to be aware of regarding online culture. It notes problems like naked photos online, bullying, pornography, and unhealthy peer groups. It also notes a disconnect between how teenagers view the social internet and how parents and teachers view the informational internet. Because of anonymity and a lack of educated adults online, some teenagers engage in risky behaviors without realizing the public nature and permanence of their online actions. The document encourages speaking to parents, teenagers, and teachers about providing education and awareness regarding participating safely and positively in online culture.
The document discusses network marketing and outlines several chapters about the industry. Chapter 1 discusses that network marketing is a $100 billion industry and explains how it works through direct selling and multi-level marketing. Chapter 2 argues that network marketing is the future and defines it as a new profession, not a pyramid scheme. Chapter 3 says deciding if network marketing is right involves having the desire for it and the right personality. It also outlines how attitude and belief affect success. Chapter 4 previews evaluating specific network marketing opportunities based on their compensation plans.
Standards WakeUp: XHTML, CSS, Accessibilità e SemanticaSimone Onofri
Il World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), insieme con altri gruppi e organismi di standardizzazione, ha fondato le tecnologie per la creazione e interpretazione di contenuti basati sul Web. Queste tecnologie, che noi chiamiamo “standard del Web”, sono accuratamente progettate per offrire tutti i vantaggi del Web al maggior numero di utenti e, nello stesso tempo, per assicurare lunga vita a qualsiasi documento pubblicato sul Web. L'intervento, proposto al RomeCamp 2007, riassume a grandi linee tali Standard e il loro utilizzo. Da XHTML a CSS, dall'UTF-8 a ECMAscript, dalle etichette ICRA ai metadati.
The city of Campi Bisenzio in Italy promotes human rights and integration of its immigrant population. There are 3,000 Chinese residents, making up the largest foreign community, as well as 1,700 foreign minors of which 70% were born in Italy but do not have citizenship. The city wants equal rights and duties for all residents regardless of race, religion, gender or opinions. It was inspired by international human rights documents and declarations to promote inclusion of immigrants in social life. Actions taken include electing the first foreign city councillor who is Chinese, supporting citizenship rights for immigrant children born in Italy, and celebrating cultural festivals to bring different ethnic groups together.
The document discusses how blogging can bring dialogue to corporate communications. It argues that companies should embrace blogging and online conversations to engage in two-way communication, rather than just broadcasting messages. It provides prerequisites and ingredients for success, which include caring about people, engaging in dialogue, training, participation, enabling others, and maintaining a human voice. Examples of corporate blogs are provided from Intel and McDonald's.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
How To Write A Conclusion To A Research PaperPatty Joseph
The document discusses the history of sunglasses from ancient times to modern day, noting that early sunglasses were used in China and Rome to reduce glare but did not provide UV protection. It then outlines how sunglasses evolved in the early 20th century to become a popular fashion accessory, particularly among movie stars, and how mass production in the 1920s and development of polarized lenses in the 1930s further increased sunglasses usage in the United States.
Grade 10 Cause And Effect Essay Composition WritinBeth Simner
This document discusses steps to request writing assistance from HelpWriting.net. It involves creating an account, completing a request form providing instructions and deadlines, and reviewing writer bids before choosing a writer and placing a deposit. The writer will submit a paper for review, and the client can request revisions until satisfied before authorizing final payment. HelpWriting.net offers refunds for plagiarized content.
Pascal's Wager argues that it is rational to believe in God due to the potentially infinite rewards of an afterlife if one believes, compared to the finite losses if one does not believe and is wrong. However, the wager relies on an oversimplified judgment and does not account for the infinite possible gods. It only works if the probability of one god is higher than others. Overall, the wager questions whether belief can be coerced and if believers are truly superior to non-believers.
I Need Help Writing An Essay For College - College HomeJennifer Moser
The document provides steps for getting help writing an essay through the website HelpWriting.net:
1. Create an account with a password and email.
2. Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, deadline, and attaching a sample work.
3. Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications, history, and feedback, then pay a deposit.
4. Review the completed paper and authorize full payment if pleased, or request revisions for free.
Summary Response Essay Example Summary RespSue Jones
The document discusses gabapentin, a drug used to treat epilepsy and nerve pain. It has been shown in animal studies to activate serotonin receptors in the spinal cord and reduce microglial cell activity. In the brain, gabapentin increases levels of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which may explain its effectiveness against seizures. While approved to treat some types of epilepsy, it does not help generalized tonic-clonic seizures or absence seizures. Gabapentin also regulates temperature in the hypothalamus and can effectively treat hot flashes associated with menopause.
Sharpening Communications Leadership Russell Grossman ABCIABC France
Russell is responsible for communications strategy and standards across its 48 agencies, and non-departmental public bodies in the UK government. He administers and manages an annual communications spend of £30M with an overall 625 strong staff, covering campaigns, media relations, internal communications, digital communication, stakeholder engagement and corporate communications. Actively involved in IABC since 2002, holding various board positions, he is currently the global chair for the 13,000 member strong global association of business communicators.
In his talk at IABC France, he shared how his communications management model was achieving results and saving thousands for the UK government! Currently in the second phase, extending to the Civil Service, he has set about defining the way government practises organizational communications and leadership communications to have real impact.
009 Essay Example Yale Supplement Pa Why Nyu New YoKelly Lipiec
The document discusses five speeches made by King Henry V in William Shakespeare's play Henry V. Through these speeches, Henry wins the hearts of his men by using persuasive techniques. In the first speech, Henry remains calm in the face of an insult from the Dauphin, using logic and reason to turn the insult into a motivation for battle. In the second speech, Henry exposes traitors among his men with a tone of authority and justice. The third speech sees Henry promise his men that their battle will be remembered for generations, inspiring courage. Repetition is used in the second and fifth speeches for emphasis. Overall, the speeches demonstrate Henry's skill in motivating and uniting his men through oration.
How To Write A Summary Of A Research Paper - PeachyBecky Gilbert
The document discusses the dangers of fracking and argues that it is not a viable solution to America's energy needs. It notes that fracking contaminates drinking water and causes earthquakes, and that transitioning to renewable energy would be a safer and more sustainable path forward. While fracking provides jobs and energy in the short term, it has serious environmental and health risks that outweigh these benefits.
Essay How Can You Improve Your EnglishTina Murillo
The document provides instructions for seeking writing help from HelpWriting.net, including registering for an account, submitting a request for a paper to be written, reviewing bids from writers and choosing one, revising the paper if needed, and requesting revisions until satisfied with the work. It emphasizes that original, high-quality content will be provided and a refund is offered if plagiarism is found, aiming to ensure customers' needs are fully met.
This document provides an overview of technical communication. It discusses key aspects of the field including rhetoric, collaboration, cultural considerations, and ethics. Rhetoric involves understanding your audience and goals to effectively communicate your message. Collaboration is essential for success in technical projects, as it allows teams to work together towards a common goal. When creating technical documents, it is important to consider cultural diversity and ensure materials can be understood by various cultural groups. Ethics, such as avoiding plagiarism and being honest, are also important aspects of technical communication. The document demonstrates how these principles were applied in an English technical writing course to create collaborative projects and communicate effectively for diverse audiences.
Need Help To Write Essay. 6 Ways For Writing A Good EAndrew Parish
Dr. Daniel Kendall is an experienced interventional pain medicine specialist with over 17 years of experience treating patients at National Spine and Pain Centers in Virginia, having previously served as chief fellow of pain management at Johns Hopkins Hospital and completed his residency in anesthesiology at Northwestern University Medical School. The document outlines Dr. Kendall's educational background and experience in fields like anesthesiology and pain management, as well as his role in treating patients and educating others in his specialty.
The document provides guidance on writing content for the web in plain language. It discusses key principles of plain language writing including using common words, short sentences, active voice, and avoiding jargon and unnecessary information. Specific techniques are outlined such as replacing wordy phrases and hidden verbs with stronger verbs. Examples of plain language rewrites improve clarity and readability. The goal is for web content to have a conversational tone that helps users understand what they need through logical organization and signposts.
Creating effective web content in plain languageKath Straub
Writing for the web
Instructors: Dr. Annetta L. Cheek, Center for Plain Language Board Chair and Dr. Kath Straub, Director, Usability.org and Center for Plain Langauge Board Member
Workshop description
People use the web to get information about your organization more than any other source today. Do you know how well your content works?
In this workshop you will learn how to create useful and usable web content.Through lively presentation using real examples we’ll review concepts, best practices, and testing methods used by experienced plain language writers and content strategists. We address how to
~ Identify and understand your audience
~ Plan and organize content
~ Write in Plain Language
Measure whether people understand what you mean and can use what you say
By the end of the workshop you will feel confident that you can create content that people can find, understand, and use effectively.
Biology Lab Report Example Handbook For Writing LaRachel Doty
The document outlines 5 steps for getting writing help from the website HelpWriting.net, which includes creating an account, submitting a request for paper writing assistance by providing instructions and deadlines, reviewing bids from writers and selecting one, reviewing the completed paper and authorizing payment, and having the option to request revisions until satisfied with the work. The process is described as utilizing a bidding system where customers can choose the best qualified writer to complete their assignment.
Michael Edson, Resource Sharing RemixedMichael Edson
Presentation for the 2009 Rethinking Resource Sharing IV forum at the Online Computer Library Consortium (OCLC) campus in Dublin, OH. Focuses on ways to catalyze change -- particularly in regard to digital strategy and asset sharing -- in large organizations. (The slideshow as a compilation is in the public domain, though individual assets may be under copyright as noted.)
The document discusses the impact of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, on American culture. It notes that Dr. Seuss wrote children's books from 1937 to 1990 and was also a political cartoonist during World War II. Many of Dr. Seuss's books have been adapted into popular movies and have influenced American vocabulary. Museums dedicated to Dr. Seuss help ensure his legacy lives on through interactive exhibits that teach children and explore his life and work.
Northern Ireland Ss Essay. Online assignment writing service.Kris Colorado
The document discusses heart failure, explaining that it is a condition where the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It notes that there are four chambers in the heart and describes the normal blood flow from the lungs to the left atrium and ventricle, then to the body. The summary concludes that heart failure occurs when one or more of the heart chambers does not beat or pump blood effectively.
CHI2011 - We've Done All This Research, Now What?Steve Portigal
One of the most persistent factors limiting the impact of user research in business is that projects often stop with a cataloging findings and implications rather than generating opportunities that directly enable the findings. We’ve long heard the lament “Well, we got this report and it just sat there. We didn’t know what to do with it.” But design research (or ethnography, or user research, or whatever the term du jour may be) has also become standard practice, as opposed to something exceptional or innovative. That means that designers are increasingly involved in using contextual research to inform their design work. Courses at CHI and elsewhere have increased the ranks of designers and others who feel comfortable conducting user research. But analysis and synthesis is a more slippery skill set, and we see how easy it is for teams to ignore (more out of frustration than anything malicious) data that doesn’t immediately seem actionable. This course gives people the tools to take control over synthesis and ideation themselves by breaking it down into a manageable framework and process.
The document discusses a potential new sleeping mode in 2050 called "floating space" where people's consciousness could be controlled during sleep to solve mental and physical diseases caused by insomnia or nightmares, though this could raise privacy issues, and it describes how this new sleeping mode would involve floating boxes that completely block out light and sound to eliminate external physical stimulation.
Presentation on a case study at The Bead Museum in Glendale, Arizona using the 8-step change management methodology in The Heart of Change Field Guide by Dan
Cohen.
Similar to Why Plain Language? (Content from the Center for Plain Language) (20)
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
19. 1990s 2000-now 1970s 1980s Meanwhile… Others were discovering that user-focused content WORKED Label change shows international shift and worldwide movement 60’s/70’s Voices Rise Against “Gobbletygook” 1977 , the Federal Communications Commission issued first “Plain English” rules (for Citizens Band Radios) In 1978 , Executive Orders intended to make government regulations “cost-effective and easy-to-understand by those who were required to comply with them.” Department of Education funded the Document Design Project 80’s – interest increases in legal profession SEC produces Plain English Handbook Executive Order calls for Plain Language in Government www.plainlanguage.gov launches. Becomes respected Government resource State initiatives show measurable results Center for Plain Language formed
60. 4. What You Can Do (Plain Language Strategies)
61.
62.
63.
64. Incorporate “User Centered” Thinking Attend to What Your Audience Wants to Know Analysis Implementation Evaluation Development Design
65. Ask FOCUSING Questions 3. How do they/we measure success? 2. What TASKS do they want to do? 1. Who’s the audience?
66. Look at the corners of your triangle... Use Questions to FRAME content you keep in
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72. Focus on Your Audience and Their Context Does text help citizen understand? A Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was prepared to assist decision-makers and the public in understanding how a refined design of the proposed Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) would compare to the Metrorail Alternative evaluated in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) published in June 2002 for the Dulles Corridor Rapid Transit Project. Public Involvement
78. Keep Paragraphs Short (or else humans will perceive them as one big blob) Help your users see patterns. Insert blank lines liberally. Cut the text to the bone, then put paragraph breaks between ideas. One sentence can be a perfectly good paragraph.
88. Be an Example “I’m the most senior official here at BCBC – I’ve been trying to ensure this is part of our organizational culture, that we communicate in plain language.” Doug Hyndman, Chair
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94. We want to enable people to understand and apply rules/regulations Conclusion: We face an big challenges…
95.
96. You can Put Your Time and Dollars to Work Helping Others Thanks. Thom--- [email_address] [email_address]