From STEM to TEAMS a US educational innovation strategy which unifies the houses of academia, vocational learning and the arts , OSTP, PCAST, STEM Comments, Jim Brazell.
PETITION TO RE-ESTABLISH CTE-TECH-PREP-RPOS FUNDING OF $100M to $380M, IN THE PROPOSED 2015 STEM BUDGET CAPTURED BY OSTP
Sign Petition at White House -
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/re-establish-discreet-tech-prep-budget-amount-100m-380m-ostp-stem-budget-38b/y6MQQFLz
MARCH 29, 2014, SAN ANTONIO, TX: A SPUTNIK MOMENT FOR U.S. STEM. EDUCATION AND WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY - Robin hood movement seeks equity and adequacy in funding from White house for CTE-TECH PREP Rigorous Programs of Study (R-POS) for the Nation’s P-20 education students & adults from White House.
At issue, contrary to OSTP’s Open Government Plan, public comments and specifically supporting enclosures related to the role of Career and Technical Education (formally, vocational education) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) were ignored and not appropriately incorporated into the public record by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). Although delivered as parcel to the OSTP call for public comments, RE: PCAST STEM Meeting 10.22-23, 2009, Two Minute Public Comment Letter, the following items submitted by Brazell, et. al., were not included by OSTP-PCAST in the public record:
1) Co-author’s were redacted from the letter sent to PCAST;
2) The white paper delivered in the same document as the three minute testimony letter was redacted, while other’s giving testimony reflect their white papers and related research references in the PCAST public record;
3) 570 pages of powerpoint slides including research on select TECH PREP model CTE programs were not appropriately submitted to the public record including a) From STEM to TEAMS a US educational innovation strategy which unifies the houses of academia, vocational learning and the arts and b) US TEAMS Economic Development, S&T R&D, Workforce and Education Strategy for STEM, IT and Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Clusters; and,
4) Jim white paper is not reflected in the record, What is next long term growth strategy to face the financial crisis? Transdisciplinary places, industries, technologies, work and education.
The public record includes letters submitted to PCAST including Jim’s redacted response. By comparison, Jim’s original letter includes a list of supporters and editors, a draft white paper written for the committee in one (1) week with academic references, and the items above referenced within the Public Comments submitted to PCAST.
Full document:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32034593/Sputnik_Moment_OSTP_STEM_TECHPREP.docx
This document discusses the underrepresentation of women in science, engineering and technology (SET) careers in the UK. It notes that while women make up around half of graduates in relevant fields, only around a quarter work in SET occupations, costing the UK economy billions. It highlights several issues that contribute to this "leaky pipeline" including a lack of role models for girls, careers in these fields not being portrayed as interesting or rewarding, and ingrained cultures in some workplaces that cause many qualified women to leave. The document argues that increasing gender diversity in these important sectors must become a higher policy priority in order to address skills shortages and maximize economic growth.
TBED21 is a non-profit organization that aims to promote urban renaissance through science, technology, and innovation. It works with partners across various levels of government and academia. The organization's president has experience in biotechnology and life sciences. TBED21 advocates for a new approach to technology-based economic development that ensures economic opportunities are accessible to all residents and benefits cities through workforce development and STEM education programs aligned with comprehensive economic strategies.
The article reveals the concept of blockchain as a chain of blocks, distributed
database, distributed registry technology, where there is no centralized regulator that
could dispose of the blockchain at its own discretion, substantiates the need for the
transition to modern technologies; features of blockchain technology that reduce energy
and time costs for information processing; problems of transition to digital media in
educational institutions,; blockchain technologies that require changes in management,
management methods, financial management, specific people, infrastructure
development. The current situation with the first experiments of using the new blockchain
technology for the education system is considered. The risk analysis method of blockchain
technology in education and the mechanism of its application are presented. Several
directions of education development based on blockchain technology are offered.
Previous work has analysed the intersection between social constructions of skill and women’s exclusion from many elite scientific jobs. However, this work has largely failed to specify the processes by which the reworked gender composition of high-tech workforces affects intra-firm and interfirm learning and innovation processes in the region. Crucially, rather than
simply describing the gendered sociorelational properties of these regions, we need to specify how these social relations affect female workers’ abilities both to access and use new sources of information and expertise on behalf of their respective firms, relative to their male colleagues. These
socioeconomic phenomena form the focus of this chapter.
Super Systems: The Role of Education, Workforce and Economic Development Coll...
Texas Workforce Commission, November 29, 2012, Super Session Keynote, Jim Brazell, VentureRamp
Super Systems: The Role of Education, Workforce and Economic Development Collaboration in U.S. Competitiveness Texas Workforce Commission, Dallas, TX, November 28, 2012 - Jim Brazell explores the role of innovation and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in education, workforce, and economic development. Topics include (1) defining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; (2) the structure of technology in the 21st century; and (3) emerging P-20 education practice with an emphasis of innovation and "transdiscipline." A speech 10 years in the making, illustrative of keen insight as a technology forecaster, Brazell delivers solid analysis about what is next in living, working, playing, and learning in the 21st Century.
Our future depends on a STEM educated workforce. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and activities, early in a student's life, makes a significant difference in careers and college education. Please take 30 seconds and urge Congress to focus on STEM in the update and reauthorization of the ESEA (No Child Left Behind) Education Act, by clicking here: http://www.congressweb.com/stemedcoalition/24
The document discusses the role of education, workforce development, and economic development collaboration in U.S. competitiveness. It notes that similar to how space was the platform for innovation in 1957, cyberspace now represents both an engine for innovation and a domain of warfare, terrorism, and crime. The integration of computers, networks, software, and machines into cyber physical systems has created a new generation of work requiring specialized knowledge and skills. While only 5.5% of U.S. jobs are classified as STEM, half of these are in network and information technology fields, which are growing rapidly. However, educational institutions struggle to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity and other technology professionals.
This report report from Brookings, with Rockefeller Foundation support, shows that building up a region’s advanced industries is one such possibility with enormous potential. These industries not only create good jobs within the industry, but also up and down their massive supply chains. These jobs provide higher wages and greater opportunity to low and middle-income workers adversely affected by the economic recession.
This report takes about the possibility of improving the employment rate in Yemen( since the amount of literacy is extremely low in Yemen in term of Internet).
So to solve the problem of unemployment we have to solve the severe problem of literacy in term of ICT or literacy in general.
This document discusses the changing skills demands in the 21st century workplace due to factors such as automation, globalization, and demographic shifts. It argues that students will need strong academic skills in math, reading and science as well as broader competencies like problem solving and communication to succeed. Specifically, it notes that most new jobs will require postsecondary education and that advanced math courses in particular correlate with higher earnings and college completion rates, preparing students for both college and career. It also examines how numeracy is increasingly important for tasks like financial planning, health decisions, and civic participation.
Developing skills and competencies for life and work – what role digital tech...
Long version of presentation at UNESCO Mobile Learning Week. The argument is that we have to think about what to learn and to encourage frequent participation in learning. The question is how to encourage people, who tend not to participate - these are usually those who have a lower level of formal education and are older. However, these two groups are most likely to be affected by automation and other changes to our economies. Recognising people's acquired skill level through digital badges and connecting these to recognition pathways can be a way to ensure empower all learner groups - and to aid skills matching in the labour market.
National leaders in engineering, technology, diversity and inclusion will meet at Texas A&M University to address the lack of gender diversity in these fields. Over two days, participants will discuss how to attract and retain more women by examining engineering culture and unique solutions. They will release a BluePrint for Action with a detailed plan to achieve gender balance. Speakers include executives from Intel and Chevron along with academics and engineers to help advance this important issue.
Slides presented by David Wood, Executive Director of Transpolitica, at the London Futurists event "Anticipating Tomorrow's Politics" on Saturday 21st March 2015. See http://www.meetup.com/London-Futurists/events/220967752/ for more about this meeting, and http://transpolitica.org/ for more about Transpolitica.
The document discusses using flipped learning and games in foreign language classrooms. It describes what a flipped classroom is and advantages like focusing on learning over teaching, promoting independent and critical thinking, and allowing more individualized instruction. It also discusses using games as an active learning technique in foreign language instruction to engage students.
This document discusses a case study of using mobile devices to support vocational learning for building maintenance students. The study provided iPod Touches to students in an upper secondary vocational program, including some with special educational needs. The objectives were to gain experience with collaborative mobile learning and improve students' media skills. Students created learning materials like instructional videos and photos documenting their work. They provided peer teaching and feedback using the mobile devices. The study aimed to understand how mobile technologies could support authentic, student-centered learning in a vocational context.
Assessment of social media skills among vocational teachers in finland
This document summarizes a training project that assessed social media skills among vocational teachers in Finland. An initial assessment inquiry found that teachers had poor social media skills and knowledge. A training program then taught teachers about various social media tools like WordPress, Etherpad, and Google Docs. While some tools like Etherpad were successfully used, others like WhatsApp did not work well due to lack of smartphones. Overall, the training was successful at reducing barriers to social media use, though skills remained basic. Future projects aim to further develop blended learning techniques and skills for the automotive sector.
Industrial E-Learning: innovation transfer from research into practice
IMC provides e-learning solutions and services. They discussed several of their R&D projects including the ROLE project, which combines formal and informal learning using a personal learning environment. They also discussed the Go-Lab project, an EU-funded initiative that provides online science labs for schools through an inquiry-based learning approach using virtual and remote labs. IMC has created MOOCs on the Go-Lab portal to train teachers on using online labs in the classroom through a combination of online coursework and hands-on lab activities, referred to as MOOL (MOOC + Online Lab).
Presentation given at the Conference on Vocational Training in Amman, Jordan. Discusses Millennials, Engaged Learning, Connected Knowledge, PLNs, and Problem-Based Learning.
How dialogical learning can be authentic and mobile
The document discusses a study on implementing a mobile and authentic learning model called DIANA for vocational teacher training. The study tested a blended learning approach combining contact lessons, distance learning, and web-based learning. It utilized mobile apps like blogs, Google Drive, and messaging to facilitate collaborative peer learning and reflection on authentic tasks. Results found that most students found the mobile devices and blog platform useful for this dialogical and authentic learning, though some felt a computer would have sufficed. Students reported building competence through collaborative work and peer assessment in their groups.
This document discusses inclusive vocational education in Finland. It outlines Finland's educational structure, which includes vocational teacher education programs at universities of applied sciences. One such program is located in Tampere and trains teachers and special needs educators. The document also discusses providing special needs education in basic education and vocational schools, with the goal of supporting all students' equal opportunities to complete their schooling. It emphasizes developing teachers' competencies in inclusive practices, as well as creating regional strategies between schools to better support students with special needs.
Open Innovative Virtual Vocational Education & Training
4 concrete ideas to enhance Vocational Education and Training using
- Blended Learning,
- Open Education
- Social Virtual Immersive Environments &
- Augmented Reality Applications.
Presentation at CEDEFOP Expert Seminar (December 10-11, 2015)
Centum Learning offers end-to-end skill building programmes focusing on improving the employability quotient of aspirants. Centum Learning‘s proven expertise in capability building can partner you to fulfill both business and CSR goals.
This was presented at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Sotland, on 29th November 2007. The main focus is Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) but at the end I introduce Second Life and talk about my work with students in SL. Firstly I talked about what IBL is and then moved on to describe the work of the Centre for Inquiry Based Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences (CILASS) which is based at Sheffield University. I mentioned the level 1 module "Inquiry in Infrmation Management" (new last year), where I am part of the teaching team, and in particular I talked about the activity in Second Life with my first year "Information Literacy" class.
This document discusses inquiry-based learning, which involves students investigating topics, observing phenomena, analyzing and interpreting data, proposing explanations, predicting outcomes, and concluding while communicating their findings. It notes that inquiry-based learning is more authentic and constructivist compared to traditional learning, as it enhances critical thinking and problem solving while being student-centered, hands-on, and more engaging for students. Some challenges of inquiry-based learning mentioned include potential shortages of materials, limited time, classroom management difficulties, and teachers lacking sufficient scientific knowledge.
The document discusses inquiry-based learning, which is a constructivist approach where students explore topics through asking questions and investigating answers. It involves gathering information, analyzing data, generating solutions, and justifying conclusions. The teacher acts as a guide, gradually removing scaffolding as students develop skills. Inquiry learning helps develop skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning. It can be applied to all disciplines by using specific methods to ensure integrity across topics. The key components of inquiry include activating prior knowledge, providing background information, defining learning outcomes, modeling project formats, and establishing topics for student research.
The document defines inquiry learning as a recursive process driven by the learner's questions and interests. It describes the classroom environment for inquiry learning as one that allows extended time for exploration, investigation, and discussion. It provides an example of a student's inquiry process into Appalachia, including developing research topics and questions, identifying information sources, and sharing discoveries.
The document discusses various teaching models including information processing models, behavioural models, personal models, and social models.
It provides details on several information processing models such as Atkinson and Shiffrin's model of memory, Gagne's information processing model, and different types of inquiry teaching models. Behavioural models covered include direct instruction, mastery learning, and programmed instruction models. Personal models summarized are non-directive teaching, developing positive self-concepts, and the project model. Lastly, the social model discusses group teaching, cooperative learning, and simulation methods like sociodrama and role-play.
The document provides an overview of key teaching models with the goal of guiding teachers in planning and
STEM in K-12 education practice takes many forms depending on the perspective and needs of different communities. To academics, STEM aims to improve math and science outcomes and increase the number of students pursuing STEM careers or higher education. To CTE, STEM integrates academic and technical skills through applied learning. The arts community sees STEM as opportunities for arts integration and careers in creative industries. Emerging K-12 STEM practice emphasizes interdisciplinary, applied, and project-based learning to engage more students and cultivate innovation.
The document discusses STEM education practices in K-12 schools. It describes STEM as an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and notes that STEM has many meanings in theory and practice. It then summarizes different perspectives on STEM practice from the academic community, career and technical education community, and arts community. A key point is that emerging STEM practices in U.S. schools emphasize a pedagogical shift towards more applied and interdisciplinary learning.
ITT Technical Institute sponsored a policy briefing for the U.S. House of Representatives' STEM Education Caucus to raise awareness of the challenges in developing an educated STEM workforce. ITT Tech introduced over 4,500 high school students to STEM fields through opportunities like career days and robotics challenges. ITT Tech programs focus on STEM fields and can be completed in two years to help meet the growing demand for STEM workers.
Ed net insight | stem: mainstreaming career and technical education (cte)
Jim Brazell, CEO and Founder, ventureRAMP, Inc. — Friday, March 12, 2010
Fueled by Washington’s focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and U.S. competitiveness, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is emerging as a platform for systemic education reform in Texas, New York, California, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, and Arizona. The implication for the educational technology and publishing industry is a wave of change enabling educational technology and textbook budgets to include CTE curricula and infrastructure. The rise of STEM broadens the definition of educational technology to support high-technology “shop” classes and broadens the market for kits, labs, simulations, and software and “hands-on” projects in K-12 schools.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide education to prepare youth and adults for careers requiring varying levels of education. CTE became popular after the Industrial Revolution and has expanded to include middle schools, high schools, community colleges, and technical schools. CTE programs cover a wide range of career areas and receive federal and state funding totaling over $1 billion annually. The Houston Independent School District offers 165 CTE courses across 67 schools to equip students with skills for the workforce or further education.
2011 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC)February 2-4, 2011 - San Antonio, TX
Transforming the Education of Future Generations in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Jan Morrison
President, TIES
The document discusses the growing demand for skilled technical workers and the need to better align education and workforce development. It notes that many of the fastest growing jobs will require post-secondary education or training, but there is currently a shortage of skilled workers to fill these roles. Several employers express difficulty finding qualified applicants for technical jobs. The summary highlights challenges in workforce development and calls for improved coordination between K-12 education, community and technical colleges, universities, and employers to meet emerging needs.
1) The document discusses the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for all students to succeed in today's workforce.
2) It highlights efforts in Missouri to connect communities with STEM resources and increase engagement through events and an accessible website.
3) The organization SCOPE works across Missouri to help secure the state's leadership in innovation through grassroots outreach and collaboration between education, business, civic and policy groups.
1) The document discusses the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for all students to succeed in today's workforce.
2) It highlights efforts in Missouri to connect communities with STEM resources and increase engagement through events and an accessible website.
3) The organization SCOPE works across Missouri to promote STEM and secure the state's leadership in innovation through grassroots outreach and collaboration.
1) The document discusses the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for all students to succeed in today's workforce.
2) It highlights efforts in Missouri to improve STEM education through initiatives like SCOPE which aims to connect communities to STEM resources and promote STEM careers.
3) SCOPE works throughout Missouri through community outreach events, an accessible website, and collaboration between education, business, and civic partners to support STEM and secure the state's leadership in innovation.
CTE prepares students for careers through technical training aligned with labor market demands. It provides academic and employability skills for lifelong learning and career success. CTE addresses critical needs like replacing retiring baby boomers and developing a skilled workforce. It boosts the economy through higher incomes and community development. CTE students outperform peers in academics and have higher graduation rates. Florida focuses on 17 in-demand career clusters, 5 of which are among the fastest growing nationally. Broward College partners widely to strengthen CTE opportunities in South Florida.
1) The document discusses efforts in Missouri to promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through a proposed grassroots organization called SCOPE.
2) SCOPE aims to connect communities and break down barriers to STEM by hosting educational events, providing online resources, and highlighting Missouri's contributions in fields like aerospace and engineering.
3) The document calls for support and involvement to help SCOPE secure Missouri's place as a leader in innovation through outreach across the state.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Margaret Chung and Derk Jeffrey on career and technical education (CTE). It discusses the history and evolution of CTE in the United States from the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 to modern career clusters. It also highlights the importance of CTE in developing 21st century skills and providing multiple pathways to post-secondary success through integrated STEM and academic education. Examples from Arlington Career Center and proposed Academies of Loudoun showcase how innovative CTE programs can engage students through hands-on, project-based learning.
This document provides a summary of the report from the Governor's STEM Education Advisory Committee in Maryland. The report makes recommendations to strengthen STEM education in the state. It recommends three major initiatives: 1) Raising academic standards in math, science, and requiring 4 years each of math and science for graduation. 2) Improving teacher training and support. 3) A public awareness campaign about STEM education. It also recommends creating a new Maryland Institute of STEM Education to coordinate these efforts and conduct research to inform policy. A key recommendation is a large-scale pilot project to raise math achievement to world-class levels using an imported curriculum.
Panel: Reaching More Minority Serving Institutions
This document discusses engaging more minority serving institutions (MSIs) in cyberinfrastructure development through regional networks. It provides data showing the importance of MSIs like historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in educating underrepresented minority students in STEM fields. Regional networks can help equalize opportunities by assisting MSIs in overcoming barriers to resources through training, networking infrastructure support, and helping institutions obtain necessary staffing and funding. Strategies mentioned include collaborating with MSIs on grants and addressing issues identified in surveys like lack of vision for data use beyond compliance. The goal is to broaden participation in STEAM fields by leveraging the success MSIs have shown in supporting underrepresented students.
Panel: Reaching More Minority Serving Institutions
This document discusses engaging more minority serving institutions (MSIs) in the National Research Platform (NRP). It provides data showing that MSIs serve a disproportionate number of underrepresented minority students and are important producers of STEM graduates from these groups. The NRP can help broaden participation in STEAM fields by providing MSIs access to advanced cyberinfrastructure resources, new learning modalities, and opportunities for collaborative research between MSIs and other institutions. Regional networks also have a role to play in helping MSIs overcome barriers and attracting them to collaborative grants. The goal is to tear down walls between research and teaching and reinvent the university experience for more inclusive learning and innovation.
Richard Alo: Panel - Reaching More Minority-Serving Campuses
Richard Aló, Reaching More MSI Campuses: Why?
Deborah Dent, CIO, Jackson State University. Reaching More MSI Campuses: an HBCU Experience
Al Anderson, CIO, Salish Kootenai College. Reaching More MSI Campuses: a TCU Experience
Samuel Sudhaker, CIO California State University San Bernardino. Reaching More MSI Campuses: An HSI’’ Experience, High Performance Computing at CSUSB
Jill Gemmill, Executive Director, Research Computing, Clemson University. The R1/PWI Experience: Road to Empowerment is Slow, Steady and Deliberate.
Ana Hunsinger, Vice President Community Engagement, Internet2. MS-CC: Advancing CI @ HBCUs, TCIUs and other MSIs
This document summarizes an announcement from Educational Testing Service about changing the name of their ICT Literacy Assessment to the iSkills assessment. It then provides an introduction to a report on the need for higher education to address gaps in students' information and communication technology proficiencies to prepare them for success. The report discusses how technology has transformed learning, work, and everyday life, making ICT skills essential for individuals and society. It aims to provide data on ICT literacy levels to help colleges evaluate and improve their approaches.
This document discusses the need to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in the United States. It notes that changing workforce needs mean students will require more sophisticated skills in STEM subjects. Several trends are driving changes in education and work, including global science and technology advancements, demographic shifts, and concerns about competitiveness similar to those following the Soviet launch of Sputnik. The document discusses strategies for merging academic, technical, and workforce education to better prepare students for life, work, and continued learning. Examples of emerging models include integrating liberal arts, STEM, and career technical education.
300 Years in the Making: How San Antonio Developed the Foundation for a Thriv...
San Antonio has a 300-year history of innovation in science, technology and defense that helped establish the foundation for its thriving cybersecurity ecosystem. Key events include the establishment of the US Air Force Security Service in 1947 which grew to 7,500 cleared cyber personnel today, and Cisco acquiring San Antonio-based WheelGroup in 1998 which expanded their network security products. This long history has cultivated cyber talent through organizations like the UTSA Center for Infrastructure and Security and competitions like CyberPatriot, positioning San Antonio as a major hub for cybersecurity known as "Cyber City USA".
World Affairs Council, 2013, Summer Teacher Institute
World Affairs Council, 2013, Summer Teacher Institute, Humanities and STEM
The Future is Here
Next Level Global Education and Social Studies Design Workshop
Teaching in a Time of Transition, World Affairs Council, Summer Institute on International Affairs, June 24-28. 2013
This document discusses STEM education and jobs. It provides definitions and perspectives on what constitutes STEM from different viewpoints. It also discusses the current state of K-12 STEM education and provides a model for integrating classical and contemporary subjects to promote innovation through education.
This document discusses STEM education and jobs. It provides definitions and perspectives on what constitutes STEM from different viewpoints. It also discusses the current state of K-12 STEM education and provides a model for integrating classical and contemporary subjects to promote innovation through education.
Emerging Technologies Encore: STEM: Mainstreaming Career and Technical Educa...
Presenter: Jim Brazell, Technology Forecaster, Public Speaker, and Strategist, Radical Platypus group and the Thornburg Center for Professional Development.
Fueled by Washington’s focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and U.S. competitiveness, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is emerging as a platform for systemic education reform. Attend this session to learn about trends in emerging technologies driving workforce and educational change in high schools, community colleges and universities. Learn about the key requirement for multi-skill technicians and technologists in diverse industries including green energy, manufacturing, cyber security, digital media, construction, home technology integration, healthcare and science and technology research and development. This interactive lecture and discussion about CTE-based educational transformation will include topics such as: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); Career and Technical Education (CTE); STEAM (STEM and Arts Integration); Cyber Security; Mechatronics; Robotics; Information Technology; Serious Games; and Modeling, Simulation and Training.
The Future is Here - San Antonio--world class innovation since 1745
The document discusses the history of innovation in San Antonio, Texas from 1745 to present day. It highlights how San Antonio utilized its river and Edwards Aquifer as a source of fresh water for over 11,000 years, establishing one of the first municipal water distribution systems in North America in 1761 using irrigation canals. The mathematics of hydraulics transformed the landscape and supported the growth of San Antonio into a major city, highlighting the importance of water resources to the city's history of innovation.
WHAT IS STEM? The Future is Here - San Antonio, Texas.
The Future is Here - San Antonio--world class innovation since 1745
WHAT IS STEM? STEM is CORE4 transforming existing situations to preferred situation.
This media is an visual arts and oratory exposition celebrating Core4, STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The production is a public service to the City and it’s future leaders delivered as a visual and oratory presented to 1800 Middle School boys from the Alamo City, November 18, 2015.
All copyrights and imagery are owned by 3rd parties, garnered from open source media on the Internet for this artistic oratory production.
By Jim Brazell, Ventureramp.com
The Citadel, Sputnik Moment – The Role of STEM, Humanities and Arts in US Com...
The Citadel, Sputnik Moment – The Role of STEM, Humanities and Arts in US Competitiveness, How the future works today. February 2, 2011, Keynote for Citadel Faculty and Cadets, THE SOUTH CAROLINA SPEECHES, JIM BRAZELL more at ventureramp.com. Online slides: http://bit.ly/1JI8kuD
The Future is Here: The Impact of Data on Society and Our Daily Lives
The Future is Here: The Impact of Data on Society and Our Daily Lives
Wearable Computers
Robots
Video Games
Philadelphia Department of Education, Data Summit, Lancaster, PA, May 18, 2014, Keynote Jim Brazell Ventureramp.com
A Glimpse of the Future, Laramie Community College 5.17.2011
This document discusses glimpses of the future across many domains including education, the workforce, technology, and innovation. It explores how fields like STEM, the arts, cybersecurity, robotics, and healthcare may evolve and influence one another. It also examines strategies for cultivating innovation through K-12 education, technical colleges, universities, and public-private partnerships.
The Future is Here, Butler Community College, Butler and Wichita, Kansas, Feb...
The document discusses challenges and opportunities related to workforce development and STEM education. It notes that many current and future jobs will require multi-disciplinary skills in areas like mechatronics, biotechnology, and health careers. Employers emphasize the need for problem-solving, computer skills, and hands-on applied learning in addition to theoretical knowledge. The document also highlights examples of high-paying career opportunities for skilled workers in fields like aerospace manufacturing, wind energy, and chemical technology.
8.27.2014, Robot World: How Cyber Physical Systems are Changing Human-Machine...
Robot World: How Cyber Physical Systems are Changing Human-Machine Operations, International Society for Performance Improvement, Founding Chapter, San Antonio, TX, August 27, 2014
Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communications, The Future is Here: IT Prime Time, Jim Brazell, Venture Ramp, Inc.August 3-5, Houston, Westin Galleria, Final Speech
Schools 2.0: Why STEM Changes the Kind of Schools We Need
This document discusses how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) changes the type of schools needed. It notes that STEM jobs currently make up 5.5% of the US workforce but will grow. However, there is debate around whether there is truly a shortage of STEM workers or if current classifications are too narrow. The document advocates for a broader view of STEM that includes fields like health, technology, and the arts. It provides examples of schools and programs that take an integrated STEM approach combining fields.
US TEAMS Economic Development, S&T R&D, Workforce and Education Strategy for ...
This document discusses strategies for economic development, science and technology research and development (R&D), workforce development, and education for STEM, IT, and arts/audiovisual technology and communications clusters. It references the importance of preparing students in K-12 for future jobs that require skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Examples are provided of modeling, simulation, and gaming being applied across different fields like healthcare, defense, and digital learning. The potential for games and game technologies to be used beyond entertainment is also discussed.
The document discusses the need to shift education, including career and technical education (CTE), to better prepare students for 21st century jobs and the changing economy. It notes that over 95% of test questions require students to recall information, rather than think at higher levels. CTE classrooms aim to develop skills through applied, problem-based learning centered around real-world problems. The structure of CTE differs from traditional academics by utilizing andragogical teaching methods focused on self-directed, experience-based learning for students. The document advocates for greater integration of academic and CTE programs to develop students' problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical skills through transdisciplinary learning experiences.
This document discusses emerging technologies and their implications for future jobs and skills. It begins by describing miniaturized smart dust devices being developed at Berkeley as small as 11.7 mm3 and 6.6 mm3. It then discusses how the rate of technological progress is doubling every decade, meaning a century of progress will occur over the next 25 years. The document outlines how fields like biomedicine, nanotechnology and information technology are converging and creating new types of jobs that require integrated skills from multiple domains. It provides several examples of new career opportunities and wages in areas like allied health, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing that combine technical skills with other areas like mechanics, electronics, and computing. The document advocates developing both strong academic
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No, it's not a robot: prompt writing for investigative journalism
How to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to generate story ideas for investigations, identify potential sources, and help with coding and writing.
A talk from the Centre for Investigative Journalism Summer School, July 2024
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Delegation Inheritance in Odoo 17 and Its Use Cases
There are 3 types of inheritance in odoo Classical, Extension, and Delegation. Delegation inheritance is used to sink other models to our custom model. And there is no change in the views. This slide will discuss delegation inheritance and its use cases in odoo 17.
Lecture_Notes_Unit4_Chapter_8_9_10_RDBMS for the students affiliated by alaga...
Title: Relational Database Management System Concepts(RDBMS)
Description:
Welcome to the comprehensive guide on Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) concepts, tailored for final year B.Sc. Computer Science students affiliated with Alagappa University. This document covers fundamental principles and advanced topics in RDBMS, offering a structured approach to understanding databases in the context of modern computing. PDF content is prepared from the text book Learn Oracle 8I by JOSE A RAMALHO.
Key Topics Covered:
Main Topic : DATA INTEGRITY, CREATING AND MAINTAINING A TABLE AND INDEX
Sub-Topic :
Data Integrity,Types of Integrity, Integrity Constraints, Primary Key, Foreign key, unique key, self referential integrity,
creating and maintain a table, Modifying a table, alter a table, Deleting a table
Create an Index, Alter Index, Drop Index, Function based index, obtaining information about index, Difference between ROWID and ROWNUM
Target Audience:
Final year B.Sc. Computer Science students at Alagappa University seeking a solid foundation in RDBMS principles for academic and practical applications.
About the Author:
Dr. S. Murugan is Associate Professor at Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi. With 23 years of teaching experience in the field of Computer Science, Dr. S. Murugan has a passion for simplifying complex concepts in database management.
Disclaimer:
This document is intended for educational purposes only. The content presented here reflects the author’s understanding in the field of RDBMS as of 2024.
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Your feedback is valuable! For any queries or suggestions, please contact muruganjit@agacollege.in
Ardra Nakshatra (आर्द्रा): Understanding its Effects and Remedies
Ardra Nakshatra, the sixth Nakshatra in Vedic astrology, spans from 6°40' to 20° in the Gemini zodiac sign. Governed by Rahu, the north lunar node, Ardra translates to "the moist one" or "the star of sorrow." Symbolized by a teardrop, it represents the transformational power of storms, bringing both destruction and renewal.
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For more information about their courses and consultations, visit Astro Pathshala.
Some business organizations give membership to their customers to ensure the long term relationship with those customers. If the customer is a member of the business then they get special offers and other benefits. The membership module in odoo 17 is helpful to manage everything related to the membership of multiple customers.
AI Risk Management: ISO/IEC 42001, the EU AI Act, and ISO/IEC 23894
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, understanding the complexities and regulations regarding AI risk management is more crucial than ever.
Amongst others, the webinar covers:
• ISO/IEC 42001 standard, which provides guidelines for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving AI management systems within organizations
• insights into the European Union's landmark legislative proposal aimed at regulating AI
• framework and methodologies prescribed by ISO/IEC 23894 for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with AI systems
Presenters:
Miriama Podskubova - Attorney at Law
Miriama is a seasoned lawyer with over a decade of experience. She specializes in commercial law, focusing on transactions, venture capital investments, IT, digital law, and cybersecurity, areas she was drawn to through her legal practice. Alongside preparing contract and project documentation, she ensures the correct interpretation and application of European legal regulations in these fields. Beyond client projects, she frequently speaks at conferences on cybersecurity, online privacy protection, and the increasingly pertinent topic of AI regulation. As a registered advocate of Slovak bar, certified data privacy professional in the European Union (CIPP/e) and a member of the international association ELA, she helps both tech-focused startups and entrepreneurs, as well as international chains, to properly set up their business operations.
Callum Wright - Founder and Lead Consultant Founder and Lead Consultant
Callum Wright is a seasoned cybersecurity, privacy and AI governance expert. With over a decade of experience, he has dedicated his career to protecting digital assets, ensuring data privacy, and establishing ethical AI governance frameworks. His diverse background includes significant roles in security architecture, AI governance, risk consulting, and privacy management across various industries, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: June 26, 2024
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Is Email Marketing Really Effective in 2024?
Yes, Email Marketing is still a great method for direct marketing.
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In this article we will cover:
- What is Email Marketing?
- Pros and cons of Email Marketing.
- Tools available for Email Marketing.
- Ways to make Email Marketing effective.
Slide 3
What Is Email Marketing?
Using email to contact customers is called Email Marketing. It's a quiet and effective communication method. Mastering it can significantly boost business. In digital marketing, two long-term assets are your website and your email list. Social media apps may change, but your website and email list remain constant.
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Types of Email Marketing:
1. Welcome Emails
2. Information Emails
3. Transactional Emails
4. Newsletter Emails
5. Lead Nurturing Emails
6. Sponsorship Emails
7. Sales Letter Emails
8. Re-Engagement Emails
9. Brand Story Emails
10. Review Request Emails
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Advantages Of Email Marketing
1. Cost-Effective: Cheaper than other methods.
2. Easy: Simple to learn and use.
3. Targeted Audience: Reach your exact audience.
4. Detailed Messages: Convey clear, detailed messages.
5. Non-Disturbing: Less intrusive than social media.
6. Non-Irritating: Customers are less likely to get annoyed.
7. Long Format: Use detailed text, photos, and videos.
8. Easy to Unsubscribe: Customers can easily opt out.
9. Easy Tracking: Track delivery, open rates, and clicks.
10. Professional: Seen as more professional; customers read carefully.
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Disadvantages Of Email Marketing:
1. Irrelevant Emails: Costs can rise with irrelevant emails.
2. Poor Content: Boring emails can lead to disengagement.
3. Easy Unsubscribe: Customers can easily leave your list.
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Email Marketing Tools
Choosing a good tool involves considering:
1. Deliverability: Email delivery rate.
2. Inbox Placement: Reaching inbox, not spam or promotions.
3. Ease of Use: Simplicity of use.
4. Cost: Affordability.
5. List Maintenance: Keeping the list clean.
6. Features: Regular features like Broadcast and Sequence.
7. Automation: Better with automation.
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Top 5 Email Marketing Tools:
1. ConvertKit
2. Get Response
3. Mailchimp
4. Active Campaign
5. Aweber
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Email Marketing Strategy
To get good results, consider:
1. Build your own list.
2. Never buy leads.
3. Respect your customers.
4. Always provide value.
5. Don’t email just to sell.
6. Write heartfelt emails.
7. Stick to a schedule.
8. Use photos and videos.
9. Segment your list.
10. Personalize emails.
11. Ensure mobile-friendliness.
12. Optimize timing.
13. Keep designs clean.
14. Remove cold leads.
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Uses of Email Marketing:
1. Affiliate Marketing
2. Blogging
3. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
4. Newsletter Circulation
5. Transaction Notifications
6. Information Dissemination
7. Gathering Feedback
8. Selling Courses
9. Selling Products/Services
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Join educators from the US and worldwide at this year’s conference, themed “Strategies for Proficiency & Acquisition,” to learn from top experts in world language teaching.
Sequence numbers are mainly used to identify or differentiate each record in a module. Sequences are customizable and can be configured in a specific pattern such as suffix, prefix or a particular numbering scheme. This slide will show how to create sequence numbers in odoo 17.
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏.𝟎)-𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬
Lesson Outcome:
-Students will understand the basics of gardening, including the importance of soil, water, and sunlight for plant growth. They will learn to identify and use essential gardening tools, plant seeds, and seedlings properly, and manage common garden pests using eco-friendly methods.
The Jewish Trinity : Sabbath,Shekinah and Sanctuary 4.pdf
we may assume that God created the cosmos to be his great temple, in which he rested after his creative work. Nevertheless, his special revelatory presence did not fill the entire earth yet, since it was his intention that his human vice-regent, whom he installed in the garden sanctuary, would extend worldwide the boundaries of that sanctuary and of God’s presence. Adam, of course, disobeyed this mandate, so that humanity no longer enjoyed God’s presence in the little localized garden. Consequently, the entire earth became infected with sin and idolatry in a way it had not been previously before the fall, while yet in its still imperfect newly created state. Therefore, the various expressions about God being unable to inhabit earthly structures are best understood, at least in part, by realizing that the old order and sanctuary have been tainted with sin and must be cleansed and recreated before God’s Shekinah presence, formerly limited to heaven and the holy of holies, can dwell universally throughout creation
The document discusses how baby boomers are beginning to retire, creating workforce challenges. It notes that demographics in the US will change dramatically as baby boomers exit the workforce and prime-age populations shrink. Additionally, skills requirements are rising even for blue-collar jobs, and many future jobs will require postsecondary education. However, the US is falling behind internationally in areas like the number of students pursuing STEM degrees. This skills gap could undermine the US economy if not addressed.
This document discusses six revolutions shaping the future: technology, global economics, global power balances, demographics, climate change, and personal identity. For each revolution, the document outlines key trends and their implications for community colleges. Regarding technology, it notes that disruptive technologies are changing industries and education models. For global economics, it highlights the rise of emerging economies and a more multi-polar world. Regarding demographics, it discusses aging populations and lower birth rates in developed nations. The document advocates for colleges to prepare students for this changing world through strategies like international partnerships, language learning, and credential recognition.
This document outlines the objectives and content of an online teaching unit. The unit will discuss how technology influences modern classrooms and the changing skills needed for students and workers. Candidates will create a blog, discuss technology's role in instruction and engagement, and identify their school's technology resources and policies. They will also set personal goals for integrating technology. The document presents information on a changing economy and job market that requires more advanced skills, a more global and diverse workforce, and the benefits of higher educational attainment in terms of income and national economic growth.
Women in Science, Engineering & TechnologyDeirdre Hughes
This document discusses the underrepresentation of women in science, engineering and technology (SET) careers in the UK. It notes that while women make up around half of graduates in relevant fields, only around a quarter work in SET occupations, costing the UK economy billions. It highlights several issues that contribute to this "leaky pipeline" including a lack of role models for girls, careers in these fields not being portrayed as interesting or rewarding, and ingrained cultures in some workplaces that cause many qualified women to leave. The document argues that increasing gender diversity in these important sectors must become a higher policy priority in order to address skills shortages and maximize economic growth.
TBED21 is a non-profit organization that aims to promote urban renaissance through science, technology, and innovation. It works with partners across various levels of government and academia. The organization's president has experience in biotechnology and life sciences. TBED21 advocates for a new approach to technology-based economic development that ensures economic opportunities are accessible to all residents and benefits cities through workforce development and STEM education programs aligned with comprehensive economic strategies.
The article reveals the concept of blockchain as a chain of blocks, distributed
database, distributed registry technology, where there is no centralized regulator that
could dispose of the blockchain at its own discretion, substantiates the need for the
transition to modern technologies; features of blockchain technology that reduce energy
and time costs for information processing; problems of transition to digital media in
educational institutions,; blockchain technologies that require changes in management,
management methods, financial management, specific people, infrastructure
development. The current situation with the first experiments of using the new blockchain
technology for the education system is considered. The risk analysis method of blockchain
technology in education and the mechanism of its application are presented. Several
directions of education development based on blockchain technology are offered.
Previous work has analysed the intersection between social constructions of skill and women’s exclusion from many elite scientific jobs. However, this work has largely failed to specify the processes by which the reworked gender composition of high-tech workforces affects intra-firm and interfirm learning and innovation processes in the region. Crucially, rather than
simply describing the gendered sociorelational properties of these regions, we need to specify how these social relations affect female workers’ abilities both to access and use new sources of information and expertise on behalf of their respective firms, relative to their male colleagues. These
socioeconomic phenomena form the focus of this chapter.
Super Systems: The Role of Education, Workforce and Economic Development Coll...Jim "Brodie" Brazell
Texas Workforce Commission, November 29, 2012, Super Session Keynote, Jim Brazell, VentureRamp
Super Systems: The Role of Education, Workforce and Economic Development Collaboration in U.S. Competitiveness Texas Workforce Commission, Dallas, TX, November 28, 2012 - Jim Brazell explores the role of innovation and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in education, workforce, and economic development. Topics include (1) defining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; (2) the structure of technology in the 21st century; and (3) emerging P-20 education practice with an emphasis of innovation and "transdiscipline." A speech 10 years in the making, illustrative of keen insight as a technology forecaster, Brazell delivers solid analysis about what is next in living, working, playing, and learning in the 21st Century.
Our future depends on a STEM educated workforce. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and activities, early in a student's life, makes a significant difference in careers and college education. Please take 30 seconds and urge Congress to focus on STEM in the update and reauthorization of the ESEA (No Child Left Behind) Education Act, by clicking here: http://www.congressweb.com/stemedcoalition/24
The document discusses the role of education, workforce development, and economic development collaboration in U.S. competitiveness. It notes that similar to how space was the platform for innovation in 1957, cyberspace now represents both an engine for innovation and a domain of warfare, terrorism, and crime. The integration of computers, networks, software, and machines into cyber physical systems has created a new generation of work requiring specialized knowledge and skills. While only 5.5% of U.S. jobs are classified as STEM, half of these are in network and information technology fields, which are growing rapidly. However, educational institutions struggle to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity and other technology professionals.
This report report from Brookings, with Rockefeller Foundation support, shows that building up a region’s advanced industries is one such possibility with enormous potential. These industries not only create good jobs within the industry, but also up and down their massive supply chains. These jobs provide higher wages and greater opportunity to low and middle-income workers adversely affected by the economic recession.
This report takes about the possibility of improving the employment rate in Yemen( since the amount of literacy is extremely low in Yemen in term of Internet).
So to solve the problem of unemployment we have to solve the severe problem of literacy in term of ICT or literacy in general.
Best IT Training and Certification ResourcesTestbells
This document discusses the changing skills demands in the 21st century workplace due to factors such as automation, globalization, and demographic shifts. It argues that students will need strong academic skills in math, reading and science as well as broader competencies like problem solving and communication to succeed. Specifically, it notes that most new jobs will require postsecondary education and that advanced math courses in particular correlate with higher earnings and college completion rates, preparing students for both college and career. It also examines how numeracy is increasingly important for tasks like financial planning, health decisions, and civic participation.
Developing skills and competencies for life and work – what role digital tech...Dominic Orr
Long version of presentation at UNESCO Mobile Learning Week. The argument is that we have to think about what to learn and to encourage frequent participation in learning. The question is how to encourage people, who tend not to participate - these are usually those who have a lower level of formal education and are older. However, these two groups are most likely to be affected by automation and other changes to our economies. Recognising people's acquired skill level through digital badges and connecting these to recognition pathways can be a way to ensure empower all learner groups - and to aid skills matching in the labour market.
National leaders in engineering, technology, diversity and inclusion will meet at Texas A&M University to address the lack of gender diversity in these fields. Over two days, participants will discuss how to attract and retain more women by examining engineering culture and unique solutions. They will release a BluePrint for Action with a detailed plan to achieve gender balance. Speakers include executives from Intel and Chevron along with academics and engineers to help advance this important issue.
Slides presented by David Wood, Executive Director of Transpolitica, at the London Futurists event "Anticipating Tomorrow's Politics" on Saturday 21st March 2015. See http://www.meetup.com/London-Futurists/events/220967752/ for more about this meeting, and http://transpolitica.org/ for more about Transpolitica.
The document discusses using flipped learning and games in foreign language classrooms. It describes what a flipped classroom is and advantages like focusing on learning over teaching, promoting independent and critical thinking, and allowing more individualized instruction. It also discusses using games as an active learning technique in foreign language instruction to engage students.
This document discusses a case study of using mobile devices to support vocational learning for building maintenance students. The study provided iPod Touches to students in an upper secondary vocational program, including some with special educational needs. The objectives were to gain experience with collaborative mobile learning and improve students' media skills. Students created learning materials like instructional videos and photos documenting their work. They provided peer teaching and feedback using the mobile devices. The study aimed to understand how mobile technologies could support authentic, student-centered learning in a vocational context.
Assessment of social media skills among vocational teachers in finlandPetri Linna
This document summarizes a training project that assessed social media skills among vocational teachers in Finland. An initial assessment inquiry found that teachers had poor social media skills and knowledge. A training program then taught teachers about various social media tools like WordPress, Etherpad, and Google Docs. While some tools like Etherpad were successfully used, others like WhatsApp did not work well due to lack of smartphones. Overall, the training was successful at reducing barriers to social media use, though skills remained basic. Future projects aim to further develop blended learning techniques and skills for the automotive sector.
Industrial E-Learning: innovation transfer from research into practicemetamath
IMC provides e-learning solutions and services. They discussed several of their R&D projects including the ROLE project, which combines formal and informal learning using a personal learning environment. They also discussed the Go-Lab project, an EU-funded initiative that provides online science labs for schools through an inquiry-based learning approach using virtual and remote labs. IMC has created MOOCs on the Go-Lab portal to train teachers on using online labs in the classroom through a combination of online coursework and hands-on lab activities, referred to as MOOL (MOOC + Online Lab).
Presentation given at the Conference on Vocational Training in Amman, Jordan. Discusses Millennials, Engaged Learning, Connected Knowledge, PLNs, and Problem-Based Learning.
How dialogical learning can be authentic and mobileakorhonen
The document discusses a study on implementing a mobile and authentic learning model called DIANA for vocational teacher training. The study tested a blended learning approach combining contact lessons, distance learning, and web-based learning. It utilized mobile apps like blogs, Google Drive, and messaging to facilitate collaborative peer learning and reflection on authentic tasks. Results found that most students found the mobile devices and blog platform useful for this dialogical and authentic learning, though some felt a computer would have sufficed. Students reported building competence through collaborative work and peer assessment in their groups.
This document discusses inclusive vocational education in Finland. It outlines Finland's educational structure, which includes vocational teacher education programs at universities of applied sciences. One such program is located in Tampere and trains teachers and special needs educators. The document also discusses providing special needs education in basic education and vocational schools, with the goal of supporting all students' equal opportunities to complete their schooling. It emphasizes developing teachers' competencies in inclusive practices, as well as creating regional strategies between schools to better support students with special needs.
4 concrete ideas to enhance Vocational Education and Training using
- Blended Learning,
- Open Education
- Social Virtual Immersive Environments &
- Augmented Reality Applications.
Presentation at CEDEFOP Expert Seminar (December 10-11, 2015)
Centum Learning offers end-to-end skill building programmes focusing on improving the employability quotient of aspirants. Centum Learning‘s proven expertise in capability building can partner you to fulfill both business and CSR goals.
This was presented at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Sotland, on 29th November 2007. The main focus is Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) but at the end I introduce Second Life and talk about my work with students in SL. Firstly I talked about what IBL is and then moved on to describe the work of the Centre for Inquiry Based Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences (CILASS) which is based at Sheffield University. I mentioned the level 1 module "Inquiry in Infrmation Management" (new last year), where I am part of the teaching team, and in particular I talked about the activity in Second Life with my first year "Information Literacy" class.
This document discusses inquiry-based learning, which involves students investigating topics, observing phenomena, analyzing and interpreting data, proposing explanations, predicting outcomes, and concluding while communicating their findings. It notes that inquiry-based learning is more authentic and constructivist compared to traditional learning, as it enhances critical thinking and problem solving while being student-centered, hands-on, and more engaging for students. Some challenges of inquiry-based learning mentioned include potential shortages of materials, limited time, classroom management difficulties, and teachers lacking sufficient scientific knowledge.
The document discusses inquiry-based learning, which is a constructivist approach where students explore topics through asking questions and investigating answers. It involves gathering information, analyzing data, generating solutions, and justifying conclusions. The teacher acts as a guide, gradually removing scaffolding as students develop skills. Inquiry learning helps develop skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning. It can be applied to all disciplines by using specific methods to ensure integrity across topics. The key components of inquiry include activating prior knowledge, providing background information, defining learning outcomes, modeling project formats, and establishing topics for student research.
The document defines inquiry learning as a recursive process driven by the learner's questions and interests. It describes the classroom environment for inquiry learning as one that allows extended time for exploration, investigation, and discussion. It provides an example of a student's inquiry process into Appalachia, including developing research topics and questions, identifying information sources, and sharing discoveries.
The document discusses various teaching models including information processing models, behavioural models, personal models, and social models.
It provides details on several information processing models such as Atkinson and Shiffrin's model of memory, Gagne's information processing model, and different types of inquiry teaching models. Behavioural models covered include direct instruction, mastery learning, and programmed instruction models. Personal models summarized are non-directive teaching, developing positive self-concepts, and the project model. Lastly, the social model discusses group teaching, cooperative learning, and simulation methods like sociodrama and role-play.
The document provides an overview of key teaching models with the goal of guiding teachers in planning and
Similar to From STEM to TEAMS a US educational innovation strategy which unifies the houses of academia, vocational learning and the arts , OSTP, PCAST, STEM Comments, Jim Brazell.
STEM in K-12 education practice takes many forms depending on the perspective and needs of different communities. To academics, STEM aims to improve math and science outcomes and increase the number of students pursuing STEM careers or higher education. To CTE, STEM integrates academic and technical skills through applied learning. The arts community sees STEM as opportunities for arts integration and careers in creative industries. Emerging K-12 STEM practice emphasizes interdisciplinary, applied, and project-based learning to engage more students and cultivate innovation.
The document discusses STEM education practices in K-12 schools. It describes STEM as an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and notes that STEM has many meanings in theory and practice. It then summarizes different perspectives on STEM practice from the academic community, career and technical education community, and arts community. A key point is that emerging STEM practices in U.S. schools emphasize a pedagogical shift towards more applied and interdisciplinary learning.
ITT Technical Institute sponsored a policy briefing for the U.S. House of Representatives' STEM Education Caucus to raise awareness of the challenges in developing an educated STEM workforce. ITT Tech introduced over 4,500 high school students to STEM fields through opportunities like career days and robotics challenges. ITT Tech programs focus on STEM fields and can be completed in two years to help meet the growing demand for STEM workers.
Ed net insight | stem: mainstreaming career and technical education (cte)Jim "Brodie" Brazell
Jim Brazell, CEO and Founder, ventureRAMP, Inc. — Friday, March 12, 2010
Fueled by Washington’s focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and U.S. competitiveness, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is emerging as a platform for systemic education reform in Texas, New York, California, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, and Arizona. The implication for the educational technology and publishing industry is a wave of change enabling educational technology and textbook budgets to include CTE curricula and infrastructure. The rise of STEM broadens the definition of educational technology to support high-technology “shop” classes and broadens the market for kits, labs, simulations, and software and “hands-on” projects in K-12 schools.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide education to prepare youth and adults for careers requiring varying levels of education. CTE became popular after the Industrial Revolution and has expanded to include middle schools, high schools, community colleges, and technical schools. CTE programs cover a wide range of career areas and receive federal and state funding totaling over $1 billion annually. The Houston Independent School District offers 165 CTE courses across 67 schools to equip students with skills for the workforce or further education.
Transforming the Education of Future Generationsfsaccess
2011 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC)February 2-4, 2011 - San Antonio, TX
Transforming the Education of Future Generations in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Jan Morrison
President, TIES
The document discusses the growing demand for skilled technical workers and the need to better align education and workforce development. It notes that many of the fastest growing jobs will require post-secondary education or training, but there is currently a shortage of skilled workers to fill these roles. Several employers express difficulty finding qualified applicants for technical jobs. The summary highlights challenges in workforce development and calls for improved coordination between K-12 education, community and technical colleges, universities, and employers to meet emerging needs.
1) The document discusses the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for all students to succeed in today's workforce.
2) It highlights efforts in Missouri to connect communities with STEM resources and increase engagement through events and an accessible website.
3) The organization SCOPE works across Missouri to help secure the state's leadership in innovation through grassroots outreach and collaboration between education, business, civic and policy groups.
1) The document discusses the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for all students to succeed in today's workforce.
2) It highlights efforts in Missouri to connect communities with STEM resources and increase engagement through events and an accessible website.
3) The organization SCOPE works across Missouri to promote STEM and secure the state's leadership in innovation through grassroots outreach and collaboration.
1) The document discusses the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for all students to succeed in today's workforce.
2) It highlights efforts in Missouri to improve STEM education through initiatives like SCOPE which aims to connect communities to STEM resources and promote STEM careers.
3) SCOPE works throughout Missouri through community outreach events, an accessible website, and collaboration between education, business, and civic partners to support STEM and secure the state's leadership in innovation.
CTE prepares students for careers through technical training aligned with labor market demands. It provides academic and employability skills for lifelong learning and career success. CTE addresses critical needs like replacing retiring baby boomers and developing a skilled workforce. It boosts the economy through higher incomes and community development. CTE students outperform peers in academics and have higher graduation rates. Florida focuses on 17 in-demand career clusters, 5 of which are among the fastest growing nationally. Broward College partners widely to strengthen CTE opportunities in South Florida.
1) The document discusses efforts in Missouri to promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through a proposed grassroots organization called SCOPE.
2) SCOPE aims to connect communities and break down barriers to STEM by hosting educational events, providing online resources, and highlighting Missouri's contributions in fields like aerospace and engineering.
3) The document calls for support and involvement to help SCOPE secure Missouri's place as a leader in innovation through outreach across the state.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Margaret Chung and Derk Jeffrey on career and technical education (CTE). It discusses the history and evolution of CTE in the United States from the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 to modern career clusters. It also highlights the importance of CTE in developing 21st century skills and providing multiple pathways to post-secondary success through integrated STEM and academic education. Examples from Arlington Career Center and proposed Academies of Loudoun showcase how innovative CTE programs can engage students through hands-on, project-based learning.
This document provides a summary of the report from the Governor's STEM Education Advisory Committee in Maryland. The report makes recommendations to strengthen STEM education in the state. It recommends three major initiatives: 1) Raising academic standards in math, science, and requiring 4 years each of math and science for graduation. 2) Improving teacher training and support. 3) A public awareness campaign about STEM education. It also recommends creating a new Maryland Institute of STEM Education to coordinate these efforts and conduct research to inform policy. A key recommendation is a large-scale pilot project to raise math achievement to world-class levels using an imported curriculum.
Panel: Reaching More Minority Serving InstitutionsLarry Smarr
This document discusses engaging more minority serving institutions (MSIs) in cyberinfrastructure development through regional networks. It provides data showing the importance of MSIs like historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in educating underrepresented minority students in STEM fields. Regional networks can help equalize opportunities by assisting MSIs in overcoming barriers to resources through training, networking infrastructure support, and helping institutions obtain necessary staffing and funding. Strategies mentioned include collaborating with MSIs on grants and addressing issues identified in surveys like lack of vision for data use beyond compliance. The goal is to broaden participation in STEAM fields by leveraging the success MSIs have shown in supporting underrepresented students.
Panel: Reaching More Minority Serving InstitutionsLarry Smarr
This document discusses engaging more minority serving institutions (MSIs) in the National Research Platform (NRP). It provides data showing that MSIs serve a disproportionate number of underrepresented minority students and are important producers of STEM graduates from these groups. The NRP can help broaden participation in STEAM fields by providing MSIs access to advanced cyberinfrastructure resources, new learning modalities, and opportunities for collaborative research between MSIs and other institutions. Regional networks also have a role to play in helping MSIs overcome barriers and attracting them to collaborative grants. The goal is to tear down walls between research and teaching and reinvent the university experience for more inclusive learning and innovation.
Richard Alo: Panel - Reaching More Minority-Serving CampusesLarry Smarr
Richard Aló, Reaching More MSI Campuses: Why?
Deborah Dent, CIO, Jackson State University. Reaching More MSI Campuses: an HBCU Experience
Al Anderson, CIO, Salish Kootenai College. Reaching More MSI Campuses: a TCU Experience
Samuel Sudhaker, CIO California State University San Bernardino. Reaching More MSI Campuses: An HSI’’ Experience, High Performance Computing at CSUSB
Jill Gemmill, Executive Director, Research Computing, Clemson University. The R1/PWI Experience: Road to Empowerment is Slow, Steady and Deliberate.
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Is Email Marketing Really Effective In 2024?Rakesh Jalan
Slide 1
Is Email Marketing Really Effective in 2024?
Yes, Email Marketing is still a great method for direct marketing.
Slide 2
In this article we will cover:
- What is Email Marketing?
- Pros and cons of Email Marketing.
- Tools available for Email Marketing.
- Ways to make Email Marketing effective.
Slide 3
What Is Email Marketing?
Using email to contact customers is called Email Marketing. It's a quiet and effective communication method. Mastering it can significantly boost business. In digital marketing, two long-term assets are your website and your email list. Social media apps may change, but your website and email list remain constant.
Slide 4
Types of Email Marketing:
1. Welcome Emails
2. Information Emails
3. Transactional Emails
4. Newsletter Emails
5. Lead Nurturing Emails
6. Sponsorship Emails
7. Sales Letter Emails
8. Re-Engagement Emails
9. Brand Story Emails
10. Review Request Emails
Slide 5
Advantages Of Email Marketing
1. Cost-Effective: Cheaper than other methods.
2. Easy: Simple to learn and use.
3. Targeted Audience: Reach your exact audience.
4. Detailed Messages: Convey clear, detailed messages.
5. Non-Disturbing: Less intrusive than social media.
6. Non-Irritating: Customers are less likely to get annoyed.
7. Long Format: Use detailed text, photos, and videos.
8. Easy to Unsubscribe: Customers can easily opt out.
9. Easy Tracking: Track delivery, open rates, and clicks.
10. Professional: Seen as more professional; customers read carefully.
Slide 6
Disadvantages Of Email Marketing:
1. Irrelevant Emails: Costs can rise with irrelevant emails.
2. Poor Content: Boring emails can lead to disengagement.
3. Easy Unsubscribe: Customers can easily leave your list.
Slide 7
Email Marketing Tools
Choosing a good tool involves considering:
1. Deliverability: Email delivery rate.
2. Inbox Placement: Reaching inbox, not spam or promotions.
3. Ease of Use: Simplicity of use.
4. Cost: Affordability.
5. List Maintenance: Keeping the list clean.
6. Features: Regular features like Broadcast and Sequence.
7. Automation: Better with automation.
Slide 8
Top 5 Email Marketing Tools:
1. ConvertKit
2. Get Response
3. Mailchimp
4. Active Campaign
5. Aweber
Slide 9
Email Marketing Strategy
To get good results, consider:
1. Build your own list.
2. Never buy leads.
3. Respect your customers.
4. Always provide value.
5. Don’t email just to sell.
6. Write heartfelt emails.
7. Stick to a schedule.
8. Use photos and videos.
9. Segment your list.
10. Personalize emails.
11. Ensure mobile-friendliness.
12. Optimize timing.
13. Keep designs clean.
14. Remove cold leads.
Slide 10
Uses of Email Marketing:
1. Affiliate Marketing
2. Blogging
3. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
4. Newsletter Circulation
5. Transaction Notifications
6. Information Dissemination
7. Gathering Feedback
8. Selling Courses
9. Selling Products/Services
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https://digitalsamaaj.com/is-email-marketing-effective-in-2024/
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we may assume that God created the cosmos to be his great temple, in which he rested after his creative work. Nevertheless, his special revelatory presence did not fill the entire earth yet, since it was his intention that his human vice-regent, whom he installed in the garden sanctuary, would extend worldwide the boundaries of that sanctuary and of God’s presence. Adam, of course, disobeyed this mandate, so that humanity no longer enjoyed God’s presence in the little localized garden. Consequently, the entire earth became infected with sin and idolatry in a way it had not been previously before the fall, while yet in its still imperfect newly created state. Therefore, the various expressions about God being unable to inhabit earthly structures are best understood, at least in part, by realizing that the old order and sanctuary have been tainted with sin and must be cleansed and recreated before God’s Shekinah presence, formerly limited to heaven and the holy of holies, can dwell universally throughout creation
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From STEM to TEAMS a US educational innovation strategy which unifies the houses of academia, vocational learning and the arts , OSTP, PCAST, STEM Comments, Jim Brazell.
1. From STEM to TEAMS a US educational
innovation strategy which unifies the houses
of academia, vocational learning and the arts
JIM BRAZELL
jim.brazell@ventureramp.com
9. “If the U.S. is to maintain its economic
leadership and compete in the new global
economy, the nation must prepare today’s K-
12 students better to be tomorrow’s
productive workers and citizens. Changing
workforce requirements mean that new
workers will need ever more sophisticated
skills in science, mathematics, engineering
and technology ...
http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/documents/2006/0502/testimony.pdf
10. Percentage of the population scoring at IALS literacy level 3 or
higher on the document scale, 1994-95
53
56
62
66666767
7677
80
45
35
50
4547
49
58
52
4546
52
73
51
17
34
52
0
90
Sweden
Netherlands
Belgium
Canada
Switzerland
(g)
Switzerland
(Fr)
Germany
Australia
United
Kingdom
NewZealand
Ireland
United
States
Poland
%
16-25 yrs of age 46-55 yrs of age
Source: Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development, Education at a Glance OECD Indicators 1998
U.S. Older Adults Have Stronger Skills Than Young AdultsU.S. Older Adults Have Stronger Skills Than Young Adults
12. What changes do
CTE & Tech Prep
practitioners have to
make in order
preserve and
perpetuate CTE?
13. You must step up and take
responsibility…
For misperceptions of
legislators, universities,
colleges, superintendents,
principals, academics,
counselors, parents and
students…
14. CTE is for students who cannot cut it in
the academic classroom…
CTE is for remedial students
CTE’s application--learning by doing
approach—is less rigorous than
academic learning.
CTE is for those children—not my child.
15. Steps: (1) Understand STEM,
(2) demonstrable and proven
solutions backed by evidence
based research, (3) learning
theory to support your
approach, (4) alignment to the
future today (TEAMS & CTE-
Academic Integration).
17. The issue/opportunity is:
STEM is now horizontal in
terms of careers and
academics and it is also
fundamental to economic
prosperity, democracy,
freedom, civil society and the
American way of life.
18. Wesley Medical Center,
Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
“…critical decision making skills are what we are looking for…
and every position in the hospital needs basic computer skills.”
Krista Thacker, Manager Staffing Resources, Via Christi, Wichita Health Network
21. “We will lose 30%
of the locals in the
next 5-7 years due
to retirement. In
2001, the average
age of locals was
49.” –Dan Silverthorn,
West Central Building
Trades
23. Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
Spirit AeroSystems
Machine Operator
Starting - $26,000
2 years -- $32,000
8 years -- $60,000
--Robert Condreay,
Staffing Manager
25. Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
Frontier El Dorado
Refining Company
Operator
$40K - $60K
Instrumentation
$40K - $60K
Machinist
$40K - $60K
--Bill Kloeblen, Manager
Human Resources
26. Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
D-J Engineering
Engineering Design
$50K - $180K
Machinists & Sheet Metal
$22K - $42K
--Razaul A. Chowdhury, President
27. “In most industries
you have electricians,
mechanics and IT, in
wind, you are
expected to do
everything.”
-- Bryan Gregory, Jr.
11.1.2006, TSTC West TX, Sweetwater
28. 4.16.2007, TSTC Waco
“….we had to
upgrade our basic
mechanic skills to
include
programmable
logic controllers
and electrical
systems.”--Dr. Ron
Lentsch, Allergan
29. “….we had to upgrade our basic
mechanic skills to include
programmable logic controllers and
electrical systems.”
--Dr. Ron Lentsch, Allergan
4/2007, TSTC Waco
31. “We can’t be in our
silos like we have
been in the past.”
--President Hargis,
Oklahoma State University
32. Butler County
Economic
Development
“In the world of economic
development, people talk
about the importance of
location, location,
location… but without the
labor force location means
nothing.”
--David Alfaro, Director Butler
County Economic Develoipment
Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
33. “I do not think Maui is any
different than the
mainland…post
industrialization has
placed greater demands
on math and education.”
–Rose Yamada, elder
38. New York Next Generation CTE
• The challenges for CTE in New York City
schools include:
• Tradition and negative perception in the
City;
• Uneven performance across the City’s CTE
schools;
• Limited access & opportunity to enroll in
innovative programs;
• Insufficient preparation for postsecondary
success;
39. New York Next Generation CTE
• Inadequate integration in classroom
instruction;
• Seat time versus competency-based
pathways to graduation;
• Definitions of student success;
• Disjointed management of industry
engagement;
• Disproportionate distribution of resources;
and
• Limited opportunity for CTE innovation.
41. What is a knowledge
worker (KW) and what
level of education do
KW’s have?
42. 42
US Workforce by Education Level
Source: Career Pathways: Education with a
Purpose, p. 35
Source: Achieve Texas: Lifelong Success for All
Students, p. 3
1950 2004
54. Lower Rio Grande Valley
o College transition rates, all
students: 56.7%
o College transition rates,
Tech Prep (2005 cohort):
65.7%
State of Texas
o College transition rates, all
students: 55.3%
o College transition rates
(2005 cohort): Tech Prep:
55.6%
Source: High School College Linkages, THECB Fall 2006 Preliminary
Enrollment, (2005-2006 Data), in Patricia G. (Pat) Bubb
18% Increase in College Attendance
62. “Growing evidence shows that [career]
pathways hold promise for reducing high
school dropout rates, increasing academic
achievement and learning, and increasing
students’ earning power when they
graduate. Equally compelling, studies
show that students enrolled in [career]
pathways perform as well as their
traditionally educated counterparts on key
measures.”
http://www.connectedcalifornia.org/advance_copy/policy_paper.pdf
63. “Those who complete both a
strong academic curriculum and a
vocational program of study (dual
concentrators) may have better
outcomes than those who pursue
one or the other (Silverberg, Warner, Fong, &
Goodwin, 2004; Plank, 2001; Stone & Aliaga, 2003)” (National
Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition, 2005, Career
Preparatory Experiences, ¶ 3).
64. What changes do
CTE & Tech Prep
practitioners have to
make in order
preserve and
perpetuate CTE?
65. Collect the data on dual
concentrators vs all
students for comparison.
Leverage this data into the
broader E3 stakeholder
group for $$$ to scale up
and adapt.
67. “If you were present when the
Oklahoma land grant colleges were
formed in the 1800s and you
visited the university campuses
today, you would not see much
change in the structure of learning
and the classroom.”
--President Hargis, Oklahoma State University
69. “If you give a child quiet
time at home, it’s a
punishment, yet we expect
children to go to school
and sit and be quiet and
it’s called education.” Jack
Taub
70. Why is the classroom
structured this way? Or
perhaps as important,
why is learning
structured this way?
71. In 1956, Benjamin Bloom
headed a group of
educational psychologists
who developed a
classification of levels of
intellectual behavior
important in learning.
Bloom found that over
95% of the test questions
students encounter
require them to think only
at the lowest possible
level...the recall of
information.
Blooms
Taxonomy
Verb
72. 72
Where Are The Jobs?
Source: Career Pathways: Education with a
Purpose, p. 35
1950
74. 74
Where Are The Jobs?
Source: Career Pathways: Education with a
Purpose, p. 35
Source: Achieve Texas: Lifelong Success for All
Students, p. 3
1950 2004
80. “In 2006, demand was off the charts.
Every graduate had a job 6 months
before graduation. Chemical
Technology Graduates typically start
at $35K and it is not uncommon for
them to make $60K-to-$70K per
year.” –Robert Hernandez, TSTC
82. Indian River State
College Current and
Emerging Pattern
Languages
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership
Humanities-Law-Human Development
Engineering-Design-*C.S.
Medical-Bio-Life Sciences
Architecture, Media & Arts
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership
FLOW: A Pattern for Play,
Learning, Cooperation and
Invention
*C.S. - Computer science
Faculty
Students
World
Community
83. How is the structure of
learning different in
CTE than in traditional
academics?
91. Knowles' theory can be stated with six
assumptions of adult learning:
1. Adults need to know the reason for learning
something (Need to Know)
2. Experience (including error) provides the
basis for learning activities (Foundation).
3. Adults need to be responsible for their
decisions on education; involvement in the
planning and evaluation of their instruction
(Self-concept).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andragogy
92. Knowles' theory can be stated with six
assumptions of adult learning:
1. CTE students need to know the reason for
learning something (Need to Know)
2. For CTE Students experience (including error)
provides the basis for learning activities
(Foundation).
3. CTE students are responsible for their decisions
on education and involved in the planning and
evaluation of their instruction (Self-concept).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andragogy
93. Knowles' theory can be stated with six
assumptions of adult learning:
4. CTE students are most interested in learning
subjects having immediate relevance to their
work and/or personal lives (Readiness).
5. CTE learning is problem-centered rather than
content-oriented (Orientation).
6. CTE students respond better to internal versus
external motivators (Motivation).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andragogy
98. ANDRAGOGY: CTE/ADULTS respond better to
internal versus external motivators (Motivation).
Andragogy has been used by some to allow discussion of
contrast between self-directed and 'taught' education.
The andragogy approach to learning is the key to getting
students to take responsibility for their learning….
CTE dual concentration delivers this learning innovation
today…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andragogy
99. What changes do
CTE & Tech Prep
practitioners have to
make in order
preserve and
perpetuate CTE?
100. You must embrace
the words vocation &
vocational learning as
your core
differentiator in the
marketplace of ideas.
102. Next Step: (1) Teach your CTE
teachers the theory of learning they
already perform. (2) Engage the
academic community in the theory
of education argument and
performing research to determine
efficacy. Re-embrace vocation as
answering a calling, alignment to
abilities, interests and the world.
107. PRIUS+ team: we built the first PRIUS+ conversion Sept 11-22, 2004, starting with a low-cost
lead-acid battery pack. Pictured are (L-R) Ron Gremban, Felix Kramer, Marc Geller, Kevin Lyons, Andrew Lawton.
See About CalCars for names of those who helped but are not pictured.
113. From STEM to TEAMS a US educational
innovation strategy which unifies the houses
of academia, vocational learning and the arts
JIM BRAZELL
jim.brazell@ventureramp.com
115. “There are kids on Maui
who have never been to
the top of the mountain or
to Hana much less have
they traveled off of the
island.”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotographis/528878003/sizes/o/
What is my location?
116. “There are kids on Maui
who have never been to
the top of the mountain or
to Hana much less have
they traveled off of the
island.”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotographis/528878003/sizes/o/
Where is Haealaka?
117. “There are kids on Maui
who have never been to
the top of the mountain or
to Hana much less have
they traveled off of the
island.”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotographis/528878003/sizes/o/
When I say Maui, do you
think science and
technology or
innovation?
130. “I do not think Maui is any
different than the
mainland…post
industrialization has
placed greater demands
on math and education.”
–Rose Yamada, elder
160. Adapted from Charles Ostman
Senior Fellow
Institute for Global Futures
NEURO CHEM
BIOINFO
21st
Century Architecture
161. Adapted from Charles Ostman
Senior Fellow
Institute for Global Futures
NEURO CHEM
BIOINFO
Consilience
162. Adapted from Charles Ostman
Senior Fellow
Institute for Global Futures
Arts &
Humanities
Science,
Eng.
& Tech
LawBusiness
Learning Systems
Education
164. “We live in academic silos. The
world does not work that way.
If we work on GREEN,
sustainability, we have to
engage educational
practitioners from across
disciplines.”
President Hargis, Oklahoma State University
168. “Turbine Techs earn
$28-$40K a year… Many
techs earning $40K -
$80K a year with OT.”
– Bryan Gregory, Jr.
11.1.2006, TSTC West TX, Sweetwater
169. “In most industries
you have electricians,
mechanics and IT, in
wind, you are
expected to do
everything.”
-- Bryan Gregory, Jr.
11.1.2006, TSTC West TX, Sweetwater
173. Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
D-J Engineering
Engineering Design
$50K - $180K
Machinists & Sheet Metal
$22K - $42K
--Razaul A. Chowdhury, President
174. Samuel Palmisano (CEO, IBM): Business Week: 10.11.2004
100 million jobs are going to
be created in a lot of these
cross-disciplinary fields
Council on Competitiveness:
National Innovation Initiative
175. Nanotechnology Fuel Cells Homeland Security
ADM, Hybrid, MEMS,
Computer Forensics Wireless: M2M Mechatronics
Home Technology
IntegrationBiotechnology
Digital Games
Forecasting.tstc.edu
176. Samuel Palmisano (CEO, IBM): Business Week: 10.11.2004
100 million jobs are going to
be created in a lot of these
cross-disciplinary fields
Council on Competitiveness:
National Innovation Initiative
This is today’s workforce.
180. Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
Spirit AeroSystems
Machine Operator
Starting - $26,000
2 years -- $32,000
8 years -- $60,000
--Robert Condreay,
Staffing Manager
181. Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
Spirit
AeroSystems
“1,000 workers a
year needed for
the aerospace
cluster… 2,000
plus when we are
on the up side.”
--Jeff Turner,
CEO
183. 4.16.2007, TSTC Waco
“….we had to
upgrade our basic
mechanic skills to
include
programmable
logic controllers
and electrical
systems.”--Dr. Ron
Lentsch, Allergan
184. “In 2006, demand was off the charts.
Every graduate had a job 6 months
before graduation. Chemical
Technology Graduates typically start
at $35K and it is not uncommon for
them to make $60K-to-$70K per
year.” –Robert Hernandez, TSTC
185. Butler Community College
April 7 to 11, 2008
Frontier El Dorado
Refining Company
Operator
$40K - $60K
Instrumentation
$40K - $60K
Machinist
$40K - $60K
--Bill Kloeblen, Manager
Human Resources
207. Analytical Integrated
Mathematics (AIM)
Target Texas 4x4 – 4th
Year of Math
Unify General Academics and CTE
Connect rigor and relevance
High motivation-TEAMS-Competition
Base for industry support in schools
Moving robotics from 10% penetration to 80% in 5 years
210. Denton ISD, Texas: High School
Advanced Technology Hub Serving 5
high Schools
224. TEAMS Model Schools
Systems of Systems
• High degree of faculty interaction across disciplines and
grades (systems)
• Integrating CTE, Arts and Academics (systems)
• Learning laboratories and worldly experience with industry-
standard tools, processes and problems (systems)
• Emerging P-20 systems (P-20) -- Sequenced, integrated and
transferable courses HS to CTC to University (systems)
• Transdisciplinary culture (systems) Context and frame for
learning is real world, purpose driven and action oriented.
225. TEAMS
Integrate all three houses of
US Education –
Collaboration is the key to
US competitiveness and
Innovation
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The modern space age was birthed on October 4, 1957 when the Soviet’s launched the first man-made object to orbit the Earth, Sputnik.
Wikipedia says:
“Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957. The satellite was 58 cm (about 23 in) in diameter and weighed approximately 83.6 kg (about 183 lb). Each of its elliptical orbits around the Earth took about 96 minutes. Monitoring of the satellite was done by Amateur radio operators. The first long-range flight of the R-7 booster used to launch it had occurred on August 21 and was described in Aviation Week. Sputnik 1 was not visible from Earth but the casing of the R-7 booster, traveling behind it, was.”
Quotes:
“Both countries [Russia and the United States] knew that preeminence in space was a condition of their national security. That conviction gave both countries a powerful incentive to strive and compete. The Soviets accomplished many important firsts, and this gave us a great incentive to try harder.
The space program also accomplished another vital function in that it kept us out of a hot war. It gave us a way to compete technologically, compete as a matter of national will. It may have even prevented World War III, with all the conflict and fighting focused on getting to the moon first, instead of annihilating each other. There’s no evidence of that, but as eyewitness to those events, I think that’s what happened.”
- American astronaut Scott Carpenter quoted in Into that Silent Sea (p. 138).
___________________
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Sputnik on the launch pad being prepared for liftoff
However, another event that occurred in the Soviet Union in 1960 is generally recognized as the single greatest disaster in the history of rocketry. The event was not directly related to manned space flight, but to the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). In the early days of space flight, both the US and Soviet space programs were very much intertwined with the development of ICBMs. These vehicles were designed to launch nuclear warheads over great distances, leaving no part of the world safe from the threat of nuclear destruction. However, the technologies pioneered for these weapons of war served a secondary purpose of providing the first generation of rockets for space exploration.
Sputnik on the launch pad being prepared for liftoff
In fact, the early flights of Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin in the USSR as well as those of Explorer I and John Glenn in the US were all conducted using modified ballistic missiles. The primary Soviet launch vehicle of the period was the R-7 rocket, modified versions of which are still used even today for most Russian space flights. The R-7 was originally developed as an ICBM under the direction of Sergei Korolev, the Soviet Union's pre-eminent rocket designer of the day. The R-7 successfully completed a number of test flights between 1957 and 1959, including launching the first two artificial satellites. While only four examples of the R-7 were ever deployed as ballistic missiles from 1960 to 1968, the same basic design has remained in use throughout the Russian space program. Modern variants of the R-7 continue to launch satellites as well as manned Soyuz flights, and the type had achieved a success rate of nearly 98% in over 1,600 launches by the year 2000.
_____________
Apollo 17
http://www.phys.ncku.edu.tw/~astrolab/mirrors/apod/ap031109.html
Apollo 17 _ 1
http://xpda.com/junkmail/junk162/GPN-2000-001876.jpg
Apollo 17 _ 2
Apollo 17 launch, December 17, 1972:
http://xpda.com/junkmail/junk162/junk162.htm
Mars
http://whyfiles.org/194spa_travel/images/mars.gif
Moon
http://www.rc-astro.com/php/phpthumb/cache/phpThumb_cache_rc-astro.com_srcfadbb9057f0dac8e921d1bffc3590ce0_par0ddf367c5f01d9ba090bf356b6761f52_dat1168633826.jpeg
Kennedy
http://www.historicaldocuments.com/JohnFKennedysLastSpeech.gif
November 21, 1963
Dedication Ceremony of the New Facilities of the School of
Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas
http://www.historicaldocuments.com/JohnFKennedysLastSpeech.htm
SPACE TEAMS
MCD
KANE
Toursit
Russian
http://science.qj.net/Microsoft-billionaire-joins-ISS-bound-Russian-space-flight/pg/49/aid/88814
U.S. software mogul Charles Simonyi became the world's fifth space tourist - "space flight participant," as officials call them - to go into orbit. Simonyi, who helped developed Microsoft Word, paid US$ 25M for the opportunity to join the crew of the Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-10.
The 58-year-old Hungary-born billionaire is making a 12-day round trip to the International Space Station (ISS). Joining him on the trip were Russian cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Kotov of the 15th ISS crew. The spacecraft Simonyi and the Russian cosmonauts lifted off from the Bainokur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:31 P.M. local time (1:31 P.M. EDT). They are due to dock with the ISS on Monday.
Simonyi will be treating the current occupants of the ISS to a gourmet meal three days after arriving at the space station. The meal will be held in honor of Cosmonauts' Day, the Russian holiday commemorating Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 space flight. Everybody else mentioned who prepared the meal so we won't. Suffice to say, she's famous, knows her way around a house, and looked good in orange.
In this Associated Press photo: In this image made from NASA-TV, U.S. billionaire Charles Simonyi, front row right, flips upside down during a news conference after he, Fyodor Yurchikhin, left, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, front center, docked at the international space station Monday, April 9, 2007. A Russian-built Soyuz capsule carrying the American billionaire who helped develop Microsoft Word docked at the international space station late Monday, to the earthbound applause of Martha Stewart and others at Mission Control. In the back row, Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria can be seen. (AP Photo/NASA TV)
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Tito
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MIR
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HAWKING
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Noted physicist Stephen Hawking (center) enjoys zero gravity during a flight aboard a modified Boeing 727 aircraft owned by Zero Gravity Corp. (Zero G). Hawking, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) is being rotated in air by (right) Peter Diamandis, founder of the Zero G Corp., and (left) Byron Lichtenberg, former shuttle payload specialist and now president of Zero G. Kneeling below Hawking is Nicola O'Brien, a nurse practitioner who is Hawking's aide. At the celebration of his 65th birthday on January 8 this year, Hawking announced his plans for a zero-gravity flight to prepare for a sub-orbital space flight in 2009 on Virgin Galactic's space service. Additional information from source:
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Source Physicist Stephen Hawking in Zero Gravity (NASA)
Date April 27, 2007 at 22:11
Zero Gravity's price tag for the daylong tour is $2,950, which includes preflight training and a postflight party.
From the Go Zero G Website:
The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly like Superman can now be yours. Train with an expert coach, board our specially modified aircraft, G-FORCE ONE, and experience the unforgettable.
Experience zero gravity the only way possible without going to space. Parabolic flight is the same method NASA has used to train its astronauts for the last 45 years and the same way Tom Hanks floated in Apollo 13.
Book a seat on one of our regular flights conveniently based in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the Kennedy Space Center, near Orlando, Florida. The aircraft is also available for charter flights anywhere in the United States for groups, incentive trips, parties or team building.
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The modern space age was birthed on October 4, 1957 when the Soviet’s launched the first man-made object to orbit the Earth, Sputnik.
Wikipedia says:
“Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957. The satellite was 58 cm (about 23 in) in diameter and weighed approximately 83.6 kg (about 183 lb). Each of its elliptical orbits around the Earth took about 96 minutes. Monitoring of the satellite was done by Amateur radio operators. The first long-range flight of the R-7 booster used to launch it had occurred on August 21 and was described in Aviation Week. Sputnik 1 was not visible from Earth but the casing of the R-7 booster, traveling behind it, was.”
Quotes:
“Both countries [Russia and the United States] knew that preeminence in space was a condition of their national security. That conviction gave both countries a powerful incentive to strive and compete. The Soviets accomplished many important firsts, and this gave us a great incentive to try harder.
The space program also accomplished another vital function in that it kept us out of a hot war. It gave us a way to compete technologically, compete as a matter of national will. It may have even prevented World War III, with all the conflict and fighting focused on getting to the moon first, instead of annihilating each other. There’s no evidence of that, but as eyewitness to those events, I think that’s what happened.”
- American astronaut Scott Carpenter quoted in Into that Silent Sea (p. 138).
___________________
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Sputnik on the launch pad being prepared for liftoff
However, another event that occurred in the Soviet Union in 1960 is generally recognized as the single greatest disaster in the history of rocketry. The event was not directly related to manned space flight, but to the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). In the early days of space flight, both the US and Soviet space programs were very much intertwined with the development of ICBMs. These vehicles were designed to launch nuclear warheads over great distances, leaving no part of the world safe from the threat of nuclear destruction. However, the technologies pioneered for these weapons of war served a secondary purpose of providing the first generation of rockets for space exploration.
Sputnik on the launch pad being prepared for liftoff
In fact, the early flights of Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin in the USSR as well as those of Explorer I and John Glenn in the US were all conducted using modified ballistic missiles. The primary Soviet launch vehicle of the period was the R-7 rocket, modified versions of which are still used even today for most Russian space flights. The R-7 was originally developed as an ICBM under the direction of Sergei Korolev, the Soviet Union's pre-eminent rocket designer of the day. The R-7 successfully completed a number of test flights between 1957 and 1959, including launching the first two artificial satellites. While only four examples of the R-7 were ever deployed as ballistic missiles from 1960 to 1968, the same basic design has remained in use throughout the Russian space program. Modern variants of the R-7 continue to launch satellites as well as manned Soyuz flights, and the type had achieved a success rate of nearly 98% in over 1,600 launches by the year 2000.
_____________
Apollo 17
http://www.phys.ncku.edu.tw/~astrolab/mirrors/apod/ap031109.html
Apollo 17 _ 1
http://xpda.com/junkmail/junk162/GPN-2000-001876.jpg
Apollo 17 _ 2
Apollo 17 launch, December 17, 1972:
http://xpda.com/junkmail/junk162/junk162.htm
Mars
http://whyfiles.org/194spa_travel/images/mars.gif
Moon
http://www.rc-astro.com/php/phpthumb/cache/phpThumb_cache_rc-astro.com_srcfadbb9057f0dac8e921d1bffc3590ce0_par0ddf367c5f01d9ba090bf356b6761f52_dat1168633826.jpeg
Kennedy
http://www.historicaldocuments.com/JohnFKennedysLastSpeech.gif
November 21, 1963
Dedication Ceremony of the New Facilities of the School of
Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas
http://www.historicaldocuments.com/JohnFKennedysLastSpeech.htm
SPACE TEAMS
MCD
KANE
Toursit
Russian
http://science.qj.net/Microsoft-billionaire-joins-ISS-bound-Russian-space-flight/pg/49/aid/88814
U.S. software mogul Charles Simonyi became the world's fifth space tourist - "space flight participant," as officials call them - to go into orbit. Simonyi, who helped developed Microsoft Word, paid US$ 25M for the opportunity to join the crew of the Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-10.
The 58-year-old Hungary-born billionaire is making a 12-day round trip to the International Space Station (ISS). Joining him on the trip were Russian cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Kotov of the 15th ISS crew. The spacecraft Simonyi and the Russian cosmonauts lifted off from the Bainokur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:31 P.M. local time (1:31 P.M. EDT). They are due to dock with the ISS on Monday.
Simonyi will be treating the current occupants of the ISS to a gourmet meal three days after arriving at the space station. The meal will be held in honor of Cosmonauts' Day, the Russian holiday commemorating Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 space flight. Everybody else mentioned who prepared the meal so we won't. Suffice to say, she's famous, knows her way around a house, and looked good in orange.
In this Associated Press photo: In this image made from NASA-TV, U.S. billionaire Charles Simonyi, front row right, flips upside down during a news conference after he, Fyodor Yurchikhin, left, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, front center, docked at the international space station Monday, April 9, 2007. A Russian-built Soyuz capsule carrying the American billionaire who helped develop Microsoft Word docked at the international space station late Monday, to the earthbound applause of Martha Stewart and others at Mission Control. In the back row, Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria can be seen. (AP Photo/NASA TV)
___________
Tito
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MIR
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/people/images/inset-LucidS-5-large.jpg
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HAWKING
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Noted physicist Stephen Hawking (center) enjoys zero gravity during a flight aboard a modified Boeing 727 aircraft owned by Zero Gravity Corp. (Zero G). Hawking, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) is being rotated in air by (right) Peter Diamandis, founder of the Zero G Corp., and (left) Byron Lichtenberg, former shuttle payload specialist and now president of Zero G. Kneeling below Hawking is Nicola O'Brien, a nurse practitioner who is Hawking's aide. At the celebration of his 65th birthday on January 8 this year, Hawking announced his plans for a zero-gravity flight to prepare for a sub-orbital space flight in 2009 on Virgin Galactic's space service. Additional information from source:
No copyright protection is asserted for this photograph. If a recognizable person appears in this photograph, use for commercial purposes may infringe a right of privacy or publicity. It may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by NASA employees of a commercial product, process or service, or used in any other manner that might mislead. Accordingly, it is requested that if this photograph is used in advertising and other commercial promotion, layout and copy be submitted to NASA prior to release.
Source Physicist Stephen Hawking in Zero Gravity (NASA)
Date April 27, 2007 at 22:11
Zero Gravity's price tag for the daylong tour is $2,950, which includes preflight training and a postflight party.
From the Go Zero G Website:
The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly like Superman can now be yours. Train with an expert coach, board our specially modified aircraft, G-FORCE ONE, and experience the unforgettable.
Experience zero gravity the only way possible without going to space. Parabolic flight is the same method NASA has used to train its astronauts for the last 45 years and the same way Tom Hanks floated in Apollo 13.
Book a seat on one of our regular flights conveniently based in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the Kennedy Space Center, near Orlando, Florida. The aircraft is also available for charter flights anywhere in the United States for groups, incentive trips, parties or team building.
http://todayinspacehistory.wordpress.com/2007/10/04/october-4-1957-the-russians-launch-sputnik/
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The modern space age was birthed on October 4, 1957 when the Soviet’s launched the first man-made object to orbit the Earth, Sputnik.
Wikipedia says:
“Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957. The satellite was 58 cm (about 23 in) in diameter and weighed approximately 83.6 kg (about 183 lb). Each of its elliptical orbits around the Earth took about 96 minutes. Monitoring of the satellite was done by Amateur radio operators. The first long-range flight of the R-7 booster used to launch it had occurred on August 21 and was described in Aviation Week. Sputnik 1 was not visible from Earth but the casing of the R-7 booster, traveling behind it, was.”
Quotes:
“Both countries [Russia and the United States] knew that preeminence in space was a condition of their national security. That conviction gave both countries a powerful incentive to strive and compete. The Soviets accomplished many important firsts, and this gave us a great incentive to try harder.
The space program also accomplished another vital function in that it kept us out of a hot war. It gave us a way to compete technologically, compete as a matter of national will. It may have even prevented World War III, with all the conflict and fighting focused on getting to the moon first, instead of annihilating each other. There’s no evidence of that, but as eyewitness to those events, I think that’s what happened.”
- American astronaut Scott Carpenter quoted in Into that Silent Sea (p. 138).
___________________
www.globalsecurity.org/.../imint/u-2_tt.htm
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IMAGE
Sputnik on the launch pad being prepared for liftoff
However, another event that occurred in the Soviet Union in 1960 is generally recognized as the single greatest disaster in the history of rocketry. The event was not directly related to manned space flight, but to the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). In the early days of space flight, both the US and Soviet space programs were very much intertwined with the development of ICBMs. These vehicles were designed to launch nuclear warheads over great distances, leaving no part of the world safe from the threat of nuclear destruction. However, the technologies pioneered for these weapons of war served a secondary purpose of providing the first generation of rockets for space exploration.
Sputnik on the launch pad being prepared for liftoff
In fact, the early flights of Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin in the USSR as well as those of Explorer I and John Glenn in the US were all conducted using modified ballistic missiles. The primary Soviet launch vehicle of the period was the R-7 rocket, modified versions of which are still used even today for most Russian space flights. The R-7 was originally developed as an ICBM under the direction of Sergei Korolev, the Soviet Union's pre-eminent rocket designer of the day. The R-7 successfully completed a number of test flights between 1957 and 1959, including launching the first two artificial satellites. While only four examples of the R-7 were ever deployed as ballistic missiles from 1960 to 1968, the same basic design has remained in use throughout the Russian space program. Modern variants of the R-7 continue to launch satellites as well as manned Soyuz flights, and the type had achieved a success rate of nearly 98% in over 1,600 launches by the year 2000.
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Apollo 17
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Kennedy
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Dedication Ceremony of the New Facilities of the School of
Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas
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U.S. software mogul Charles Simonyi became the world's fifth space tourist - "space flight participant," as officials call them - to go into orbit. Simonyi, who helped developed Microsoft Word, paid US$ 25M for the opportunity to join the crew of the Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-10.
The 58-year-old Hungary-born billionaire is making a 12-day round trip to the International Space Station (ISS). Joining him on the trip were Russian cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Kotov of the 15th ISS crew. The spacecraft Simonyi and the Russian cosmonauts lifted off from the Bainokur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:31 P.M. local time (1:31 P.M. EDT). They are due to dock with the ISS on Monday.
Simonyi will be treating the current occupants of the ISS to a gourmet meal three days after arriving at the space station. The meal will be held in honor of Cosmonauts' Day, the Russian holiday commemorating Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 space flight. Everybody else mentioned who prepared the meal so we won't. Suffice to say, she's famous, knows her way around a house, and looked good in orange.
In this Associated Press photo: In this image made from NASA-TV, U.S. billionaire Charles Simonyi, front row right, flips upside down during a news conference after he, Fyodor Yurchikhin, left, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, front center, docked at the international space station Monday, April 9, 2007. A Russian-built Soyuz capsule carrying the American billionaire who helped develop Microsoft Word docked at the international space station late Monday, to the earthbound applause of Martha Stewart and others at Mission Control. In the back row, Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria can be seen. (AP Photo/NASA TV)
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Noted physicist Stephen Hawking (center) enjoys zero gravity during a flight aboard a modified Boeing 727 aircraft owned by Zero Gravity Corp. (Zero G). Hawking, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) is being rotated in air by (right) Peter Diamandis, founder of the Zero G Corp., and (left) Byron Lichtenberg, former shuttle payload specialist and now president of Zero G. Kneeling below Hawking is Nicola O'Brien, a nurse practitioner who is Hawking's aide. At the celebration of his 65th birthday on January 8 this year, Hawking announced his plans for a zero-gravity flight to prepare for a sub-orbital space flight in 2009 on Virgin Galactic's space service. Additional information from source:
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Source Physicist Stephen Hawking in Zero Gravity (NASA)
Date April 27, 2007 at 22:11
Zero Gravity's price tag for the daylong tour is $2,950, which includes preflight training and a postflight party.
From the Go Zero G Website:
The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly like Superman can now be yours. Train with an expert coach, board our specially modified aircraft, G-FORCE ONE, and experience the unforgettable.
Experience zero gravity the only way possible without going to space. Parabolic flight is the same method NASA has used to train its astronauts for the last 45 years and the same way Tom Hanks floated in Apollo 13.
Book a seat on one of our regular flights conveniently based in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the Kennedy Space Center, near Orlando, Florida. The aircraft is also available for charter flights anywhere in the United States for groups, incentive trips, parties or team building.
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The modern space age was birthed on October 4, 1957 when the Soviet’s launched the first man-made object to orbit the Earth, Sputnik.
Wikipedia says:
“Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957. The satellite was 58 cm (about 23 in) in diameter and weighed approximately 83.6 kg (about 183 lb). Each of its elliptical orbits around the Earth took about 96 minutes. Monitoring of the satellite was done by Amateur radio operators. The first long-range flight of the R-7 booster used to launch it had occurred on August 21 and was described in Aviation Week. Sputnik 1 was not visible from Earth but the casing of the R-7 booster, traveling behind it, was.”
Quotes:
“Both countries [Russia and the United States] knew that preeminence in space was a condition of their national security. That conviction gave both countries a powerful incentive to strive and compete. The Soviets accomplished many important firsts, and this gave us a great incentive to try harder.
The space program also accomplished another vital function in that it kept us out of a hot war. It gave us a way to compete technologically, compete as a matter of national will. It may have even prevented World War III, with all the conflict and fighting focused on getting to the moon first, instead of annihilating each other. There’s no evidence of that, but as eyewitness to those events, I think that’s what happened.”
- American astronaut Scott Carpenter quoted in Into that Silent Sea (p. 138).
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Sputnik on the launch pad being prepared for liftoff
However, another event that occurred in the Soviet Union in 1960 is generally recognized as the single greatest disaster in the history of rocketry. The event was not directly related to manned space flight, but to the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). In the early days of space flight, both the US and Soviet space programs were very much intertwined with the development of ICBMs. These vehicles were designed to launch nuclear warheads over great distances, leaving no part of the world safe from the threat of nuclear destruction. However, the technologies pioneered for these weapons of war served a secondary purpose of providing the first generation of rockets for space exploration.
Sputnik on the launch pad being prepared for liftoff
In fact, the early flights of Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin in the USSR as well as those of Explorer I and John Glenn in the US were all conducted using modified ballistic missiles. The primary Soviet launch vehicle of the period was the R-7 rocket, modified versions of which are still used even today for most Russian space flights. The R-7 was originally developed as an ICBM under the direction of Sergei Korolev, the Soviet Union's pre-eminent rocket designer of the day. The R-7 successfully completed a number of test flights between 1957 and 1959, including launching the first two artificial satellites. While only four examples of the R-7 were ever deployed as ballistic missiles from 1960 to 1968, the same basic design has remained in use throughout the Russian space program. Modern variants of the R-7 continue to launch satellites as well as manned Soyuz flights, and the type had achieved a success rate of nearly 98% in over 1,600 launches by the year 2000.
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Apollo 17
http://www.phys.ncku.edu.tw/~astrolab/mirrors/apod/ap031109.html
Apollo 17 _ 1
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Apollo 17 _ 2
Apollo 17 launch, December 17, 1972:
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Kennedy
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November 21, 1963
Dedication Ceremony of the New Facilities of the School of
Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas
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http://science.qj.net/Microsoft-billionaire-joins-ISS-bound-Russian-space-flight/pg/49/aid/88814
U.S. software mogul Charles Simonyi became the world's fifth space tourist - "space flight participant," as officials call them - to go into orbit. Simonyi, who helped developed Microsoft Word, paid US$ 25M for the opportunity to join the crew of the Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-10.
The 58-year-old Hungary-born billionaire is making a 12-day round trip to the International Space Station (ISS). Joining him on the trip were Russian cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Kotov of the 15th ISS crew. The spacecraft Simonyi and the Russian cosmonauts lifted off from the Bainokur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:31 P.M. local time (1:31 P.M. EDT). They are due to dock with the ISS on Monday.
Simonyi will be treating the current occupants of the ISS to a gourmet meal three days after arriving at the space station. The meal will be held in honor of Cosmonauts' Day, the Russian holiday commemorating Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 space flight. Everybody else mentioned who prepared the meal so we won't. Suffice to say, she's famous, knows her way around a house, and looked good in orange.
In this Associated Press photo: In this image made from NASA-TV, U.S. billionaire Charles Simonyi, front row right, flips upside down during a news conference after he, Fyodor Yurchikhin, left, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, front center, docked at the international space station Monday, April 9, 2007. A Russian-built Soyuz capsule carrying the American billionaire who helped develop Microsoft Word docked at the international space station late Monday, to the earthbound applause of Martha Stewart and others at Mission Control. In the back row, Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria can be seen. (AP Photo/NASA TV)
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Noted physicist Stephen Hawking (center) enjoys zero gravity during a flight aboard a modified Boeing 727 aircraft owned by Zero Gravity Corp. (Zero G). Hawking, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) is being rotated in air by (right) Peter Diamandis, founder of the Zero G Corp., and (left) Byron Lichtenberg, former shuttle payload specialist and now president of Zero G. Kneeling below Hawking is Nicola O'Brien, a nurse practitioner who is Hawking's aide. At the celebration of his 65th birthday on January 8 this year, Hawking announced his plans for a zero-gravity flight to prepare for a sub-orbital space flight in 2009 on Virgin Galactic's space service. Additional information from source:
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Source Physicist Stephen Hawking in Zero Gravity (NASA)
Date April 27, 2007 at 22:11
Zero Gravity's price tag for the daylong tour is $2,950, which includes preflight training and a postflight party.
From the Go Zero G Website:
The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly like Superman can now be yours. Train with an expert coach, board our specially modified aircraft, G-FORCE ONE, and experience the unforgettable.
Experience zero gravity the only way possible without going to space. Parabolic flight is the same method NASA has used to train its astronauts for the last 45 years and the same way Tom Hanks floated in Apollo 13.
Book a seat on one of our regular flights conveniently based in Las Vegas, Nevada and at the Kennedy Space Center, near Orlando, Florida. The aircraft is also available for charter flights anywhere in the United States for groups, incentive trips, parties or team building.
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Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. The term cybernetics stems from the Greek kybernetes (meaning steersman, governor, pilot, or rudder). Cybernetics is the discipline that studies communication and control in living beings and in the machines built by humans.
A more philosophical definition, suggested in 1958 by Louis Couffignal, one of the pioneers of cybernetics in the 1930s, considers cybernetics as "the art of assuring efficiency of action" (see external links for reference).
Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. The term cybernetics stems from the Greek kybernetes (meaning steersman, governor, pilot, or rudder). Cybernetics is the discipline that studies communication and control in living beings and in the machines built by humans.
A more philosophical definition, suggested in 1958 by Louis Couffignal, one of the pioneers of cybernetics in the 1930s, considers cybernetics as "the art of assuring efficiency of action" (see external links for reference).
Vitruvian Man
The goal of the Smart Dust project is to build a self-contained, millimeter-scale sensing and communication platform for a massively distributed sensor network. This device will be around the size of a grain of sand and will contain sensors, computational ability, bi-directional wireless communications, and a power supply, while being inexpensive enough to deploy by the hundreds. The science and engineering goal of the project is to build a complete, complex system in a tiny volume using state-of-the art technologies (as opposed to futuristic technologies), which will require evolutionary and revolutionary advances in integration, miniaturization, and energy management. We forsee many applications for this technology:
Weather/seismological monitoring on Mars
Internal spacecraft monitoring
Land/space comm. networks
Chemical/biological sensors
Weapons stockpile monitoring
Defense-related sensor networks
Inventory Control
Product quality monitoring
Smart office spaces
Sports - sailing, balls
For more information, see the main Smart Dust page at http://robotics.eecs.berkeley.edu/~pister/SmartDust and read our publications (see navigation button above).
Brief description of the operation of the mote:
The Smart Dust mote is run by a microcontroller that not only determines the tasks performed by the mote, but controls power to the various components of the system to conserve energy. Periodically the microcontroller gets a reading from one of the sensors, which measure one of a number of physical or chemical stimuli such as temperature, ambient light, vibration, acceleration, or air pressure, processes the data, and stores it in memory. It also occasionally turns on the optical receiver to see if anyone is trying to communicate with it. This communication may include new programs or messages from other motes. In response to a message or upon its own initiative the microcontroller will use the corner cube retroreflector or laser to transmit sensor data or a message to a base station or another mote.
Longer description of the operation of the mote:
The primary constraint in the design of the Smart Dust motes is volume, which in turn puts a severe constraint on energy since we do not have much room for batteries or large solar cells. Thus, the motes must operate efficiently and conserve energy whenever possible. Most of the time, the majority of the mote is powered off with only a clock and a few timers running. When a timer expires, it powers up a part of the mote to carry out a job, then powers off. A few of the timers control the sensors that measure one of a number of physical or chemical stimuli such as temperature, ambient light, vibration, acceleration, or air pressure. When one of these timers expires, it powers up the corresponding sensor, takes a sample, and converts it to a digital word. If the data is interesting, it may either be stored directly in the SRAM or the microcontroller is powered up to perform more complex operations with it. When this task is complete, everything is again powered down and the timer begins counting again.
Another timer controls the receiver. When that timer expires, the receiver powers up and looks for an incoming packet. If it doesn't see one after a certain length of time, it is powered down again. The mote can receive several types of packets, including ones that are new program code that is stored in the program memory. This allows the user to change the behavior of the mote remotely. Packets may also include messages from the base station or other motes. When one of these is received, the microcontroller is powered up and used to interpret the contents of the message. The message may tell the mote to do something in particular, or it may be a message that is just being passed from one mote to another on its way to a particular destination. In response to a message or to another timer expiring, the microcontroller will assemble a packet containing sensor data or a message and transmit it using either the corner cube retroreflector or the laser diode, depending on which it has. The corner cube retroreflector transmits information just by moving a mirror and thus changing the reflection of a laser beam from the base station. This technique is substantially more energy efficient than actually generating some radiation. With the laser diode and a set of beam scanning mirrors, we can transmit data in any direction desired, allowing the mote to communicate with other Smart Dust motes.
Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. The term cybernetics stems from the Greek kybernetes (meaning steersman, governor, pilot, or rudder). Cybernetics is the discipline that studies communication and control in living beings and in the machines built by humans.
A more philosophical definition, suggested in 1958 by Louis Couffignal, one of the pioneers of cybernetics in the 1930s, considers cybernetics as "the art of assuring efficiency of action" (see external links for reference).
Lab-in-a-Pill – Revolutionising Bowel Cancer Screening
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In the western world, colorectal cancer is now the third most frequent cancer and the second most common cause of cancer deaths. In the US nearly 150,000 new cases are being diagnosed each year and more than 56,000 people died from the disease in 2002. In the UK, where a national screening campaign will be implemented across the 20m population over 50, around 15,000 people die from the disease each year.
Current screening techniques are notoriously inaccurate, leading to many false positives which saturate resources available for follow-up diagnosis. But scientists at Glasgow University have pioneered a new sensor technology, Lab-in-a-Pill, that could have major impact on the cost and effectiveness of bowel cancer treatment.
At the core of Lab-in-a-Pill is a miniaturised sensor, processing and communications module all enclosed in a chemical-resistant capsule which currently measures around 3cm x 1cm in prototype form.
The Lab-in-a-Pill module, which would be sent to all individuals being screened, incorporates a multi-sensor array which includes a blood test. The pill is able to detect blood as it travels through the bowel, transmitting the real time measurements to a small external module worn under a patch attached to the body.
After one, or more pills have been swallowed over the required screening period, the patch is returned for the measured data to be assessed at the screening centre. So the pills themselves do not have to be recovered making the screening process much more acceptable. And because it measures the location of bleeding Lab-in-a-Pill can identify, more effectively, those individuals who are most at risk.
The Lab-in-a-Pill concept, currently undergoing in-vitro trials, overcomes the critical difficulties with the current screening scheme which is based on individuals collecting stool samples. Major benefits include:
• improved compliance and screening response rate with elimination of sample collection
• reduced false positives and improved sensitivity through measurement at the source of bleeding
So Lab-in-a-Pill reduces the pressure on valuable national resources by eliminating the need for central screening laboratories and ensuring only at-risk patients are referred for colonoscopy.
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Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. The term cybernetics stems from the Greek kybernetes (meaning steersman, governor, pilot, or rudder). Cybernetics is the discipline that studies communication and control in living beings and in the machines built by humans.
A more philosophical definition, suggested in 1958 by Louis Couffignal, one of the pioneers of cybernetics in the 1930s, considers cybernetics as "the art of assuring efficiency of action" (see external links for reference).
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What is a cochlear implant?
Credit: NIH Medical ArtsEar with Cochlear implant. View larger image.A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that is surgically placed under the skin (see figure). An implant has the following parts:
A microphone, which picks up sound from the environment.
A speech processor, which selects and arranges sounds picked up by the microphone.
A transmitter and receiver/stimulator, which receive signals from the speech processor and convert them into electric impulses.
An electrode array, which is a group of electrodes that collects the impulses from the stimulator and sends them to different regions of the auditory nerve.
An implant does not restore normal hearing. Instead, it can give a deaf person a useful representation of sounds in the environment and help him or her to understand speech.
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How does a cochlear implant work?
A cochlear implant is very different from a hearing aid. Hearing aids amplify sounds so they may be detected by damaged ears. Cochlear implants bypass damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Signals generated by the implant are sent by way of the auditory nerve to the brain, which recognizes the signals as sound. Hearing through a cochlear implant is different from normal hearing and takes time to learn or relearn. However, it allows many people to recognize warning signals, understand other sounds in the environment, and enjoy a conversation in person or by telephone.
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Who gets cochlear implants?
Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Children and adults who are deaf or severely hard-of-hearing can be fitted for cochlear implants. According to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) 2005 data, nearly 100,000 people worldwide have received implants. In the United States, roughly 22,000 adults and nearly 15,000 children have received them.
Adults who have lost all or most of their hearing later in life often can benefit from cochlear implants. They often can associate the sounds made through an implant with sounds they remember. This may help them to understand speech without visual cues or systems such as lipreading or sign language.
Cochlear implants, coupled with intensive postimplantation therapy, can help young children to acquire speech, language, developmental, and social skills. Most children who receive implants are between two and six years old. Early implantation provides exposure to sounds that can be helpful during the critical period when children learn speech and language skills. In 2000, the FDA lowered the age of eligibility to 12 months for one type of cochlear implant.
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How does someone receive a cochlear implant?
Use of a cochlear implant requires both a surgical procedure and significant therapy to learn or relearn the sense of hearing. Not everyone performs at the same level with this device. The decision to receive an implant should involve discussions with medical specialists, including an experienced cochlear-implant surgeon. The process can be expensive. For example, a person’s health insurance may cover the expense, but not always. Some individuals may choose not to have a cochlear implant for a variety of personal reasons. Surgical implantations are almost always safe, although complications are a risk factor, just as with any kind of surgery. An additional consideration is learning to interpret the sounds created by an implant. This process takes time and practice. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are frequently involved in this learning process. Prior to implantation, all of these factors need to be considered.
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What does the future hold for cochlear implants?
With advancements in technology and continued follow-up studies with people who already have received implants, researchers are evaluating how cochlear implants might be used for other types of hearing loss.
NIDCD is supporting research to improve upon the benefits provided by cochlear implants. It may be possible to use a shortened electrode array, inserted into a portion of the cochlea, for individuals whose hearing loss is limited to the higher frequencies. Other studies are exploring ways to make a cochlear implant convey the sounds of speech more clearly. Researchers also are looking at the potential benefits of pairing a cochlear implant in one ear with either another cochlear implant or a hearing aid in the other ear.
Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. The term cybernetics stems from the Greek kybernetes (meaning steersman, governor, pilot, or rudder). Cybernetics is the discipline that studies communication and control in living beings and in the machines built by humans.
A more philosophical definition, suggested in 1958 by Louis Couffignal, one of the pioneers of cybernetics in the 1930s, considers cybernetics as "the art of assuring efficiency of action" (see external links for reference).
., all integrated through the design process. The key to success in mechatronics is: modeling, analysis, experimentation & hardware-implementation skills.
., all integrated through the design process. The key to success in mechatronics is: modeling, analysis, experimentation & hardware-implementation skills.
Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. The term cybernetics stems from the Greek kybernetes (meaning steersman, governor, pilot, or rudder). Cybernetics is the discipline that studies communication and control in living beings and in the machines built by humans.
A more philosophical definition, suggested in 1958 by Louis Couffignal, one of the pioneers of cybernetics in the 1930s, considers cybernetics as "the art of assuring efficiency of action" (see external links for reference).
Vitruvian Man
Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. The term cybernetics stems from the Greek kybernetes (meaning steersman, governor, pilot, or rudder). Cybernetics is the discipline that studies communication and control in living beings and in the machines built by humans.
A more philosophical definition, suggested in 1958 by Louis Couffignal, one of the pioneers of cybernetics in the 1930s, considers cybernetics as "the art of assuring efficiency of action" (see external links for reference).
Vitruvian Man
Vitruvian Man
Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. The term cybernetics stems from the Greek kybernetes (meaning steersman, governor, pilot, or rudder). Cybernetics is the discipline that studies communication and control in living beings and in the machines built by humans.
A more philosophical definition, suggested in 1958 by Louis Couffignal, one of the pioneers of cybernetics in the 1930s, considers cybernetics as "the art of assuring efficiency of action" (see external links for reference).