Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation
This course concentrates on the study of entrepreneurship, preparation of business plans, methods for evaluating new venture ideas, formulation and implementation of business strategies for new ventures, and the financing of new ventures. The course utilizes lecture, discussion, exercise, videotape, and case study as methods of learning. It integrates knowledge gained from the prior core business courses to sharpen the student's ability to "think entrepreneurially" and form new ventures.
The Physical Environment: An Introduction to Physical Geography
This is an interactive textbook on principles of The Physical Environment. The Physical Environment is one of the first, totally online physical geography learning environments. The Physical Environment combines text, images, audio and video programs to deliver the subject matter content. A multimedia online environment enables new and different ways to interact with textbook content.
AP Statistics Curriculum 2007
This is an Internet-based E-Book for advanced-placement (AP) statistics educational curriculum. The E-Book is initially developed by the UCLA Statistics Online Computational Resource (SOCR), however, all statistics instructors, researchers and educators are encouraged to contribute to this effort and improve the content of these learning materials.
WISE - The Web-Based Inquiry Science Environment
The Web-based Inquiry Science Environment (WISE) is a free on-line science learning environment for students in grades 4-12. In WISE, students work on exciting inquiry projects on topics such as genetically modified foods, earthquake prediction, and the deformed frogs mystery. Students learn about and respond to contemporary scientific controversies through designing, debating, and critiquing solutions, all via the internet. Curriculum projects are complete and ready to use in the classroom. The
Digital Karnak
A team of noted Egyptologists, educators, architects, and technologists were brought together to develop learning resources related to the Temple at Karnak in Egypt. The project had three primary goals: (1) to assemble databases of information related to Karnak, (2) build an interactive computer model of the site, and (3) create a series of resources using the model and databases that are available online free-of-charge through this website and can be easily used for undergraduate education.
Electrotechnology and Communications, Engineering TAFE - Open Day 2009 Information Session
An Open Day 2009 presentation on RMIT's programs in the School of Engineering TAFE - Computer Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Technology, Electronics and Communications.
Introduction to Multiplication Part 2
This video starts where part 1 left off. They start with using subtraction to find the product of two numbers. For example, 7 x 8 = ?, I know 7 x 10 = 70, then I subtract 14 to get 56, need to look at the pattern that is occuring. Review what multiplication means, repeated addition. Then they move on to two digit numbers mulitplied by a two digit number, using a number line. They do this with a number of different problems. Video is good quality and good for all students as review or initial lea
Saturn Educator Guide
This educators guide uses NASA's mission to Saturn (Cassini-Huygens) as real-world motivational context for learning fundamental, standards-based concepts in science. It includes six constructivist lessons, an FAQ, and a variety of connections to art, literature, and mythology.
Youth Work Field Ed – Chapter 2
Crystal Cullen and Carolyn Hughes discuss their 35 day practicum working with young people and their families affected by the Black Saturday bushfires. Crystal and Carolyn are studying the Bachelor Social Science (Youth Work) degree. Students complete 35 day placements in youth sector settings during the three year degree. Crystal and Carolyn describes what their project ‘Burnt Out – Stories from the Ashes’, where they skilled young people to film, edit and publish stories from bush fire s
Youth Work Field Ed – Chapter 4
Daniel Dondo discusses his 35 day practicums with the Office for Youth and the International Student Services at RMIT Student Union. Daniel is studying the Bachelor Social Science (Youth Work) degree. Students complete 35 day placements in youth sector settings during the three year degree. Daniel describes how the two placements gave him very different tastes of youth work and what he learnt from the practical experiences. Daniel provides advice to students on getting the most out of your youth
Optical Resolution Model
The EJS Optical Resolution model computes the image from two point sources as seen through a circular aperture such as a telescope or a microscope. The simulation allows the user to vary the distance between the light sources and the diameter of the aperture, as well as the intensity of the light source.
Quiggin on Zombie Economics
John Quiggin of Crooked Timber and the author of Zombie Economics talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about ideas in economics that should stay dead and buried. Quiggin argues that many economic theories such as the Great Moderation, the efficient markets hypothesis and others have been discredited by recent events and should be relegated to the graveyard. Roberts challenges some of Quiggin's claims and wonders whether proposed alternatives might do even worse than the policies Quiggin is crit
133 GG A Historic Podcast
"Historic" versus "Historical". The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
240 GG Is "Drive Slow" Wrong?
Is "drive slow" wrong? What about "fast" and "hard"? What makes flat adverbs special? The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7
Beginner - You look confused We all get confused sometimes, but it's a shame to miss the chance to clear the confusion by not asking for an explanation. Today we teach you some important vocabulary that is often used between a student and a teacher.
Beginner - Need a plastic bag The environmental concerns of using plastic carrier bags has become quite a big issue in the UK (and many parts of the world for that matter) with many supermarkets now rewarding customers for reusing plastic bags and some even charging for them in the fight to cut down on their usage. This hasn't really hit on as much in the Arab world; in this lesson we'll be teaching you how to ask for a bag and discussing the topic furthe
Beginner - Don't praise me Although there are advantages to praising people, for example it builds up confidence, there is a slight danger that the person being praised might end up thinking he's too big for his own boots! Here we have a similar situation, but the wise man in the dialogue understands that modesty is important.
Beginner - Don't miss it In today's lesson, there are a few phrases you might want to add to your treasure chest of useful vocabulary. Mohamed and Ehab teach you how to advise someone to do or see something, as well as how to give a good excuse if you are unable to take up their suggestion.
Beginner - Levantine Arabic: Sorry Kiteer! In the Lebanese dialect, you will often find Arabic mixed with English in one sentence. It has reached the point where speaking completely in Arabic might sound funny. Sierra and Elias explain this phenomenon in a dialogue jam packed with useful vocabulary so tune in.
Beginner - Fed up If you've just upset someone then you will need to know the Arabic words for saying you're sorry. If you listen to this podcast, you will also learn the vocabulary that helps you express your anger if you have been offended.
