Hinterland Who's Who in Canada
A one minute video that highlights the types of animals that live in the grasslands that are now under threat. Brief, but on the right hand side of the opening page is an extensive list of other videos that are well done, short, and easy for students to understand. Run time 01:02.
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Collaborative Multi-professional Narrative Based e-learning. An application to teaching Medical Stat
The present paper describes e-CNA (e-Collaborative Narrative Analysis), a web based multi-agent environment where different agents contribute to the exploration and social co-construction of the meanings of a set of narratives. The paper also describes an action-research e-learning experiment aimed to involve the students of different courses and a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals in a blended online educational project on qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in hea
Author(s): Giani Umberto

Distance learning and foreign language teaching
Among numerous modes of technology enhanced learning there are not many that have received as much attention as distance learning. Stimulated by the recent rapid developments in Web technologies, researchers in both ICT and education are constantly working to make the most of technological resources and put them to the best pedagogical use. In the area of foreign language teaching a lot has been done to cover a variety of world languages, but there are constant attempts for new solutions, taking
Author(s): Trajanovic Miroslav,Domazet Dragan,Misic-Ilic Bilj

Training programme for geography teachers
This paper contains a description of a Geography teacher-training program for in-service education. The program is a variant for incorporating the methodology of the Minerva- project “Innovative Didactics via Web-based Learning” (further abbreviated as IDWBL) so that the Geography teachers at work can be adequately prepared for integrating ICT in geography education at secondary schools via web-based education. The theme may seem at first glance as a variation of a known subject… But for the
Author(s): Angelova-Gancheva Daniela

Four Easy Pieces: Development Systems for Knowledge-Based Generative Instruction
The Experimental Advanced Design Advisor (XAIDA) is a system for the development of computer-based maintenance training. XAIDA acquires knowledge of a device from a subject matter expert and applies common maintenance-training procedures to generate interactive training from the description. XAIDA provides maintenance training in four areas: the physical characteristics of a device, its theory of operation, operating and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting. XAIDA relies on an instruction
Author(s): Hsieh Patricia Y.,Halff Henry M.,Redfield Carol L.

Modélisation de scénarios pédagogiques collaboratifs
Cet article part du besoin d'exprimer des scénarios d'apprentissage collaboratif par les enseignants animant des classes virtuelles afin de favoriser la réutilisation et le partage des pratiques pédagogiques. Il propose une démarche conduite par les modèles conformément aux préconisations du Model Driven Architecture de l'OMG. Il présente un méta-modèle basé sur IMS-LD mais enrichi pas les concepts du modèle de participation afin de capturer la richesse des interactions inhérentes a
Author(s): Ferraris Christine,Lejeune Anne,Vignollet Laurence

Quality in the New Learning Space: Ongoing Process of Teacher and Staff Training
Quality in the new learning space: ongoing process of teacher and staff training,Proceedings with reading panel
Author(s): Auzende Odette,Dumont Bernard,Joab Michelle,Rózew

Comprehensive Object-Oriented Learning: The Learner's Perspective
The object-oriented paradigm is increasingly being integrated in computer science education as well as in industry. There is a high demand for understanding the learner’s actions, strategies and thoughts while solving object-oriented problems. Little is known about these processes. Aimed at both teachers and researchers involved in teaching object-oriented technologies, this book reports findings from four case studies, two design experiments and three controlled experiments, with a total of 1
Author(s): Fjuk Annita,Karahasanović Amela,Kaasbøll Jens

DCMME 2010 Fall Operations Conference
Each fall the Dauch Center for the Management of Manufacturing Enterprises and Global Supply Chain Management Initiative hosts the Fall Operations Conference for students, faculty and industry professionals.
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Roundtable II: Literary Heritage and Creativity
The Second U.S-China Cultural Forum Roundtable II: Literary Heritage and Creativity Moderator: Donald MCQUADE, Professor of English, University of California, Berkeley LIU Mengxi, Director of the Institute of Chinese Culture of Chinese National Academy of Arts and Tutor of Literature and Art Science and Art Theory Andrew DELBANCO, Scholar of American Literature, Director of American Studies, Columbia University MO Yan, Author and Research Fellow of the Arts Creation Center of the Chinese Natio
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The rise and future of social Q & A sites
University of Minnesota professor John Logie takes a look at the rise and future of social Q & A websites. With Facebook's planned release of their own Q & A application, Logie looks at the benefits of social Q & A sites tapping in to networks of Facebook user's friends for information resources. This video is part of the Expert Perspectives series at the University of Minnesota.
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MFA gateway seminar: "Reading as a Writer"
This is an excerpt from the first of a sequence of four gateway seminars in the Queens low-residency MFA program.
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The McColl School of Business' influence in Charlotte
"We've got a greater connection [to the community] than we ever have before," says banking giant Hugh McColl, Jr.
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Naming the McColl School of Business at Queens
Banking titan Hugh McColl, Jr. recalls the conversation he had with former Queens President Dr. Billy O. Wireman about naming the McColl School of Business.
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Hugh McColl, Jr. on the role of a university
The man for whom Queens' McColl School of Business was named shares his thoughts on what a university should be to a vibrant, growing city like Charlotte.
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7 Further reading and sources of help
Effective communication is the key to a successful presentation. This unit will provide you with a systematic approach to develop the necessary skills. It is important to understand that effective presentation skills can be practised and learned. It is the content of your presentation, and the simple delivery of clear and reasoned arguments, which will help you to achieve your objectives.
Author(s): The Open University