This document contains notes from an ANTH326 class on the Peoples and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses various themes around youth culture in Africa, including how globalization has created conflicts between generations and social classes, and how youth are embracing or rejecting Western influences to create their own identities. It also briefly outlines the history of Ghana after independence and approaches to studying African popular culture, music, and the construction of traditions versus modernity over time.
This document contains notes from an ANTH326 class on the Peoples and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses various themes around youth culture in Africa, including how globalization has created conflicts between generations and social classes, and how youth are embracing or rejecting Western influences to create their own identities. It also briefly outlines the history of Ghana after independence and approaches to studying African popular culture, music, and the construction of traditions versus modernity over time.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos de alta tecnología y a las exportaciones de bienes de lujo a Rusia. Además, se congelarán los activos de varios oligarcas rusos y se prohibirá el acceso de los bancos rusos a los mercados financieros de la UE.
This document discusses different types of columns that can be used including double columns, colored columns, and columns in stores. It also mentions that one type of column is the most modern.
El documento presenta los objetivos e itinerarios formativos del segundo año del programa polimodal de la escuela EEM No 5 EZPELETA. Los objetivos son capacitar a los alumnos para utilizar nuevas tecnologías de la información y comunicación que les permitan insertarse en el campo laboral. El módulo 1 cubre la instalación, configuración y mantenimiento de equipos, y el módulo 2 trata sobre el uso avanzado de aplicaciones generales como procesador de texto, hojas de cálculo, presentaciones multimedia, bases de datos y diseño web
Este documento presenta 6 casos relacionados con estrategias empresariales. Cada caso ofrece una lección como la importancia de compartir información crítica con socios, estar bien informado sobre temas relacionados con el trabajo, aprovechar oportunidades a partir de situaciones desfavorables, la importancia de contar con información precisa y veraz, mantener la confidencialidad de planes estratégicos de la empresa, y dejar que el jefe hable primero. Los casos se presentan de forma humorística para enfatizar estas lecciones de una manera entretenida
El jefe de guardia de un hospital necesitaba médicos de reemplazo cuando varios se enfermaron. Jesús se ofreció como voluntario para cubrir el turno. Un hombre fue atropellado brutalmente por un autobús frente al hospital y Jesús lo curó milagrosamente poniendo sus manos sobre él y diciéndole que se levantara. Sin embargo, el hombre se quejó de que en el hospital no le habían hecho nada para ayudarlo.
The LearnScope 2007 senior management team discussed possibilities for the coming year and explored new technologies like virtual worlds and web conferencing that could make meetings more efficient across different locations. Adrian expressed interest in iPods for their nifty devices.
No one less was directed by Zang Yamou, one of China's best directors. The film is set in a poor rural Chinese village and tells the story of a young teacher who must find a substitute while visiting his sick mother. The only candidate is a shy poor girl from a neighboring village. She promises to not let any students leave the classroom until the teacher returns. However, one boy needs to go to the city to find work to help his sick mother. The girl works to earn money to bring the boy back, loading bricks at a pottery. When the money isn't enough, she walks to the city herself. After almost a week without sleep or food, she finds the boy and brings him back. The
Este poema de Pablo Neruda es una oda a la noche, describiéndola como algo redondo y lleno de vida que contiene el milagro y la promesa del día por nacer, de manera similar a un niño en el vientre materno o una semilla que está por germinar.
This document provides an overview of a research proposal to investigate effective e-learning design practices that support emergent learning and the creation of organizational knowledge. The researcher aims to understand the nature of learning design in emergent e-learning environments by gathering experiences from experts in the blogger community. The research design involves social network analysis of blogs, a questionnaire to prominent bloggers, and developing a collective wiki to refine findings. Key literature relates to emergence and learning, connective learning, complex knowing, and experiencing knowledge.
Este documento describe la importancia cultural del mate en Argentina. Explica que el mate no es solo una bebida, sino también una costumbre social que une a las personas. Tomar mate fomenta la conversación y la compañía. Es una tradición compartida en todas las casas y entre personas de diferentes orígenes e ideologías. El mate representa valores de solidaridad, respeto, sinceridad y hospitalidad.
El documento describe un proyecto para crear una biblioteca multimedia bilingüe en la Escuela de Educación Especial y Formación Laboral No 29 "Dr. Osvaldo Magnasco". El proyecto usa las TIC para mejorar los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje de estudiantes sordos e hipoacúsicos. Los estudiantes crearán materiales como un diccionario de lengua de señas, vocabularios y cuentos usando herramientas multimedia para representar la lengua de señas, escrita y oral.
Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina and can be reached by plane or boat. Common forms of transportation within the city include taxis, buses, trains, and the underground metro system. Points of interest mentioned include Palermo Park, known for its zoo and rose garden; the Rio de la Plata riverfront area, good for biking, sunbathing, and fishing; Caminito, a colorful neighborhood near the river; and the Pink House, the executive residence of the Argentine president. Important landmarks are the Obelisk in the city center, symbolizing Buenos Aires' founding, and the Cabildo building near Plaza de Mayo, which formerly housed the city government.
O documento apresenta o plano de ação 2007/2010 para o Agrupamento No2 de Portalegre, abordando seis principais áreas: 1) Princípios de gestão pedagógica, 2) Gestão curricular, 3) Relacionamento interpessoal e ambiente educativo, 4) Princípios de gestão administrativa e financeira, 5) Gestão de espaços e recursos materiais, e 6) Tecnologias da informação e comunicação.
O documento discute como a falta de memória de vidas passadas traz sabedoria e permite a reconciliação entre inimigos do passado. A reencarnação é vista como uma oportunidade de reparação de erros e de evolução espiritual através do devotamento ao bem-estar dos outros.
El documento describe un itinerario formativo de 2 años para obtener una calificación profesional en asistencia informática. El itinerario consiste en dos módulos, el primero sobre instalación y mantenimiento de equipos, y el segundo sobre aplicaciones generales como procesadores de texto y hojas de cálculo. El objetivo es brindar a los estudiantes las competencias necesarias para desempeñarse laboralmente en el área de asistencia informática.
This document discusses strategies for promoting independent learning in modern foreign languages (MFL). It introduces several activities that can be used for consolidation, introducing vocabulary, review, and starters. These include Quiz Quiz Trade, Tarsia, Showdown, Infinite Scrabble, Fan 'n' Pick, Lingo Bingo, Jot Write, and Haiku. Examples are provided for how some of these activities work and their benefits. Contact information is also provided for the author's blog and Twitter account for more resources.
This document discusses using social media and information communication technologies (ICT) tools to support teaching and learning modern foreign languages. It introduces five ICT tools - word clouds, sticky notes, talking avatars, cartoons, and mind maps - and provides examples of how each could be used, such as introducing vocabulary, analyzing texts, and collaborating on ideas. Web links are included to access the tools. The document concludes by recommending sharing student work through blogs and wikis and providing contact information for the presenter.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos de alta tecnología y a las exportaciones de bienes de lujo a Rusia. Además, se congelarán los activos de varios oligarcas rusos y se prohibirá el acceso de los bancos rusos a los mercados financieros de la UE.
This document discusses different types of columns that can be used including double columns, colored columns, and columns in stores. It also mentions that one type of column is the most modern.
El documento presenta los objetivos e itinerarios formativos del segundo año del programa polimodal de la escuela EEM No 5 EZPELETA. Los objetivos son capacitar a los alumnos para utilizar nuevas tecnologías de la información y comunicación que les permitan insertarse en el campo laboral. El módulo 1 cubre la instalación, configuración y mantenimiento de equipos, y el módulo 2 trata sobre el uso avanzado de aplicaciones generales como procesador de texto, hojas de cálculo, presentaciones multimedia, bases de datos y diseño web
Este documento presenta 6 casos relacionados con estrategias empresariales. Cada caso ofrece una lección como la importancia de compartir información crítica con socios, estar bien informado sobre temas relacionados con el trabajo, aprovechar oportunidades a partir de situaciones desfavorables, la importancia de contar con información precisa y veraz, mantener la confidencialidad de planes estratégicos de la empresa, y dejar que el jefe hable primero. Los casos se presentan de forma humorística para enfatizar estas lecciones de una manera entretenida
El jefe de guardia de un hospital necesitaba médicos de reemplazo cuando varios se enfermaron. Jesús se ofreció como voluntario para cubrir el turno. Un hombre fue atropellado brutalmente por un autobús frente al hospital y Jesús lo curó milagrosamente poniendo sus manos sobre él y diciéndole que se levantara. Sin embargo, el hombre se quejó de que en el hospital no le habían hecho nada para ayudarlo.
The LearnScope 2007 senior management team discussed possibilities for the coming year and explored new technologies like virtual worlds and web conferencing that could make meetings more efficient across different locations. Adrian expressed interest in iPods for their nifty devices.
No one less was directed by Zang Yamou, one of China's best directors. The film is set in a poor rural Chinese village and tells the story of a young teacher who must find a substitute while visiting his sick mother. The only candidate is a shy poor girl from a neighboring village. She promises to not let any students leave the classroom until the teacher returns. However, one boy needs to go to the city to find work to help his sick mother. The girl works to earn money to bring the boy back, loading bricks at a pottery. When the money isn't enough, she walks to the city herself. After almost a week without sleep or food, she finds the boy and brings him back. The
Este poema de Pablo Neruda es una oda a la noche, describiéndola como algo redondo y lleno de vida que contiene el milagro y la promesa del día por nacer, de manera similar a un niño en el vientre materno o una semilla que está por germinar.
This document provides an overview of a research proposal to investigate effective e-learning design practices that support emergent learning and the creation of organizational knowledge. The researcher aims to understand the nature of learning design in emergent e-learning environments by gathering experiences from experts in the blogger community. The research design involves social network analysis of blogs, a questionnaire to prominent bloggers, and developing a collective wiki to refine findings. Key literature relates to emergence and learning, connective learning, complex knowing, and experiencing knowledge.
Este documento describe la importancia cultural del mate en Argentina. Explica que el mate no es solo una bebida, sino también una costumbre social que une a las personas. Tomar mate fomenta la conversación y la compañía. Es una tradición compartida en todas las casas y entre personas de diferentes orígenes e ideologías. El mate representa valores de solidaridad, respeto, sinceridad y hospitalidad.
El documento describe un proyecto para crear una biblioteca multimedia bilingüe en la Escuela de Educación Especial y Formación Laboral No 29 "Dr. Osvaldo Magnasco". El proyecto usa las TIC para mejorar los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje de estudiantes sordos e hipoacúsicos. Los estudiantes crearán materiales como un diccionario de lengua de señas, vocabularios y cuentos usando herramientas multimedia para representar la lengua de señas, escrita y oral.
Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina and can be reached by plane or boat. Common forms of transportation within the city include taxis, buses, trains, and the underground metro system. Points of interest mentioned include Palermo Park, known for its zoo and rose garden; the Rio de la Plata riverfront area, good for biking, sunbathing, and fishing; Caminito, a colorful neighborhood near the river; and the Pink House, the executive residence of the Argentine president. Important landmarks are the Obelisk in the city center, symbolizing Buenos Aires' founding, and the Cabildo building near Plaza de Mayo, which formerly housed the city government.
O documento apresenta o plano de ação 2007/2010 para o Agrupamento No2 de Portalegre, abordando seis principais áreas: 1) Princípios de gestão pedagógica, 2) Gestão curricular, 3) Relacionamento interpessoal e ambiente educativo, 4) Princípios de gestão administrativa e financeira, 5) Gestão de espaços e recursos materiais, e 6) Tecnologias da informação e comunicação.
O documento discute como a falta de memória de vidas passadas traz sabedoria e permite a reconciliação entre inimigos do passado. A reencarnação é vista como uma oportunidade de reparação de erros e de evolução espiritual através do devotamento ao bem-estar dos outros.
El documento describe un itinerario formativo de 2 años para obtener una calificación profesional en asistencia informática. El itinerario consiste en dos módulos, el primero sobre instalación y mantenimiento de equipos, y el segundo sobre aplicaciones generales como procesadores de texto y hojas de cálculo. El objetivo es brindar a los estudiantes las competencias necesarias para desempeñarse laboralmente en el área de asistencia informática.
This document discusses strategies for promoting independent learning in modern foreign languages (MFL). It introduces several activities that can be used for consolidation, introducing vocabulary, review, and starters. These include Quiz Quiz Trade, Tarsia, Showdown, Infinite Scrabble, Fan 'n' Pick, Lingo Bingo, Jot Write, and Haiku. Examples are provided for how some of these activities work and their benefits. Contact information is also provided for the author's blog and Twitter account for more resources.
This document discusses using social media and information communication technologies (ICT) tools to support teaching and learning modern foreign languages. It introduces five ICT tools - word clouds, sticky notes, talking avatars, cartoons, and mind maps - and provides examples of how each could be used, such as introducing vocabulary, analyzing texts, and collaborating on ideas. Web links are included to access the tools. The document concludes by recommending sharing student work through blogs and wikis and providing contact information for the presenter.
The document discusses using social media and ICT tools to enhance language teaching. It provides links to 11 digital tools such as Wordle for creating word clouds and Wallwisher for collaborative note-taking. These tools can be used to introduce topics, practice vocabulary, analyze texts, create presentations without notes, and more. The document also discusses using blogs and wikis to share student work and international collaboration.
The document provides information about the format and assessment of the MFL GCSE controlled speaking and writing assessments. It outlines the objectives, assessment structure including internally and externally assessed tasks, and roles of teachers, students, and parents. It then describes the process of drafting, preparing, and completing the assessments. Finally, it provides several techniques for memorizing responses for speaking assessments and paragraphs for writing assessments, including looking sentence by sentence, using a mental room to place sentences, recording answers, and using keywords.
This document discusses ways to motivate students and engage them through international links in their language learning. It recommends celebrating other cultures through native speaker contact, authentic materials from other countries, and giving students a real international audience. Several specific online collaboration tools are described, including eTwinning, ePals, and Connecting Classrooms, which allow students to partner with classes abroad. Successful project examples through these tools include blogging, wikis, exploring local areas, and video conferencing with international partners. Recognition and awards are available for high quality international projects.
This document discusses how social media and ICT can be used in MFL teaching and provides examples of 11 websites and tools that teachers can use with students, including Wordle, Image Chef, Tagxedo, Wallwisher, Linoit, Voicethread, Voki, Toondoo, Go Animate, Storybird, and Glogster. It describes how each tool can be used to introduce topics, practice vocabulary, analyze texts, help with presentations, and encourage collaboration. The document concludes by mentioning options for sharing student work via blogs and wikis and providing contact information for the author.
The document discusses creating podcasts with students. It provides instructions on how to record a podcast using free software like Audacity. Students note that podcasts allow them to learn in different ways and help memorize topics. The document outlines the basic steps to record and edit audio, save the file, and publish the podcast online through free hosting platforms or iTunes. Some subjects that could benefit from podcasts include English for discussing books, and science and religion for remembering facts and keywords.
The document discusses various digital tools that can be used for creativity in modern foreign language (MFL) teaching and learning. It provides the websites and brief descriptions of 10 tools: Wordle and Tagxedo for creating word clouds; Wallwisher for creating walls of sticky notes; Linoit for online brainstorming and collaboration; Voicethread for multimedia commenting; Voki and Toondoo for creating avatars and animations; GoAnimate and Xtranormal for developing videos and stories; Storybird for writing stories online; and Glogster for creating online posters. The document encourages teachers to get creative in using these digital tools and follow suggested Twitter accounts for more MFL resources and ideas.
This document discusses eTwinning and how it can benefit language learning. It provides the following key points:
- eTwinning enables teachers and students across 32 European countries to collaborate online using ICT. It is free to register and find partners to work on curriculum-based projects.
- Some benefits of eTwinning include celebrating different cultures through native speaker contact, using authentic materials, and having a real audience to motivate students.
- Teachers can register with eTwinning, find partner schools, submit project ideas for approval, and use tools like Twinspace (an online space) and real-time communication options to collaborate with partners. Successful projects can earn quality labels and awards.
The document discusses ways to spice up and improve a Year 7 secondary school languages curriculum. It provides ideas for making the curriculum more engaging, cross-curricular, and focused on skills rather than prescribed content. Suggestions include using stories, songs, poetry, international links, podcasts, blogs, and competitions to practice vocabulary and language skills in fun and creative ways.
This document provides a summary of 10 digital tools for promoting creativity in modern foreign language (MFL) teaching and learning. The tools include Wordle for creating word clouds, ImageChef for visual poetry, Wallwisher for collaborative note-taking, Voicethread for multimedia discussions, Voki for talking avatars, Toondoo for cartoon creation, GoAnimate for video animation, Xtranormal for dubbing cartoons, Storybird for digital storywriting, and Glogster for multimedia posters. Examples are given for how each tool could be used to inspire creativity, develop language skills, or facilitate project-based learning in MFL classrooms.
This document discusses international collaboration opportunities for schools. It describes the UK International School Award which recognizes international work in schools. It also describes eTwinning, an online platform that enables teachers and students from 32 European countries to collaborate on curriculum projects. The document provides suggestions for getting started with eTwinning, including registering, finding partners, and project ideas that have worked like blogging and wiki projects.
The document discusses using blogs and wikis in teaching foreign languages. It defines blogs as websites that can be easily updated without complex software and are often personal journals. Blogs are recommended for communication, presenting student work, and motivation. Several example language teaching blogs are provided. Wikis are described as websites that allow many people to contribute content, and are more static than blogs. Wikis are proposed for student and teacher collaboration on projects and showcasing work. Contact information is provided for the presenter's blog and wikispace on using technology in language teaching.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.