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Material Type: Teaching and Learning Strategies
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- Abstract: To develop applications to run on the ez430 chip, we use the IAR Embedded Workbench IDE (integrated development environment). Not only does this application provide a powerful code editor, but it also allows a simple one-click deployment of the source code onto the MSP chip using USB as well as hardware debugging capabilities that allow you to trace through actual stack calls. This module is intended to give you an introduction to the IAR Workbench application so that you may create and develop your own ez430 applications.
- Subject:
Science and Technology
- Grade Level:
Post-secondary
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Connexions
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- Abstract: The University of Nebraska's Department of Graduate Student Academic and Professional Development offers a catalog of suggestions for college teachers who are looking for fresh ways of creating the best possible environment for learning. Not just the first day, but the first three weeks of a course are especially important, studies say, in retaining capable students. Even if the syllabus is printed and lecture notes are ready to go in August, most college teachers can usually make adjustments in teaching methods as the course unfolds and the characteristics of their students become known. These suggestions have been gathered from UNL professors and from college teachers elsewhere. The rationale for these methods is based on the following needs: to help students make the transition from high school and summer activities to learning in college; to direct students' attention to the immediate situation for learning-the hour in the classroom; to spark intellectual curiosity-to challenge students; to support beginners and neophytes in the process of learning in the discipline; to encourage the students' active involvement in learning; and to build a sense of community in the classroom.
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- Abstract: The 2008 Summer Teachers Conference focused on the year 1948. Lesson plans created by teachers attending the conference and powerpoint presentations delivered by speakers are presented on this site.
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- Abstract: Historian William E. Leuchtenburg talks about past presidential elections and how the 2004 election fits or defies precedents.
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- Abstract: Presentations from the October, 2006 Rice University NSF Advance Conference entitled "Negotiating the Ideal Faculty Position" are herein made available to the public. This workshop provided a unique opportunity for prospective women faculty to learn from established faculty leaders across all science and engineering disciplines.
- Subject:
Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
Post-secondary
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Connexions
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- Abstract: This 3-day NSF Advance leadership workshop was designed to provide women in engineering and science with information and advice regarding professional advancement issues at all career levels, including, tenure, promotion and academic leadership roles. The workshop was organized in a Gordon Conference style format to allow for networking opportunities, ample discussion times, and formulation of strategies to enhance the opportunities for women to advance at Rice University.
- Subject:
Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
Post-secondary
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Connexions
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- Abstract: This particular pilot FlexBook aims at several outcomes: Supplementing currently used Virginia physics textbooks by making valuable contemporary and emerging physics ideas available to all teachers at a single URL; Making laboratory activities that employ industry state-of-the-practice equipment available to all teachers; Providing a path for continuous improvement from teachers themselves through comments and new ideas after using a chapter with their physics classes
- Subject:
Science and Technology
- Grade Level:
Secondary
- Collection:
FlexBook
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- Abstract: A seven day unit for 2nd grade teachers. Gives instructions and resources to help teachers teach what is means to be a leader and teaches about some famous historical leaders.
- Subject:
Humanities, Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
Primary
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Connexions
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- Abstract: The ABC's of Nuclear Science is a brief introduction to Nuclear Science. We look at Antimatter, Beta rays, Cosmic connection and much more. Visit here and learn about radioactivity - alpha, beta and gamma decay. Find out the difference between fission and fusion. Learn about the structure of the atomic nucleus. Learn how elements on the earth were produced. Do you know that you are being bombarded constantly by nuclear radiation from the Cosmos? Discover if there are radioactive products found in a grocery store. Do you know if you have ever eaten radioactive food? Find out what materials are needed to shield us from alpha, beta, gamma, radiation. Discover what have we gained by its study.
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- Abstract: Green plants make their own food by a process called photosynthesis. They also use nutrients and water from the soil to grow. Primary consumers (insects, chipmunks, mice and deer) eat green plants.
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- Abstract: This module represents information regarding the selection of a pianist to accompany a soloist in a contest. The capability of the pianist to play the music well and to be able to rehearse with the soloist is inherently important but necessary to state. The soloist's confidence during a performance can be disastrously affected by a poor accompanist.
- Subject:
Arts
- Grade Level:
Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
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Connexions
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- Abstract: Plants and animals that live in water create some amount of acid in the water. The carbon dioxide that plants and animals release into the water makes the water acidic and unsafe for living organisms. This is why the water of captive aquatic animals and plants must be changed often.
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- Abstract: Baking soda can be used as an indicator of how much acid a substance contains. Lemons and limes have more acid in them than grapefruits and oranges. Indophenol can be used as an indicator of how much vitamin C is in a substance.
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- Abstract: Active Lessons are engaging, technology-based, student-centered (pupil-centered) learning activities designed by teachers using PowerPoint (or other presentation tool). The idea is to empower teachers to easily create technology-based activities that draw upon variety of existing and new digital resources from internet, repositories of learning objects and other sources, and require students to use technology and create artifacts demonstrating their understanding. This idea partially challenges WebQuest approach and proposes that instead of getting teachers to design web sites, more effective strategy would be to use a presentation tool to design in more productive way. Active Lessons are technologically simple because PowerPoint is used for design and there is no need to struggle with technicalities of web publishing. With reduction in technicalities teachers can concentrate on pedagogy. The central hypothesis in this proposal is that if teachers develop understanding of technology-supported pedagogy, technicalities will synch in naturally through experience and emerging needs.
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- Abstract: Using math templates during instruction keeps each student actively involved and allows the teacher to informally assess each student's proficiency with the skills and concepts addressed in the day's lesson. Many teachers regularly use whiteboards to have students record answers, write terms, draw pictures, etc. The use of templates in sheet protectors extends this practice and eliminates the time spent drawing diagrams, etc., allowing students more time to demonstrate mathematical proficiency. Teachers who regularly use math templates include planned task items that assess student proficiency. Careful observation of student responses allows teachers to form flexible small groups for additional instruction or enrichment and also better plan for instruction.
- Subject:
Mathematics and Statistics
- Grade Level:
Primary
- Collection:
Mathwire
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- Abstract: In this unit, aimed at teachers of Physical Education, we begin by looking at some of the common misconceptions relating to fitness and activity levels together with accepted definitions of these concepts. We consider how active young people should actually be, and discuss how PE teachers can ensure they are making an effective contribution to this area of public health.
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- Abstract: This module discusses the importance of active learning and presents some examples of active learning strategies.
- Subject:
Science and Technology
- Grade Level:
Post-secondary
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Connexions
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- Abstract: In the intertidal zone organisms are exposed to periods of varying moisture, sunlight, and wave forces. Many organisms have specialized structures or behaviors that allow them to live in this constantly changing and often harsh environment.
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- Abstract: This module offers suggestions regarding combining instruments with a choir in concert.
Instruments, particularly wind instruments can easily overbalance a choir. Conductors must establish volume balances.
- Subject:
Arts
- Grade Level:
Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
- Collection:
Connexions
