Jessica Green wants people to understand the important role microbes play in …
Jessica Green wants people to understand the important role microbes play in every facet of our lives: climate change, building ecosystems, human health, even roller derby — using nontraditional tools like art, animation and film to help people visualize the invisible world. Ecologist and TED Fellow Jessica Green has found that mechanical ventilation does get rid of many types of microbes, but the wrong kinds: the ones left in the hospital are much more likely to be pathogens. About the speakerJessica Green · Engineer and biodiversity scientist Jessica Green wants people to understand the important role microbes play in every facet of our lives: climate change, building ecosystems, human health, even roller derby — using nontraditional tools like art, animation and film to help people visualize the invisible world. Should we keep the outdoors out of hospitals?
Artist R. Luke DuBois makes unique portraits of presidents, cities, himself and …
Artist R. Luke DuBois makes unique portraits of presidents, cities, himself and even Britney Spears using data and personality. R. Luke DuBois weaves information from a multitude of sources into art and music exploring the tensions between algorithms, portraiture and temporal space. About the speakerR. Luke DuBois · Artist, composer, engineer R. Luke DuBois weaves information from a multitude of sources into art and music exploring the tensions between algorithms, portraiture and temporal space. In this talk, he shares nine projects — from maps of the country built using information taken from millions of dating profiles to a gun that fires a blank every time a shooting is reported in New Orleans. His point: the way we use technology reflects on us and our culture, and we reduce others to data points at our own peril.
Published on Sep 5, 2013A simple strategy for using a notebook to …
Published on Sep 5, 2013A simple strategy for using a notebook to get an out-of-control classroom back under control. Consider this the emergency flotation device of classroom management. See Part 2 for a more refined use of the same strategy.
A more "advanced" way to use a simple notebook to improve student …
A more "advanced" way to use a simple notebook to improve student behavior and give everyone more time for learning. This method has been used successfully w...
This unit looks at visualisation as it relates to mathematics, focusing upon …
This unit looks at visualisation as it relates to mathematics, focusing upon how it can be used to improve learning. It will also identify ways in which to make more use of visualisation within the classroom.
The internet is a fantastic source of information for any student, but …
The internet is a fantastic source of information for any student, but how do you evaluate the information each site provides? This unit will help you assess the benefits of information technology, providing guidance on the protocols for using email, online conferencing and real time chat as methods of communication.
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