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socio théorie TALCOTT PARSONS ''An Outline of the Social System'' (TS: 30-79) A couple of things which might be helpful to know before I begin. Parsons is a FUNCTIONALIST, as big and nasty as they come. He is also heavily influenced by the writings of Durkheim and makes several references to the Big D in this essay, part. Elem Forms and DOL. Mac and More: Tableau Public 8.2 Launches Today we're pleased to announce that the newest version of Tableau Public, version 8.2, is available on Windows and Mac! Tableau Public is the free version of our revolutionary software that we make available to anyone wanting to tell engaging stories with public data on the web. A free 14-day trial of Tableau Desktop 8.2 is also available. Tableau Public on the Mac

How To Decide Which EdTech Resource Is Right For You I’ve spent many years analyzing, understanding, and deploying education technology. As Edudemic grows up into a more professional site (slowly but surely), I’ve noticed that I get pitched a lot of products in hopes that I write a review / share it with you. Terry, Edudemic’s editor, and I routinely go through pitches and submissions to see if they have some worth.

OpenStreetMap Where is this? Reverse Directions Welcome to OpenStreetMap! OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license. Hosting is supported by UCL, Bytemark Hosting, and other partners. Learn More Start Mapping nervous system Humans, like all living organisms, can respond to their environment. Humans have two complimentary control systems to do this: the nervous system and the endocrine (hormonal) system. The human nervous system controls everything from breathing and producing digestive enzymes, to memory and intelligence. 20 Good Map Creation Tools for Students A couple of years ago I published a list of 21 online map creation tools. Since then some of those tools have gone offline and new tools have replaced them. Here's my updated list of online map creation tools for students and teachers.

Transfer notes and files using ‘Self Destructible Text Notes’ by @insttechtalk I found this very simple site that allows you to share text notes or share attachments that automatically destroy themselves (delete) after viewing or downloading. There is one distinct use I can think of for the classroom: students submitting work without the need to have an email address. As soon as the teacher downloads the document, the server deletes the online note. It seems like a pretty cool tool that educators will likely find some pretty great uses for – let me know what you come up with. Here is a quick screen shot of what it looks like: Enter your note, attach your file (if you want) and share the link.

chromatic illusion Get a set of headphones–you’ll need them for this audio high. Listen closely to the patterns. Once you’ve listened with both ears for thirty seconds, press STOP. 20 Good Map Creation Tools for Students A couple of years ago I published a list of 21 online map creation tools. Since then some of those tools have gone offline and new tools have replaced them. Here's my updated list of online map creation tools for students and teachers. Wikia Maps is a map creation tool from Wikia. Wikia Maps has two map creation options. iPadtacula, Podcasting Apps, Hyperphotos Today I Learned about iPadtacula, Podcasting apps, and Hyperphotos – Friday, October 5 If you live in Illinois, consider making a trip to Downers Grove Middle School for their big iPad conference for teachers who are teaching with iPads. If you don’t live in Illinois, consider being a virtual presenter! Educators using iPads … Come share with your colleagues at DG58′s iPadtacula … dg58.org/ipadtacula and docs.google.com/a/dg58.org/spr…— Scott Meech (@smeech) October 5, 2012 According to Gigaom, Apple’s podcasting app is top of the charts. Use podcasts in your classroom?

blue and grey at Georgetown The great seal of Georgetown University is nearly as old as the institution itself. It bears the founding date, 1789, and the Latin inscription, Collegium Georgiopolitanum Ad Ripas Potomaci in Marylandia . Before the founding date of the District of Columbia, the Village of Georgetown was indeed, "on the banks of the Potomac in Maryland."

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