Public Speaking: Oracy Skills for the Real World At School 21, oracy -- the ability to speak well -- is a core element taught throughout every class, and in every lesson. Starting in the primary grades of this London-based public school, students learn an array of skills to help them become more effective speakers: how to speak in complete sentences, make eye contact, and build on each other's ideas. "I remember in primary," recalls Rummana, a Year 7 student, "I would never say a single word, and when teachers used to pick on me, I used to sit there thinking, 'Oh, no. Oh, no.' Because I was too scared to speak to people, and now I feel like I've changed, and I like my new self." School 21's secondary students put those oracy skills to use in speeches, where they practice speaking to different real-world audiences. In Year 7, students speak on a topic about which they're passionate. In Year 8, students choose a subject in which they are experts and deliver a speech on that. In Year 9, students speak about a political topic.
Class Dojo - An Observational Assessment Tool Posted April 3, 2016 by Nick LaFave under Assessment www.ClassDojo.com Class Dojo allows teachers to award and deduct points for students based on observations of certain “behaviors.” In a basic sense, it is a behavior management tool, but customizing some of its features can turn it into a far more useful tool for teachers. It’s easy for teachers to create classes. More Than Behavior Management I’m not a fan of using this type of tool to manage behavior, nor am I fond of grading behavior or compliance. After setting up a class, teachers can customize the set of “behaviors” they wish to observe in their students. The video below shows how teachers can use Class Dojo on a computer and a tablet simultaneously. Class Dojo Works on Any Device My Environmental Science students spend a lot of time working outdoors. Parent Communication Class Dojo makes it easy to invite parents to create accounts. What other ways can Class Dojo be used in the classroom?
Video: the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year 2013 is …‘selfie’ Richard Holden, Online Editor for Oxford Dictionaries, discusses the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year for 2013: selfie. Watch the video below to discover why this word was chosen, what the earliest known usage of ‘selfie’ is, and which related terms have already been created. Want to find out more? Explore the rise of ‘selfie’ with our infographicFind out which words were on the Word of the Year shortlistRead our Word of the Year FAQ The opinions and other information contained in OxfordWords blog posts and comments do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of Oxford University Press.
Scrutinizing the ‘Selfie’: Self-Confidence or Self-Obsession? Celebrities do it, regular folks of all ages do it, and several articles and blog posts have been written discussing and analyzing the fascinating trend that is the selfie. It’s a word that has become synonymous with social media, self-love, and in some cases, shocking levels of self-obsession. Justin Bieber, a pop star and trailblazer in the selfie stratosphere, is currently backing a new camera app called “Shots of Me,” which is devoted entirely to the ongoing proliferation of the selfie. And the Oxford Dictionaries Online officially dubbed “selfie” 2013’s Word of the Year. In case you’ve managed to remain unfamiliar with the term, the selfie consists of any photo taken by the self, of the self, and then posted online, typically via social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. Selfies: The Good … Many theories have been shared regarding the widespread popularity of selfies, as well as the context in which some of them have been taken. … The Bad … … And the Unsightly References:
Self-portraits and social media: The rise of the 'selfie' There's a mania for sharing self-taken photographs online. But why, asks Charissa Coulthard. The first smartphone with a forward-facing camera was the watershed moment. You only need this second, forward-facing camera if you want to take pictures of yourself. Could there be any more conclusive indication of the ubiquity of the self-portrait or "selfie"? The cameras, which focus automatically from arm's length, invite us to photograph on the spur of the moment, regardless of location or company. Images can be shared with thousands of other people. There's the high angle photo, awkwardly featuring the taker's arm. A search on photo sharing app Instagram retrieves over 23 million photos uploaded with the hashtag #selfie, and a whopping 51 million with the hashtag #me. Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Madonna are all serial uploaders of selfies. Selfie-ism is everywhere. "It's more likely the first 'selfies' were taken a bit later on. Sharing of self-portraits also pre-dates the internet.
The History Of Selfies If it feels like selfies have been around forever, that's because they have been. (Well, nearly.) So where did it all really start, then? Here is your 5-step guide to the history of selfies The modern smart phone is equipped with many useful apps and tools, but its most game changing feature is undoubtedly the digital camera that comes preinstalled with it. So, in honour of the selfie, I’ve taken the liberty of tracing back to where it all began… #lol #sorandom #me – (the 1820s) Humankind has always been obsessed with capturing its own likeness, and this has been the true since long before the advent of photography. Selfie game strong (the 1830s) The general nature of the selfie means the identity of the true first photograph taken by someone of themselves will likely always be a mystery. Shake it, Andy! Luckily for us though, cameras ended up getting a lot smaller, and a lot easier to operate. Struggle includes – but is not limited to – reading backwards t-shirt slogans (the 2000s)
Narcissism in Social Media (The Selfie Revolution) by Averi Fletcher on Prezi Office equipment learning English What will I learn from the English lesson office equipment? During this lesson you will learn the vocabulary you will see in most offices. A typical office and its equipment Examples of office Equipment Monitor: needed to view computer output. Computer: Used for many office software and internet. Keyboard: Used for inputting text to the computer then to the monitor screen. Telephone: Used for making and receiving phone calls to customers and staff. Desk: Needed to store all the office equipment on. Waste basket: For all rubbish that is not needed any more. Swivel chair: Able to turn all the way round and move easily on wheels. Draw unit with draw: Stores documents, books or anything that is needed to be stored in the desk. Files: Used for storing documents that need to be filed in alphabetical order. Filing cabinet: Used for storing files in order. Label: Used to let people know what's inside the draw. Notebook: For making notes for things that need to get done or messages from a telephone call.
Ebooks for all - Free EBOOK downloads Quantum Physics Overview, Concepts and History By Andrew Zimmerman Jones Updated August 13, 2016. What Is Quantum Physics?: Quantum physics is the study of the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and even smaller microscopic levels. In the early 20th century, it was discovered that the laws that govern macroscopic objects do not function the same in such small realms. What Does Quantum Mean? "Quantum" comes from the Latin meaning "how much." Who Developed Quantum Mechanics? As scientists gained the technology to measure with greater precision, strange phenomena was observed. continue reading below our video What's Special About Quantum Physics? In the realm of quantum physics, observing something actually influences the physical processes taking place. What is Quantum Entanglement? Quantum Optics: Quantum optics is a branch of quantum physics that focuses primarily on the behavior of light, or photons. Quantum Electrodynamics (QED): Quantum electrodynamics (QED) is the study of how electrons and photons interact.