What Is Active Learning? Defining "active learning" is a bit problematic. The term means different thing to different people, while for some the very concept is redundant since it is impossible to learn anything passively. Certainly this is true, but it doesn't get us very far toward understanding active learning and how it can be applied in college classrooms. We might think of active learning as an approach to instruction in which students engage the material they study through reading, writing, talking, listening, and reflecting. Think of the difference between a jar that's filled and a lamp that's lit. Students and their learning needs are at the center of active learning. Using active learning does not mean abandoning the lecture format, but it does take class time. What follows is a description of some of the basic elements of active learning followed by guidelines for using them in your classroom. Basic Elements of Active Learning Talking and Listening Writing Reading Reflecting Keys to Success Be creative!
Windows 10 Might Be Free, but Your Privacy Is Priceless By Mick Meaney / acclaimednews.com Although free, Windows 10 comes packed with some concerning new ‘features’. As Windows 10 is launched and downloaded across the globe by early adopters eager to experience the new operating system, a word of caution is needed. Microsoft, who are no stranger to privacy issues, have installed some worrying new features as default on Windows 10. You may recall that in 2013 it was revealed that Microsoft worked closely with the National Security Agency (NSA) to allow them to access encrypted messages in Outlook and Hotmail. It granted NSA and FBI access to SkyDrive, and after purchasing Skype the company actually tripled the amount of video calls the NSA were recording via the service. So what are the problems with Windows 10? Firstly, it will automatically sync with the Microsoft servers and silently pass along and store information about you including; your browser history, favourites and the websites you’re currently viewing. Sources:
How to kill mildew naturally When those tell-tale black spots start to appear on tile, walls and fabric, you know you've got a problem: mildew, the stubborn fungus that loves to colonize dark and damp places. As warm weather brings higher humidity levels to many areas of the home, mildew can get out of control. But you don't have to resort to bleach or other toxic solutions to keep your home mildew-free. Here's how to kill mildew naturally. Air and sunlight Fresh air and direct exposure to sunlight will eliminate mildew, so portable items like clothing can be hung on a clothesline or placed outside. If your mildewed bathroom or basement has a window, open it up and place a fan inside the window to get some air moving in the space and let in light. Vinegar and essential oils White vinegar is a safe, natural and very effective mold and mildew killer. You can either soak a sponge in full-strength vinegar, or fill a spray bottle and thoroughly soak affected areas. Baking soda and peroxide Mold and mildew preventatives
Writer Creates “Color Thesaurus” To Help You Correctly Name Any Color Imaginable Ingrid Sundberg, a writer and children’s book illustrator, created a very useful infographic chart for anyone struggling with color names. The writer says that she loves to collect words that can help give her stories variety and depth. Show Full Text “I’ve learned that we all have different associations with color words,” Sundberg told Bored Panda. “For example the color sapphire is a light blue to me (since that’s the color of the sapphire on my engagement ring), but a sapphire can also be a very dark blue. Read on to see all of these colors’ names as well as Sundberg’s interview with Bored Panda. More info: ingridsnotes.wordpress.com | sundbergstudio.com | Facebook (h/t: lustik) “There was no official color guide,” Sundberg told Bored Panda. “I use it all the time when I write. “I’ve learned that we all have different associations with color words. “I’m currently working on a visual hair-color thesaurus and a visual emotions/facial expressions thesaurus.
PowerPoint Presentations free to download. Teachers and students. ‘Incredibly intrusive’: Windows 10 spies on you by default Microsoft’s new Windows 10 operating system is immensely popular, with 14 million downloads in just two days. The price of the free upgrade may just be your privacy, though, as changing Windows 10’s intrusive default settings is difficult. Technology journalists and bloggers are singing Windows 10’s praises, often using the words such as “amazing,”“glorious” and “fantastic.” The operating system has been described as faster, smoother and more user-friendly than any previous version of Windows. According to Wired magazine, more than 14 million people have downloaded their upgrade since the system was released on Wednesday. While the upgrade is currently free of charge to owners of licensed copies of Windows 8 and Windows 7, it does come at a price. According to Zach Epstein of BGR News, all of Windows 10’s features that could be considered invasions of privacy are enabled by default. “Who are the trusted partners?
Guide on How to Choose the Right Plumbing Pipe Updated September 14, 2016 There are many types of plumbing pipes for residential or commercial buildings. Plumbing pipes such as PEX, Copper and PVC are used normally depending on their application and the location in which they are installed. In addition there are some other plumbing pipe types such as black, galvanized and brass. Let’s see below the best application for the most common used plumbing pipes. Stainless Steel Pipes Stainless steel can look very neat but it is very expensive.Stainless steel pipe are used in areas subject to corrosion and near coastal areas. PEX Piping Pex piping is a flexible plastic piping that has become a popular selection in residential and small business applications. Copper Piping Used in Plumbing Copper pipes are probably the most traditional plumbing pipe used due to their extensive duration and reliability. PVC Piping PVC plumbing pipes are used for cold and hot potable water as well with sewage applications. Galvanized Plumbing Pipes Cast Iron Piping
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What does a lake of molten aluminum have to do with renewable energy in Germany? Germany is a renewable energy powerhouse. In the past years, they've been breaking all kinds of records, and while others are now bigger drivers of clean energy adoption (China, U.S.), the country still has a huge installed base of wind and solar power. The challenge is now to better integrate these intermittent sources of power with the rest of the grid. Intermittent doesn't mean entirely unpredictable (it's possible to have fairly sophisticated wind and solar radiation forecasts a few hours in advance), but it does mean that they can't be controlled directly at will. That's where molten lakes of aluminum, among other things, come in... Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 Smelting aluminum takes a lot of electricity. What if we could use Trimet's molten aluminum lakes as a kind of virtual battery to help absorb supply volatility from the grid? It's the same principle as other demand response projects that are enabled by smart grids. Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Via Bloomberg
Got Laundry Stains? We’ve Got Answers! Photo credit: bigstock.com Laundry isn’t a task most people enjoy, but what makes it even worse is trying to remove stains. This only makes an ugly task take even longer! We have put together a list of 10 of the most common, yet most stubborn, stains to remove and easy tricks that will help you get rid of them quickly and easily. 1. Don’t you hate those yellow stains under the arms? 1 teaspoon Dawn Dishwashing Liquid (Blue original)1-2 teaspoons Baking Soda2-3 teaspoons of Hydrogen Peroxide Apply to stain with toothbrush and work it in for a few minutes. Continue to Page 2 2. These are one of the hardest things to remove. 3. If you have ever had an ink pen break over your clothes, then you know how hard this can be to get rid of! Continue to Page 3 4. 1/2 teaspoon of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid (Blue original)Several drops of white vinegar1/2 cup of water Apply to stain with a rag and let sit for a few minutes. 5. Freeze the gum by applying ICE, so that the gum will break off in pieces. 6. 7.