Buckminster Fuller and Systems Theory R. Buckminster Fuller and Systems Theory 2004 stamp commemorating Buckminster Fuller1i In addition to being a successful architect and inventor, R Buckminster Fuller was also known as a systems philosopher. He used the phrase “Spaceship Earth” to express the need for mankind to use teamwork to fully utilize Earth’s limited resources.1 Ephemeralization was another systems’ term coined by Fuller to express the concept of accomplishing more with fewer resources.2 His third system philosophy is Synergetics which is an attempt to combine various scientific disciplines to describe the energy output of an overall system exceeding the output from individual parts of a system.3 Table of Contents Spaceship Earth Ephemeralization Synergetics Spaceship Earth Spaceship Earth is Fuller’s concept of doing more with less and being able to spread limited resources on the planet to satisfy the growing population. Example of neighborhood with Dymaxion houses3i View of the interior of a Dymaxion House4i 6i 7i - R.
Free Online Game Creator By kylemawer This free downloadable game creator let’s you make your very own flash games. If you’ve ever fancied turning your hand to making a simple flash game or perhaps you’re looking for a summer course project to run with learners then Stencyl could be just the program for you. It’s free, online, simple to download and use and it’s available for either a PC or a Mac. After a quick look I settled on the RPG (role playing game) option. the vocabulary looked a bit richer and there’s potential to exploit a narrative within the game.It also looked quite easy to understand and explain just by looking at the opening shot (see below)Learners could be away from computers and draw, design and discuss the game. The game itself consists of a male or female game character (avatar) who can explore the game world (outdoors, which is pictured above, and indoors) collecting treasure, avoiding obstacles and fighting foes.
Brewology - PS3 PSP WII XBOX - Homebrew News, Saved Games, Downloads, and More! Book List: 10 Picture Books That Are Not About Oppression In looking for books with protagonists of color, most readers find that the books they see about protagonists of color surround their marginalization (in fact, this recent New York Times piece on the topic went viral). Though it is vastly important for children to understand the history and complexity of oppression, racism, and discrimination, children, especially children of color, also deserve to see themselves thrive, to experience the joy of being a part of a loving community, and to not be stuck in a cycle of oppressive narratives that can shape how others view them. Below we’ve compiled a list of diverse books that reflect the daily lives of children and feature kids just being kids! Black All Aroundby Patrica Hubbell, illus. by Don Tate Join a young girl as she discovers all the wonderful things around her that are black. Find the Teacher’s Guide here. The Hula-Hoopin’ Queenby Thelma Godin, illus. by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Find the Teacher’s Guide here. Purchase the book here.
101 Innovations in Scholarly Communication: How researchers are getting to grip with the myriad of new tools. There has been a surge of new scholarly communication tools in recent years. But how are researchers incorporating these tools into their research workflows? Jeroen Bosman and Bianca Kramer are conducting a global survey to investigate the choices researchers are making and why. Insights from these surveys will be valuable for libraries, research support, funders, but also for researchers themselves. Are we witnessing a major overhaul of scholarly communication rules and tools? Avalanche of tools Almost half of the tools in our database of scholarly communication tools were created since 2013. Simple model We use a simple model to get a grip on this abundance and variety of tools. Global survey To investigate the choices researchers themselves make in this respect, we are currently engaged in a global, multilingual survey asking researchers across all disciplines, career stages and countries for their tool usage for 17 research activities in their workflow. Workflows and interoperability
Webonauts Internet Academy . Parents and Teachers| PBS KIDS GO! Webonauts Internet Academy is a web original game for PBS KIDS GO! that gives kids 8- to 10-year-old an opportunity to have some fun while exploring what it means to be a citizen in a web-infused‚ information-rich world. It is an engaging experience on its own but becomes all the more powerful when parents and teachers use game play as a springboard for conversations about media literacy and citizenship in the 21st Century. The Webonauts Internet Academy is a game about how to be safe and act respectfully online. Players create a customized space suit and complete a series of missions. The missions address key issues central to good citizenship: identity, privacy, credibility and web safety. Players also learn the importance of acting with respect both online and offline. At the end of the game, players graduate from the Webonauts Internet Academy and win a printable diploma. To help players get the most out of Webonauts Internet Academy‚ knowing some key terms will come in handy.
WebQuest 6 Cooking Books for You to Hone You’re Cooking Skills - Food Books Cooking is an art that is widely respected and admired in every part of the world. If you can make your guests lick their fingers after they’ve finished some dishes made by you, you are very close in being a professional cook. The little thing you need is the knowledge of perfect mixtures and quantity. Cooking books online will help you in to be more perfect than ever, and you will surely master the art as a legend. Here are some such books that you must read if you have an affection towards cooking: Cookery, Food & Wine Books Online Cinnamon Kitchen:This book, written by Vivek Singh and published by Absolute press, gives us details about a new and exciting direction to Indian food. If you have these books as reference, there will be nothing that can stop you from becoming a fine professional cook.
10 Mobile Apps Instructional Designers Should Be Familiar With - eLearning Industry Many Instructional Designers already use mobile devices in their eLearning strategy. They give online learners the power to access valuable online resources and improve their skills from anywhere in the world. However, we can also use mobile apps to our advantage. 1. Keynote is a mobile app for the iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone. 2. Blackboard is one of the popular Learning Management Systems, and their mobile app takes online collaboration one step further. 3. This mobile app is actually intended for Instructional Designers and online trainers. 4. iTunes U Most people have heard of iTunes, but few know about the knowledge-packed iTunes U app. 5. Microsoft Outlook version for Android and iOS. 6. This productivity mobile app allows you to draw, jot down notes, and sketch out your eLearning course design. 7. This is another Android/iOS mobile app that Instructional Designers may find beneficial. 8. 9. 10. All of these mobile apps have one thing in common: They make your life easier.
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