...I. Self-Assessment Checklist Data Technology Standard VII Professional Growth Self-Assessment Chart Maryland Teacher Technology Standards During the course you completed the Self-Assessment Chart twice to act as a pre-course and post-course measurement tool. The goal of the Self-Assessment Chart is to help teachers determine strengths and areas to further develop. Transcribe the checklist results into the last two columns. (S) personal strength (N) personal need Leave blank if the indicator is neither a strength or need |SEVEN STANDARDS AND OUTCOMES |INDICATORS |Pre-Course |Post-Course | | | |Self-Assessment |Self Assessment | |I. Information Access, Evaluation, |1. Identify, locate, retrieve and | | | |Processing and Application Access, |differentiate among a variety of | | | |evaluate, process and apply |electronic sources of information using | | | |information efficiently and effectively. |technology. | | | | |2. Evaluate information critically and | | ...
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...categories that a system disruption is likely to create in addition to those identified by the FIPS 199 impact level, as well as the estimated downtime that the organization can tolerate for a given process. Impact categories should be created and values assigned to these categories in order to measure the level or type of impact a disruption may cause. An example of cost as an impact category is provided. Organizations could consider other categories like harm to individuals and ability to perform mission. The template should be revised to reflect what is appropriate for the organization. Outage Impacts Impact categories and values should be created in order to characterize levels of severity to the organization that would result for that particular impact category if the mission/business process could not be performed. These impact categories and values are samples and should be revised to reflect what is appropriate for the organization. The following impact categories represent important areas for consideration in the event of a disruption or impact. Impact category: HIPAA Impact values for assessing category impact: • Severe = $1 Million • Moderate = $550,000 • Minimal = >$550,000 The table below summarizes the impact on each mission/business process if X Axis Network were unavailable, based on the following criteria: Mission/Business Process Impact Category Severe Moderate Minimal Obsolete $ Amount Database Crash X $1 Million Business System (HIS)...
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...sustainability literacy which, in this book, indicates necessary attributes to survive and thrive in the declining conditions of the world. Ray Anderson provides an example of a business that, with ecological intelligence, changed to a company that rents out carpet tiles, reuses them when no longer required, replacing only those that have worn out, and even then recycling the discards using energy generated from wind and the sun. To explore the skills demanded of people in the twenty-first century, this book brings leading specialists from many areas, and the interaction with them is provided by workshops firstly exploring skills such as social conscience, permaculture design, or futures thinking, after that the book provide a list of resources for gaining a deeper insight into the skills described. The book aims to bring different perspectives that can shift the debate away from the narrow focus of the dominant discourse on ‘skill set’ for employability which often fail to take into consideration important environment characteristics...
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...and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment As a teacher of young children I am aware of the need to provide a learning environment that helps children grow, develop and learn. As I reflect on my teaching practices, I make sure that I provide appropriate teaching strategies and services in each of the three Functional Areas below to meet Standard I. Safe - Each day, I make sure the environment is safe for the children in my care. The classroom is free of dangerous objects that can harm the children. All electrical outlets are covered, cleaning supplies/chemicals are stored in a locked cabinet, and the floor is checked throughout the day for unsafe conditions. The outdoor play areas are checked before the children go outside to play. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and other emergency equipment are checked monthly. I practice emergency drills monthly. I also keep a well-stocked first-aid kit available. Health - Good health habits are very important and must be practiced daily. The children and I practice good health habits throughout the day. We wash our hands before meals, after toileting, outside play, messy activities, etc. All tabletops, counters, chairs, etc. are sanitized daily at appropriate times. Toys are washed daily or more often if needed. Learning Environment - In my classroom, I make sure all toys are within the children's reach. All materials are displayed on low labeled shelves. My walls have colorful pictures and the children’s...
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...Use of M.I.S. Packages in Health Projects in India A Suite of software packages (like to monitor the Prevention of Food Adulteration, software for Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD), Software for Processing Bed Occupancy & Mortality Rate, DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short-term for eradication of TB disease). Medicine Inventory Monitoring System (MIMS), Doctors Leave Accounting System and Family Welfare MIS, Malaria Monitoring Software, Software for National School Health Programme and G2G e-Office packages has been implemented at Civil Surgeons offices under e-health Net Project. This has helped in greater availability of medicines to the patients in govt. health institutes and Doctor’s availability in rural dispensaries. E-Health Net received National Silver Icon Award along with Health Care Foundation at 8th national e-Governance conference. Website of Health department has been launched. Hospitals OPD MIS, Physically Handicapped Certificate Issuing systems introduced. GOI sponsored IDSP (integrated Disease Surveillance Project) initiated at all districts. Intermediate Technologies – IT Power India Pvt. Ltd. (ITPI) is the well known private limited company in the field of renewable energy and environment management consultancy with the object of promoting sustainable development. ITPI has the widest range of expertise in both the above sectors, covering strategic planning as well as functional areas of operations including funding and financial...
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...The Pervasiveness of Technology within Our World Over a long time, there have been varied opinions from different groups of individuals concerning the value of technology in our lives. Currently, the technological advancement has made the world a global village where you can access all sorts of information and services, reach people and places with ease and interact on various platforms such as business. As a result of these, technology has had a significant control on the way we carry out our daily activities and how we relate with each other. However, some school of thought argues that the technology has had very little impact on our lives. They see technological development as separate from our social culture and its concerns. Also, it poses a ruling force on the people who use it or interact with it. Therefore, the argument says that we have little influence on the development of technology rather we try to fit in the prevailing conditions of technology. This debate has resulted to a question whether we have full control over technology, or it is the other way round where it is the technology determines what we do. For us to understand this concept, the theory of technological determinism has played an important role. According to Oliver (2011), this theory explains that the technology is the force that drives change and progression in our society. It determines how we interact in the society. Even though some people agree with the statement, others have a different point...
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...Current Event article: Wireless technology changing work and play While I was researching an article to do for my assignment I stumbled upon this article from a CNN website that was speaking on the technology in a workplace. In the article it spoke about how modern technology has went from work that is primarily done in an office place to technology now that allows you to access emails, phone calls, and office documents on the go at all times from the palm of your hand. The author spoke about the pros and cons of being able to access your work at all times and what work has become. "A huge difference for many is that we find it much more difficult to maintain barriers between work and play," said Bowker, executive director of Santa Clara University's Center for Science, Technology and Society, which studies technology's impact on culture. ("Cnn.com", 2015). The article talks about the convenient access to your work inside and outside of the workplace, but also tells about the conflict modern technology can caused because business can be taken out of the office. Years ago working was a strictly office thing because of lack of phone communication, now there is no excuse for a person not handle the important business deals because no matter where you are you will still have access to documents, emails, and calls. In the article it also talks about how we as people are losing interaction skills and how face to face conversations are suffering, calling it stretching etiquette....
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...Technology and Society We have all seen the sight of a group of people glued to their electronic devices in public places, Whether its texting a friend, or updating some form of social media, even checking the weather for the day. It has become a familiar look to see everyone around you solely relying on and hypnotized by these five-inch glowing screens. To some it might make them miss the old days where striking up a conversation with a stranger was an interesting way to pass time, to others of the newer generation it’s a crutch to make life more simple and easier to manage. Some might argue that these multifaceted devices hinder social behavior to a point of no return while most might say they are in fact more connected to the world around them. Arguments aside, It is without a doubt that technology today has provided a rush of accessible information and global communication available at your fingertips. With the buzzing new-age world we live in today it would be crazy not to admit technology in ways has helped humanity for the better. For instance hospitals have much better ways of treating and administering aid to those who are in need of medical attention. One thing we can say we all agree on is quality of life is extremely important to us as a society and technology in the medical field has greatly improved this in ways that were not possible before. From doctors being able to perform microsurgeries on the smallest scale imaginable to being able to receive a...
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...Components c. Establish Information Stewardship d. Build Informational Stewardship e. Establish Operational Budget 3. Kate’s team consisted of Schader and Samanta would create a simulation of single set customer information that would work with current AgCredit’s system inplace. There is a lot uncertatnity wheather the SOA will be compatible with AgCredit’s current softwear inplace and this team will make sure it happens. This will allow the executive to bite in for new business centric processes. 4. IT will have to work with business to envision what needs to be done; cost it; understand the benefits and the risks involved; identify the service needed to provide the functionality; articulate the workflow and processes changes; select appropriate technology platform; and integrate, test, install, audit, and leverage what needs to be done. 5. In order to support AgCredit vision, IT will have to be centralized. It will need to have centralized internal standards and securities, communications, and data. This will secure customer information, make data easily accessible, lower the price of maintenance, and allow the business to move towards...
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...Whether use is purposefully integrated to support learning. Developmentally appropriate teaching practice suggests that, like any tool, technology should be used thoughtfully and intentionally to support learning and build specifc skill sets. Research shows that, used appropriately and pur- posefully, technology can improve reading, mathematics, science, and motor skills.7 Technology- based activities must be built into a larger curricu- lum, and it is important to evaluate both when these activities are likely to be most appropriate and when traditional activities are likely to be more efective. Given the wide range of nontechnology tools and activities that are important in ECE, time spent on technology should be balanced with other activities.8 Te degree to which online and ofine activities are integrated is also important. In some cases, evidence suggests that it can be difcult for young children to move from technology-based activities to activities that do not involve technology.9 2. Whether use is solitary or taking place with oth- ers. Children learn and build social skills partly through interaction with peers and adult facilitators. The task of defning developmentally appropriate technology use is no different from the task of defning developmentally appropriate use for any other learning tool, such as a book or a set of blocks. Collaborative, interactive use of technology appears to have positive efects on social skills, whereas excessive solitary use may be harmful...
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...Effects of Michigan Common Core State Standards on Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Classrooms Effects of Michigan Common Core State Standards on Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Classrooms Introduction As an early childhood teacher in 2013, I am constantly feeling challenged and overwhelmed by mandated curriculum from the State of Michigan. With the recent implementation of Michigan Common Core State Standards, I began to feel the pressure of teaching curriculum that the children do not seem to understand. I began to wonder why? Is it because I failed to deliver the lesson? Is it due to concepts being too difficult? Are the standards appropriate for all learners and where they are in their development? During my career spanning over twenty years, I have believed and am dedicated to providing a classroom environment that is developmentally appropriate for my early learners. I believe the problem is that Michigan's Common Core State Standards are causing early childhood teachers to teach in ways that are not developmentally appropriate. These beliefs brought me to this topic and caused me to ponder if others feel the way I do. Are the Common Core State Standards mandated by the state of Michigan are creating early childhood classrooms that are not developmentally appropriate as perceived by myself and my colleagues. I believe that early childhood classrooms should be free of mandates from the...
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...purposeful program responsive to participant’s needs As an early childhood educator I must have knowledge and understanding of children and their process of development and growth, training in the policies and guidelines of the childcare facility, skills to implement developmentally appropriate practices, age appropriate curriculum and effective communication skills to build and maintain relationships with the families in order to ensure a well-run, purposeful high-quality program responsive to participant’s needs. High quality standards in early education for children are met with implementing these six major goals. The first goal is to maximize the health status of the child. I would implement this goal by keeping the environment and the toys that the children use clean and sanitized daily. I would also discuss with parents care routines such as brushing and flossing and suitable times for bed to maintain the well-being of their child at home. The second goal is minimizing risks. Posting emergency procedures and practicing them periodically is what I would do to minimize risks of panics in an actual emergency. The third goal is using education as a tool. I would access community resources such as dentists and doctors to come and speak with the children about their health and nutrition. I would also send home information pamphlets and websites that will encourage good eating habits at home. Recognizing the importance of guidelines is the fourth goal. To enforce this regulation...
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...language development and symbol systems; and general knowledge about the world around them” (CCSSO, 2005). “In early childhood, the development of foundation skills (skills that lay the foundation for later learning), is just as imperative as mystery of content matter” (Bodrova, Leong, & Shore, 2004). It is essential that effective early learning standards emphasize significant developmentally appropriate content and outcomes are developed and reviewed through informed, inclusive processes, gain their effectiveness through implementation and assessment practices that support all children’s development in an ethical, appropriate way and require a foundation of support for early childhood programs, professionals and families (NAEYC& NAESC/SDE, 2003). Learning standards are intended to set the bar for student achievement and in the primary years, they can be crafted to apply brain and development research in their implementations (Schiller& Willis, 2008). The most comprehensive set of standards for quality education and care in early childhood is known as Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) (NAEYC, 2009). Early learning standards will connect teaching practice and curriculum to government and community guidelines. This will ensure that young children receive quality care and will help us to achieve professional status. Throughout this paper, I will focus on why the implementation of standards across all areas of Early Childhood Centres will assist in their establishment...
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...Curriculum Planning This paper will explore the effects on a child’s growth and development. What factors, such as, poverty and abuse can have on the development of a child. What educators can do to help identify delays and develop appropriate behavior in children. Also, this paper will explore what children are learning in preschool and programs that can be useful in the growth and development of children. There are differences in the growth and development of every child. Growth refers to specific changes and increases in the child’s actual size (Allen, K. & Marotz, L. 2010, p 24). Development refers to any increase in complexity, from simple to more complicated, and detailed (Allen, K. & Marotz, L. 2010, p 25). Teachers and caregivers often get these confused. Growth defined as an increase in size, whereas development defined by the improvement and acquisition of skills. Growth often limited by the lack of resources and development, will still take place by using the resources a child possesses. Our textbook, states “growth and development are influenced by a child’s unique genetic makeup and the quality of the everyday environment, which includes nurturing, health care, and opportunities to learn the full range of skills that are evidence of developmental progress” (Allen, K. & Marotz, L. 2010, p 25). Every child grows and develops differently according to how the child acquires the necessary skills in six key developmental areas (Allen, K. & Marotz...
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...com/product/ece-311-week-3/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM ECE 311 WEEK 3 Mandated Curriculum vs. Developmentally Appropriate Practices. You are a parent who is concerned about the new state-mandated, textbook-based curriculum for kindergarten, and you are writing a letter to the school board in protest of this new policy. In your letter, define DAP, describe the benefits of DAP, and explain why you feel the use of a textbook-based curriculum may be inappropriate. Describe potential negative effects of this curriculum and how it is developmentally inappropriate to literacy development. Recommend an alternative approach to developing literacy skills. In your letter, use the kindergarten standards from your state and the guidelines for DAP described in the course text as well as in NAEYC resources. The paper should be 2 to 3 pages in addition to the title page and the reference page. Use at least one scholarly reference in addition to your text. Your paper should also be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Activity mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of ECE 311 WEEK 3 in order to ace their studies. ECE 311 WEEK 3 To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/ece-311-week-3/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM ECE 311 WEEK 3 Mandated Curriculum vs. Developmentally Appropriate Practices. You are a parent who is concerned about the new state-mandated, textbook-based curriculum for...
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