What size is your digital footprint?

• Authors : Hewson, Kurtis¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *PROFESSIONAL learning communities; *BUSINESS networks; *TEACHER development

• Source: Phi Delta Kappan. Apr2013, Vol. 94 Issue 7, p14-15. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.

• Abstract: The article discusses the concept of online professional learning networks (PLNs) for teachers, and examines their benefits including providing professional support, facilitating communication between colleagues, ...

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Active learning through student film: a case study of cultural geography.

• Authors : Anderson, Jon¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *FILMMAKERS; *FILM studies; *STUDENT films

• Source: Journal of Geography in Higher Education. Aug2013, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p385-398. 14p.

• Abstract: This study contributes to the debate over the potential of film as a pedagogical aid. It argues that integrating film production into the assessment of ... Copyright of Journal of Geography in Higher Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Discrete Tomography Data Footprint Reduction via Natural Compression.

• Authors : Fiorini, Rodolfo A.¹ ; Condorelli, Andrea¹; Laguteta, Giuseppe¹

Subjects: *DISCRETE tomography; *DATA analysis; *FOOTPRINTS

• Source: Fundamenta Informaticae. 2013, Vol. 125 Issue 3-4, p273-284. 12p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.

• Abstract: In Discrete Tomography (DT) by electron microscopy, 2-D projection images are acquired from various angles, by tilting the sample, generating new challenges associated with the ... Copyright of Fundamenta Informaticae is the property of IOS Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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A Solar PV-Thermal Energy Design Optimization Study of a Building Footprint Limited Net-Zero Energy Facility.

• Authors : Cuthbert, R.¹; Pan, F.¹; Nieminen, K.¹

Subjects: *SOLAR cells; *SYSTEMS design; *MATHEMATICAL optimization

• Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2013, Vol. 119 Issue 1, Special section p1-15. 15p.

• Abstract: The goal of a building obtaining Net-Zero Energy (NZE) consumption over the course of a year is often difficult due to the size of the ... Copyright of ASHRAE Transactions is the property of ASHRAE and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to ...

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Why the Brain Prefers Paper.

• Authors : Jabr, Ferris¹

Subjects: *READING; *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations; *TOUCH screensPRIDE & Prejudice (Book : Austen)

• Source: Scientific American. Nov2013, Vol. 309 Issue 5, p48-53. 6p. 2 Color Photographs.

• Abstract: The article offers the author's insights on the advantages of reading on paper than electronic-reading (e-reading) due to the rising technological innovations. It states that ...

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Learning from a new learning landscape: Visualisation of location sensing data in the Augustine House Experiment.

• Authors : Peng, Chengzhi¹

Subjects: *LAPTOP computers; *ACADEMIC libraries' circulation & loans; *WIRELESS InternetCANTERBURY Christ Church University College

• Source: British Journal of Educational Technology. Sep2013, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p795-809. 15p. 2 Color Photographs, 6 Diagrams, 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Funded by the UK JISC Institutional Innovation Programme, the Augustine House Experiment sets out to investigate how the location sensing data collected over Copyright of British Journal of Educational Technology is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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The Influence of Digital Surface Model Choice on Visibility-based Mobile Geospatial Applications.

• Authors : Meek, Sam¹; Goulding, James¹; Priestnall, Gary¹

Subjects: *DIGITAL elevation models; *MOBILE apps; *MOBILE geographic information systemsUNIVERSITY of Nottingham

• Source: Transactions in GIS. Aug2013, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p526-543. 18p. 10 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 4 Charts.

• Abstract: In this work we investigate the effectiveness of different types of visibility models for use within location-based services. This article outlines the methodology and results ... Copyright of Transactions in GIS is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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What educational resources are medical students using for personal study during primary care attachments?

• Authors : Baudains, Catherine¹ ; Metters, Emma¹; Easton, Graham²

Subjects: *FAMILY medicine; *FOCUS groups; *LEARNING strategiesUNITED Kingdom

• Source: Education for Primary Care. Sep2013, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p340-345. 6p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph.

• Abstract: Introduction Today's medical students have grown up in a technological world, with access to a wide variety of educational resources for ... Copyright of Education for Primary Care is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Bach To Rock Expands Footprint.

Subjects: *SCHOOL enrollment; *CAMPS; *RETAIL franchises

• Source: Music Trades. Feb2013, Vol. 161 Issue 1, p74-76. 2p.

• Abstract: The article presents information on a report which shows that the revenue of the music education franchise Bach to Rock (B2R) has increased by 11 ...

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How Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Programs Prepare Students for the Workforce and for Life.

• Authors : Nutting, Maureen Murphy¹

Subjects: *INTERDISCIPLINARY education; *EDUCATIONAL programs; *VOCATIONAL education

• Source: New Directions for Community Colleges. Fall2013, Vol. 2013 Issue 163, p69-78. 10p.

• Abstract: Although science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and vocational training programs are presented as today's community college students' gateway to entry-level ... Copyright of New Directions for Community Colleges is the property of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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