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Technology in the United Kingdomās Higher Education Context
Frequently, university-wide strategic decisions about technology are made without fully understanding the implications for resources, administration, teaching programmes, teaching practices and learning approaches, often resulting in technology-led course designs. Yet evidence shows that it is not the technology per se that changes learning and teaching but the pedagogical advantage we make of its use. In parallel, professional development programmes have largely focused on how to use the technology, resulting in replication or supplement of existing teaching practices, as opposed to transforming learning. In particular, the lack of specific context and reflection in professional development programmes can lead to a poor understanding of how and why students use technology effectively in learning. This requires a rethink of how we support initiatives that use technology in learning and teaching. Professional development programmes need to focus not only on the individual teacher, but also on support staff, departmental, and senior managers, so that appropriate policies, supporting structures and resources are in place for effective technology use. This chapter critiques these issues in the context of higher education in the United Kingdom and examines the political drivers that have pushed for the use of information communication technology (ICT) in learning and teaching. It considers this in the context of the United Kingdom Open University and how this institution has addressed some of the issues highlighted. Finally, a framework for professional development to support ICT in learning and teaching is presented aimed at holistically improving the student learning experience. This framework incorporates not only individual staff but also faculty and institutional management
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Multimedia delivery in the future internet
The term āNetworked Mediaā implies that all kinds of media including text, image, 3D graphics, audio
and video are produced, distributed, shared, managed and consumed on-line through various networks,
like the Internet, Fiber, WiFi, WiMAX, GPRS, 3G and so on, in a convergent manner [1]. This white
paper is the contribution of the Media Delivery Platform (MDP) cluster and aims to cover the Networked
challenges of the Networked Media in the transition to the Future of the Internet.
Internet has evolved and changed the way we work and live. End users of the Internet have been confronted
with a bewildering range of media, services and applications and of technological innovations concerning
media formats, wireless networks, terminal types and capabilities. And there is little evidence that the pace
of this innovation is slowing. Today, over one billion of users access the Internet on regular basis, more
than 100 million users have downloaded at least one (multi)media file and over 47 millions of them do so
regularly, searching in more than 160 Exabytes1 of content. In the near future these numbers are expected
to exponentially rise. It is expected that the Internet content will be increased by at least a factor of 6, rising
to more than 990 Exabytes before 2012, fuelled mainly by the users themselves. Moreover, it is envisaged
that in a near- to mid-term future, the Internet will provide the means to share and distribute (new)
multimedia content and services with superior quality and striking flexibility, in a trusted and personalized
way, improving citizensā quality of life, working conditions, edutainment and safety.
In this evolving environment, new transport protocols, new multimedia encoding schemes, cross-layer inthe
network adaptation, machine-to-machine communication (including RFIDs), rich 3D content as well as
community networks and the use of peer-to-peer (P2P) overlays are expected to generate new models of
interaction and cooperation, and be able to support enhanced perceived quality-of-experience (PQoE) and
innovative applications āon the moveā, like virtual collaboration environments, personalised services/
media, virtual sport groups, on-line gaming, edutainment. In this context, the interaction with content
combined with interactive/multimedia search capabilities across distributed repositories, opportunistic P2P
networks and the dynamic adaptation to the characteristics of diverse mobile terminals are expected to
contribute towards such a vision.
Based on work that has taken place in a number of EC co-funded projects, in Framework Program 6 (FP6)
and Framework Program 7 (FP7), a group of experts and technology visionaries have voluntarily
contributed in this white paper aiming to describe the status, the state-of-the art, the challenges and the way
ahead in the area of Content Aware media delivery platforms
Nursesā compliance with handover practices in adult medical surgical units at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan
Background: The exchange of the shift changeover report of patient, from nurse to nurse at the patient\u27s bedside is known as bedside handover. Although this method is becoming more and more popular in the nursing sector, not many people genuinely practice it.Purpose: To determine the different factors impacting nurses\u27 compliance and to evaluate the compliance rate of nurses to comply with bedside handover guidelines.Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the medical surgical ward at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. During the study, the structured bedside handover technique known as kardex, which adheres to SBAR (Situation, background, assessment, recommendations), that was already being used in the hospital setting was converted into binary scale checklist and was utilized. The clinical instructor and researcher at same time observed 26 participants together in order to improve reliability, and inter-rater agreement was computed. Cohenās Kappa value (1.000) depicts perfect agreement between two raters. Regression, independent T-test, one-way ANOVA, and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: The observed data had a mean compliance of 69.1 and a standard deviation of 18.6. The mean compliance\u27s 95% confidence interval (CI) spans from 65.9 to 72.3 (95% CI [65.9, 72.3]). A number of parameters were considered in the analysis of the compliance rates. Moderate adherence to protocols was seen in the age groups of 20ā30 and 31ā40 years, with 67.8% and 69.0%, respectively. There was a notable difference in adherence between the sexes, with women showing greater levels at 72.1% and men at 55.8%. There was no discernible influence of qualifications on compliance. At shift handovers, however, unique trends emerged, night shifts had the highest compliance (74.4%), followed by evening shifts (71.0%) and morning shifts (64.9%). Interestingly, at 77.1%, nurses with more than five years of experience showed the strictest adherence. These findings highlight a range of factors that affect compliance rates, demonstrating different adherence levels among nurses based on age, gender, shift schedules, and experience. Conclusion: Key trends in compliance are shown by the data analysis comprising 131 nurses from an array of demographic backgrounds. Compliance is non-significant with age, while it is highly influenced by gender, with younger people and female adhering to more rules. Experience levels show a significant link that favours people with 6 to 15 years of experience, while qualifications have little bearing. Compliance is somewhat impacted by shift assignments; nurses working the night shift have the highest mean compliance. Additionally, there is no discernible impact of the selected handover technique on compliance. For healthcare facilities looking to enhance bedside handover procedures for better patient care and safety, these findings provide practical insights
A STUDY OF GENDER IN SENIOR CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN IRELAND. ESRI RESEARCH SERIES NUMBER 66 DECEMBER 2017
Women make up the majority of those employed in the civil service but are underrepresented
at the most senior grades, where key policy and operational decisions
are taken. Action 8 of the Civil Service Renewal Plan commits to improving gender
balance at each level, including senior grades. The present study was
commissioned by a high-level steering group set up to oversee implementation of
this action. It draws on a combination of administrative data, reanalysis of the Civil
Service Employee Engagement Survey conducted in 2015, and in-depth work
history interviews with 50 senior civil servants across four departments. In
addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with staff involved in recruitment
and promotion within the public service. This rich combination of data yields new
insights into the processes shaping gender differences in representation at the
most senior grades of the civil service and thus provides a strong evidence base to
inform future policy and practice
Will SDN be part of 5G?
For many, this is no longer a valid question and the case is considered
settled with SDN/NFV (Software Defined Networking/Network Function
Virtualization) providing the inevitable innovation enablers solving many
outstanding management issues regarding 5G. However, given the monumental task
of softwarization of radio access network (RAN) while 5G is just around the
corner and some companies have started unveiling their 5G equipment already,
the concern is very realistic that we may only see some point solutions
involving SDN technology instead of a fully SDN-enabled RAN. This survey paper
identifies all important obstacles in the way and looks at the state of the art
of the relevant solutions. This survey is different from the previous surveys
on SDN-based RAN as it focuses on the salient problems and discusses solutions
proposed within and outside SDN literature. Our main focus is on fronthaul,
backward compatibility, supposedly disruptive nature of SDN deployment,
business cases and monetization of SDN related upgrades, latency of general
purpose processors (GPP), and additional security vulnerabilities,
softwarization brings along to the RAN. We have also provided a summary of the
architectural developments in SDN-based RAN landscape as not all work can be
covered under the focused issues. This paper provides a comprehensive survey on
the state of the art of SDN-based RAN and clearly points out the gaps in the
technology.Comment: 33 pages, 10 figure
EVEREST IST - 2002 - 00185 : D23 : final report
Deliverable pĆŗblic del projecte europeu EVERESTThis deliverable constitutes the final report of the project IST-2002-001858 EVEREST. After its successful completion, the project presents this document that firstly summarizes the context, goal and the approach objective of the project. Then it presents a concise summary of the major goals and results, as well as highlights the most valuable lessons derived form the project work. A list of deliverables and publications is included in the annex.Postprint (published version
Final report on the evaluation of RRM/CRRM algorithms
Deliverable public del projecte EVERESTThis deliverable provides a definition and a complete evaluation of the RRM/CRRM algorithms selected in D11 and D15, and evolved and refined on an iterative process. The evaluation will be carried out by means of simulations using the simulators provided at D07, and D14.Preprin
Systematic review of transition models for young people with long-term conditions: A report for NHS Diabetes.
Aims For many young people with Type 1 diabetes, transition from paediatric to adult care can result in a marked deterioration in glycaemic control. A systematic review assessed the effectiveness of transition models, or components of models, for managing the transition process in young people with long-term conditions, including Type 1 diabetes. This involved identifying (i) the main barriers and facilitators in implementing a successful transition programme, and (ii) the key issues for young people with long-term conditions and professionals involved in the transition process. Methods The following databases were searched from inception to August 2012: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, CINAHL, ASSIA, Social Services Abstracts, Academic Search Complete, Social Science Citation Index, Cochrane and Campbell Libraries. Selected studies included young people aged 11 to 25 diagnosed with long-term conditions who were in transition from paediatric to adult secondary health care services. Results 16 systematic reviews and 13 primary studies were included from 9992 records retrieved. No single transition model was uniquely effective. The most successful transitions centred around: young person-focused; age and developmentally appropriate content and delivery; self-management education; family participation; paediatric and adult collaboration; designated transition clinics; transition co-ordinator; young personās portfolio; specific professionals training; multidisciplinary approach; structured process embedded in service delivery. There were no distinctive characteristics of condition-specific Type 1 diabetes services. Conclusion This important and timely review summarises the key factors that need to be considered for the development of transition programmes for young people with long-term conditions, including those with Type 1 diabetes
Deliverable 9 - Evaluation report of training and the use of training tools
Van der Klink, M. R., Kicken, W., Drachsler, H., Stoyanov, S., & Boshuizen, H. P. A. (2011). Deliverable 9 - Evaluation report of training and the use of training tools. Heerlen, The Netherlands, Open Universiteit in the Netherlands.This deliverable describes the design, development and evaluation of a learning network that was developed for medical professionals interested and/or responsible for improving handoversHandover - 2008 - 22340
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