Prospectus, November 28, 1979

STARCASTLE\u27 FEATURED IN FIRST PRESENTING SHOW; Week in Review: Across the globe, In the nation, Around the state; Salt of the Earth : controversial film at PC; Iranians air grievances against Shah; Briefs: Board summary listed, Women Forum meets Sat.; Letters to the Editor: Letter reasons vs. Nolen\u27s logic, Voter writes to reveal real Kennedy opinion; Campus Question: How would you handle Irainian situation?; Classifieds; NFL playoffs make blurry pic; Sports shorts; Cobras split games, play at home Fri.; Winter survival tips can keep you alive; Reviews: After big talk, \u27Tusk\u27 gets low grade, \u27Keep the Fire\u27 keeps Loggins\u27 formula; Transfer students need financial aids transcripthttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1979/1002/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, November 7, 1979

LOCAL CLUB LOCKED IN WITH JOLIET INMATES; Week in Review: Across the globe, In the nation, Throughout the state, Etc….; ERA activists need new blood; Briefs: Youthgrants offering 100 awards, Nat\u27l Lawyer Guild holds conference, Real Estate review, PC offering film course, Faculty wives activity tonight, Blood drive nets gallons; Awareness club rallied for tax; America has not failed--debate did; Letters to the Editor: Headline found offensive, Convocations Senator has mixed emotions, Foreigners have complaint right, Apathy is universal, Lack of coverage pointed out; Audience awakens to AATW music; Pablo cruises to the sun; Classifieds; Mary Lee Sargent: promoting women\u27s course; Parkland College Men\u27s Basketball; College Day at PC Nov. 7; Cooper has high hopes; V-ball advances; Parkland to host State Volleyball Tourney; Contestants have easy week; Fast Freddy Contest Images literary magazine pages 5-8https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1979/1005/thumbnail.jp

Inverse kinematics of redundant systems driver IKORv1.0-2.0 (full space parameterization with orientation control, platform mobility, and portability)

Few optimization methods exist for path planning of kinematically redundant manipulators. Among these, a universal method is lacking that takes advantage of a manipulator`s redundancy while satisfying possibly varying constraints and task requirements. Full Space Parameterization (FSP) is a new method that generates the entire solution space of underspecified systems of algebraic equations and then calculates the unique solution satisfying specific constraints and optimization criteria. The FSP method has been previously tested on several configurations of the redundant manipulator HERMIES-III. This report deals with the extension of the FSP driver, Inverse Kinematics On Redundant systems (IKOR), to include three-dimensional manipulation systems, possibly incorporating a mobile platform, with and without orientation control. The driver was also extended by integrating two optimized versions of the FSP solution generator as well as the ability to easily port to any manipulator. IKOR was first altered to include the ability to handle orientation control and to integrate an optimized solution generator. The resulting system was tested on a 4 degrees-of-redundancy manipulator arm and was found to successfully perform trajectories with least norm criteria while avoiding obstacles and joint limits. Next, the system was adapted and tested on a manipulator arm placed on a mobile platform yielding 7 degrees of redundancy. After successful testing on least norm trajectories while avoiding obstacles and joint limits, IKORv1.0 was developed. The system was successfully verified using comparisons with a current industry standard, the Moore Penrose Pseudo-Inverse. Finally, IKORv2.0 was created, which includes both the one shot and two step methods, manipulator portability, integration of a second optimized solution generator, and finally a more robust and usable code design

A framework to identify knowledge actor roles in enterprise social networks

Enterprise social networks (ESN) are increasingly used by companies to reinforce collaboration and knowledge sharing. While prior research has investigated ESN use practices, little is known about potential user roles emerging on these platforms. Against this backdrop, this paper develops an ESN knowledge actor role framework

Prospectus, October 24, 1979

SURVEY MAKES WAVES; The Week in Review: Across the globe, In the nation, Throughout the state, Around the town, Etc….; Briefs: College to host math contest, Parkland Players present \u27Dracula\u27, Summary of board listed, Champaign council approves bonds, Women\u27s program seeks young blood, Monticello council to discuss tax rate, Program on strokes to be presented, Arthritis program to be presented, Future educators program tomorrow, Nutritionm health, disease are topics, Store celebrates 1st; Letter to editor: Dean congratulates foreigners; Weekly Calendar; Area high schools to visit campus; S.T.O. raffle winners are announced; Give a little blood, then see blood; Women at Home on Tuesday; Editorial: Censorship at WPCD?; PATH raises grievances; Pumpkins and costumes in contest next week; Lincoln Square has art show; Oktoberfest today: a taste of German; Reviews: Ending to the beat has better taste, B-52s: a glimpse of future and past; Classifieds; Music club has enthusiasm; Athletic and rec fields near completion; V-ball gains momentum; Golf team advances to state; Elam blows off competition: harriers 3rd; PC hosts golf, gets 2nd; Fast Freddy loses again; Fast Freddy Contesthttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1979/1007/thumbnail.jp

Using metacognitive strategies in teaching to facilitate understanding of light concepts among year 9 students

Background: Enhancing students’ metacognitive abilities will help to facilitate their understanding of science concepts. Purpose: The study was designed to conduct and evaluate the effectiveness of a repertoire of interventions aimed at enhancing secondary school students’ metacognitive capabilities and their achievements in science. Sample: A class of 35 Year 9 students participated in the study. Design and methods: The study involved a pre-post design, conducted by the first author as part of the regular designated science programme in a class taught by him. In order to enhance the students’ metacognitive capabilities, the first author employed clearly stated focused outcomes, engaging them in collaborative group work, reading scientific texts and using concept mapping techniques during classroom instruction. The data to evaluate the effectiveness of the metacognitive interventions were obtained from pre- and post-test results of two metacognitive questionnaires, the Metacognitive Support Questionnaire (MSpQ) and the Metacognitive Strategies Questionnaire (MStQ), and data from interviews. In addition, pre-test and post-test scores were used from a two-tier multiple-choice test on Light.Results: The results showed gains in the MSpQ but not in the MStQ. However, the qualitative data from interviews suggested high metacognitive capabilities amongst the high- and average-achieving students at the end of the study. Students’ gains were also evident from the test scores in the Light test. Conclusion: Although the quantitative data obtained from the Metacognitive Strategies Questionnaire did not show significant gains in the students’ metacognitive strategies, the qualitative data from interviews suggested positive perceptions of students’ metacognitive strategies amongst the high- and average-achieving students. Data from the Metacognitive Support Questionnaire showed that there were significant gains in the students’ perceptions of their metacognitive support implying that the majority of the students perceived that their learning environment was oriented towards the development of their metacognitive capabilities. The effect of the metacognitive interventions on students’ achievement in the Light test resulted in students displaying the correct declarative knowledge, but quite often they lacked the procedural knowledge by failing to explain their answers correctly

The impact of regulations on overheating risk in dwellings

Many new and emerging regulations and standards for buildings focus on climate change mitigation through energy and carbon reduction. In cool climates, such reductions are achieved by optimising the building for heat retention. It is increasingly recognised however that some degree of climate change is now inevitable and new and existing buildings need to consider this to ensure resilience and an ability to adapt over time. In this context the current approach to regulation which largely remains focused on the ‘point of handover’ may not be fit for purpose. This paper focuses on a ‘typical’ dwelling designed to a range of standards, representing current or emerging approaches to minimising energy use, using a range of construction methods, where a number of adaptations are available to occupants. It considers, through the use of building performance simulation, how each configuration is likely to perform thermally over time given current climate change predictions. The paper demonstrates that the current approach to assessing overheating risk in dwellings, coupled with the regulatory focus on reducing energy consumption, could result in significant levels of overheating. This overheating could, in the near future, present a risk to health and result in the need for significant interventions