204 research outputs found
Incorporating Problem-Based Learning Strategies to Develop Learner Autonomy and Employability Skills in Sports Science Undergraduates
This study investigated the impact of a 12-week problem-based learning (PBL) intervention on three psychological constructs (motivation, locus of control and self-esteem) linked to learner autonomy. Results indicated that there was a significant increase in the students’ intrinsic motivation (P<0.05) and a non-significant shift towards an internal locus of control after the intervention period. Students perceived the benefits of PBL to be the opportunity to work in teams and to consider a wider knowledge base. A short course of PBL was successful in developing learner autonomy and other key employability skills alongside the application of content knowledge
Post-Shuttle EVA Operations on ISS
The EVA hardware used to assemble and maintain the ISS was designed with the assumption that it would be returned to Earth on the Space Shuttle for ground processing, refurbishment, or failure investigation (if necessary). With the retirement of the Space Shuttle, a new concept of operations was developed to enable EVA hardware (EMU, Airlock Systems, EVA tools, and associated support equipment and consumables) to perform ISS EVAs until 2016 and possibly beyond to 2020. Shortly after the decision to retire the Space Shuttle was announced, NASA and the One EVA contractor team jointly initiated the EVA 2010 Project. Challenges were addressed to extend the operating life and certification of EVA hardware, secure the capability to launch EVA hardware safely on alternate launch vehicles, and protect EMU hardware operability on orbit for long durations
Exile Vol. XI No. 1
FICTION
By the Fire of the Chief by Peggy Schmidt 9-17
From the Diary of a Vanishing Man by Ed Brunner 19-29
Dialogue by Ken Booth 35-37
POETRY
Johnny Joe by Bill West 6-7
Caterpillar by Barb Bergantz 17
Poem by Bonnie McCarthy 29
The Queen by Hugh Wilder 31
The Clown by Barb Bergantz 32
Poem by Gretchen Schenck 33
Treatise on Cosmology by P. M. Grout 37
Stimulus by Susan Sherwood 37
Depot by Susan Sherwood 39
GRAPHICS
Pen and Ink by Dave Goodwin 7
Pen and Ink by Ramona Gibbs 8
Pen and Ink by Tod Riddell 18
Charcoal by Dave Goodwin 30
Woodcut by Parker Waite III 34
Woodcut by Lela Giles 3
Airborne Forward-Looking Interferometer for the Detection of Terminal-Area Hazards
The Forward Looking Interferometer (FLI) program was a multi-year cooperative research effort to investigate the use of imaging radiometers with high spectral resolution, using both modeling/simulation and field experiments, along with sophisticated data analysis techniques that were originally developed for analysis of data from space-based radiometers and hyperspectral imagers. This investigation has advanced the state of knowledge in this technical area, and the FLI program developed a greatly improved understanding of the radiometric signal strength of aviation hazards in a wide range of scenarios, in addition to a much better understanding of the real-world functionality requirements for hazard detection instruments. The project conducted field experiments on three hazards (turbulence, runway conditions, and wake vortices) and analytical studies on several others including volcanic ash, reduced visibility conditions, in flight icing conditions, and volcanic ash
Exile Vol. XI No. 2
FICTION
Don\u27t Break Bread with Strangers by Thomas Getz 5-12
Story by Kathy Swiger 17-20
The Last of the Flag Pole Sitters 25-29
POETRY
Muttering: A Letter by Gretchen Schenk 14-15
Poem by Jane Pearson 20
Marina in March by Karen Combs 21
of the pope too slow in recovery by Bill C. West Jr. 22
Poem by Jim Nichols 23
Poem by Judy Strange 23
Haiku by Bonnie Bishop 29
ART
Pen and Ink by Dan Thaxton 4
Linocut by Richard Machlan 13
Etching by Lynne Wiley 16
Woodcut by Lela Giles 22
Charcoal by Carol Kubie 2
Learning analytics experience among academics in Australia and Malaysia: A comparison
Several studies have been conducted to evaluate the experience and involvement of academics in learning analytics (LA) due to its potential for improving teaching and learning. However, findings often reflect an educational culture which is indicative of the institutional or national context where the study has occurred, resulting in bias regarding LA perspectives. Therefore, this study seeks to compare and contrast the experiences of LA among academics in Australia and Malaysia, with intentions to learn from each other's experience. Areas of comparison were: (1) academics' involvement in LA activities; (2) academics' responses to the institutional capacity in supporting LA; and 3) academics' concerns about the ethical issues surrounding LA. A survey of 353 Australian and 224 Malaysian academics revealed similarities and differences. It is evident from these results that the context and infrastructure for LA are at different stages of development in both countries. Nevertheless, the results provide an interesting reflection on academics' needs, institutional understanding, policies, and educational cultural biases in applying LA in teaching and learning in higher education institutions
Portfolio Vol. II N 2
Browne, Phil. Beaver ad Sawyer at Night . Picture. 2.
Varney, Chester. To Dream Beyond . Prose. 3.
West, Bill C. Admonition Poem. 6.
West, Bill C. Insomnia Poem. 6.
Barlow, Don. Heart Determines . Prose. 7.
Gordon, Robert. From an Unknown Innocent to... Poem, 11.
Black, James. Playing Around . Prose. 13.
Parsons, Edith. The Turtle Baby . Picture. 14.
Deeds, Ed. Raymond Scott - - Classic Swing . Prose. 15.
Schrechkengost, Viktor. Black Sheep-The Creature God Forgot . Picture. 14.
Smith, Bob. Review of New Recordings . Prose. 15.
Saunders, Paul. Book Reviews and Comments . Prose. 16.
Browne, Phil. to Patsy . Picture. 17.
Sandor, Joseph. Meditation . Picture. 18.
Maxwell, Kenneth. Unnamed. Poem. 18.
Sweitzer, Harry J. Social Life at Denison . Prose. 19.
Flory Doris. The Student Rationalizes . Poem. 20.
Flory Doris. On Noisess . Poem. 20.
Bethune, Don. Senior\u27s Lament . Poem. 20.
Flory, Doris. Lines on Lines . Poem. 20.
Beckham, Adela. My Man . Poem. 20
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