The Institute of HeartMath http://www.heartmath.org/index.html promotes healthy learning and working which is what we “Good Work” bloggers are all trying to achieve. They are the leading researchers in the link that connects heart to brain communication, emotions, and cognitive functioning. They believe in and have proven that synchronizing the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of a student leads to much, much healthier learning. A healthy environment and HeartMath’s learning strategies lead to better memory retention, overall better school and work performance, and best of all a huge reduction of stress! Heart imaging and the heart-brain communication are used to show that optimal levels of performance and learning can be attained by using the right tools and techniques, such as those of HeartMath. They believe that there is such a thing as heart intelligence or as they like to say “the little brain in the heart”. By connecting lessons taught in class to the students’ values and emotions it creates a healthy learning environment and the students will be prone to paying better attention and better performance.
Social Networking with the Elite December 6, 2007
MacMillan, D. (2005, November 5). Social Networking with the Elite. Retrieved December 5, 2007, from Business Week Web site: http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/nov2007/id20071114_257766.htm?chan=search
Today, there are many networking sites emerging that are more elite, ones for only executives, hedge fund managers, and some are even invite only. These more exclusive sites allow for acquisitions, mergers, and advertising to be done in a virtual environment. Founders of a game company were able to link with Yahoo! and get a giant deal for ad space. If you can find one that is more exclusive to what you want to specialize in or your interest it could turn out to be a fabulous find for you. If you’re going to link yourself on a networking site remember that you are projecting an image of who you are to thousands of people, how do you want to be judged?
Kelly Stillman
Lectures on iTunes make university classes portable December 6, 2007
(2004, Dec 4). Lectures on iTunes make university classes portable. Retrieved December 6, 2007, from Los Angelos Times Web site: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/casual/stories/1104DNbusiPhoneU.1d1468f.html
Universities are beginning to post lectures on iTunes for free. Some do it to keep up pace with students, parents, and alumni while others want to spread the learning opportunities that being in college provides, sharing the ivory tower’s intellectual riches with the rest of the world.” Apple picks up the bill for storing these lectures and gains goodwill with universities and increases the demand for iPods. For many professors it’s a catch-22 because students use it as an opportunity to skip class while for others it’s a learning opportunity they’ve never had.
Kelly Stillman
Effects of Video Streaming Technology on Public Speaking Students’ Communication Apprehension and Competence November 16, 2007
Effects of Video Streaming Technology on Public Speaking Students’ Communication Apprehension and Competence
Dupagne, Michel Stacks, Don W. Giroux, Valerie Manno
Publication Date: 2007-01
Pages: 12
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/Home.portal?_nfpb=true&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED461133&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=eric_accno&_pageLabel=RecordDetails&accno=EJ766724&_nfls=false&objectId=0900019b80171275
R. Adam Lininger
This article deals with video streaming technology in the classroom. Mostly the studies concentrate on the retention and added benefit to the video streaming in classrooms. This adds to the crafting working spaces as well as a good balance in multiple ways. First the streaming video creates an environment where interaction and instant data sharing is possible the obvious applications of this to both good working spaces and balance are applicable in many ways. The interaction between students facilitated during class and especially in group project atmospheres is paramount to the benefit it provides. Being able to discuss and exchange ideas instantly adds to the working environment as well as creating a good balance both between the students but also with technology and philosophy of learning intertwined. While the study only talks about the benefits and draw backs to video streaming technology, it implies that this technology should and could be added to a classroom environment to implement a learning tool as well as supplement learning in general. The costs to this are again very prohibitive unless being integrated into a new facility where remodeling and rewiring for the equipment will not be such a cost issue, however as far as utility and function video streaming technology shows extreme promise.
Effects of Video Streaming Technology on Public Speaking Students’ Communication Apprehension and Competence November 16, 2007
Effects of Video Streaming Technology on Public Speaking Students’ Communication Apprehension and Competence
Dupagne, Michel Stacks, Don W. Giroux, Valerie Manno
Publication Date: 2007-01
Pages: 12
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/Home.portal?_nfpb=true&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED461133&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=eric_accno&_pageLabel=RecordDetails&accno=EJ766724&_nfls=false&objectId=0900019b80171275
R. Adam Lininger
This article deals with video streaming technology in the classroom. Mostly the studies concentrate on the retention and added benefit to the video streaming in classrooms. This adds to the crafting working spaces as well as a good balance in multiple ways. First the streaming video creates an environment where interaction and instant data sharing is possible the obvious applications of this to both good working spaces and balance are applicable in many ways. The interaction between students facilitated during class and especially in group project atmospheres is paramount to the benefit it provides. Being able to discuss and exchange ideas instantly adds to the working environment as well as creating a good balance both between the students but also with technology and philosophy of learning intertwined. While the study only talks about the benefits and draw backs to video streaming technology, it implies that this technology should and could be added to a classroom environment to implement a learning tool as well as supplement learning in general. The costs to this are again very prohibitive unless being integrated into a new facility where remodeling and rewiring for the equipment will not be such a cost issue, however as far as utility and function video streaming technology shows extreme promise.
Technology and Good Work November 16, 2007
M.c.b. "Online Learning in Higher Ed." Education Week 31 Oct. 2007. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO Host. Colorado State University, Fort Collins. 15 Nov. 2007.
The Technological innovation of today’s society is far more advanced than ever before. According to a Colorado State Professor we are growing faster in technology than ever before. The ways in which we grow continue to show through the Internet, Phones, and Computers. Technology is a great innovation that should be fully exploited in the Academic Village of Liberal Arts. Through the uses of High Definition TV’s and Ethernet Internet connection we will be able to have virtual classrooms, as well as virtual lectures. These lectures may include but not be limited to, speeches, debates, rhetorical thought process, and much more. Also with the use of high speed Internet we will be able to have updates on student activities, FYI’s, class cancellations, and weather reports.
The uses of technology are endless, however, with technological efficiency comes productivity. If we are able to remain productive and connected on a daily basis nothing goes un-noticed. Through technology we can even have online classes, “Online learning in higher education has grown at an average annual rate of almost 22 percent over the past five years, with an estimated total of about 3.5 million students having taken online courses in fall 2006, according to researchers at Babson College in Babson Park, Mass (M.C.B)”. As we can see technology can increase innovation. On the other side technology comes with a price. Computers and high speed Internet are very expensive to own and install. With the increase in productivity the uses of technology are endless, and will inevitably promote good work.
WATCH THIS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljbI-363A2Q November 16, 2007
Kelly Stillman
Shifthappens is a compilation of power point slides that look at technology and America’s role in the growing world. Some of the most amazing issues I found interesting is how India’s 25% of Honor students outnumber all of our students in general. Nintendo spends more on research and development than our government spends on education. It is a very life changing video and I encourage everyone to look at it.
I think to achieve good work in the world that this video is saying we’re going to be living in you to be first be aware of what is going on, that globalization is a problem, and that as Americans we have to make steps to be competitive or we’re going to loose our place as a super-power. If you want to make many in this flat world that is going to emerge it’s not enough to be American, you have to be up-to-date with technology and be willing to look at every situation with a global perspective.
Here, it’s less of a process to implement and more of an idea to be aware of. I have shown this video to many professors and it’s very important to keep in mind it’s contents. Particualary, the video states that knowledge is recycled every 2 years and by 2010 knowledge will be out of date every 10 minutes. Super computers are being built that will surpass the knowledge of the entire human race in only 20 years!
If you want to be able to live in the new world you have to have a relationship with technology. Learning won’t be for specific information but processes that will help you figure out problems that haven’t even emerged yet.
Fisch, K. (2007, November 15). Shifthappens. youtube.com. Retrieved December 31, 19****, from http://youtube.com/watch?v=fhnWKg9B2-8
Dorm Security November 16, 2007
Colorado State promotes three levels of security in every dorm on campus. This system begins with what is called level one, which focuses on the exterior doors and corridor of the lobby. Methods to monitor this area are done so through an electronic access control system. This system secures that the building doors can only be open by someone carrying an access key. Keys are distributed to dorm residence; these keys are only good at that particular dorm. The electronic access is an advance tool which can detect if any of the doors are malfunctioning. This allows for the staff to pinpoint a potential problem before the technological stress becomes a problem. Level two and three are located on the residential floors. After reaching desired floor tenants must present their access key to open an internal corridor door that opens to the student’s actual rooms. Level three is the actual student rooms, which require a metal key or proxy key to open.
This three level system sound like it should be bullet proof. However, I can recall being a resident, and the security was definitely not as strict as the article explained it should have. If I forgot my key surely I could wait outside the building for someone with a key to let me in. If I managed to get to my floor I could pound on the door and someone would let me through the inner corridor door. I remember that the ladies bathroom required a code to get in. But everyone on our floor knew the code, so we just ended up propping the door open. This was the same for the boy’s bathroom. It was kept propt open, because it was more convenient.
How can students concentate on their academic work if their safety is at risk. Residence need to feel comfortable in the space they live in inorder to suceed. The university can write as many rules as they want, but if they aren’t enforced it won’t matter. They need to craft a safe space for students.Technical keys aren’t going to stop people from entering buildings. They need to implement a security guard force. People who physically monitor activity.
_McKenzie : ) (http://www.housing.colostate.edu/halls/safety.htm).
How to avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome By:Aria Khosravi November 16, 2007
This is very useful because we will probably be using the keyboard for the
rest of our lives.
1. Set up your work space with adjustable screens, keyboards and work
surfaces to eliminate extra strain to the wrists and hands. Position your
keyboard so that it is at elbow level. Your forearms, wrists and hands should
be in a straight line parallel to the floor as you type.
2. Use a wrist pad with your keyboard. A wrist pad is a cushioned support
that rests under your wrists, runs the length of your keyboard and takes the stress
off your wrists by raising them to the level of the keyboard.
3. Exercise before and after work. Try the following: Stand and extend
both arms out from your chest with palms facing out and fingers pointing up.
Hold for a count of five. Straighten your wrists and relax fingers, then make a
tight fist with each hand. Bend your wrists down and count to five. Repeat
these stretches ten times for each session.
4. Take short breaks every hour at work. During your break, stand up,
breathe in slowly and deeply, allow your arms to hang loosely, and shake for a
couple of seconds. This will prevent buildup of muscle tension.
5. Sit up straight in your chair while working, and remember to tap keys
lightly as you type.
6. Break up repetitive types of work with other duties throughout the day
so your hands and eyes get a break.
Author Unknown. “How To
Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.” www.ehow.com.
2007.
CSU begins Emergency Text Messaging Service November 12, 2007
In response to the unfortunate events at Virginia Tech in late March; CSU has initiated an emergency text message service. This technology will allow university officials to alert students of an emergency if need be. This service will be particularly useful in the dorms, where previous to this advancement had been no high speed alert system. The text messaging program could be used to inform residence of suspicious behavior, an intruder, crisis or even a fire. Prior to this technology these situations occurred without immediate resident awareness.
This semester the text messaging alert system is available on ramCT. In fact, it is required for students to make an agreement with the university to either enroll in the emergency alert system or choose not to. However, either way each student is eligible for this service.
I think that it is terrible that we have to live in a world that is full of unthinkable crime. However, I am relieved that the university has installed this service to heighten the level of communication available between the authorities and students. I think this will improve the spirit of those who live in the dorms. Students will rest assured knowing they will be directly informed if there is an issue of concern.
_McKenzie : )
