There have been many useful topics that were covered in Learning design and technology. As a major in Data Science three topics that stood out the most were systems thinking, digital divide, and E-learning in the future. I enjoyed the entire concept of system theory since it allows individuals to analyze the overall picture in order to find the most optimal, innovative, and efficient methods. As a Data scientist, using systems thinking is absolutely crucial, since analyst must be able to work with large datasets and make interpretations. There are many characteristics of an effective system thinking approach, it should consist of a plan that analyzes the efficiency measurements of inputs and outputs of the overall process. The system approach …show more content…
A major component of Data science is working with statistical models, such as machine learning algorithms in order to transform the data into useful information. The systems thinking the approach will improve machine learning models, and expand applications for big data. A primary example of how this is being implemented in a real-world situation is the deer population in Yellowstone. Park rangers collect were able to collect detailed data about the development of the ecosystem by analyzing the history of the park. Park rangers noticed that the grassland in the park was being destroyed, due to a growing deer population. Therefore by using the data collected and applying a systems thinking approach, they were able to come up with a strategy of introducing wolves into the park to tackle to solve this problem. Ultimately, the introduction of the wolves was able to save the grassland in the park. Systems thinking can be used in various industries, such as having engineers use systems thinking to make improvements, such as analyzing and finding the most efficient ratio between fuel input and output motion. System thinking can be one of the essential tools for various …show more content…
This can be done through the use of multiple variable linear regressions in Minitab. The age and gender would be the independent variable, while the height would be the dependent variable. Then through Minitab, the user can perform an analysis to determine if the two independent variables are effective predictors, by checking the p-value. I enjoyed working with data sets in statistics and I plan to get as much exposure to data mining software as possible in my career path. Some statistical analysis software like Tableau allows users to transform raw data into actionable insights that can make an impact on society, through the use of creating interactive visual analytics. The industry for Data Science is highly competitive, most students tend to have masters or even Ph.D. degrees, as opposed to a bachelor's degree. As mentioned previously there have been many beneficial topics covered in LDT, that have positive impact my method of thinking in my personal and future career path. Some those topics include systems thinking, digital divide, and E-learning in the future. Not only did the topics covered in LDT provide value, they made me become aware of how I can implement them in my career path and impact humanity in a positive
Last autumn as I began my graduate studies in Information Management at the University of Washington while working at Microsoft, I was struck by a short biography of Dr. Bror Saxberg hanging on the Wall of Rhodes Scholars. Dr. Saxberg made a significant impact in education by enabling children to maximize their success in life. He did this by focusing on how children learn, how technology could benefit them, and by creating an “economic engine” that allowed his work to be self-funding so that he could continue to innovate. His contributions inspired me to apply both my curiosity for learning and fifteen years of technology design experience to higher goals.
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Gardner Trucking Inc is a trucking company that has over 1200 freight trucks specializing in different deliveries of goods such as paper, cans, metal, and doors to companies such as Corrucraft, Budweiser, Pepsi, Metal Containers, and Home Depot. Each freight truck can make up to 10 stops a day delivering to different customers. With each location, paperwork such as proof of delivery, invoices, and bill of ladings must be turned in, along with driver logs by the driver to the central office so that it can be properly billed and filed away. With over 1200 trucks making on average of 5 stops, and 3 pieces of paper per stop along with 1200 driver logs, that comes to about 20,000 pieces of paperwork everyday that must be processed. The current process involves sending the paperwork to the central office via courier or by UPS. Everyday approximately 30 boxes of paperwork must be sorted, copied, entered into the system, billed to the customers, and then put into storage. Also, a copy of the proof of delivery and invoice must be sent to the customer so that the company can get paid. Gardner Trucking has approximately 40 employees in the processing department to handle the incoming paperwork as fast as possible. This process alone can take up to 5 days from the time a customers product gets delivered before a customer gets invoiced The paperwork must also be filed and stored properly for each customer for up to 1 year of all deliveries. Gardner Trucking has a warehouse along with several containers to store all the paperwork. Sometimes customers will lose the proof of delivery or say they never received it and request a copy be sent via email, fax or mail in order for the invoice to be paid. At that point, the paperwork must be found, a copy made, given to accounts receivable to send out and filed again. Sometimes the invoices do not get paid or deeply discounted because the proof of delivery could not be found (after spending many hours to locate it) to send to the customer.
van Oostveen, R. (2014). Syllabus for EDUC 5101G Learning With Technology. Retrieved from Blackboard EDUC5101G Course Web Site: https://uoit.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-464061-dt-content-rid-2012785_1/courses/20140172557.201401/EDUC5101_course_outline2014_v2.pdf
Despite Russia being unstable during the 1860s due to political conflicts, class conflicts, and various revolutionary ideologies shaking up traditional customs, women were still constantly trapped in their own state of oppression. Women were faced with inequality everywhere - from their community, to even their own family. Compared to men, they were subordinated legally at every social level and weren’t allowed to participate in occupations outside of their domestic work. In What is to Be Done?, Nikolai Chernyshevsky implements much of the intelligentsia’s ideas for transforming the subordination of women. The novel centers on Vera Pavlovna, a woman who escapes a suffocating lifestyle and forced marriage, becomes an entrepreneur, and finds her own true love with the help of her new found independence. Chernyshevsky uses Vera’s journey as an example of how a woman is oppressed and how she is able to be liberated from that oppression.
The chart depicted below shows the scope and sequence plan for a 200-hour Information and Software Technology (IST) course. The course covers the syllabus as prescribed by the Board of Studies, New South Wales ("Information and Software Technology Years 7–10: Syllabus", 2003, p. 15-30).This course covers the following optional topics: 1) Digital Media, 2) Database Design, 3) Software Development & Programming and 4) Internet & Website Development. The projects or tasks associated with the optional topics incorporate the core topics listed below: C1- Design Produce and Evaluate, C2-Data Handling, C3-Hardware, C4- Issues, C5-Past, Current and Emerging Technologies, C6-People, and C7-Software. The prefix C1-C7 identifies the core topic and would be used in the chart to the show the link between the course and the prescribed syllabus Wales ("Information and Software Technology Years 7–10: Advice on Programming and Assessment", 2003, p. 6). The expected outcomes are listed as numerical identifiers of stage 5 outcomes taken from the Information and Software Technology Years 7–10: Syllabus (2003, p. 12-13) document. For example, outcome 5.2.1 in term1 of year 9 points to “describes and applies problem-solving processes when creating solutions” of stage 5 outcomes (Information and Software Technology Years 7–10: Syllabus, 2003).
The Australian National curriculum: Digital Technologies provides students with the opportunity to engage in selecting and managing data, information and processes, and digital systems. Digital Technologies when correctly implemented fosters curiosity and creative thinking to help students meet the current and future needs of the world (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2012). With the combined curriculum between foundation and year two, our activities enhance their knowledge of the key content descriptors (Knowledge and Understanding, and Process and Production skills). Through the unit, students work to develop their understanding of common digital systems and patterns seen in the data they collected. Students will
Technology enables students and teachers to have a fast and easy way to acquire unlimited access to tons of information. With all of the useful technologies, the curriculum is bound to change in endless ways, creating more opportunity for learning.
This paper addresses a currently relevant topic of detection of associations of copy number polymorphism with traits and will be of interest to readers of Genetics Research.
Systems thinking: helps build the framework for the individuals to gain knowledge and the tools to visualize the “big picture”
An organizational analysis is an important tool to become familiar with how medical businesses and organizations are able to meet standards of care, provide services for the community and provide employment to health care providers. There are many different aspects to evaluate in an organizational analysis. This paper will describe these many aspects and apply the categories to the University Medical Center (UMC) as the organization being analyzed.
Technology is also used as a tool in the method of teaching and learning for faster and easier education. It is now an academic necessity i...
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The character of systems thinking makes it extremely effective on the most difficult types of problems to solve: those involving complex issues, those that depend a great deal dependence on the past or on the actions of others, and those stemming from ineffective coordination among those involved. Examples of areas in which systems thinking has proven its value include:
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