Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

When the first school guidance counselors (update: thanks to those in the profession who took the time to educate me on their title) emerged in the late 1800’s, they were almost exclusively vocational counselors, their purpose to assist students in transitioning from an educational environment to a productive piece of society.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Franqueira at the Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) , University of Kent in the UK, are working on enhancing people’s awareness of the risks of online false information and sharing personal data online. The age of the internet allows false information, such as ‘fake news’, to spread like wildfire. Virginia’s top tip.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

However, as we become ever-more reliant on software, ensuring it is accessible for all of society is a growing necessity. Nevertheless, for this potential to be fully realised, accessibility of health apps needs to be a top priority. John’s top tips. Hourieh’s top tips. TALK LIKE A SOFTWARE ENGINEER.

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JUNE 20, 2023

A group of computer scientists and tech moguls, including Elon Musk, have penned an open letter asking for research into this type of AI to be paused as it may “pose profound risks to society and humanity ”. The Medical Image Computing and Computer-aided Society is a great place to explore the world of biomedical computer science.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The good news is that gardens will more than repay all the effort that is invested in them!” It draws from my research interests in place and society and engages me with interesting young people and exciting research questions about the power of transformative education. says Sallie. Why should people spend time in gardens?

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JULY 3, 2023

We typically build our episodes around what is happening in the news right now. What are your top tips for starting a podcast? Every activity, every emotion, every effort has to bring me somewhere that I feel goes towards changing or affecting in some way shape or form the injustices that pervade our society.

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Jacobs Physics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Good news was, the food in the dining hall was amazing. It was fun to hear their entire team point in the air and “woooo” audibly - It’s good, old, Rocky Top (woooo!). Rocky Top without the “woooo” sounds uncannily incomplete, like “shave and a haircut” without “two bits.” They did not. I thought the team were finished.

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Mrs. Harris Teaches

JUNE 25, 2019

There are plenty of lists with scientists to follow on twitter, from general lists like The Top 50 Science Stars of Twitter from Science Magazine (and its sequel ) to specific lists like 50 Stem Cell Influencers on Twitter. Geological Survey to now run the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society. So that’s my guide.

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APRIL 6, 2023

However, some groups in society are at higher risk than others. Like other scientists, they publish their research results in scientific journals and share their findings with the public through presentations, news outlets and social media. Women’s midlife health is important for everyone in society, regardless of gender or age. “We

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CTE Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The explosive growth of technology in our society and economy has shifted how we work, and it has created jobs that didn’t exist just a few years ago. Technologies such as the Internet of Things, 3D Printing, sensing and data analytics, and machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have created entirely new automation fields.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Ecology and Society website is a great resource to learn more about bushfires and how they affect ecosystems and communities. Its website has sections for new research being published, the latest news in wildfire research and jobs. Kate’s top tips 1. Erica’s top tips 1.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

To keep up to date with climate science news, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute has updates about climate and ocean science. • The Challenger Society also provides information. DAVID’S TOP TIPS. Look for volunteering opportunities with climate change charities in your local area. •

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Teachers are Terrific

JANUARY 29, 2022

Jake always wonders what happened to Evan’s book and when he begins searching for news of it her finds that Evan has died. This is definitely one of January’s best books and may be on my top ten list at the end of the year. The book was never written. Does Jake dare do the unthinkable? And I am so glad I did.

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JULY 7, 2022

Funding agencies allocate money to scientific research projects with aims that could benefit society. INEQUALITY – an unequal distribution of resources or opportunities among members of a society. Woodson, of the Department of Technology and Society at Stony Brook University, studies these impacts. Published: July 7, 2022.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Basically, the dominant mode for breaking a C-H bond involves moving over the top of a reaction barrier, while the data we were collecting showed that the transferred atom was moving through the barrier.”. Klinman in Switzerland for an International Meeting of the Protein Society. JUDITH’S TOP TIPS. Download the article.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

Safety is a top priority in aviation and is taken very seriously. The team’s top tips for getting started on a career in aviation • “Join your local air cadet squadron, even if you’re not interested in a military career,” advises Rob. I remember watching it on the news and wondering what led to such success in an emergency situation.

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APRIL 26, 2022

He is exploring the role fonts play in society and how they are used to influence the way we communicate. Think of websites that copy the fonts of legitimate news sites to spread disinformation. If we want the systems that support modern society running smoothly, we have to consider the work that the fonts are doing in that support.”.

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MAY 11, 2022

You can think of spectromicroscopy as a series of maps overlaid one on top of the other, like different maps of a city. Alzheimer’s Society. Alzheimer’s Society. JO’S TOP TIPS. So, what is spectromicroscopy? One map might show where the shops are, another where the train stations are, a third where the parks are.

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APRIL 20, 2022

Joining a politics or debating society at school or university is a great way to build political knowledge and meet others who share similar interests. When you study something that has dominated the news for years, it is important to switch off from work. SARAH AND JOËL’S TOP TIPS. 01 Follow what makes you tick.

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Stephen Wolfram

AUGUST 22, 2023

But as he tells it, he figured out very early a system for improving the odds in multiple-choice tests, and for example in 9th grade got a top score on a newly instituted (multiple-choice) California-wide IQ test. It was administered through the American Math Society and a few “milestone prizes” were given out. I don’t believe you.”

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AUGUST 2, 2022

Researchers have pointed out that disinformation may cause disturbance in our society and ruin the foundation of trust. Ultimately, Yu’s research will help to combat the rise of ‘fake news’ in an era where people doubt the veracity of that which is true and believe false information. YU’S TOP TIPS. areas of enquiry. saying yes.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

In this activity, students are challenged to write a news report as a journalist in a fictitious country that is experiencing protests. Students can explore the power of electoral systems and consider why women are still underrepresented in top government positions. Students can consider what clues different artefacts provide.

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