Utilizing Graphic Organizers in the Classroom ETT4 Task 1 Western Governors University When utilized in a classroom, graphic organizers can be a powerful learning tool. At first glance, what seems like words in a box can be underestimated. Looking closer, one can realize that it is really a high concentration of valuable information placed in an organized pattern on a page. Graphic organizers can be used to not only introduce and organize instructional content, but also to help students identify, organize and assimilate key concepts and related details. When first introducing to a lesson, a graphic organizer can be used to assess and organize a student’s knowledge on the lesson topic.
Dale Chihuly After we watched the video in class of Dale Chihuly, I became fascinated with the work he does. The creativity and how exquisite the work is just blows me away. It got me so interested that I decided that I wanted to research more about him and his work for one of my extra credit papers. Dale Chihuly was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1941. Chihuly has a huge influence on the world of studio glass.
(50%) High Involvement: Computer Software: Skylanders-Spyro’s Adventure Low Involvement: Underwear: Old Navy Instructor: Core Professor October 12, 2012 Marketing and Marketing Strategy Skylanders-Spyro’s Adventure is a High Involvement purchase first of all because of the price of this product and the fact that there are many components to this game which significantly boost the total price while you collect these over time. Secondly, I purchased this for my children so there was some time put in to researching the wide variety of computer software games that are available for children that
Jobs had a plan; "Steve Jobs set a goal for the company to sell high-end computer graphics workstations" (Moisecot 1). Jobs followed through on that goal and as we all know created a computer to create multi-million dollar films like Toy Story & Monsters Inc.. This again shows that Steve Jobs had to overcome great odds to create Pixar; in order for Pixar to work, Jobs would need to make computers with technology that was several years away, but he made it happen. Jobs also overcame a great obstacle after he returned
George Lucas found a passion for movies and was fascinated by special effects. He created his own filmmaking company at a very young age, producing a large number of movies. Due to this fascination, George Lucas pioneered breakthrough visual effects on film. After his astonishing blockbuster
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Training and development is ongoing at the Golden 1. Opportunities to learn and develop are presented to employees to further enhance their career goals. Training is most often done in house via face-to-face classroom time, online, and can also come in the form of outside workshops done through local and non-local universities, colleges and vendor/partner groups. Ronnie stated that, “training is the biggest retention tool they have at their disposal and the investment must be made in the growth of his employees. “ For their training efforts, the Golden 1 took 1st place in 2007’s Credit Unions National Association’s Training Championship and was named to Training Magazines “Training Top 125” list three years in a row, from 2008-2010.
In late 1999 to 2000, the digital animation world was on a huge surge, along with 3D and Web animation, other businesses were opening up in hopes of doing work for the bigger companies, for example, Warner Brothers Animation, DreamWorks SKG, and especially Disney. In 1998, FOX decided to have Film Roman, INC., work on season 1 of The Family Guy, we decided to ship our work to smaller companies to get the bulk of the production done, quickly and efficiently. We found out China, India, Philippines, and other countries were opening up studios and purchasing USAnimation to service their work. We looked into a company, Color Chips, in Hyderabad, India. They were well-managed, experienced animators, and have licensed over 40 USAnimation computers, meaning there would be 40 people working in production and would be a lot quicker to complete.
Career project reflection Well to start off for this semester I have been helping my dad rebuild a 1970 chevelle. During this project I have learned many things about myself and what it is I would like to do after high school. This project not only helped me as an individual but it also helped my relationship with my dad. My dad and I were close don’t get me wrong but this project made us even closer. I chose to do this for my project because I love cars and I love seeing how they work and to be able to say I built that car is a great accomplishment.
I did enjoy everything I learned on peer reviews and how effective those can be. Especially since I have been able to apply them to my job and to help expand my boss from just mundane comments to actual constructive reviews. Plagrisim is something that has been touched on since I was in middle school, possibly even elementary school but I can’t exactly remember back THAT far. Seeing how it has affected people in the spotlight has shed some huge light onto how it is a serious offensive and isn’t to be taken lightly. Sometimes I will draw and I have friends who are artists and someone taking their work and not giving them credit is a huge offense to them.
There are many reasons why this arrangement works for some students. For instance, a student may have other responsibilities that make it difficult to attend physically. Students have all day to get things done. Giving the best you can at everything is important due to the testing and grade reoccurrence when in college. As mentioned before, flexibility is one of the most important highlights of an online education.