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January 21, 2011
JOHN BRILEY, PETITIONER,v.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, ET AL., RESPONDENTS.
Petitioner John Briley, a prisoner currently confined at the Federal Correctional Institution at Fairton, New Jersey, has submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241*fn1 and an application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. The respondents are the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons.*fn2
Based on Petitioner's affidavit of indigence, this Court will grant Petitioner leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Because it appears from a review of the Petition that Petitioner is not entitled to relief, the Petition will be dismissed. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243.
Petitioner asserts that he is confined pursuant to a judgment entered April 8, 2010, revoking his supervised release and sentencing him to a term of imprisonment of one year and one day. See United States v. Briley, Criminal No. 08-0395 (E.D. Ark.). His anticipated release date is February 11, 2011.
Here, Petitioner contends that, because of his short term of imprisonment, he has been wrongfully denied participation in various prison programs, including college courses, vocational education programs, the Edward Byrne Justice Assistant Grant Program, the Federal Prisoner Re-entry Program, 42 U.S.C. § 17541, and the Bureau of Prisons Federal Prisoner Discharge Gratuity of $500.
Plaintiff seeks an order from this Court compelling the Bureau of Prisons to provide Petitioner with access to these various prison programs, prior to and following his release.
United States Code Title 28, Section 2243 provides in relevant part as follows:
A court, justice or judge entertaining an application for a writ of habeas corpus shall forthwith award the writ or issue an order directing the respondent to show cause why the writ should not be granted, unless it appears from the application that the applicant or person detained is not entitled thereto.
A pro se pleading is held to less stringent standards than more formal pleadings drafted by lawyers. Estelle v. Gamble, 429 U.S. 97, 106 (1976); Haines v. Kerner, 404 U.S. 519, 520 (1972). A pro se habeas petition and any supporting submissions must be construed liberally and with a measure of tolerance. See Royce v. Hahn, 151 F.3d 116, 118 (3d Cir. 1998); Lewis v. Attorney General, 878 F.2d 714, 721-22 (3d Cir. 1989); United States v. Brierley, 414 F.2d 552, 555 (3d Cir. 1969), cert. denied, 399 U.S. 912 (1970). Nevertheless, a federal district court can dismiss a habeas corpus petition if it appears from the face of the petition that the petitioner is not entitled to relief. See Lonchar v. Thomas, 517 U.S. 314, 320 (1996); Siers v. Ryan, 773 F.2d 37, 45 (3d Cir. 1985), cert. denied, 490 U.S. 1025 (1989). See also 28 U.S.C. §§ 2243, 2255.
This Petition must be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
A habeas corpus petition is the proper mechanism for a prisoner to challenge the "fact or duration" of his confinement, Preiser v. Rodriguez, 411 U.S. 475, 498-99 (1973), including challenges to prison disciplinary proceedings that affect the length of confinement, such as deprivation of good time credits, Muhammad v. Close, 540 U.S. 749 (2004) and Edwards v. Balisok, 520 U.S. 641 (1997). See also Wilkinson v. Dotson, 544 U.S. 74 (2005). In addition, where a prisoner seeks a "quantum change" in the level of custody, for example, where a prisoner claims to be entitled to probation or bond or parole, habeas is the appropriate form of action. See, e.g., Graham v. Broglin, 922 F.2d 379 (7th Cir. 1991) and cases cited therein. See also Woodall v. Federal Bureau of Prisons, 432 F.3d 235, 237 (3d Cir. 2005) (challenge to regulations limiting pre-release transfer to community corrections centers properly brought in habeas); Macia v. Williamson, 2007 WL 748663 (3d Cir. 2007) (finding habeas jurisdiction in challenge to disciplinary hearing that resulting in sanctions including loss of good-time credits, disciplinary segregation, and disciplinary transfer).
The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has held that habeas corpus is an appropriate mechanism, also, for a federal prisoner to challenge the execution of his sentence. See Coady v. Vaughn, 251 F.3d 480, 485-86 (3d Cir. 2001) (noting that federal prisoners may challenge the denial of parole under § 2241); Barden v. Keohane, 921 F.2d 476, 478-79 (3d Cir. 1990) (challenge to BOP refusal to consider prisoner's request that state prison be designated place for service of federal sentence).
The Court of Appeals has noted, however, that "the precise meaning of 'execution of the sentence' is hazy." Woodall, 432 F.3d at 237. To the extent a prisoner challenges his conditions of confinement, such claims must be raised by way of a civil rights action. See Leamer v. Fauver, 288 F.3d 532 (3d Cir. 2002). See also Ganim v. Federal Bureau of Prisons, 235 Fed.Appx. 882, 2007 WL 1539942 (3d Cir. 2007) (challenge to garden-variety transfer not cognizable in habeas); Castillo v. FBOP FCI Fort Dix, 221 Fed.Appx. 172, 2007 WL 1031279 (3d Cir. 2007) (habeas is proper vehicle to challenge disciplinary proceeding resulting in loss of good-time credits, but claims regarding sanctioned loss of phone and visitation privileges not cognizable in habeas).
Here, Petitioner's challenges to his eligibility for certain programs are the types of challenge to conditions of confinement that must be brought by way of a civil rights action or action for declaratory and injunctive relief.
Because Petitioner has not prepaid the $350.00 filing fee for a civil action, and his application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is deficient,*fn3 and because of the consequences that flow from a grant of leave to proceed in forma pauperis in a civil rights action, or from any potential dismissal of a civil rights complaint, this Court will not construe this matter as a civil rights complaint. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b) (requiring incremental payment of filing fee by prisoner granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis); 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g) (the "three-strikes rule") ("In no event shall a prisoner bring a civil action or appeal a judgment in a civil action or proceeding under this section if the prisoner has, on 3 or more prior occasions, while incarcerated or detained in any facility, brought an action or appeal in a court of the United States that was dismissed on the grounds that it is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, unless the prisoner is under imminent danger of serious physical injury.").
Instead, this Petition will be dismissed without prejudice. Petitioner may file a separate civil complaint if he wishes to pursue these claims. This Court expresses no opinion as to the merits of Petitioner's claims.
For the reasons set forth above, the Petition will be dismissed without prejudice for lack of jurisdiction. An appropriate order follows.
Robert B. Kugler United States District Judge
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No matter how clean you keep your home, you might have a few mold spores floating around. These mold spores are not a problem unless they find a cool damp place. Once they find such a place, they will grow and send mold spore scouts all over your home. Each of these scouts can start its own colony, and before you realize you have a problem, you can find yourself in the midst of a full-scale invasion. Your AC unit can play an unwitting role in aiding the invaders, so it is important to keep your ducts clean. How Ducts Help Invading Mold Spores Dust, pet dander, pollen, insect carcasses dead skin cells, and other contaminants can build up inside of your ducts. This build-up of grime can act as the perfect growing medium for mold spores, but as long as your ducts stay dry, you should have nothing to worry about. On the other hand, if an overflowing sink, children splashing around in a bathtub, or any other flooding event introduces water to your ducts, the mold will take root. Then, when your AC unit kicks on, the air flowing through your ducts will carry mold spores throughout your house. Mold in a bathroom might be isolated enough that you don't have to worry too much about spreading spores. But mold spores that hitch a ride on the air flowing through your AC unit can infest your whole home. Limitations of Do-It-Yourself Duct Cleaning If you have a wet/dry vacuum in your home, you might think that you are equipped to take care of cleaning your ducts on your own. While the do-it-yourself spirit is admirable in most situations, duct cleaning is one time when it is important to know your limitations. Your wet/dry vac will have neither the reach nor the power to thoroughly clean your ducts. In fact, the grime that builds up on the inside of ducts can become stick so well to the surfaces of your ducts that you have to use a brush to scrub it off. Duct cleaners will use specially designed brushes combined with a high-powered vacuum to remove all grime and mold spores from your ducts. Thus, you should trust duct cleaning to the professionals. While combating a mold invasion necessitates duct cleaning, it is not the only time that you should consider cleaning your ducts. If you suffer from asthma or allergies, the contaminants that build up in your ducts can pose a real threat to your lung health. Thus, you should immediately clean your ducts after a flooding event, but you should also inspect your ducts from time to time and have them cleaned whenever grime starts to build up in them. Go to website for...read more
Many people don't consider outdoor heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units attractive. As such, they like to hide it behind more landscaping features. If you are thinking of such a venture, make sure you plan your landscaping well so it doesn't interfere with the operation, efficiency or servicing of the unit. These simple measures will help you achieve that: Avoid Prickly Plants Even if you have just installed a new unit, it will need servicing or repair sooner or later. If that time comes, the technician should find it easy to work on the unit. That will not be the case if you have hidden the unit behind prickly bushes that can scratch or prick the technician. Therefore, avoid thorny shrubs at all costs. Leave Some Room for Work Thorns aren't the only things that can hinder work on the unit; inadequate space around the unit may also be a problem. The technician needs adequate room for maneuvering with their tools and equipment. Therefore, don't plant the shrubs so close to the unit that a grown man cannot maneuver comfortably between the unit and the plants. Be Careful When Maintaining Your Landscape You will need to maintain your plants to make them thrive. For example, regular pruning, trimming, and weeding may be necessary. Make sure these operations don't interfere with the operation of the unit. For example, don't let leaves and dirt clog the condenser coils since that will interfere with their efficiency, which means your air conditioner will use more energy and wear faster. Plan for the Growth of the Plants HVAC units have varying lifespans, but you should expect your unit to serve you for at least a decade. During that time, a young seedling can grow to a huge plant. Therefore, don't forget about the growth of plants when designing the landscape around your HVAC unit. A seedling may look small and far from the unit, but it may interfere with the unit's operation when it matures and its branches start overhanging the unit. It's for this reason that short plants, such as shrubs, are preferred for this purpose. Hopefully, the above precautions will help you keep your HVAC's unit out of view while still maintaining its efficiency. Some leaves and plant debris may still get into the unit, so don't forget to clean and service it regularly. Talk to your HVAC installation technician for more ways on planting around your unit without interfering with its...read more
While you may not be thinking about it now, soon summer will be here and you will want to be ready to turn on the AC. With spring arriving, it is a good time to do maintenance and cleaning to your air conditioning. This can include having the ducts cleaned, servicing the system and cleaning the outdoor unit. Here are some of the things that you will want to add to your spring cleaning to-do-list before you crank of the AC: 1. Removing Covers And Cleaning The Outdoor Unit During the fall, you may have winterized your AC system and covered it to protect it during winter weather. Now, it is time to remove the cover and make sure your system is ready. If you have not completely covered the unit, you may want to check to make sure that no debris got it. This can be a good time to clean the unit again before you turn it back on. 2. Changing The Filter And Checking The Vents Of The System Changing the filter is an important part of AC maintenance. During the spring months, you will want to go ahead and change the filters. You may want to stock up on filters to change them throughout the summer months. In addition, you can check all the vents to make sure that they are open and that your system has good airflow. 3. Having The Ductwork Cleaned To Removed Dust Before You Turn On The AC Ductwork can become dirty over the winter months, as dust settles in them if they are not used for heating. To reduce stress on your system, you may want to have the ducts cleaned every couple of years. If you have bad allergies, this can be done every season to reduce allergens in the air in your home. 4. Have Your System Serviced And Small Repairs Done In The Spring The spring is also a good time to have your system serviced by an HVAC technician. They can inspect your system for any signs of repairs and do them while you do not need the AC. If your system needs to be charged with coolant gas, this can be done when the AC repair services in Flowery Branch, GA comes to your house. These are some things that you will want to add to your spring cleaning to-do-list before it is time to crank up the cooling in your home. If you need help with servicing and repairs to your air conditioning, contact an HVAC contractor and talk with the about what else you can do to prepare your system for...read more
If you have noticed that your heating and air conditioning bills have been a bit high lately, then you might have a problem in your air ducts. Even though it might not seem like it, these small increases can add up to a lot of money over time. It's often a good idea to nip these problems in the bud and proactively deal with any potential air duct problems. To help you get started, here are some general maintenance tips: Clean the Filters First of all, you want to check the filters on your air conditioner and heater. These filters can get pretty clogged up over time with dust and debris, both of which can reduce the flow of air through the filters. They can also absorb heat, which means that you heater will waste a large portion of its output when it has a dusty filter. Cleaning the filters is a simple affair, and you simply need to use a screwdriver and a vacuum that has a hose. Remove the filter and clean out the affected area, but make sure to dispose of the filter if it isn't permanent. Clean the Vent Covers You also want to check the vent covers in every room, taking them off and cleaning them out. This can lead to increased air flow, but it can also reduce respiratory problems in your home. If you have a lot of dust in your ventilation and turn on your central fan after a long period of disuse, then you can blow a ton of dust throughout your home, creating both a cleaning nightmare and a lot of unhealthy air. Check Each Room For Air Flow Now that you have cleaned out the majority of the openings in your ventilation, you want to check how the air flow is doing. Run the central fan and then manually check every vent cover to determine how strong the air flow is. If you feel a comparable air flow in every room, then everything appears to be in order. If that isn't the case, then you might have a blockage somewhere that is preventing air from reaching the room in question. In that case, a professional might be your best bet. After all, you want to make sure that the problem will be fixed quickly and efficiently, and you might simply not have the expertise that is necessary to accomplish that. For more information, contact companies like Tailor Made Maintenance...read more
You might not be thinking about your air conditioner right now, but you will be in the next few months. With the start of the hot season close at hand, now is a good time to consider how much TLC your AC system has had since you last used it. If the answer is "not much" or "none at all," then you may want to set up a service call with your HVAC technician. Here are a few good reasons why right now is the best time to have your AC system serviced: Reason #1: You Won't Have to Sacrifice Any Cooling Comfort Wouldn't you rather have your AC system serviced right now, when you least need the cooling comfort it offers, instead of waiting for the middle of summer? Not only is it more expensive to wait until the summer to have your system serviced, but if there is a major problem with your AC system, you could end up going without air conditioning for a few days or even longer when you need it. It's better to have essential service performed on your AC system while you're not using it. It'll give your technician more time to thoroughly check and correct potential trouble spots, giving your AC system a clean bill of health. Reason #2: It's Easier to Get an AC Technician During Off-Peak Periods The summer months can be a hectic time for HVAC technicians, as they're usually swamped with service calls for emergency AC repairs and last-minute preventative service. On the other hand, the winter months tend to be a bit slower for AC repair, as most people are focused on heating system upkeep. As a result, it's usually easier to hire someone for AC service during the winter. Reason #3: Some Contractors Offer Winter Discounts Not only is it easier to find someone to take care of your AC system service during the winter, but you may also be able to receive significant discounts. It's not unusual for contractors to offer wintertime specials for AC service, so taking advantage of these deals could put a few extra dollars into your pocket. Getting your AC system ready for summer duty right now puts you ahead of the curve. Getting it checked out now means you won't have to worry about having it checked at the last moment. With a well-maintained AC unit at the ready, there's a good chance you won't worry about system breakdowns and summertime emergency repairs,...read more
Air conditioning units are a great addition to any home. They keep you cool when the weather outside is nice and toasty. Even though you might be enjoying some nice cool temperatures inside of your home, there is a good chance that your energy bill is more than what it should be. Instead of paying a small fortune to keep your unit working overtime, try implementing some of the tips below to reduce energy costs and enjoy a home that is at the perfect temperature. Turn on the ceiling fans. For those who have ceiling fans in their home, you might want to try turning them on when the weather gets a little too warm outside. The ceiling fans will help move the air around and minimize the amount of time you have to have the air conditioning running. You would be amazed at how much of a difference the ceiling fans can make around your home. Clean the condenser coils. Condenser coils have to be cleaned at least once every year. Dirty coils make the unit work harder. Not only does this make your unit more inefficient, but it also wears out other parts in the unit before their time. Only a licensed professional should mess with the condenser coils on the unit. There are too many moving parts to attempt to handle this repair on your own. Ventilate the attic. You might not realize it, but a significant amount of heat is absorbed from your roof. You need to take some time and go through your attic to check and see if it has the proper ventilation or not. The attic vents allow the cooler air to come in through your eaves. Having a fan in the attic can end up slashing your overall cooling costs and help you to save a small fortune. Another thing to look into is having a ridge vent installed that allows your roof to breathe properly. This can cut down on the heat that gets trapped in your attic space. By going through the three tips above, you can save money on your energy bill each month and enjoy sitting back and relishing in the fact that your home is a nice and cool during even the hottest months of the year. Find out more from a licensed air conditioning specialist today about what might need to be replaced or repaired. To learn more, visit a website...read more
If you are one of the people who skip having routine maintenance on your air conditioning unit, it is time to reconsider. While it is true you could go years without needing a technician to repair the system in order to keep your home comfortable, when you do, it is probably going to be an expensive repair. Regular maintenance will help protect your system from developing major problems, increase the efficiency of the unit so your cooling bills are lower and extend the life of the system. Once you realize the benefits of having tune-ups, here is what you should expect. Frequency There are a few different things to consider when discussing the frequency of ac maintenance. The actual unit should be serviced at least once a year. It is a good idea to have the system checked in the spring, before the hot season. The ductwork can wait longer between servicing, having it done every three to four years is recommended. However, you should be replacing the filters, both on the unit and the ductwork, at least four times a year, and more often when the system is running a lot or the air is especially dusty in your area. What is Included in a Professional Servicing? When you contact a professional HVAC technician to come and service your system, there are certain things they should be doing. Ask the company what will be done before the technician arrives, and then ask for a checklist at the end of the appointment. Here are the items the trip should include: Check the coolant level and add to it if necessary Check the coolant pressure and adjust as needed Inspect and calibrate the thermostat Check over all wires and connectors Clean the evaporator coil Clean out the condenser and its drain Inspect and lubricate the condenser Check all belts and tensioners The technician should turn the system on, listen to the motor, and make sure everything is working properly. All nuts and bolts should be checked and tightened if needed. Any small repairs that are needed should be brought to your attention. Have them taken care of during the servicing to prevent larger problems when you need the system to keep your home comfortable. The cost of the servicing can be absorbed in the lower cooling bills. To save even more money, ask the ac servicing company about a maintenance agreement. In addition to saving money, you will not have to worry about remembering to schedule the service, the company will contact you to set up an appointment. Contact a business, such as Enright and Sons, for more information about services....read more
If you are looking for an affordable heating solution or want district heating options, a boiler can be a great option. Biomass systems can also be good if you live in an area where organic fuels like firewood and agricultural waste are readily available. With biomass boiler systems, you have many choices, such as an indoor or outdoor system, fuel types and other solutions for your heating needs. Here are some of the ways biomass boilers can meet all your heating needs: 1. Choosing An Indoor Or Outdoor Boiler System For Your Needs There are both indoor and outdoor biomass boilers for your heating needs. If you want a more conventional heating solution for your home, an indoor boiler may be your best choice, which can use a pellet fuel. Outdoor boilers may be a better choice if you want to be able to use a boiler for a district heating system, which is a system that provides heat to multiple structures. This can be good if you want to add heating to a garage or shop. The outdoor systems also have many options for fuel, which can be firewood and agricultural waste or a pellet boiler that uses wood pellets. 2. The Many Different Options For Fuel With A Biomass Boiler With a biomass boiler, you have many different options for fuel. The boiler can be a firewood system that can burn firewood and other waste materials that you put into it. There are also systems that use pellet materials and smaller waste. The pellets are usually made from wood and agricultural waste. Some of these systems can also burn materials like wood chips, corn and other combustible organic materials. To decide on the type of boiler you need, find out what type of fuel materials are readily available in your area. 3. Give Your Property A District Heating Solution For Your Home, Shop And Garage District heating is another solution that you can have with biomass boilers. These are systems that use the boiler to provide heating to different structures. The boiler can provide heating for central HVAC or radiant heating in your home and for a garage or shop. It can also be used for areas like greenhouses or other structures that need heating. If you plan on having heating for several buildings, you may need to have a larger boiler installed, but usually the boiler for your home is enough for a garage or shop area. These are some of the ways that a biomass boiler can meet all of your heating needs. If you are ready to get more from your boiler, contact a heating company like Winters Heating Cooling & Indoor Air Quality and talk with them about installing a biomass boiler for your home. They can even be used to replace a furnace with central...read more


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Humans use a variety of effective strategies for translating the world outside the mind into a mental representation inside the mind. However, these processes are not direct translations of reality. Experience is a combination of the immediate input and our expectations and theories of how the world operates derived from previous experience. These processes are highly efficient, largely unconscious, and prone to surprising, sometimes amusing, 'errors.' Research in cognition and perception reveals some of the basic processes that occur outside of awareness to manage interpretation and interaction with reality.
The basic mental processes also impact our perception, judgment, and action as social beings. We develop expectations, beliefs, and attitudes about social groups. Some of these expectations are explicit in that we know we have them, we endorse them as being valid, and use them to inform judgment. Others are implicit in that we do not necessarily know that we have them, nor might we be aware that they are guiding our judgment. Sometimes, the explicit and implicit beliefs can be in conflict creating a circumstance that one's intention might be to behave one way, and one's actions might be different.
These processes have application in many aspects of social life, but the particular focus of this discussion is on their implications for diversity. The focus of this discussion is on their implications for diversity and inclusion in teaching. Implicit expectations influence judgments of self and others, and may play a role in areas including (but not limited to) bias in grading, participation in class discussions, and inclusion in classroom settings.
Calvin Lai received his PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Virginia in 2015. His research concerns unconscious thoughts which contribute to discrepancies between what people value (e.g., racial equality) and what people end up doing (e.g., racial discrimination). His work employs large-scale comparative methods to find the most effective interventions for combating unconscious biases and their impacts on discrimination. Lai's work has been published in leading journals such as the Science, Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, and Perspectives on Psychological Science.
W. Craig Carter, Professor, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, MIT
Kyle Keane, Lecturer, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, MIT
Improved Learning and Retention by Augmenting STEM Curriculum with Computational Thinking, Self-Assessment and Student-Created Visualizations
We are teaching materials science and mathematics to sophomores through problem-based learning in the context of their current and future coursework. The students are required to create, code, and visualize concepts from their discipline.
This is part of a larger project called CodeSeal (http://codeseal.org) . CodeSeal provides a framework of curated content, authoring tools, LMS, and data collection and analysis. CodeSeal's goals are to crowd-source computational STEM curriculum and research its effectiveness in different contexts.
Learning is modular. Within each module, a student is presented a scaffolded set of exercises. These exercises culminate in an interactive graphical descript and scientific narrative that each student produces and presonalizes for themselves. Each scaffold in the process contains a problem that the student must complete before proceeding. After submitting a solution, a student is given access to a step-by-step "expert solution." These problem/solution cycles can prompt a student to perform a technical task or ask a student to reflect on how to craft a compelling narrative or visualization to communicate a particular concept to others. This is a modern form of "learning-by-doing" and "apprentice-based learning."
The modules have built-in frequent recall and require the student to reuse concepts they have recently acquired. Computational thinking is interleaved with core concepts from materials science and mathematics. The modules also employ gamification wherein they can exchange points they have earned by performing related tasks for subsequent hints on problems.
CodeSeal has been used in several different modalities. A selected set of modules have been used to teach semester long topics at MIT and elsewhere. We have used CodeSeal to deliver week-long master classes around the world and via web-conferencing.
We are collecting data on how students are approaching problems, including standard interaction data about time-on-task, keystrokes, and button presses. We also record each piece of code a student writes while they prepare their final solution. In addition to a student's final solution, this data provides insight into how much effort went into developing it and how they arrived at it. This data will eventually allow us to create an automated teaching and grading assistant that can help flag students who need immediate intervention, classify students programming style, classify different learning paths, and identify important learning moments within those learning paths.
Dr. Diane H. Soderholm, Senior. Instructional Designer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT
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Education, Director, Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program
Using Instructional Design Models for Course Design
This will be a participatory, interactive session using and comparing two instructional design models to design a course. As we design, we'll discuss topics such as constructive alignment, backwards design, how learning works, value of ID models, among others.
Diane Soderholm received her Ph.D. in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation from Syracuse University where she also an instructional designer in The Center for Instructional Development. For the past 18 years Dr. Soderholm has collaborated with faculty design, development, implementation and evaluation of courses, seminars, programs, workshops, and other learning experiences in technical, leadership and professional skills areas, with the Center for Innovation in Product Development, AeroAstro, CDIO Initiative in Engineering Education, the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program, and the MIT-Skoltech Initiative. Prior to MIT, she designed and developed training and education for University of Maryland University College, Coalition for Juvenile Justice, and a variety of Fortune 100 companies through the consulting company Information Mapping.
Benoît ESCRIG, Associate Professor at INP-ENSEEIHT Toulouse
How to Motivate Your Students
In this workshop, Professor Escrig will address the student motivation from the perspective of motivational levers. He will provide teaching tips to activate and sustain student motivation. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
1) identify the presence or the absence of motivational levers in teaching activities; and 2) propose teaching activities that activate student motivation.
Benoît ESCRIG received the Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering from IPB-ENSEIRB-MATMECA, Bordeaux, France in 1992, and the M.Sc. degree in Signal Processing from the Institut National Polytechnique Toulouse in 1993. From 1993 to 1997, he worked as a research engineer in High Frequency (HF) modems with Rockwell-Collins France Inc. In December 1997, he received the Ph.D. degree in Signal Processing from the Institut National Polytechnique Toulouse, within the Signal and Communication Group of the IRIT Laboratory. From 1998 to 1999, he was a postdoctoral research associate at the French Space Agency.
From 1999 to 2013, Benoît was an Assitant Professor with IPB-ENSEIRB-MATMECA. Since september 2013, he has been an Associate Professor with INP-ENSEEIHT. As a researcher, he works with the Signal and Communication group of the IRIT Laboratory.
In 2014, Benoît ESCRIG was appointed as a Pedagogical Advisor for the Institut National Polytechnique Toulouse.
Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D., Cognitive Scientist, Memory Expert, & Education Consultant
The Science of Learning: Retrieval as an Effective and Efficient Classroom Strategy
Are our teaching strategies effective? What can we do to improve student learning? Especially for science and engineering learning, how can we turn short-term cramming into long-term learning? How can we encourage flexible knowledge, where students remember basic information and also apply it in complex situations?
Supported by nearly 100 years of research, cognitive scientists have established robust teaching strategies that substantially improve student learning. These strategies reliably improve performance for diverse age groups, subject areas, and education rigor. In addition to an overview of these teaching strategies and research findings from cognitive science, specific approaches for implementation and potential challenges will be addressed.
Pooja K. Agarwal received her Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, where she conducted basic memory research, as well as applied learning research in classroom settings. For more than 10 years, Agarwal has collaborated with distinguished memory scholar Henry L. Roediger, III (author of Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning). Agarwal's research focuses on the use of retrieval as a teaching tool and also as a study strategy. A growing literature on retrieval practice demonstrates that when emphasis is placed on pulling information "out" (i.e., retrieving information from one's mind), long-term learning is greatly improved compared to when emphasis is placed on getting information "in" (e.g., cramming or rereading textbook chapters). Agarwal's dissertation, "Examining the relationship between fact learning and higher order learning via retrieval practice" was one of the initial examinations of the benefits from retrieval practice on complex college-level information.
Agarwal's work has been published in leading journals, including the Journal of Educational Psychology, the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, and the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition. She also served as Guest Editor for a special issue of Educational Psychology Review, entitled "Advances in cognitive psychology relevant to education" (September 2012). In addition to her career as a scientist, Agarwal earned elementary teacher certification and has enjoyed diverse teaching experiences at both K-12 and university levels. Agarwal is a recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship, the American Psychological Association (APA) Early Graduate Student Researcher Award, and the Harry S. Truman Scholarship for her commitment to bridging the gaps between research, teaching, and policy.
Dr. Susan Ambrose, Professor of Education and History, and Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education & Experiential Learning, Northeastern University
Educating Students: A Constant Balancing Act
We need to balance intellectual exploration and discovery with professional preparation and practical skills in the education we provide to our students—because of the changing nature of the workplace and the continuing skills gap noted by employers across industries (the very skills that we "believe" are foundational in what we do/teach). Dr. Ambrose will discuss a variety of the "balances" we need to consider:
- disciplinary content and intellectual skills
- intellectual skills and professional skills
- traditional literacies, competencies, skills and ever evolving literacies, competencies and skills
- HOW students learn with WHAT students learn
- engaging learner-centric pedagogy with appropriate technology
She will also offer suggestions about how we might achieve this, e.g., recognizing our own expert blind spot, promoting and fostering a growth mindset, explicit focus on calling out the skills embedded in the content we teach.
Dr. Ambrose is co-author of four books, most recently How Learning Works: Seven Research-based Principles for Smart Teaching (Jossey-Bass, 2010), which has been widely praised for integrating fundamental research in the cognitive sciences and practical application. She served as Associate Provost for Education, Director of the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, and a Teaching Professor in the Department of History at Carnegie Mellon before joining Northeastern in August 2012. She is an internationally recognized expert in college-level teaching and learning, and has conducted workshops and seminars for faculty and administrators throughout the United States and around the world. She is credited with building the international reputation of CMU's Eberly Center as a center that translates research to practice in the design of curricula, courses and educational experiences for both undergraduate and graduate students.


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Tomb Raider (review here) is now available for consoles, but did you know that you can also get an app for it? The app takes players even deeper into the darkness of what really went on behind the scenes during the game's development. You can't miss this!
From the Press Release
Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, announces the launch of The Final Hours of Tomb Raider app for iOS, Kindle Fire and Steam. The app is the culmination of a long collaboration between the studio and Geoff Keighley, which started with a documentary web series hosted by actor and gamer Zachary Levi; the first episode of five was launched back in July 2012.
Penned over several months, the app, The Final Hours of Tomb Raider, goes even further behind the scenes at Crystal during the final year of development, giving fans unprecedented perspective on development and highlighting the key creative forces responsible for reimagining the iconic video game franchise Tomb Raider.
"The Final Hours of Tomb Raider is a story about the reinvention of both a brand and a studio," said Geoff Keighley. "This franchise reboot was itself rebooted multiple times, and now, for the first time, the team at Crystal Dynamics shares with fans the early prototypes and concepts that didn't make it into the finished game."
"Geoff has managed to capture the essence of a story that no one outside of the studio has ever been exposed to," said Karl Stewart, Global Brand Director of Crystal Dynamics. "In a very immersive and informative way, he has managed to bring to life the personal side of game development, something which is usually lost in the noise when bringing a game to fruition."
Viewers can see how Crystal Dynamics managed the highs and lows of developing Tomb Raider. The Final Hours of Tomb Raider, priced at $2.99, is now available for iPad, PC and, for the first time, via a partnership with Amazon.com for Kindle Fire.
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BioGoa Gil is to trance music what Lee Scratch Perry is to dub music. Gil moved to Goa, India in 1970 from the Haight Ashbury, where he'd been a roadie for the Sons of Champlain, one of the earliest acid rock bands. In India, he became the lead guitarist in the local jam rock band in the 70s, and later, in the 80s, helped pioneer a form of DJing using cassette tape edits of electronic body music and early techno brought by European tourists to India. His particular flavor of trance- which combines his spirituality as a Hindu Sadhu and Western psychedelic shaman- is called Goa Trance and is known worldwide. He is always seeking the most cutting edge psychedelic electronic dance music on the planet. At parties, he prefers to DJ all night and into the next day, with a focus on the spiritual side of the experience for all those gathered. He's DJ'd in more places than one can list, and defines his role as "uplifting people's consciousness." Gil's official motto is "Redefining the Ancient Tribal Ritual for the 21st Century."
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Partnerships in Care is one of the UK's leading providers of independent specialist secure and step-down care across the UK.
With hospitals around the country, 30 years of experience in our sector and highly skilled and experienced teams, we help patients and commissioners find the right care pathways without the need for multiple reassessments.
As part of our nursing team you will assist and support the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients in the unit and on community trips. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of a qualified nurse you will be required to undertake a range of duties involving direct patient contact and interaction.
Our Registered Mental Nurse role involves:
Providing a high standard of care to people with mental illness and personality disorder
Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement
Following all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice
Contributing to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress
At a more senior level, you'll also need to lead shifts as well as mentoring and supporting student nurses and other members of the team
To be successful as Registered Mental Nurse, you'll need:
A relevant nursing qualification and registration – RMN, RNLD
Excellent team working skills, a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach - our units operate 24 hours 7 days a week, and our nursing staff work shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and nights.
A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice
The drive to continually push your own personal learning and development
All positions within Partnerships in Care (PiC) are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Unless specifically commissioned in advance PiC will not consider Applications submitted by or through agencies.
PiC is an equal opportunities employer.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that you demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience required to carry out the role.
Any personal information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
We aim to write to all applicants informing them of the outcome of their application, but if we have not contacted you after four weeks from the closing date please assume your application was unsuccessful.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Vodafone Group plc (VOD) Receives "Outperform" Rating from Credit Suisse Group AG
Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD)'s stock had its "outperform" rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Credit Suisse Group AG in a research report issued on Thursday.
Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. set a GBX 295 ($3.65) price objective on Vodafone Group plc and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. restated a "neutral" rating and set a GBX 275 ($3.40) price objective on shares of Vodafone Group plc in a research note on Wednesday. Societe Generale restated a "sell" rating and set a GBX 155 ($1.92) price objective on shares of Vodafone Group plc in a research note on Monday. Beaufort Securities restated a "buy" rating on shares of Vodafone Group plc in a research note on Monday. Finally, HSBC reduced their price objective on Vodafone Group plc from GBX 280 ($3.47) to GBX 270 ($3.34) and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Sunday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating and thirteen have issued a buy rating to the company. The company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of GBX 248.30 ($3.07).
Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) opened at 223.65 on Thursday. The firm's market capitalization is GBX 59.40 billion. The firm has a 50-day moving average of GBX 224.60 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 225.55. Vodafone Group plc has a 52 week low of GBX 197.70 and a 52 week high of GBX 240.10.
In other news, insider Read,Nick sold 400,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 235 ($2.91), for a total transaction of £940,000 ($1,163,366.34). Also, insider Schellekens,Ronald purchased 114 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 12th. The shares were acquired at an average price of GBX 221 ($2.74) per share, with a total value of £251.94 ($311.81).
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When you think of the electricity you use in your house, your first thought is probably the lights, right? But lighting accounts for only around 10-15% of your electricity bill – the rest is spent on power-hungry gadgets, gizmos and appliances. Here are the biggest offenders, plus a few tips on keeping their costs down!
Plasma TVs were excessive energy guzzlers and are on their way out! If you're in the market for a new TV, consider an LED model instead, which will use around a third less energy than an old plasma version. But if you already own a plasma TV, follow these helpful hints to keep its running costs down:
Doing just two loads of washing and drying a week can cost around £100 per year (£30 washing and £70 drying). Turn up the heat, or add extra loads, and that cost goes up, up, up! Check out our guide to using appliances more efficiently, and follow these top tips to lower your laundry costs:
If you are able to dry your clothes on a clothes rack, in a well-ventilated room you can skip the using a tumble dryer at all, saving £70 per year! Just try to keep the humidity in that room by closing a door (keep them off the radiators though as they block the heat)
Also, if you have a timer, try to use your washing machine during the night, or in the middle of the day to reduce the load on supply!
A combined fridge-freezer uses anywhere between 250 and 427 kWh per year, which costs between £40 and £65. It's even more expensive if you own separate appliances, with stand alone fridges using an average 170 kWh per year (about £25) and chest freezers using between 170 and 360 kWh (£4). Consider replacing older models with newer, more energy efficient versions (more on energy efficiency here), but in the meantime:
The way you cook your dinner has a huge impact on electricity bills. Cooking on an electric cooker (3.3kWh), for thirty minutes a day will cost a whopping £90 per year. An electric oven (3kWh) for thirty minutes a day £82. Alternatively, take the fast or slow road a microwave (1.4kWh), for speedy results, will cost about £3 per year, if used for 10 minutes a day. For those who don't like the microwave, try a slow cooker which uses on average 0.03kWh, which costs about £14 per year, if used for eight hours every day.
Everyone loves a cuppa, but electric kettles are one of the biggest energy offenders, simply because they get used so often – in an average household 1,500 times a year! Boiling a 3kWh kettle, for 10 minutes day will cost over £27 per year, if you half fill the kettle, it will take half the time and only cost £13.50 a year! Try boiling just for one cup when you can.
Compared to their portable laptop counterparts, old desktop computers are pretty energy hungry (0.12kWh compared to 0.04kWh!) costing an average of around £13 a year to run (£4 for laptops). New all-in-one models use about 0.12kWh, or £13 per year. All based on two hours use per day. Throw printers (0.5kWh) and modems (0.009kWh) into the mix and you're using even more.
Savings calculations are based on electricity costing 15p per kWh. Every electrical appliance has a power rating which tells you how much electricity it needs to work. This is usually given in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW). Of course, the amount of electricity it uses depends on how long it's on for, and this is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
All the facts in this article were sourced by our partner, the Centre for Sustainable Energy. If you'd like more free impartial advice on anything from tips on energy efficiency and renewable energy to how to apply for grants and financial support just give us a call on 0800 408 6601 (mobile 0117 934 1999) to speak with an energy efficiency expert or you can email us.
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