Reusing Educational Material for Teaching and Learning: Current Approaches and Directions The authors survey some current approaches in the area of technologies for electronic documents that are used for finding, reusing and adapting documents for teaching or learning purposes. They describe how research in structured documents, document representation and retrieval, semantic representation of document content and relationships, and ontologies could be used to provide solutions to the problem of reusing education material for teaching and learning. From EdNA Online on November 2, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
The conference on Latin American history (CLAH) This is the Web site for the Conference on Latin American History (CLAH), a US-based organization devoted to study, research and teaching in the field of Latin American history. Full membership and structural information about the organization is provided on the site: much of the other information on the site, such as the newsletter and member directory, are only accessible to CLAH members. However, the site does provide a genuinely excellent set of links to related online resources which researchers are recommended to explore at length. As such, the CLAH site acts as a gateway to resources r From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Cuba project This is the Web site for the Cuba Project, which researches change in Cuban policy, economy, culture, society and polity. In particular, it focuses on 'economic liberalization and the development of democracy', with attention paid to its cultural and social effects. Beginning in 1996 as a series of monthly seminars, the project has grown to organize international conferences, to produce a working paper series, and to publish a bulletin. An agenda for all the project's seminars and conferences (with information about past events) is available on the site. The working papers are o From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum, die Deutsche Bibliothek Founded originally in 1884, the Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum (German Book and Script Museum) has been part of the German National Library since 1950 and is based at the Deutsche Bücherei in Leipzig. The institution is devoted to preserving historical artifacts and documents related to the German culture of book production, including printing, writing, typescripts and paper-making. The collection includes a range of historical printing presses from Leipzig's famed and long-standing publishing and book trade. Information is posted on recent exhibitions and on the Museum's spec From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Introducing the Grammar of Talk The main theme of this publication from the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority is what kind of shared language can be used to describe talk in the classroom. The material in this publication offers different possibilities for teachers and schools who want to review their current provision in developing opportunities for work on spoken language. From EdNA Online on November 2, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Should We Be Using Learning Styles? What Research Has to Say to Practice Learning style instruments are widely used. But are they reliable and valid? Do they have an impact on pedagogy? This UK report examines 13 models of learning style and concludes that it matters fundamentally which model is chosen. Positive recommendations are made for students, teachers and trainers, managers, researchers and inspectors. From EdNA Online on November 2, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
PE and School Sport (PESS) A site for physical education and sport teachers and managers from Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (UK). It aims to provide guidance for teachers, subject leaders and managers and poses the following: How can you achieve high quality PE and school sport? How can you use them to improve your school? What are the outcomes of high quality PESS for young people? What impact can it have on schools as a whole? From EdNA Online on November 2, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
What's the next revolution in education going to be? Today's education systems put tasks and activities at the centre of knowledge... the bold new alternative, as profound as the shift to the Copernican system, is knowledge building which puts ideas at the centre. From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Multiple Intelligences and Educational Leadership Margaret Wente's column in the Globe and Mail on Feb. 17, 2004 recognized OISE/UT as the "gold standard for Faculties of Education," but attributed a "progressive orthodoxy" to our teacher education program that ignores all the debate that goes on here. Wente quoted one of our teacher education students as saying, "You're not allowed to say that, unfortunately, not every kid is as bright as the next one," and went on to describe the theory of multiple intellgiences as being the progressive orthodoxy that holds "every kid is smart in his or her own way..." This month Ken Leithwood, A From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Multiple Intelligences and Teacher Education Margaret Wente's column in the Globe and Mail on Feb. 17, 2004 recognized OISE/UT as the "gold standard for Faculties of Education," but attributed a "progressive orthodoxy" to our teacher education program that ignores all the debate that goes on here. Wente quoted one of our teacher education students as saying, "You're not allowed to say that, unfortunately, not every kid is as bright as the next one," and went on to describe the theory of multiple intellgiences as being the progressive orthodoxy that holds "every kid is smart in his or her own way..." This month Carol Rolheiser, From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Multiple Intelligences and Educational Research Margaret Wente's column in the Globe and Mail on Feb. 17, 2004 recognized OISE/UT as the "gold standard for Faculties of Education," but attributed a "progressive orthodoxy" to our teacher education program that ignores all the debate that goes on here. Wente quoted one of our teacher education students as saying, "You're not allowed to say that, unfortunately, not every kid is as bright as the next one," and went on to describe the theory of multiple intellgiences as being the progressive orthodoxy that holds "every kid is smart in his or her own way..." This month Carl Bereiter, c From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What's behind childhood obesity? Andy Anderson, PhD, advocate of a holistic approach to health in schools and communities, responds. Schools, communities, and governments need to look for ways to make physical activity more accessible. High quality instruction for schools programs and financial resources to support community programs are some of the conditions that might help address the issue of childhood obesity. Requires Quicktime. From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
How does drama do more than "put on a play"? Kathleen Gallagher, PhD, arts researcher and drama specialist responds. Drama education is a very creative and unique way of getting at issues of conflict. It can open up opportunities for learning about empathy and understanding of self and others. From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What interventions do we need to make on behalf of young people who are being targeted by homophobic hatred? Tara Goldstein, PhD, equity researcher and curriculum professor responds. First we need good policy and then we need to implement it. Toronto has a good policy - in fact it's one of the only school districts in North America to target homophobia - but implementation has been hampered by cutbacks... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Is there a leadership crisis in our school system and what can we do about it? Ken Leithwood, PhD and policy researcher, responds. Yes, there's a recruitment crisis for school leadership positions. Our schools need a continuing supply of well-trained, competent people but we're not compensating them sufficiently ... many are retiring and many are just not applying to take on the role. From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What impact does trauma have on the ability to learn? Lana Stermac, PhD, trauma psychologist responds. Children are extremely vulnerable to post-traumatic stress syndrome, which impacts all aspects of daily life, including the ability to concentrate. But research is showing that entry into the school system can have a positive, healing effect. From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What do teenagers and toddlers have in common? Marc Lewis, PhD, cognitive scientist, responds. The short answer is their brains! Teenagers, like toddlers, experience incredibly strong urges for autonomy and for intimacy and this creates internal conflict that they may be neurologically helpless to control! From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Do children who have been abused grow up to become abusers? Katreena Scott, PhD, family violence expert, responds. Sadly, one-third to two-thirds do, but not because there's a "bad family pattern in the blood," as people used to believe, but because the trauma of abuse disturbs development in subtle ways. From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What is all the buzz about "slow schooling"? Richard Messina, Grade 4 teacher at the Institute for Child Study. The slow food movement has emerged as a reaction to the fast food industry... the case is made that schooling can also be slowed down, that children aren't "empty vessels" to be filled up in hurry with facts on a curriculum checklist. From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What are some signs of emotional intelligence in early childhood? Chris Moore, PhD, Canada Research Chair, responds. As early as two months of age infants begin to show signs of EI -- they prefer to look at human faces than at other kinds of objects and they prefer to listen to human voices than to other kinds of sounds... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Why do so many smart people do so many seemingly stupid things? Keith Stanovich, PhD, Canada Research Chair, responds. From a cognitive science perspectives there's no mismatch between "smart" people doing "stupid" things -- it's really a matter of understanding the thought processes involved in human behaviour and looking carefully at the differences between "intelligence" and "rationality"... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What is the future of Canadian multiculturalism? Rinaldo Walcott, PhD, Canada Research Chair, responds. There's actually two kinds of multiculturalism in Canada -- the official version which has received a lot of criticism lately and the everyday, popular version which is changing the face of our cities. It's the everyday, popular version which promises Canada a hopeful future... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
GOC Core Subject Thesaurus ws added Bryce Sullivan and Gay Lepky have developed a web service for generating translations of the Federal government's core subject thesaurus. This will enable cataloguers to locate appropriate Canadian keyword translations for content. Double-plus good Canadian terms are only a click away ;) From eduontario Developer on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What is emotional intelligence and can it be taught? The concept--EI--grows out of research since the 1960s exploring how people recognize emotions in themselves and in others, how they control emotions, and how mood affects thinking. More recent research has explored how these abilities can be transformed into skills, or how emotional tasks can be taught... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Is bullying on the rise? Yes-and the reason is we are not providing our children with the resources they need to build healthy relationships. A new Orbit issue helps us identify the bullies and teach the bullied how to cope... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Are universities and community colleges becoming more alike? Yes, and for two main reasons. The old linear distinction between research and application is breaking down as we develop new understandings of how knowledge is acquired AND universities can simply not meet the sheer volume of demand for higher education in our knowledge society. Almost half of community colleges in Canada today offer bachelor's degrees... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Is the French language disappearing outside Quebec? No, but not according to conventional opinion. For decades the Quebeçois have been saying it's difficult to live as a francophone outside Quebec and the federal government has been saying that it's not (otherwise, bilingualism has failed). The reality is much more interesting and complex... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Do Canadians need more education? Yes and no ... Sixty percent of our workforce have some form of post-secondary education and 40 percent are engaged in adult education. But there is a mismatch between their knowledge and skills and the kind of work they are doing. The key problem is the relationship between education and the economy... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What's the difference between boys' and girls' writing? Boys pay less attention to the conventions of grammar and spelling, and they score lower than girls on writing tests. But boys themselves think they're better writers than girls because they orient more to their audience... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Is there an engaging way to teach history to today's students? Yes, but instructors need to inverse traditional logic and begin by supplying students with the raw evidence so that they may come to their own conclusions...instead of telling students what happened in the past, invite them to become detective historians. From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
What's behind the controversy over the Ontario Teacher Qualifying Test? This is the second time in Ontario history that we've had a standardized test for teachers. In 1871, it was all about subject matter, and there was little to disagree about; in the present test, it's about pedagogy and different teacher education faculties tend to interpet standards of teaching practice differently... From OISE/UT's Ask the Experts on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
eduontario's RSS web reader operational Thanks to the sourceforge library Magpie RSS, a high performanced feed parser with integrated cache, eduontario can now parse the content of RSS feeds, making them searchable, and dependent on copyright, the content may be displayed within the portal. From eduontario Developer on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
cc|ca Creative Commons Agreements Released! The cc|ca Creative Commons digital copyright agreements for Canada have been released! Check out Stage Two at http://www.cippic.ca/en/projects-cases/icommons-canada/#icommons-stages. The Creative Commons licensing engine works just like the GOC Thesaurus, a popup application which allows the user to interact with the wizard, then outputs the URL of the standardized agreement in to the 'sharing' system, in this case, proposed items for the eduontario collection. From eduontario Developer on November 2, 2004 at 12:30 p.m..
Chile archive special The Guardian Unlimited Web site has made available an archive of articles which report on the military coup in Chile in 1973. The coup saw President Salvador Allende ousted by General Augusto Pinochet, and the beginning of a 17-year brutal regime. The articles, which date from August 12th to September 16th 1973, chronicle the Allende's loss of left-wing allies following his admission of military leaders to his cabinet, to his suicide on 11th September and Pinochet's naming himself the new President of Chile. The site also offers photographs of Allende and Pinochet together before the From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Aðalstræti: archaeological excavation in the oldest street of ReykjavÃk The Aðalstræti web pages focus on excavations at the oldest street in ReykjavÃk and examine evidence for the early settlement of ReykjavÃk. The site primarily covers the January 15th to June 18th 2001 excavation of plots 14-18, in which deposits in excess of 2m were excavated, but also briefly covers the excavations carried out between 1971 and 1975. The site is divided into three sections covering an overview of Aðalstræti, a month-by-month account of the 2001 excavation and the team involved. The website covers evidence from all periods of activity at Aðalstræti from the late 9th ce From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Zooarchaeological and taphonomy 'Zooarchaeology and taphonomy' provides an introduction to the different elements involved in the analysis of animal bones. The website consists of the two main sections of Zooarchaeology (the study of archaeological animal remains) and Taphonomy (the study of postmortem, pre-burial and post-burial processes and their impact on faunal remains). The zooarchaeological section of the site focuses on taxonomic and element identification as well as the determination of age and sex. Alternatively, the taphonomy section describes weathering and root etching, carnivore and rodent tooth marks From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Chile : breve imaginerÃa polÃtica 1970-1973 This Web site offers a large, impressive online gallery of mural and poster art that began in Chile in the years leading up to Salvador Allende winning the presidential election in 1970, and that proliferated throughout the Unidad Popular's rule until 1973. On September 11th of that year, this rule was ended by a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet, a coup that resulted in the death of Allende. This new medium for political propapaganda was to become a major political-cultural phenomenon, and this site offers a means of examining the works in detail and learning more about their From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Simón BolÃvar : luces de BolÃvar en la red A large Web site devoted to the Venezuelan military leader Simón BolÃvar, known as 'El Libertador', whose campaigns resulted in independence from Spanish rule for Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia in the early 19th century. This site offers a wealth of primary and secondary material online for the study of the history of BolÃvar. The full-text of a wide selection of documentation authored by BolÃvar may be read here, including letters, speeches and proclamations, and manifestos. The site explores at length both the personal history of the Liberator and the general hi From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
La construcción social de América Latina This Web site offers an online photography exhibition designed to illustrate the construction of Latin American nations during the notable period of formation and consolidation from 185o to 1920. The notion of 'Orden y progreso' ('Order and Progress') was used as a motivating force behind Latin America's insertion into the global market and was met with both acceptance and resistance. The exhibition groups the photographs, therefore, under the headings 'Order and Progress' and 'Revolution' to take the user on a visual journey through the social cons From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Pompeian households: An on-line comparison This web resource accompanies Penelope Allison's 2003 book 'Pompeian households: An analysis of the material culture' (Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Monograph 42) and provides a valuable description and analysis of the form, function and decoration of 30 atrium houses together with an extensive database of their artefactual contents. Published by the Stoa Consortium, this website will benefit students and researchers of Roman history and archaeology as well as those interested in the history of domestic interiors and the anthropology of space. The houses analysed here were exc From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Alejandra Pizarnik en el rincón Pizarnik A substantial Web site devoted to the Argentinian writer and poet, Alejandra Pizarnik (1936-1972), which will be of interest to students and researchers alike for its wealth of primary and secondary material. The site offers two biographies of Pizarnik, related to her literary and poetic endeavour, and a gallery of images including photographs, drawings by the writer and facsimiles of her handwriting. A selection of her letters are available here, as is an electronic anthology of her work including essays and poetry. The full-text of a number of her published collections, such as may be downl From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Asociación para el fomento de los estudios históricos en Centroamerica (AFEHC) This is the Web site for the Asociación para el Fomento de los Estudios Históricos en Centroamerica (AFEHC), an international organization that promotes historical study of Central America and acts a platform to bring together reseachers working in this area. The site provides an up-to-date calendar of related events such as conferences and seminars (held all over the world) and information about new publications. It also features a large archive of full-text articles and bibliographies, as well as various primary materials such as transcribed letters and other documentation of historical in From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Realidad y mito del '98 : las distorsiones de la percepción. Ciencia y pensamiento en España (1875-1923) This Web site provides the full-text of an essay that explores developments in philosophy and science in Spain between 1875 and 1923. Written by a professor of modern history at Madrid's Complutense University, the essay traces Spanish intellectualism over this period and the work of its key figures, paying particular attention to the generations of 1898 and of 1914. The former included such writers as Baroja, Unamuno, Valle-Inclán, Machado and AzorÃn; the latter was influenced by the thought of philosopher José Ortega y Gasset and is said to include Francisco Ayala, Ramón Gómez de l From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
La ciencia en España : un balance del siglo XX This Web site makes available in electronic form the full-text of an article by Luis Enrique Otero Carvajal, a professor of modern History at Madrid's Complutense University. The article traces the history of science in Spain in the 20th century, beginning with the work of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, moving through the Edad de Plata, or Silver Age, and its demise as a result of the Civil War. Difficulties facing scientific research during the Franco regime are explored at some length, as is general sense of science being 'forgotten' during the transition to democracy in the late 19 From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Revista andina This is the electronic version of a peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted to study of the anthropology, history, archaeology, linguisitics, ethnography and literature of the Andes. It aims to understand the term 'Andean' in its broadest sense. Users may access the full-text of a number of issues from this site, and the tables of contents of all issues published. Issues contain both longer studies and debates, articles, commentaries and reviews. Areas of interest of the contributions include Quechua poetry; literacy among Amerindians; Juan de Betanzos's 16th century historical From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Die Deutsche Bibliothek This is the homepage of Die Deutsche Bibliothek (DDB), the German National Library and national bibliographic information centre. Established in 1990, the current institution actually unifies three older separate institutions: the Deutsche Bücherei in Leipzig (founded in 1912), the Deutsche Bibliothek (founded in 1947) in Frankfurt am Main and the Deutsches Musikarchiv in Berlin. Guides and rules for use and access may be downloaded from the site. The site also offers links; Library products (software and research tools); online tours; and information for professional librarians. Under th From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Historia de Madrid An attractive and informative Web site tracing the history of Madrid from the 19th century up until the late 20th century. The site has been compiled by students from the Geography and History faculty of Madrid's Complutense University, and will be of interest to students of Spanish history, politics, culture and literature since much attention is paid to the literary and intellectual figures associated with the city. Divided into chapters, users can read detailed accounts of the lives of the noble, middle and working classes in 19th century Madrid; the growth of cultural spaces such as From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Historia de España This Web site, by two Spanish history scholars, traces the history of Spain from the reign of the Catholic kings in the 15th century right up until the transition to democracy in the 1980s and the political state of Spain at the beginning of the 21st century. The site is suitable for undergraduate students requiring a brief overview and introduction to the history of Spain. The text is divided into chapters according to century and users will find included here accounts of Christopher Columbus's expeditions across the Atlantic, the colonization of the Americas, the reigns of Charles I and From New Humbul Resources on November 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m..
Screendreams: Writers' Academy Screendreams is an international school for aspiring screenwriters. They combine face-to-face classes with online interactive learning. Their mission is to guide, mentor and inspire writers to create professional screenplays for TV and movies. Students can study at their own pace, any hour, from anywhere in the world. The web provides a meeting place, a support network and a forum for debate. From EdNA Online on November 2, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Online Assessment - Lets Do It A collection of online resources, some annotated, on online assessment, web-based teaching and learning, collaborative work and online testing. From EdNA Online on November 2, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
National Framework for Religious Education (UK) The framework has been developed by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in partnership with the Department for Education and Skills; the major UK faith and belief communities; and RE professional groups following 18 months of consultation with them. It endorses the entitlement to RE for all pupils - irrespective of where they live, their social background, culture, race, religion and gender. RE is a component of the basic curriculum to be taught, alongside the National Curriculum, in maintained schools to all registered pupils unless they have been withdrawn by their parents. It From EdNA Online on November 2, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Podcasting for Education Some possible uses for podcasting in an educational setting from D'Arcy Norman @ The Learning Commons. Applications include shared lecture audio (students being able to subscribe to an RSS feed, and have recordings of every lecture automatically stored on their hard drive or iPod for review), and interviews with external resources (an instructor interviews a scientist or practitioner and adds that recording to the RSS feed for the class. From EdNA Online on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Urinary Anatomy Lecture This is an audio lecture on urinary anatomy. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Urinary Physiology Lecture This is an audio lecture on urinary physiology. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Skeletal System Lecture This is an audio lecture on the skeletal system. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Special Senses Lecture This is an audio lecture on special senses. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Tissues Lecture This is an audio lecture on tissues. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
TECHNOLOGY-ENRICHED RESOURCE GUIDE FOR OCEANOGRAPHY AND COASTAL PROCESSES The Oceanography and Coastal Processes Resource Guide has been developed and rigorously field-tested by the 1993-1997 Operation Pathfinder participants. The Operation Pathfinder project was funded by the U.S. Navy, Sea Grant and the Department of Interior. After multiple publications, the Guide was redesigned for delivery via CD-ROM and made interactive using NOAA and Navy data sets. This Resource Guide is aligned with National Science Education Standards. There are 81 lesson plans, including some involving visualization and digital models. Bathymetry Modeler is software provided to work with From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Stem Cell Information This government site provides basic understanding of stem cell,stem cell research, federal policy, research topics and news links. The media link has simple downloadable images of the unique features of stem cell research potential. Key Words: Stem cell From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Deutsch lernen via Internet - interdeutsch.de A commercial site for Online German Courses. It nevertheless offers a plethora of *free* interactive quizzes and materials for the interested public. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 2, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
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