Ibsen.net Ibsen.net is an extensive Web site devoted to the life and work of the Norwegian dramatist, Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906). Ibsen is regarded as one of the most important and influential playwrights of the nineteenth century. His best known works include Peer Gynt, Ghosts, A Doll's House, and An Enemy of the People. The site features a wealth of materials, including an online 'Ibsen Encyclopedia', a database of performances of Ibsen's plays, and a comprehensive guide to Ibsen-related materials on the Internet. The Ibsen encyclopaedia consists of a chronology of the author's From New Humbul Resources on November 18, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Canadian privateering homepage This Web site provides information about privateers and privateering in Canada. The site focuses primarily on Nova Scotia during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, although it does contextualise practices to some extent. It features a list of people known to have been involved with Canadian privateering from 1793 to 1805, with information about the ships they sailed in. There is also a longer (though less detailed) list of Canadian privateer vessels from 1690 to 1815. The text of a logbook is reproduced on the site, detailing a six month privateering voyage in the West Indies From New Humbul Resources on November 18, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Library of congress prints and photographs reading room The United States Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Reading Room boasts a collection of over 13 million images, consisting of photographs, prints, sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, and other graphic materials. The collection is international in scope, but particularly rich in materials portraying American life, history, and culture. Not all of the images held by the Library are individually catalogued or available via the Internet. The online search engine covers about 65 per cent of the division's holdings, whilst about one million images have been digitised and From New Humbul Resources on November 18, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Morgan Llwyd : a dialogue between a child and an old man This Web page hosts images of the manuscript of Morgan Llwyd's 'Dialogue Between a Child and an Old Man' (NLW MS 11431B). Morgan Llwyd was a significant seventeenth-century Welsh writer, noted for his rhetorical prose and religious convictions. It appears that the dialogue presented here was never completed; only three manuscript pages survive. The resource consists of a brief introduction to Llwyd and his writings, which may be viewed in either English or Welsh, and the manuscript of the dialogue. The dialogue itself is written in the Welsh language. The facsimile images of th From New Humbul Resources on November 18, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
The great vowel shift This Web site is intended to introduce undergraduate students to the Great Vowel Shift (GVS) that affected the pronunciation of the English language between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries. It summarises the historical significance of the changes that took place over this period, and explains how the shift has had an impact on the interpretation of literature. Literary examples of language change are taken from Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dryden, and Pope. The site features an interactive Java applet and audio recordings illustrating how each vowel has changed, and an exemplary dialogue betwe From New Humbul Resources on November 18, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Family Business Goals in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Case Studies and Cross-Case Analysis from Australia, Canada, and Sweden This paper compares three case studies of family businesses in the rural tourism and hospitality sectors in Canada, Sweden, and Australia. Goals for start-up, development, and ultimate disposition of the businesses are examined through cross-case analysis within the theoretical framework of the business and family life-cycle. Analysis reveals remarkable similarities reflecting the prominence of lifestyle considerations, location preferences, and uncertainty over disposition of the businesses. This paper assesses goals revealed through these cases and pertinent literature from the tourism and h From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Australian Standard Research Classification (ASRC) - Type of Activity Classification (TOA) Four types of activity applicable to R&D are recognised in this classification: Pure basic research; Strategic basic research; Applied research; and Experimental development. From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Australian Standard Research Classification (ASRC) - Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) The SEO Classification allows R&D data to be classified according to the researcher's perceived purpose. The purpose categories take account of processes, products, health, education and other social and environmental aspects of particular interest. A purpose classification such as the SEO provides a set of categories which collectively exhaust all the objectives of research. In this respect, the scope of the SEO is more extensive than a classification of economic activities such as the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), because not all R&D has an econ From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Australian Standard Research Classification (ASRC) - Research Fields, Courses and Disciplines (RFCD) This classification allows both R&D activity and other activity within the higher education sector to be categorised. It allows R&D activity to be categorised according to the field of research undertaken. In this respect, it is the nature of the R&D which is being examined. In addition, the classification is to be used within the higher education sector to classify courses, units of study and teaching activity to field. The categories in the classification include recognised academic disciplines and related major sub-fields taught at universities or tertiary institutions, major fields of rese From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
The Electronic Student File and Retention System The Electronic Student File and Retention System (ESFII) is an advisement and retention tool designed to support student success. This sophisticated database empowers students to be active in their educational planning by providing convenient access to individualized information in a student friendly, interactive format. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 7:30 p.m..
SUCCEED/ACE Program SUCCEED/ACE is a scholarship-based high school early outreach and college preparation program. It is designed to take the intimidation factor out of college for high school students who would be first generation college students and might be at-risk of not enrolling and succeeding in a college or university environment. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 7:30 p.m..
Alumni–ACE (Achieving a College Education) Collaboration In a unique and unprecedented collaboration, the Phoenix College Alumni Association, a grassroots volunteer based organization, and the Phoenix College Counseling Department launched a successful partnership in 2002-2003 to deliver financial literacy workshops to students and parents enrolled in the college’s ACE (Achieving a College Education) Program. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 6:30 p.m..
Center for Global Tolerance and Engagement In response to the tragedy that occurred on September 11, 2001, the Center for Global Tolerance and Engagement was formed by Mesa Community College's Philosophy and Religious Studies Department, who felt an obligation to create a Center that could offer programs that support global tolerance and the concept of worldwide civic engagement. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 6:30 p.m..
Recruitment Reception for Glendale Community College's Academy for Lifelong Learning The Recruitment Reception for Glendale Community CollegeÂ’s Academy for Lifelong Learning is an exciting and innovative community event where seniors discover classes designed especially for them, meet instructors, view facilities, and register on-the-spot! It is a terrific event for departments to collaborate on and jointly benefit from. At Glendale Community College, 1,650 registrations were generated. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..
Hybrid Learning Program The Hybrid Learning Program is an innovative, collaborative, dynamic teaching and learning initiative wrapped around faculty development and collaboration, student learning and best practices pedagogy, and institutional strategic planning that combines the best of online learning and face-to-face instruction creating a renaissance in teaching and learning at Estrella Mountain Community College. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..
Work-Ready Electronics Work-Ready Electronics engenders unique opportunities for productive collaboration among community colleges and industry and is fulfilling a critical need to update, revise, and modernize electronics curricula at Maricopa colleges and community colleges across the nation. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 4:30 p.m..
The Chandler-Gilbert Community College Electronic Portfolio System After the Maricopa Community College Dialogue Day on electronic portfolios (e-portfolios), many of the faculty at Chandler-Gilbert Community College were inspired by the potential offered by the use of these tools. At a subsequent meeting of the Faculty Development Team, a summer institute for faculty was planned to explore the use of e-portfolios, to examine the tools currently available and to test a pilot of an in-house system developed by Audree Thurman, Chandler-GilbertÂ’s Enterprise Application designer. The system was rolled out in Fall 2003 after modifications were made based on feedb From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 3:30 p.m..
Mediation Youth Conference South Mountain Community College, the Maricopa Alternative Dispute Resolution Association, and Tempe High School host an annual Mediation Youth Conference to prepare high school students to resolve conflicts through peer mediation. Over 200 students from 20 schools participate in an all day program of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and mediation training to help them conduct peer mediation on their respective campuses. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Molecular Orbital Viewer Applet This java applet displays the molecular wave functions (molecular orbitals) of the hydrogen molecular ion (H2+) in 3-D. Different states can be viewed. Users can change the spacing between nuclei and rotate the images in 3D. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
Atom Dipole Transistions Applet This quantum mechanics simulation shows electric dipole transitions, interactions of classical electromagnetic radiation, in an atom. It demonstrates absorption and stimulated emission. A wide range of transitions are shown, including the time-dependent states, the electric field, and the amplitudes and phases of each basis state. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
1-D Quantum Mechanics Applet This quantum mechanics simulation shows the behavior of a single particle bound states in one dimension. It solves the Schrödinger equation and displays the time-dependent wavefunctions for a wide range of potentials. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
1-D Quantum Transitions Applet This quantum mechanics simulation shows the interaction of classical electromagnetic radiation with a particle bound in one dimension. It demonstrates absorption and stimulated emission from an infinite square well, two coupled wells, and a harmonic oscillator. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
Short Subjects Short Subjects is the Community Education Program at Phoenix College with a twist. It consists of general interest, popular, contemporary topics or activities delivered in a lively format! The twist is the use of credit courses. Short Subjects was first created in Fall 2001 entirely using credit courses already created and scheduled by campus instructional departments. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
Further Development of the National Protocols for Higher Education Approval Processes The report reviews the National Protocols for Higher Education Approval Processes and the way in which we should define universities into the future. The paper raises a number of issues dealing with the approval process for higher education institutions, including: how much research should be undertaken in order for an institution to be approved as a university, and what the definition of research might be; whether the National Protocols should allow for the creation of 'specialist' institutions covering only a narrow field of study rather than a wide range of disciplines; and whethe From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
CSIRO - Textile and Fibre Technology CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology is Australia's pre-eminent textile, fibre and leather research centre. The centre invents, develops and commercialises technologies for new and improved products and processes, quality control, and environmental safety at every stage of the wool, cotton, textile and leather processing pipelines. From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Nanostructural Analysis Network Organisation Major National Research Facility NANO-MNRF as an unincorporated joint venture between The University of Sydney, The University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, University of Western Australia and the University of Melbourne. It receives funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments as well as industry. The NANO-MNRF is the peak Australian facility for nanometric analysis of the structure and chemistry of materials in both physical and biological systems. NANO operates and maintains state-of-the-art facilities for the characterisation and manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale. With a primary focus o From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
What are some popular blog websites? There many websites on the Internet that facilitate the creation of blogs. Some of the more popular sites include From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
Why are blogs popular and what are their benefits? Blogs are very popular with children aged 13-19 and young adults aged 20-29. They give people the opportunity to publish on the Internet, their thoughts and reflections of issues important to them. From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
Where can I find out more about blogs? For more information on blogs and how children use them, please visit the following sites From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
How can children stay safe using blogs? When creating a blog, there are a number of things to remember in order to stay safe. From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
What are blogs? The word blog is derived from the combination of the two words, web and log. Blogs are virtual diaries created by individuals and stored on the Internet. Blogs generally consist of text and images and can appear in a calendar type format. From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
From Pathways to Partnerships: Qualification Linkages Between VET and Higher Education The study, commissioned by ANTA and AVCC, was initiated in response to the need for esearch on the impact of Training Packages and the Australian Recognition Framework on cross-sector arrangements; the objective was to develop a combined ANTA/AVCC draft national policy that reflected the new VET environment and the evolving nature of cross-sector collaboration. The research findings by the consultants provide a comprehensive overview of the current array of qualification linkage processes and organisational models, the drivers and barriers cross-sector collaboration, and the issues and potenti From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
What's new with Visual Studio 2005 The new features of Visual Basic (VB) are featured for the new Visual Studio 2005. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
The .NET Platform A site which shows multiple samples of code from VB, C#, C++, ASP, and ADO From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
Visual BASIC.NET Information A variety of sample VB.NET code exists at this site. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
Tlingit Alphabet Learn the TlingÃt alphabet with the help of audio and visuals. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
Brainstorms As described by the author(s), "Brainstorms aims to provide updates of novel concepts emerging from the neurosciences that have relevance to practitioners. From the Clinical Neuroscience Research Center in San Diego and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego." Topics addressed include psychopharmacology, pain and depression, fibromyalgia, sexual dysfunction, and a variety of other current and intriguing neuroscience subjects. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 18, 2004 at 1:07 a.m..
Freedom's Fortress: The Library of Congress 1939-1953 The site tells the history of the Library of Congress during a particularly important period. From 1939 to 1953 the Library underwent a myriad of changes that established the institution as one of America's foremost citadels of intellectual freedom. Archibald MacLeish and Luther Harris Evans, Librarians of Congress during this time, adopted new administrative procedures that improved the Library's ability to acquire collections and made it a more vital resource both for Congress and the public during and after the war. Comprising 209 items drawn from the Library Archives and other Ma From EdNA Online on November 18, 2004 at 12:30 a.m..
Key National Indicators of Children's Health, Development and Wellbeing Monitoring the progress of Australia's children is central to the National Agenda for Early Childhood. bulletin provides an overview of the key indicators to be published in A Picture of Australia's Children 2005, as part of a national program of indicator development, data collection and regular reporting. From EdNA Online on November 17, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
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