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Good Day, Bad Day

Teaching as a High-Wire Act

By: Ken Winograd

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Good Day, Bad Day

Teaching as a High-Wire Act

By: Ken Winograd

Here is the story of how Ken Winograd grappled with the uncertainties and contradictions of teaching and, in the process, began to understand himself as teacher. Winograd contends that it is crucial that teachers, especially beginning teachers, examine and reflect on the inevitable complexities of classroom life as they work to construct professional identities that are flexible, strategic, and multifaceted. After 13 years working as a teacher educator, he returned to the classroom as a teacher in a nongraded primary classroom. In Good Day, Bad Day, he describes this experience. The first half of the book contains Winograd's daily journal, where he details his everyday work. The journal describes his struggles with students, the efforts to construct a curriculum that reflected his changing beliefs about teaching, and the highs and lows typical of beginning teaching. The second half of the book formally examines various nonpedagogic aspects of teaching, including teacher-student power relations, the emotions of teaching, and the development of teacher identity. Good Day, Bad Day will be useful to teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and policymakers committed to the development of teachers who can reflect critically on their experience and then act to improve their working conditions as well as the learning conditions of students.

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R&L Education

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1461649196

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Googled

The End of the World As We Know It

By: Ken Auletta

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The End of the World As We Know It

By: Ken Auletta

A revealing, forward-looking examination of the outsize influence Google has had on the changing media Landscape. There are companies that create waves and those that ride or are drowned by them. As only he can, bestselling author Ken Auletta takes readers for a ride on the Google wave, telling the story of how it formed and crashed into traditional media businesses?from newspapers to books, to television, to movies, to telephones, to advertising, to Microsoft. With unprecedented access to Google?s founders and executives, as well as to those in media who are struggling to keep their heads above water, Auletta reveals how the industry is being disrupted and redefined. Using Google as a stand-in for the digital revolution, Auletta takes readers inside Google?s closed-door meetings and paints portraits of Google?s notoriously private founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, as well as those who work with?and against?them. In his narrative, Auletta provides the fullest account ever told of Google?s rise, shares the ?secret sauce? of Google?s success, and shows why the worlds of ?new? and ?old? media often communicate as if residents of different planets. Google engineers start from an assumption that the old ways of doing things can be improved and made more efficient, an approach that has yielded remarkable results? Google will generate about $20 billion in advertising revenues this year, or more than the combined prime-time ad revenues of CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX. And with its ownership of YouTube and its mobile phone and other initiatives, Google CEO Eric Schmidt tells Auletta his company is poised to become the world?s first $100 billion media company. Yet there are many obstacles that threaten Google?s future, and opposition from media companies and government regulators may be the least of these. Google faces internal threats, from its burgeoning size to losing focus to hubris. In coming years, Google?s faith in mathematical formulas and in slide rule logic will be tested, just as it has been on Wall Street. Distilling the knowledge accrued from a career of covering the media, Auletta will offer insights into what we know, and don?t know, about what the future holds for the imperiled industry.

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Penguin

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1101151404

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Understanding Machine Understanding

Does AI Really Know What It Is Talking About?

By: Ken Clements

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Understanding Machine Understanding

Does AI Really Know What It Is Talking About?

By: Ken Clements

This is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the nature of machine understanding, its evaluation, and its implications. The book proposes a new framework, the Multifaceted Understanding Test Tool (MUTT), for assessing machine understanding across multiple dimensions, from language comprehension and logical reasoning to social intelligence and metacognition. Through a combination of philosophical analysis, technical exposition, and narrative thought experiments, the book delves into the frontiers of machine understanding, raising fundamental questions about the cognitive mechanisms and representations that enable genuine understanding in both human and machine minds. By probing the boundaries of artificial comprehension, the book aims to advance our theoretical grasp on the elusive notion of understanding and inform responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. In an era where Artificial Intelligence systems are becoming integral to our daily lives, a pressing question arises: Do these machines truly understand what they are doing, or are they merely sophisticated pattern matchers? "Understanding Machine Understanding" delves into this profound inquiry, exploring the depths of machine cognition and the essence of comprehension. Join Ken Clements and Claude 3 Opus on an intellectual journey that challenges conventional benchmarks like the Turing Test and introduces the innovative Multifaceted Understanding Test Tool (MUTT). This groundbreaking framework assesses AI's capabilities across language, reasoning, perception, and social intelligence, aiming to distinguish genuine understanding from mere imitation. Through philosophical analysis, technical exposition, and engaging narratives, this book invites readers to explore the frontiers of AI comprehension. Whether you're an AI researcher, philosopher, or curious observer, "Understanding Machine Understanding" offers a thought-provoking guide to the future of human-machine collaboration. Discover what it truly means for a machine to understand--and the implications for our shared future.

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Universal-Publishers

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1599427354

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Organizational Improvisation

By: MIGUEL PINA E. CUNHA; KEN KAMOCHE.

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Organizational Improvisation

By: MIGUEL PINA E. CUNHA; KEN KAMOCHE.

Confronted with rapid and unpredictable environments, contemporary organizations are becoming more aware of the benefits of improvisation. By improvising, organizations create the capacity to make sudden adaptive moves, thus adapting in real time to unexpected events. Organizational improvisation is thus a new and exciting area in terms of practice and research. Organizational improvisation has important implications for such subjects as product innovation, teamworking and organizational renewal, and this new book brings together some of the best and most thought-provoking papers published in recent years. Organizational improvisation is now emerging as one of the most important areas of organizational science, and this book provides a comprehensive collection suitable for students, researchers and practitioners alike. Frank J. Barrett Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Monterey, USA, David T. Bastien Minneapolis, USA, Shona L.

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Routledge

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113450649X

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Applied Discrete Structures

By: Ken Levasseur,Al Doerr

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Applied Discrete Structures

By: Ken Levasseur,Al Doerr

In writing this book, care was taken to use language and examples that gradually wean students from a simpleminded mechanical approach and move them toward mathematical maturity. We also recognize that many students who hesitate to ask for help from an instructor need a readable text, and we have tried to anticipate the questions that go unasked. The wide range of examples in the text are meant to augment the "favorite examples" that most instructors have for teaching the topcs in discrete mathematics. To provide diagnostic help and encouragement, we have included solutions and/or hints to the odd-numbered exercises. These solutions include detailed answers whenever warranted and complete proofs, not just terse outlines of proofs. Our use of standard terminology and notation makes Applied Discrete Structures a valuable reference book for future courses. Although many advanced books have a short review of elementary topics, they cannot be complete. The text is divided into lecture-length sections, facilitating the organization of an instructor's presentation.Topics are presented in such a way that students' understanding can be monitored through thought-provoking exercises. The exercises require an understanding of the topics and how they are interrelated, not just a familiarity with the key words. An Instructor's Guide is available to any instructor who uses the text. It includes: Chapter-by-chapter comments on subtopics that emphasize the pitfalls to avoid; Suggested coverage times; Detailed solutions to most even-numbered exercises; Sample quizzes, exams, and final exams. This textbook has been used in classes at Casper College (WY), Grinnell College (IA), Luzurne Community College (PA), University of the Puget Sound (WA).''--

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Lulu.com

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1105559297

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Applied Discrete Structures - Part 2- Algebraic Structures

By: Ken Levasseur,Al Doerr

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Applied Discrete Structures - Part 2- Algebraic Structures

By: Ken Levasseur,Al Doerr

Applied Discrete Structures, Part II - Algebraic Structures, is an introduction to groups, monoids, vector spaces, lattices, boolean algebras, rings and fields. It corresponds with the content of Discrete Structures II at UMass Lowell, which is a required course for students in Computer Science. It presumes background contained in Part I - Fundamentals. Applied Discrete Structures has been approved by the American Institute of Mathematics as part of their Open Textbook Initiative. For more information on open textbooks, visit http: //www.aimath.org/textbooks/. This version was created using Mathbook XML (https: //mathbook.pugetsound.edu/) Al Doerr is Emeritus Professor of Mathematical Sciences at UMass Lowell. His interests include abstract algebra and discrete mathematics. Ken Levasseur is a Professor of Mathematical Sciences at UMass Lowell. His interests include discrete mathematics and abstract algebra, and their implementation using computer algebra systems.

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1105618986

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Teaching & Researching: Computer-Assisted Language Learning

By: Ken Beatty

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Teaching & Researching: Computer-Assisted Language Learning

By: Ken Beatty

Computers play a crucial and rapidly evolving role in education, particularly in the area of language learning. Far from being a tool mimicking a textbook or teacher, Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) has the power to transform language learning through the pioneering application of innovative research and practices. Technological innovation creates opportunities to revisit old ideas, conduct new research and challenge established beliefs, meaning that the field is constantly undergoing change. This fully revised second edition brings teachers and researchers up-to-date by offering: A comprehensive overview of CALL and current research issues Step-by-step instructions on conducting research projects in CALL Extensive resources in the form of contacts, websites and free software references A glossary of terms related to CALL Closely linked to other branches of study such as autonomy in language learning and computer science, CALL is at the cutting edge of current research directions. This book is essential reading for all teachers and researchers interested in using CALL to make language learning a richer, more productive and more enjoyable task. Ken Beatty has taught at colleges and universities in Canada, Asia and the Middle East. His publications include more than 100 textbooks for learning English as a Second Language, as well as various websites, CD-ROMs and educational videos.

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Routledge

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1317862880

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Sex, Ecology, Spirituality

The Spirit of Evolution, Second Edition

By: Ken Wilber

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Sex, Ecology, Spirituality

The Spirit of Evolution, Second Edition

By: Ken Wilber

Hailed as “one of the most significant books ever published,” this work of far-reaching vision is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of human consciousness In this tour de force of scholarship and vision, Ken Wilber traces the course of evolution from matter to life to mind and describes the common patterns that evolution takes in all three of these domains. From the emergence of mind, he traces the evolution of human consciousness through its major stages of growth and development. Wilber particularly focuses on modernity and postmodernity: what they mean; how they impact gender issues, psychotherapy, ecological concerns, and various liberation movements; and how the modern and postmodern world conceive of Spirit. This second edition features forty pages of new material, new diagrams, and extensively revised notes.

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Shambhala Publications

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0834821087

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9780834821088

Curriculum Planning with Design Language

Building Elegant Courses and Units

By: Ken Badley

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Curriculum Planning with Design Language

Building Elegant Courses and Units

By: Ken Badley

Curriculum Planning with Design Language provides a streamlined, adaptable framework for using visual design terminology to conceptualize instructional design objectives, processes, and strategies. Drawing from instructional design theory, pattern language theory, and aesthetics, these ten course and unit design principles help educators break down and clarify their broader planning tasks and concerns. Written in clear, direct prose and rich with intuitive examples, this book showcases insights leading to effective curriculum design that will speak equally to pre-service and experienced educators.

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Routledge

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1351380605

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9781351380607

Encyclopedia of American Opera

By: Ken Wlaschin

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Encyclopedia of American Opera

By: Ken Wlaschin

This encyclopedia lists, describes and cross-references everything to do with American opera: works (both operas and operettas), composers, librettists, singers, and source authors, along with relevant recordings. The approximately 1,750 entries range from ballad operas and composers of the 18th century to modern minimalists and video opera artists. Each opera entry consists of plot, history, premiere and cast, followed by a chronological listing of recordings, movies and videos.

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McFarland

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1476612382

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9781476612386

Broken Stars

Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation

By: Ken Liu

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Broken Stars

Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation

By: Ken Liu

LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY Sixteen short stories from China's groundbreaking science fiction writers, edited and translated by award-winning author Ken Liu. In Hugo award-winner Liu Cixin's ‘Moonlight,’ a man is contacted by three future versions of himself, each trying to save their world from destruction. Hao Jingfang’s ‘The New Year Train’ sees 1,500 passengers go missing on a train that vanishes into space. In the title story by Tang Fei, a young girl is shown how the stars can reveal the future. In addition, three essays explore the history and rise of Chinese science fiction publishing, contemporary Chinese fandom, and how the growing interest in Chinese SF has impacted writers who had long laboured in obscurity. By turns dazzling, melancholy and thought-provoking, Broken Stars celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of SFF voices emerging from China. Stories include: “Goodnight, Melancholy” by Xia Jia “The Snow of Jinyang” by Zhang Ran “Broken Stars” by Tang Fei “Submarines” by Han Song “Salinger and the Koreans” by Han Song “Under a Dangling Sky” by Cheng Jingbo “What Has Passed Shall in Kinder Light Appear” by Baoshu “The New Year Train” by Hao Jingfang “The Robot Who Liked to Tell Tall Tales” by Fei Dao “Moonlight” by Liu Cixin “The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Laba Porridge" by Anna Wu “The First Emperor’s Games” by Ma Boyong “Reflection” by Gu Shi “The Brain Box” by Regina Kanyu Wang “Coming of the Light” by Chen Qiufan “A History of Future Illnesses” by Chen Qiufan Essays: “A Brief Introduction to Chinese Science Fiction and Fandom,” by Regina Kanyu Wang, “A New Continent for China Scholars: Chinese Science Fiction Studies” by Mingwei Song “Science Fiction: Embarrassing No More” by Fei Dao For more Chinese SF in translation, check out Invisible Planets. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Tordotcom

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1250297672

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9781250297679

Good Day, Bad Day

Teaching as a High-wire Act

By: Ken Winograd

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Good Day, Bad Day

Teaching as a High-wire Act

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1578862442

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Encyclopedia of American Opera

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