La mujer y la geografia universitaria española

This article lies within the sphere of studies initiated recently in various social sciences and which aim to introduce women's problems as an element of analysis, or in other words, the gender perspective. In the field of geography, the earliest contributions of this nature were made in English-speaking countries. It is only in the 1980s that similar contributions begin to appear in Spanish geography, albeit sporadically . In the first part of this article, an analysis is made of the presence of women geographers in Spanish universities, based on a questionnaire submitted to twenty-six departments of geography. The questionnaires provide information on the age, sex and marital status of women staff, and other relevant facts. It becomes evident that women lecturers are in the minority in Spanish university Geography Departments, especially in the top posts, although the percentage compares favourably with English-speaking countries. The second part of the article consists of a study of the written contributions of women geographers through the analysis of the various geographical magazines published by geography departments and other related bodies. The author reaches the conclusion that the percentage of articles written by women geographers is even lower than the corresponding percentage of staff members. Especially noteworthy is the very limited number of articles in the fields of physical geography and geographical theory, in contrast to a certain tendency to publish studies on, for example, population or urban topics with a highly restricted territorial scope

Passo a passo : rumo à inclusão e cooperação numa turma CEF

O presente estudo empírico incide sobre uma turma de um Curso de Educação e Formação (CEF) do nono ano e as estratégias conducentes à sua inclusão na comunidade escolar, através da formação e mediante o espírito de colaboração dos seus membros. Tratava-se de um grupo de alunos inseridos numa EB 2,3 de um Território Educativo de Intervenção Prioritária (TEIP), cujo percurso estava pautado pelo insucesso escolar, absentismo, abandono escolar, desmotivação, incumprimento de regras, ausência de relações entre os pares e sentimentos de exclusão. A intervenção assentou numa metodologia qualitativa numa abordagem de investigação-ação e no pressuposto de que a implementação de um modelo de aprendizagem cooperativa, através de um conjunto de projetos na escola, sala de aula, famílias e comunidade local, conduziria ao sucesso educativo da turma e à sua transição para o mundo laboral. Recorreu-se à pesquisa documental, sociometria, entrevista, inquéritos por questionário e observação naturalista para recolher dados numa primeira fase. Posteriormente repetiram-se aquelas técnicas e utilizou-se a criação de um blogue para proceder à avaliação da intervenção. Os resultados mostram que a cooperação no seio da turma contribuiu para a sua inclusão na comunidade escolar e para o sucesso escolar e integração profissional da maioria dos seus alunos.

Biblioteca 2.0 : produção e organização do conhecimento na Internet

O objectivo principal deste trabalho de investigação é na análise do aproveitamento das potencialidades da tecnologia da Web 2.0 pelos profissionais de informação na gestão do conhecimento nas bibliotecas, especialmente nas universitárias, onde a utilização destas tecnologias se revela de extrema importância. Para enquadrar o estudo no âmbito da aplicação das tecnologias da Web 2.0 ao serviço da biblioteca foi analisado, em primeiro lugar, o impacto que o desenvolvimento tecnológico teve na sociedade e a globalização do saber originado pelo software social. Para complementar o estudo e verificar a gestão de uma das redes sociais, o Blogue, foi usado o método qualitativo, através da aplicação de uma grelha de avaliação da qualidade dos Blogues desenvolvida por Luísa Alvim. Os resultados obtidos da análise dos Blogues foram submetidos à observação dos princípios da Web 2.0, defendidos por Maness. Concluiu-se que as potencialidades do Blogue não são completamente exploradas pelos profissionais de informação, nem mesmo nas bibliotecas universitárias. Este estudo pretende fazer a análise da situação, mas também ser um ponto de partida para que os responsáveis das bibliotecas, especialmente das bibliotecas universitárias, repensem o conceito e mais-valia da Web 2.0, de forma a que o Blogue seja gerido estrategicamente em benefício do utilizador, profissionais de informação e do próprio serviço da biblioteca.

Ensino/Aprendizagem da estatística promovendo o pensamento crítico utilizando o fórum de uma LMS

A estatística nos dias de hoje está incorporada de uma forma generalizada no currículo da matemática no ensino básico e secundário e em diferentes cursos do ensino superior.Este interesse, não é exclusivo da comunidade de educação matemática, mas sim da sociedade em geral, pois a sua apropriação permite contribuir para um melhor espirito crítico sobre a informação e logo um exercicio de melhor cidadania. Esta experiência realizou-se no âmbito da Unidade Curricular de Introdução à Estatística da licenciatura em Educação Básica da Escola Superior de Educação Paula Frassinetti , a qual contou com a participação de 74 estudantes inscritos na unidade curricular.Tendo como referência as diretrizes para o ensino superior impulsionadas por o processo de Bolonha que apontam para a centralidade do estudante no processo autónomo de aprendizagem ao longo da vida implementamos uma metodologia de b-learning alicerçada na plataforma moodle usando o fórum de forma a potenciar o pensamento crítico.Do ponto de vista pedagógico, utilizamos o modelo Community of Inquiry desenvolvido por Garrison, Anderson e Archer.Os posts que lançamos para a discussão, eram notícias dos meios de comunicação fazendo um pequeno comentário de forma a fomentar o sentido crítico face ao modo como a informação é apresentada e a aptidão para ler e interpretar tabelas e gráficos à luz das situações a que dizem respeito, com o objetivo de desenvolver skills interpretativos e a literacia estatística, desenvolver a capacidade para comunicar estatisticamente e desenvolver disposições estatísticas úteis.Neste trabalho, apresentamos uma análise qualitativa e quantitativa dos vários indicadores que caracterizam a formação de futuros professores da educação básica em estatística,recolhendo os dados das interações do fórum, monitorizados com o software SNAPP e a análise dos mesmos com o Netdraw e SPSS.E ainda, a interpretabilidade de diversos fatores, de acordo com a estrutura e conceção do instrumento a respeito de como o estudante perceciona a presença cognitiva relativamente à construção do significado e compreensão da matéria da unidade curricular.Concluímos que a maioria dos estudantes apesar de saber calcular medidas de localização e dispersão, tem dificuldade em apresentar argumentos em que as explicite, pois ainda não conseguiu interpretar, interiorizar as medidas, para que possa inseri-los e articulá-los numa argumentação.

In-street wind direction variability in the vicinity of a busy intersection in central London

We present results from fast-response wind measurements within and above a busy intersection between two street canyons (Marylebone Road and Gloucester Place) in Westminster, London taken as part of the DAPPLE (Dispersion of Air Pollution and Penetration into the Local Environment; www.dapple.org.uk) 2007 field campaign. The data reported here were collected using ultrasonic anemometers on the roof-top of a building adjacent to the intersection and at two heights on a pair of lamp-posts on opposite sides of the intersection. Site characteristics, data analysis and the variation of intersection flow with the above-roof wind direction (θref) are discussed. Evidence of both flow channelling and recirculation was identified within the canyon, only a few metres from the intersection for along-street and across-street roof-top winds respectively. Results also indicate that for oblique rooftop flows, the intersection flow is a complex combination of bifurcated channelled flows, recirculation and corner vortices. Asymmetries in local building geometry around the intersection and small changes in the background wind direction (changes in 15-min mean θref of 5–10 degrees) were also observed to have profound influences on the behaviour of intersection flow patterns. Consequently, short time-scale variability in the background flow direction can lead to highly scattered in-street mean flow angles masking the true multi-modal features of the flow and thus further complicating modelling challenges.

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Active micromachined integrated terahertz circuits

Schottky barrier diodes have been integrated into on-chip rectangular waveguides. Two novel techniques have been developed to fabricate diodes with posts suitable for integration into waveguides. One technique produces diodes with anode diameters of the order of microns with post heights from 90 to 125 microns and the second technique produces sub-micron anodes with post heights around 20 microns. A method has been developed to incorporate these structures into a rectangular waveguide and provide a top contact onto the anode which could be used as an I.F. output in a mixer circuit. Devices have been fabricated and D.C. characterized.

Second Strike and you are (finally) out? The Quashing of the Prevention of Infiltration Law (Amendment no. 4)

The blog-post critically analyses the Israeli Supreme Court judgment (HCJ 8425/13 Anon v. Knesset et al) quashing the Prevention of Infiltration Law (Amendment no. 4), offering themes of comparative constitutional interest.

Interactive sensory objects for and by people with learning disabilities

This project engages people with learning disabilities as co-researchers and co-designers in the development of multisensory interactive artworks, with the aim of making museums or heritage sites more interesting, meaningful, and fun. This article describes our explorations, within this context, of a range of technologies including squishy circuits, littleBits, and easy-build websites, and presents examples of objects created by the co-researchers such as “sensory boxes” and interactive buckets, baskets, and boots. Public engagement is an important part of the project and includes an annual public event and seminar day, a blog rich with photos and videos of the workshops, and an activities book to give people ideas for creating their own sensory explorations of museums and heritage sites.

Leveraging everyday technology for people living with dementia: a case study

– The purpose of this paper is to present the self-described “journey” of a person with dementia (Brian; author 3) in his re-learning of old technologies and learning of new ones and the impact this had on his life. Design/methodology/approach – This is a single case study detailing the participant's experiences collaborating with a researcher to co-create methods of facilitating this learning process, which he documented in the form of an online blog and diary entries. These were analysed using NVivo to reveal the key themes. Findings – Brian was able to relearn previously used technologies and learn two new ones. This lead to an overarching theme of positive outlook on life supported by person-centredness, identity and technology, which challenged negative perceptions about dementia. Research limitations/implications – The paper provides an example of how learning and technology improved the life of one person with dementia. By sharing the approach the authors hope to encourage others to embrace the challenge of designing and developing innovative solutions for people with a dementia diagnosis by leveraging both current mainstream technology and creating novel bespoke interventions for dementia. Originality/value – The personal perspective of a person with dementia and his experiences of (re-) learning provide a unique insight into the impact of technology on his life.

Design patterns for promoting peer interaction in discussion forums in MOOCs

Design patterns are a way of sharing evidence-based solutions to educational design problems. The design patterns presented in this paper were produced through a series of workshops, which aimed to identify Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) design principles from workshop participants’ experiences of designing, teaching and learning on these courses. MOOCs present a challenge for the existing pedagogy of online learning, particularly as it relates to promoting peer interaction and discussion. MOOC cohort sizes, participation patterns and diversity of learners mean that discussions can remain superficial, become difficult to navigate, or never develop beyond isolated posts. In addition, MOOC platforms may not provide sufficient tools to support moderation. This paper draws on four case studies of designing and teaching on a range of MOOCs presenting seven design narratives relating to the experience in these MOOCs. Evidence presented in the narratives is abstracted in the form of three design patterns created through a collaborative process using techniques similar to those used in collective autoethnography. The patterns: “Special Interest Discussions”, “Celebrity Touch” and “Look and Engage”, draw together shared lessons and present possible solutions to the problem of creating, managing and facilitating meaningful discussion in MOOCs through the careful use of staged learning activities and facilitation strategies.

Extraction of unexpected rules from Twitter hashtags and its application to sport events

Twitter has become a dependable microblogging tool for real time information dissemination and newsworthy events broadcast. Its users sometimes break news on the network faster than traditional newsagents due to their presence at ongoing real life events at most times. Different topic detection methods are currently used to match Twitter posts to real life news of mainstream media. In this paper, we analyse tweets relating to the English FA Cup finals 2012 by applying our novel method named TRCM to extract association rules present in hash tag keywords of tweets in different time-slots. Our system identify evolving hash tag keywords with strong association rules in each time-slot. We then map the identified hash tag keywords to event highlights of the game as reported in the ground truth of the main stream media. The performance effectiveness measure of our experiments show that our method perform well as a Topic Detection and Tracking approach.