Friday, December 25, 2009

Statistical application for Thesis

Analyze-it

Introduction: This application is an "integration" of Excel '97 into to 2007. It utilizes statistics to test hypotheses and represents them as graphical charts.

Creating a new dataset: This involves using a range of cells on excel under statistical analysis with numerous dataset template options.

Working with existing data: An analysis can be completed on the excel data sheet. A setup called a list "dataset" allows specific numerical arrangements. At this juncture, the data wizard can be used.
Setting the measurement scale: This package differentiates between three scales of measurement: continuous, nominal and ordinal.

Running a statistical analysis: All types of statistical tests may be done such as one or two tailed analyses.

Updating an analysis: A report can be easily updated if data changes by means of outlier exclusion.

Editing an analysis: Modifications can be "plugged" in speedily.

Keeping work together: Information can be collated in the same workbook.

Printing reports and charts: Reports can be printed with the modern format and other necessary auxiliary features.

Filtering Data: It only analyzes a subset of the data. Non-visible sets will not be pencilled in. A facility called the autofiller allows this procedure.

Newscard #8

A Mobile Phone 'Alcohol Tracker' is to be launched

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Increased consumption of alcohol occurs around the festive season and a new mobile tracker can keep a personlized chart of your consumption. Heavy drinkers are more prone to mouth ulcers and strokes and it should be personally regulated. This feature can only be used if your mobile can access the internet.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8386531.stm

Newscard #7

Health and ICT

ICT is being used in the drug approval process but it has not resulted in an improvement in the waiting time thus far.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171680.php

Newscard #5

Business and ICT

IDC predicts acceleration in emerging technology will drive the Thailand ICT Industry despite slowdown in spending (Jan. 2009)

This article relates to the drop in ICT spending for the coming year because of a combination of factors. There will be some growth areas that should be analyzed. A list of the top predictions for ICT are included.The question is whether they have come to fruition.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/01/20/technology/technology_30093787.php

Newscard week #4

High-Tech Sports Broadcast Technology uses CG players for ESPN Analaysis (Nov. 2009)

This is an innovation that creates virtual versions of players who can interact with TV analysts to run moves. It will be used as a teaching tool to take fans onto the floor. X-box cameras are used to encode the gym and the 3D players are superimposed. It runs in real time using CG elements. The plays must be designed beforehand.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4336478.html

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Humanity in War


http://www.irishtimes.com/indepth/slideshows/redcross/

Newscard #5

Business and ICT

IDC predicts acceleration in emerging technology will drive the Thailand ICT Industry despite slowdown in spending (Jan. 2009)

This article relates to the drop in ICT spending for the coming year because of a combination of factors. There will be some growth areas that should be analyzed. A list of the top predictions for ICT are included.The question is whether they have come to fruition.

1) Thailand IT spending growth to slow down

2) The light from the government sector

3) Web 2.0 for customer care and Marketing

4) 3G is coming

5) IP surveillance by government

6) Wimax - the reality show

7) Mobile Number Portability

8) Mini-notebooks - a dream comes true

9) The birth of Green IT

10) Opportunities in Managed Security
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/01/20/technology/technology_30093787.php

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

ICT and the Climate

General Search - Education technology the future (with google) 5 websites.

ceRebrally in the initial article in 2004, there was banter about the www increasing in size every 90 days whilst the internet doubled yearly. What about now and what does it mean for educators? Time for the U.S. Department of Education's Tech. policy in 2006 which set out a multi-pronged recommendation list. The obvious stuff like better finance and the rollout of broadband access was there; however,interestingly, also creative leadership. A quote: " Our children can't wait, the future is now. We need to be preparing them for a future that few of us can even visualize." Dr. Mark Edwards. Former Sup., Henrico County, VA Public Schools. Cool.

Tech. Article
Teaching English with Technology
Using LAMS Chat and Forum to promote quality conversations by Leanne Cameron
I had a gander at this. LAMS was used with uni. students to increase engagement levels with class assigned texts. A resounding success. Better understanding of the works was achieved.

Newscard #2

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Innovation and ICT
Malaysia is planning to increase the use of ICT which will act as the foundation for an innovative economy. They hope that it will increase their level of human capital development. Authorities will work closely with Microsoft. The main aim is to change from being a resource-based economy to an innovative society.

http://www.futuregov.net/articles/2009/may/12/malaysia-banks-ict-education-creative-society/

Newscard #3

Newscard: Using Technology to increase Engagement
An Eportfolio is an individual collection of evidence which improves interest levels. It is not a specific software package. Students are provided the platform to dwell and inquire on different aspects of their learning. A wide variety of items such as videos, pictures etc. can stored here.

http://electronicportfolios.com/balance/index.html