Recent and Relevant from the Resource Center - October 2018

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October 1, 2018

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Recent and Relevant from the Resource Center

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As Halloween approaches, we find ourselves thinking about things that might frighten us. For example, robots and artificial intelligence. Are they (A) terrifying harbingers of doom, destined to take over the world and wipe out mankind? Or are they (B) simply a more and more prevalent form of useful technology? Siri and Alexa tell us the answer is B, but we invite you to read this month’s featured articles and decide for yourself.

On our CTE Issues, Research and Dialogue page:

Machine Learning Healthcare Applications - 2018 and Beyond

A blog feature from TechEmergence highlighting a number of current and future uses of machine learning in the medical field.

Visit our CTE Issues, Research and Dialogue page for these links and many more

 

On our Industry/Workplace Data and Trends page:

Robots and Jobs: Evidence from U.S. Labor Markets

A March 2017 working paper of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

The AI Paradox: How Robots Will Make Work More Human

Cisco teamed with Oxford Economics to examine the impact technology will have on the labor market as existing job tasks are automated. By modeling the shifts in the nature of work across 800+ jobs, they were able to determine which industries are most vulnerable to automation and where new employment opportunities will arise.

Visit our Industry/Workplace Data and Trends page for these links and many more


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On the other hand, glossophobia (fear of public speaking) affects 25% of people according to Psychology Today, which suggests that one way to tackle this fear is to prepare, prepare, prepare. If you need some help preparing, preparing, preparing your Powerpoint presentations, we have links to these lifesavers…

On our Tools for Teachers and Trainers page:

Creating Presentations and Delivering Presentations

Two free units of instruction developed by the Resource Center that cover researching, preparing, and delivering informative and persuasive presentations.

Tips & Tricks to Ace Powerpoint

This handy infographic provides best practices for Powerpoint slides and data visualizations, as well as handy shortcuts, resources, and design inspiration.

Top 10 Evidence-Based Best Practices for Powerpoint in the Classroom

Traditional PowerPoint® in the classroom resembles static electronic overheads that tend to decrease learning and retention of the content presented. This article by Ronald A. Berk, PhD, professor emeritus of The Johns Hopkins University, synthesizes the PowerPoint® literature and translates the research findings into a state-of-the-art, concise top-10 list of evidence-based, best practices in design, engagement, and multimedia.

Visit our Tools for Teachers and Trainers page for these resources and many more