Group items tagged

Opened in 1932, the history of the Broadway Theatre stretches back to the mid 1920s. Up until 1924 the current site was occupied by a Fire Station which was relocated to Ladywell, from where it still operates to this day.

Silent movie projectors were ordered but in 1929, Al Jolson’s famous ‘Jazz Singer’ saw the first commercial sound on film presentation revolutionise cinema.

During the 1930s up to the Second World War, the building was primarily used by local organisations, the Utopians being joined by the Eldorado and Lewisham Operatic Societies.

Participation - many are no longer satisfied to just consume the thoughts and opinions of professional experts - but want to be involved in the process of discussing and interacting with the news. Beyond this we’re seeing more and more focus upon citizen journalism where millions of people have the means to engage in the reporting of news - simply by getting their mobile phone out.

Relationality - many of the new forms of media that are emerging not only involve readers in the reporting and interpretation of news - but they create spaces where community springs up around the news and information being shared. People are no longer finding meaning in news alone - but together in social networks. Suspicion of Institution - Government, Church, Big Business and other ‘institutions’ are increasingly being viewed with suspicion. I’m finding in my own daily interactions that more and more people have a growing sense of disillusionment and suspicion of mainstream media outlets and are looking for alternative sources of information.

Customization - we live in an age where we have almost unlimited choice in many areas of our lives. New media allows people to customize the information and news that they want to consume. Using tools like news aggregation they can now choose specific topics that they wish to follow and control when and how they consume it. Immediacy - no longer satisfied to wait for tomorrows paper or tonight’s news broadcast - people are increasingly following events in real time online. While TV and Radio have live coverage of some big events with broad appeal - New Media is light footed, nimble, highly targeted to special interests and quick. Whether it be watching Apple release it’s new iPod live via a blogger at the press event or getting reports and pictures of a natural disaster from a blogger caught up in the middle of the action - new media is increasingly ahead of the rest in getting information out.

Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each smile lies the promise of a unique holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colours and tastes, the island, set in its turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel to return to its shores time and time again.

E-learning at the Department of EnglishThe integration of e-learning activities within traditional course formats is strongly promoted by the Department of English in accordance with the teaching strategy of the university. E-learning courses developed at the Department have won international awards and further an effective increase in learning performance. E-learning has opened up many new opportunities for students, while it has also presented some new challenges. The best way to approach an online learning experience is to jump in at the deep end with your eyes wide open. You need to understand that there is a lot of hard work involved, and that there will be times when the whole thing can seem a bit overwhelming. However, if you stay focused on your objectives, and manage your time well, you will find e-learning to be a very rewarding and liberating experience. Before starting to think about specific strategies to ensure your success in an online learning environment, please understand the following.

Le funzioni del Sindaco Il Sindaco è l'organo responsabile dell’amministrazione del comune e lo rappresenta. Può delegare l’esercizio di funzioni ad esso attribuite a singoli assessori ed a consiglieri nei casi previsti dalla legge. Al Sindaco è attribuito il potere di avocazione degli atti di competenza dirigenziale solo per particolari motivi di necessità ed urgenza, specificamente indicati nel provvedimento di avocazione dandone comunicazione ai capi gruppo. Le dimissioni del Sindaco vanno presentate al Consiglio. Il Sindaco è competente, nell'ambito della disciplina regionale e sulla base degli indirizzi espressi dal Consiglio comunale, a coordinare gli orari degli esercizi commerciali, dei servizi pubblici, nonché gli orari di apertura al pubblico degli uffici periferici delle amministrazioni pubbliche al fine di armonizzare l’esplicazione dei servizi alle esigenze complessive e generali degli utenti. Il Sindaco, in quanto autorità comunale di protezione civile, sovrintende alla programmazione, alla realizzazione e alla attuazione di provvedimenti e azioni svolte a prevenire ed eliminare gravi pericoli che minacciano l’incolumità dei cittadini.

This section contains links to material related to methods of using e-learning tools and creating online resources. We would be happy to publish your personal experiences in this area. If you are interested in disseminating your papers, presentations or reflections online, please contact Tim Ellis or Phil Tubman

The Nuffield e-learning project was launched on Friday 3rd October 2008 at the celebration of the international activities of the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences and the 30th anniversary of the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development. The objectives are to enhance teaching quality for our present students through e-learning and develop distance learning options for those who are unable to leave their family and work commitments to attend courses in Leeds

The module can be completed anywhere in the world - all you require is internet access. The basic idea is to allow you to: (i) study when and where as convenient, and (ii) test your knowledge of the compendium material through web-based exercises and discussions. The basic building blocks in the course are e-modules; each of these allow you to study a subject in detail by providing an overview of the subject and what you will learn from the particular e-module. You are provided with on-line compendium material, exercises and discussions. Exercises are either multiple-choice, minor essays or more comprehensive teacher evaluated assignments. Completing the exercises satisfactorily will provide you with access to the examination.

Research shows that only one out of three elderly people (over the age of sixty-five) are using the Internet. As a result, usability is a major issue. Vision along with hearing problems are a major contributor to the uneasiness many older adults feel. In direct correlation, this is one result of the many interfaces of the internet. Therefore, the demands of the new media on older adults are examined along with the physical and psychological changes older adults may have while using the Internet. Lastly, the article provides ideas on how changing interfaces on the internet will put older adults at a great advantage in the new media.

Older people frequently report problems with these tasks because of mobility issues, inconvenience, and fear of crime. Shopping, banking and even taking control of their health-care online, could improve these problems and allow seniors to play a more active role in their own social lives.