Planning for Technology
Planning for Technology

Author: Bruce M. Whitehead

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2013-09-04

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1483306461

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Stay a step ahead of technological change so that every student can flourish! Students and classrooms are growing more technologically savvy every semester, which presents you with an essential choice: Will you let these learning tools sit idle, or will you unleash the power of technology for your students and staff? The first edition of Planning for Technology created leaders who empowered students to master the technological tools now required for success. This second edition will prepare you for the coming decade, when the pace of change will be much faster. In addition to the core methods and exercises, this book includes: Revisions addressing essential digital developments of the past decade that school leaders must learn to utilize New content covering guidelines for addressing the new Common Core State Standards, distributed leadership, adult learning theory, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more A new chapter on creating a "culture of technology" that goes beyond user manuals to create responsible, tech-savvy students Technology is no longer optional—it is a requirement for success in the 21st century. Planning for Technology is the go-to resource for ensuring your students thrive. "This book is about how to plan for technology, promote it, pay for it, and take steps to ensure that it really is improving student achievement. This book makes school administrators consider more thoughtfully how they are using technology for teaching and learning and why. It helps the reader understand how to plan for and implement technology in a more effective way." —Patricia L. Tucker, Retired Regional Superintendent District of Columbia Public Schools, DC "The reflective activities at the end of every chapter prompt leaders to think about diverse areas they may have not thought about before." —Frances L. O’Reilly, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership The University of Montana-Missoula

A Complete Guide to Energy Savings In a Domestic Household - 2020 Edition
A Complete Guide to Energy Savings In a Domestic Household - 2020 Edition

Author: C. B. Hotnoga

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2020-01-03

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 0244850011

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Save BIG on your energy and water bills. Any household can lead exactly the same lifestyles whilst cutting down at least 25%% on energy and water expenses, and helping the Environment at the same time. A complete Guide to maximum energy (electricity and gas) + water savings in a domestic household Part of Project "CHALLENGE" For the Future A better approach to energy savings Greener behaviours in modern day lifestyles Planning, ahead of changing Cutting down on natural resources used Reducing pollution Fighting climate change Making BIG SAVINGS on that energy bill Project "CHALLENGE" includes: Domestic households Small sized commercial premises Medium commercial businesses Medium and large commercial businesses with high energy demands Industrial premises

Kanban
Kanban

Author: David J. Anderson

Publisher: Blue Hole Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 0984521402

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Teams around the world are adding kanban around their existing processes to deliver greater business agility. This book answers the questions: What is the Kanban Method? Why would I want to use Kanban? How do I go about implementing Kanban?

The Technology Procurement Handbook
The Technology Procurement Handbook

Author: Sergii Dovgalenko

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2020-04-03

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1789662117

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With the rise of cloud services and the digitization of all business units, procurement managers need to understand how to buy technology services in order to generate revenue, drive innovation and retain customers. The Technology Procurement Handbook provides a structured and logical view of the digital buying process. It includes invaluable advice on how to manage digital demand, prepare sourcing strategies, analyze the cost and benefits of proposed solutions and negotiate and implement comprehensive agreements. The Technology Procurement Handbook examines the multiple streams of data that feed into the technology procurement process, such as ITIL service lifecycle data, PMI project management and cloud and software contract provisions. The book includes case studies and extensive practical advice based on the authors experience from recent procurement projects. There is also a chapter on modular contracting for the US market, explaining the use of agile contracts for IT projects.

Autodesk Maya 2020: A Comprehensive Guide, 12th Edition
Autodesk Maya 2020: A Comprehensive Guide, 12th Edition

Author: Prof. Sham Tickoo

Publisher: CADCIM Technologies

Published: 2020-04-08

Total Pages: 835

ISBN-13: 164057090X

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Autodesk Maya 2020 is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering software developed by Autodesk Inc. This integrated node based 3D software finds its application in the development of films, games, and design projects. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Maya 2020 have made the job of design visualization specialists a lot easier. Autodesk Maya 2020: A Comprehensive Guide covers all features of Autodesk Maya 2020 software in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It will unleash your creativity, thus helping you create realistic 3D models, animation, and visual effects. In this edition, new tools and enhancements in modeling, animation, rigging as well as performance improvements in bifrost are covered. Additionally, the newly introduced Mash module, which is used for creating motion graphics, is also covered in the book. Salient Features: Consists of 17 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering a wide range of topics such as Maya interface, Polygon modeling, NURBS modeling, texturing, lighting, cameras, animation, Paint Effects, Rendering, nHair, Fur, Fluids, Particles, nParticles and Bullet Physics in Autodesk Maya 2020. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Autodesk Maya 2020 concepts & commands. Real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experience. Step-by-step instructions that guide the user through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes. Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring Maya Interface Chapter 2: Polygon Modeling Chapter 3: NURBS Curves and Surfaces Chapter 4: NURBS Modeling Chapter 5: UV Mapping Chapter 6: Shading and Texturing Chapter 7: Lighting Chapter 8: Animation Chapter 9: Rigging, Constraints, and Deformers Chapter 10: Paint Effects Chapter 11: Rendering Chapter 12: Particle System Chapter 13: Introduction to nParticles Chapter 14: Fluids Chapter 15: nHair Chapter 16: Bifrost Chapter 17: Bullet Physics and Motion Graphics Index

Information Rules
Information Rules

Author: Carl Shapiro

Publisher: Harvard Business Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 9780875848631

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As one of the first books to distill the economics of information and networks into practical business strategies, this is a guide to the winning moves that can help business leaders--from writers, lawyers and finance professional to executives in the entertainment, publishing and hardware and software industries-- navigate successfully through the information economy.

GMAT Official Guide 2020
GMAT Official Guide 2020

Author: GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 995

ISBN-13: 1119576067

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Are you still unprepared for the GMAT? Catch up with the Official Guide. GMAT Official Guide 2021 is the only study guide written by the Graduate Management Admission Council, the makers of the GMAT exam. Get a competitive edge by studying the guide's 950+ questions. The questions are arranged from simplest to hardest, so you'll be able to consistently increase your knowledge as you fly through the guide. Access online the 950 questions in the book (plus an additional 150 online only questions!) complete with detailed answer keys and strategies direct from the makers of the GMAT. You can even use the mobile app to study while you’re at work or school. It's easy to work seamlessly between all of your devices! GMAT Official Guide 2021 comes with: Detailed descriptions of the GMAT’s format and content Comprehensive strategies for performing well on the GMAT Online flashcards to help you retain what you read Complete grammar and quantitative reviews Actual GMAT essay topics along with sample responses and scoring info

The Art of Director Excellence
The Art of Director Excellence

Author: John Hotta

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2023-10-04

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 311068912X

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"How would you compare what you expected of board service versus the reality?" "What do you want to say to lifelong learners of corporate governance?" Compiling wisdom and practical knowledge from interviews with over 40 board directors, spanning board chairs and CEOs at public companies, private companies, and nonprofit organizations, The Art of Director Excellence, Volume 1 presents insightful answers to these questions and more. It explores a variety of important topics in corporate governance, including developing business strategy with management, navigating risks, being a board chair or committee member on different types of boards, and improving ESG and diversity, along with the many differences in how these decisions are handled in North America, Asia, and Europe. While this book is an invaluable asset for both new and existing board directors inside the boardroom, it has use outside it as well. The real-world wisdom and experience in this volume will complement academic textbooks as shown in the appendix, which cross references commonly used textbooks to show how this book matches their contents. Academics, business school faculty and students in executive education, as well as graduate and undergraduate corporate governance classes will benefit immensely from this book. Emerging leaders in investment banking, proxy advisory, and executive recruiting will gain knowledge of the inner workings of the boardroom.