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Technology Integration Matrix

Technology Integration Matrix

How to import a table from PDF into Excel Many sources of data are PDF files. It is possible to convert tables from such files into Excel and then manipulate the data as required. The conversion process involves moving the data first into Word and then into Excel. The following describes the steps you will need to take. To illustrate these steps, Table 10 from the European Economy Statistical Annex is used. Step 1: Open the relevant PDF file and select and copy table The first page of Table 10 from the Spring 2007 version of the European Economy Statistical Annex is shown below. To copy the table, click on Select and click and drag the cursor to highlight the whole table. Step 2: Copy this into Word and convert to a table Open a new Word document and paste the copied text by pressing Ctrl V. Now convert this into a table by highlighting it all (you can easily do this by pressing Ctrl A) and selecting Table > Convert > Text to Table. A table will appear (poorly formatted) which will be all highlighted. Step 3: Paste this into Excel

Center for 21st Century Skills — Redesigning education for the 21st Century through the convergence of art, business, creativity, innovation, engineering, and science. SAMR Model Explained for Teachers Below is a great video explaining the SAMR model in 120 seconds. SAMR is a framework through which you can assess and evaluate the technology you use in your class. Here is how the video below shared by Candace M explains the SAMR's four levels: Substitution In a substitution level, teachers or students are only using new technology tools to replace old ones, for instance, using Google Docs to replace Microsoft Word. the task ( writing) is the same but the tools are different. Augmentation Though it is a different level, but we are still in the substitution mentality but this time with added functionalities. Modification This is the level where technology is being used more effectively not to do the same task using different tools but to redesign new parts of the task and transform students learning. Redefinition If you are to place this level in Blooms revised taxonomy pyramid, it would probably correspond to synthesis and evaluation as being the highest order thinking skills.

Language Translations, Localization, Translation Management - Sajan Blog Imagine that you’re browsing a global company’s website, happily reading about products and services—availing yourself of the content that’s been translated into your language. Just when you’re about to pull the trigger and make a purchase, a question occurs to you. You look for a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page and find nothing in your language. There’s no local number to call, either. This is just one example of the realities your global audiences may face if you don’t factor in customer service strategies with website localization. Without adequate language support in this critical area, it’s hard to foster global sales, let alone gain repeat business. In fact, Common Sense Advisory’s recent study finds that over 75 percent of the non-English speakers surveyed are more likely to buy a product if sales support is in their language, too.

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