Do Schools Kill Creativity?

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Prompt:

First…  Click the tab on the left titled “Media Gallery” and view the following videos:

“Do Schools Kill Creativity?” by Sir Ken Robinson 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY

“7 Skills Students Need for their Future” by Dr.Tony Wagner

 “How Thinking Works” TED Talk by Derek Cabrera titled

“I Just Sued the School System” by Prince EA

“Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck (animated book summary)

 

Second… Answer this question: In what SPECIFIC ways do you see the videos above relate to each other? What are some of the key common denominators  between them and why are they important–either to you personally or to society at large with regard to the value of education? Be specific in your references and/or examples.

 

 

 

 

What are the two methods for estimating debit cost of capital, and what do you do when there is default risk? Explain the circumstances in which you would use each method.

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Pt. 1

Questions:

  1. What is operating leverage and how does it influence a project?150 words
  2. What are the two methods for estimating debit cost of capital, and what do you do when there is default risk? Explain the circumstances in which you would use each method.150 words
  3. Why would an investor want to “beat the market” versus “hold the market”? Discuss the strategies for each and their dependence on an investor’s information and trading skills. 150 words
  4. Do uninformed investors trade too much? Discuss how uninformed investors use the CAPM and how their behaviors deviate.150 words

Pt. 2

Responses to questions below should be 300 words each, using APA format.

Please watch improper formatting.

  1. What additional assumptions (to the main three) are important when applying the Capital Asset Pricing Model and what are the underlying strengths and weaknesses of this application? Discuss the reliability of the model and give examples in your explanation. 300 words
  2. Discuss the Arbitrage Pricing Theory and the Fama-French factor and the “preciseness” of techniques used to calculate cost of capital. How does one decide on which technique is best to use? 300 words

Pt. 3

Briefly describe the Capital Asset Pricing Model and its use in investment opportunities. Answer in 200 words not including reference.

 

Which selection would you use for a term paper and why? Was the information more complete in one selection?

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  1. Using your favorite search engine, search for information on this topic. If you don’t have a favorite, Google is a good choice.
  2. Select one of the results and take some notes on the content.
  3. Save a screen shot of this website and paste it into a new Word document. The screen shot should show the top of your screen.
  4. Below the screen shot, type in the name of your topic as the title.
  5. Below the screen shot, in two paragraphs, describe the information that you found. (Save your notes; you will need them for the next assignment)
  6. You want to format your paper for APA (Title page, Reference page, cite where needed and formatted properly for APA). To see how to format properly go to Books & Tools–Library Resources–Resource Tools–APA.
  7. Check spelling and grammar and save the file.

ASSIGNMENT 2 GOES WITH ASSIGNMENT 1

  1. Using the same topic that you used for the WWW Research assignment, search for information using the search screen at the top of the Library and Learning Services page, which is located in the Resources tab at the top of your course home page.
  2. Select one of these results and take some notes on the content.
  3. Save a screen shot of this website and paste it into a new Word document. The screen shot should show the top of your screen.
  4. Below the screen shot, type in the name of your topic as the title.
  5. Below the screen shot, in two paragraphs, compare your notes from the two selections. Some questions that you might answer are:
  • Which selection would you use for a term paper and why?
  • Was the information more complete in one selection?
  • What audience was the author trying to reach?
  • Did you understand the material?
  • Note: these are only suggestions; you may have other points to compare that are not listed here.
  • Check spelling and grammar and save the file.

Do teachers believe the evaluation is used in a formative (growth) process? Why or why not?

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Do teachers believe the evaluation is used in a formative (growth) process?  Why or why not?

A review of the highlights of the framework and how it aligns with the 8 criteria; The key content parts of the Framework;

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Analyze the framework reviewed using the  Washington State 8 Criteria.

  • A review of the highlights of the framework and how it aligns with the 8 criteria;
  • The key content parts of the Framework;
  • How the Framework relates to current research on teaching and learning;
  • Discussion of whether issues related to Glickman and Gordons’ Model on new and experienced teachers and adult development are present; and
  • A reflection or insight regarding the framework

You may support your analysis with evidence from the reading or other scholarly sources.  Please be sure to cite and reference your sources in APA format.

Is a telecommuting policy a benefit that is essential to attracting top employees to a company?  Why or why not?

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answer the question and reply on two post

Question:

Is a telecommuting policy a benefit that is essential to attracting top employees to a company?  Why or why not?

Define and explain the importance of dynamic capabilities.   Define and explain the importance of the VRIN model. 

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Define and explain the importance of dynamic capabilities.

Define and explain the importance of the VRIN model.

What are some activities that must happen in the value chain for an automobile?

What is the purpose of these ratios? How might they be used to determine company strengths and weaknesses?

What are cost drivers for Wal-Mart in their retail business?  Explain

What are cost drivers for Amazon as a low-cost provider in e-commerce? Explain.

Explain the importance of determining cost drivers in strategy development.

Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment.

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Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.

Requirements:

  • Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
  • Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
  • Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
  • Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
  • You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.

Course: Planning the Project

Jon, a 9-year-old African American boy, was removed from his home due to maltreatment and placed in a foster home headed by a Caucasian lesbian couple.

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Family and school represent the primary institutions that structure children’s lives. When family is not able to provide the safety and stability a child needs, that child’s school performance may suffer. Social workers are called to bridge the worlds of school and home with the role of ensuring that families have the support needed for their children to be able to succeed in the academic environment.

To prepare consider the following scenario: Jon, a 9-year-old African American boy, was removed from his home due to maltreatment and placed in a foster home headed by a Caucasian lesbian couple. The social worker is considering permanency planning. The foster family loves Jon and would be willing to adopt him. Jon likes his foster family but wants to return to his biological family. Due to his biological parents’ substance abuse, it is not clear whether or not they will be able to regain custody.

  • Explain the developmental and ecological factors that need to be taken into consideration when serving this child and family.
  • What might be the role(s) of a social worker in supporting Jon and both his biological and foster families?

Segal, E. A., Gerdes, K. E., & Steiner, S. (2019). An introduction to the profession of social work: Becoming a change agent (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning

When does cash change hands with accrued revenue? Which of the listed revenue sources would you expect that Walt Disney would need to accrue for?

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  • Make a list of the sources of revenue that Walt Disney discloses in its 10k, based on the excerpt from its 2014 10k.
  • Which of the listed revenue sources would you expect that Walt Disney could recognize immediately upon sale of product or service?
  • When does cash change hands with accrued revenue? Which of the listed revenue sources would you expect that Walt Disney would need to accrue for?
  • When does cash change hands with unearned revenue? Which of the listed revenues sources would you expect that Walt Disney would initially account for as “unearned revenue”?