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• Neural networks


  Connectionist systems, a computational approach based on a large collection of neural units (artificial neurons) loosely modelling the brain's biological neurons
• Neural networks


  • Each neural unit is linked with many others, with links that can be enforcing or inhibitory
  • Each neural unit may have a summation function combining all its inputs
  • There may be threshold or limiting functions on connections and units
  • They are self-learning and trained, rather than explicitly programmed
  • They excel in areas where the solution or feature detection is difficult to express in a traditional computer program
  • They typically consist of multiple layers or a cube design, with signal path traversing from front to back
• Back propagation


  Forward stimulation is used to reset weights on the "front" neural units, sometimes done in combination with training where the correct result is known
• Dynamic neural networks


  The most advanced, where they can dynamically form new connections and even new neural units while disabling others, based on rules
• Network


  A group of individuals who collaborate with each other to achieve a purpose and connection
• Establishing a network


  • Allows pooling of resources to be aware of potential threats or problems
  • Builds support and empowers members
  • Strengthens the work team to advocate issues, provide credibility, attain outcomes, give accurate information, plan activities, support projects, and solve potential problems
• Networking


  • Allows people to be flexible and adjust to changing environments
  • Connects and gathers people from heterogeneous groups and professions to achieve plans and goals
  • Pivots innovations and awareness as people exchange knowledge and information
  • Weak and strong networks provide learning about how links and connections work
• Connection


  Something that joins two or more objects or individuals, or shows a similar cause, goal, or origin
• Relationship


  The state or condition of being connected; the way in which two or more individuals or groups regard and behave toward one another
• Relationships have different meanings to different people, such as with friends, a special someone, colleagues, co-workers, members of an association, and family members
• Good relationships


  • Involve sincerity, depth, and mutual understanding
• Relationships play a vital role in life, as they shape and influence a person's thinking and mind
• Socialization


  The process of shaping and influencing the mind and behavior of a person by way of orientation to the norms and values of society
• Socialization starts from early childhood and is an unending process where an individual creates a personal identity as they learn norms, behavior, values, and social skills based on their social position
• Socialization implies social relationships
• A person is a social actor who possesses physical, spiritual, and mental faculties which are utilized in dealing with the self, other people, and the surroundings
• Students can perform various roles and functions as they relate and interact with others, such as serving as volunteers, being members of youth councils, etc.
• Social network


  A social structure made up of social actors (individuals or organizations), sets of dyadic ties, and other social interactions
• Social network analysis is an interdisciplinary field that emerged from social psychology, sociology, statistics, and graph theory
• Oil is the most important mineral deposit of the 21st century, providing a large percentage of the world's energy supply
• Oil


  • It has multi-dimensional significance, with implications and effects on domestic politics, international relations, economics, and the environment
  • It is the largest source of energy in the US, providing close to 40% of the nation's power needs
  • It is used for transportation, home heating, and a small percentage for electricity generation
• Oil is a finite, non-renewable resource that cannot be replenished once extracted and burned
• Technologies used to convert oil into electricity


  • Conventional steam
  • Combustion turbine
  • Combined-cycle technology
• Information technology has become an essential part of 21st century education, serving as a major catalyst of change and innovation
• Integrating technology in education

  • Encourages more active student participation and makes learning more fun, interactive and enriching
  • Emerging technologies like nanotechnology, biotechnology and robotics create challenges with unprecedented risks, advantages and growth compared to traditional technologies
• As technology proliferation in classrooms accelerates, schools feel pressure to cope with the fast-changing world, with mobile devices opening up new learning possibilities but also problems
• unprecedented vagueness parallel to the risks they bring, advantages, and upcoming growth while traditional technologies possess toxicity which may not be in the case of nanomaterials
• Some genetically altered food products can be risky to the welfare of public health and the environment
• Information technology has served as a major catalyst of change and innovation in different aspect of business and society
• Information technology has proven game changer in resolving economic and social issues
• As the proliferation of technology in the classroom continues to accelerate, schools that haven't yet implemented some of the latest and greatest devices such as computers in the classroom are starting to really feel the pressure to cope with the fast changing world
• Mobile devices can make perfect learning tools and open up unlimited possibilities for educators and students alike, but it's not all daisies and roses
• Sometimes the initial infatuation with the shiny new technology turns into a love-hate relationship as problems and issues arise
• Potential issues to look out for when bringing technology in education


  • Students Using Social Media
  • Security Breach
  • Cheating
  • Gaming
• School doors around the world have been closed for several months to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic
• During this crisis, we have seen an incredible number of large-scale efforts to use technology in support of remote learning
• This crisis has exposed the challenge in integrating technology in education, including many inequalities starting with the lack of access to computers and the internet
• The COVID-19 pandemic has given us massive insights into how the role of technology can radically shift to reach the learners and how to adapt new normal teaching strategies in these challenging times
• The evolution of modern technology has disadvantages
• One example is one's excessive dependence on new technologies