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Florida Frontiers Radio Program #593
No full textSEGMENTS | Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery | Orlando\u27s Martin Andersen | The Edible Education Experienc
The Main Street Electrical Parade as a Travelling Harmonic Theme and Variations
No full textThe Main Street Electrical Parade has existed at Disneyland, the Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris on and off in various version from 1972 though today (currently existing as Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights). The parade came out of the Electrical Water Pageant (1971-present) at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is the first parade to use a continuous, synchronized musical score. Simply put, every float features its own music, but every float’s music is in the same tempo and key, and is synchronized with a common backing track. The backing track itself uses the melody “Baroque Hoedown,” an instrumental song written and recorded by Jean-Jacques Perry and Gershon Kingsley for their 1967 album Kaleidoscopic Vibrations. Accordingly, the score can be described as a series of harmonic theme and variations, in which a variety of Disney melodies are re-interpreted and super imposed over a cyclical harmonic structure. Ultimately, this is often accomplished by utilizing pan-diatonicism giving the music a somewhat Neo-Classical flavor. Investigating how these Disney melodies are incorporated into the “Baroque Hoedown” theme forms a lens through which this revolutionary musical / technological achievement can be appreciated
The Musical History of Humans at the Zoo
No full textThe zoo has long served multiple functions, including education and amusement. The earliest public zoos retained their associations with the aristocratic menagerie, incorporating cultural hallmarks of the aristocracy and promenade culture. Even following the zoo’s 20th-century shift towards education and animal welfare, the zoo has retained some of its prior association as entertainment venue, often including amusement park rides and cultural performances. Musical performances in these venues are often lost to history. This paper begins the work of tracing the history of music at zoos, focusing on the 19th and early 20th centuries. 19th century European zoos often included a concert venue, usually as a way for the middle class to adopt aristocratic traditions. Zoos were social places where the aim was to see other humans just as much as exotic animals, and musical performances allowed the burgeoning middle class to distinguish themselves from commoners. The zoo’s human and exotic aspects were jarringly juxtaposed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when zoos began to include “exotic” human exhibits. Existing on a spectrum between cultural exchange and enslavement, contemporary accounts of human exhibits often cited musical performances as mediating influences between patrons and the people in the exhibits. I posit that music has played a complex, overlooked, and sometimes problematic role in the drawing of patrons to the zoo. Additionally, music’s changing role in zoos reflects the larger philosophical move of the zoo from social to scientific in the 20th century
A Report on Health Care Access by the United States Citizens.
Full text linkAccess to health care is a critical factor in ensuring public health. This study analyzes data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the years 2015–2018 to examine the relationship between health care coverage, affordability, and costs among U.S. families. Re-sults indicate that families with at least one member covered by health insurance were more likely to afford medical care and incur lower health care costs. Despite a high proportion of families with health care coverage during this period, the number of insured family members declined over the years. These findings underscore the importance of health care coverage in reducing financial barriers to medical access and highlight areas for further exploration in health policy
AI strategy Compass: University-wide AI implementation
No full textThis presentation by Ines Springael will offer the experiences and practical insights on how Breda University of Applied Sciences strategically deals with the rapidly developing advancements in AI. Ines will specifically explain the AI Strategy Compass (AISC) - the framework she developed for a well-thought-out and effective AI implementation within your organization. Attendees will get an idea how this comprehensive AI strategy includes university-wide Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs), tailored Brightspace courses, interdisciplinary projects, and ethical AI frameworks. The session will highlight the process of co-creating an AI ambition statement, which aligns the efforts of employees across the institution, ensuring that each initiative contributes meaningfully to BUas\u27s overarching goals. Ines’s expertise in visual analysis and strategic planning enables her to distill complex AI concepts into actionable insights, driving informed decision-making. Through her leadership, BUas has successfully cultivated an environment where employees can innovate, collaborate, and explore AI’s potential to enhance learning outcomes, operational efficiency, and institutional excellence. This presentation will inspire to view AI as a transformative force in your own fields, emphasizing the importance of visionary leadership, ethical AI usage, and the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change
AI-Enhanced Faculty Development: A Toolkit for Teaching Resource Creation and Workshop Design
No full textWhile educational developers have developed a considerable amount of programming and resources for the use of large language models (LLMs) in teaching, less work has been done in the use of LLMs for faculty development itself. This session introduces a practical, ready-to-use toolkit of templates and prompts for two key applications: (1) creating innovative teaching resources and (2) designing interactive workshop activities. Attendees will engage with these tools hands-on while reflecting on the ethical dimensions of AI use in higher education. Join us to explore how LLM chatbots can support creativity and collaboration in faculty development, leaving with resources you can use immediately
Harnessing Generative AI for Language Learning: Creating Written and Oral Practice Materials
No full textIn this session, participants will explore how to leverage generative AI to create innovative written and oral activities tailored to their existing course materials, including textbooks, class presentations, and other instructional resources. Attendees will learn to design and implement a personalized AI assistant trained on their course content, configure activity types for targeted student practice, and prepare the assistant for student use. The session will also discuss qualitative differences in outcomes from various generative AI models, helping participants understand their impact on teaching and learning to make informed decisions about AI integration
Enhancing Marriage and Family Therapy Education with AI: Ethics Tools and Interactive Learning
No full textArtificial intelligence is reshaping graduate education, but its role in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) programs is still emerging. This session explores practical uses of AI, including for ethics training, interactive clinical vignettes, and preparing for mental health service delivery. These tools offer creative ways to make learning more engaging and effective. Participants will leave with real-world examples and practical strategies to incorporate AI into their clinical training
Poster & Networking Session
No full textConnect with fellow educators, researchers, and professionals passionate about the transformative potential of AI in higher education. Explore innovative projects and research presented by experts from various institutions. Share insights, discuss challenges, and discover new strategies for integrating AI into teaching and learning. Enjoy a relaxed environment to foster meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and collaborate on future initiatives. Whether you are an instructor, librarian, researcher, or policymaker, this session will help you build valuable relationships and expand your professional network