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Adult Education Research on Digitalisation
No full textDigitalisation is profoundly transforming adult and continuing education - in teaching, in institutions, in education policy, and not least in research. This book provides a comprehensive overview of current academic work on this transformation and shows how digital technologies open up new opportunities, but also what challenges and risks they bring. The first part is devoted to the teaching and learning level. Based on current research findings, it illustrates how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality and digital educational offerings are changing adult/continuing education. The potential of digital learning formats is presented, but also the ethical, data protection and didactic questions that arise. The second part focuses on institutions, educational offerings and societal framework conditions. The contributions examine the use of digital platforms in the health sector, the influence of social media on political education, the design requirements for media-supported programmes, as well as questions of governance under the conditions of digitality. The third part illuminates theoretical and research-methodological questions on a meta-level. Topics discussed include competency requirements for dealing with generative AI, new questions in the context of digitalisation research, conditions for successful exchange between research and practice, as well as methodological approaches to analysing AI use in adult learning. With these contributions, this volume offers a multi-layered and current picture of how the digital transformation is shaping adult education in Germany and which perspectives and questions are significant in this context. It is aimed at academics who deal with the effects of digitalisation on adult education in an international context and who are interested in current research and theoretical developments
Transformation durch Weiterbildung gestalten
No full textDie Automobil- und Zulieferbranche in Deutschland befindet sich in einem tiefgreifenden Wandel, geprägt durch Digitalisierung, neue Antriebstechnologien und veränderte Produktionsprozesse. Diese Transformation eröffnet nicht nur neue wirtschaftliche Perspektiven, sondern verändert auch die Tätigkeiten, Beschäftigungsstrukturen und Qualifikationsbedarfe in den Unternehmen. Für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) ist es eine besondere Herausforderung, Transformationsprozesse mit begrenzten Ressourcen strategisch zu planen und umzusetzen. Häufig fehlen systematische Ansätze und Ideen, wie das abstrakte Thema Transformation durch niedrigschwellige, wirkungsvolle Projekte greifbar gemacht werden kann. Deshalb zeigt der vorliegende Leitfaden praxisnahe Wege auf, wie Weiterbildung in KMU gezielt eingesetzt werden kann, um Transformationsprozesse erfolgreich zu gestalten. Eine zentrale Rolle kommt dabei den Führungskräften zu: Sie erkennen Qualifikationsbedarfe, initiieren Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen, binden Mitarbeitende ein und begleiten Veränderungsprozesse aktiv. Grundlage des Leitfadens sind Erkenntnisse aus dem Projekt transform.by, in dem Qualifizierungsmaßnahmen gemeinsam mit KMU entwickelt und erprobt wurden
Pausânias. Descrição da Grécia. Livro IX
No full textPausanias is our only testimony to periegetic literature and the author of a precious account of Greece under Roman occupation (2nd century AD). His description is that of someone who has travelled and synthetizes what he, with a gaze that is not only that of a curious tourist, but of an intellectual who has a solid cultural background and extensive information, as a result of a careful collection of all kinds of sources, oral and written. We owe an enormous debt to Pausanias: that of having saved a ballast of monuments, historical events, figures and traditions which, without him, would have been definitively erased from the memory of mankind.Pausânias é o nosso único testemunho de literatura periegética e o autor de um relato precioso sobre a Grécia da época de ocupação romana (séc. II d.C.). A sua descrição é a de alguém que viajou e sintetiza o que, com um olhar que não é só o de um turista curioso, mas de um intelectual que dispõe de uma sólida formação cultural e de uma informação ampla, em resultado de uma recolha criteriosa de todo o tipo de fontes, orais e escritas. Para com Pausânias mantemos em aberto uma enorme dívida: a de ter salvado um lastro de monumentos, de acontecimentos históricos, de figuras e de tradições que, sem ele, se teriam em definitivo apagado da memória dos homens
Science-Fiction-Futurologien : Die spannungsreiche Beziehung zwischen Zukunftsforschung und Spekulativer Literatur
No full textMany Science Fiction stories take place in the future and serve as example when thinking about possible developments in society and technology. At the same time, SF fans cherish the genre especially because of its quirky, eccentric and often improbable worlds. Looking at recent publications and projects that actively bring together speculative literature and scenario thinking, Julia Grillmayr sheds light on the common goals and histories of Science Fiction and futurology, but also what separates them and is specific to SF as an art form.Viele Science-Fiction-Erzählungen spielen in der Zukunft und werden bei Überlegungen über mögliche Entwicklungen als Beispiele herangezogen. Gleichzeitig schätzen Fans das Genre besonders für seine eigenartigen, exzentrischen und unwahrscheinlichen Weltentwürfe. Ausgehend von aktuellen Projekten, die Literatur und futurologische Szenario-Technik aktiv verschränken, beleuchtet Julia Grillmayr die gemeinsamen Ziele und Geschichten der Science-Fiction und Zukunftsforschung, blickt dabei aber auch auf das, was sie trennt und Science-Fiction als Kunstform einzigartig macht
La Torre Valencia: ciudad, sociedad y arquitectura
No full textPublishedA partir de 1956 comienza en Valencia la construcción de un singular edificio en altura que concluiría en 1959, una torre proyectada con quince plantas y destinada a viviendas de cierto lujo en uno de los escasos vacíos urbanos que quedan entonces en el ensanche decimonónico y que se construye cuando la realidad de su entorno inmediato ha progresado en su urbanización. Este estudio aborda en sus primeros apartados las cuestiones relativas al qué, el propio objeto que se construye; al dónde, el primer ensanche de la ciudad en el que aparecen puntos claves como la Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, los puentes de Aragón y del Mar, y la plaza de América; al quién, los promotores y dueños del suelo, el arquitecto¿; al cómo, tratando de desentrañar el proceso de la compleja licencia municipal; al cuando, en el periodo de la semiautarquía y en el arranque del desarrollismo. El tramo final que recorre el estudio pretende dar una explicación y establecer unas conclusiones sobre el significado de este edificio, su impacto y sus derivadas en la década de los años cincuenta del siglo XX
Mathematical Thinking. An Involution for Architects
No full textThe two most predominant characteristics of mathematical thinking are abstraction and diachronic validity. The currently dominant division between pure and applied mathematics eradicates both— how abstraction always guides method, and how the universality that pertains to mathematics constitutes transhistorical and transcultural validity. By the method guided by abstraction, this book understands a process of percolation which allows the filtering out of all irrelevant details pertaining to a particular problem, so that the invariants of this problem can be revealed, exposed, communicated, and translated to help coping with a similar problem in another situation. It is through the finding of such invariances that the diachronic validity of mathematical thinking can be enunciated beyond the writing of a linearly progressing ‘history of mathematics’, and also beyond the analytical fixation with axiomatics and foundation in a-historical manner. The proposed view on mathematical thinking, and the creativity and inventiveness inherent to it, can connect in a surprising manner current physics with computation and the rich legacy of thinking the cosmos architectonically, in philosophy and in the arts. This book guides in an introductory manner through some of the many implications that come with this proposed “involution”
La via della bellezza
No full textThis volume brings together the Proceedings of the Conference organized by the International Society Thomas Aquinas on 19 October 2024 at the Abbey of Fossanova in Priverno, the site where the Angelic Doctor concluded his earthly pilgrimage on 7 March 1274.
The collection comprises four principal lectures and twenty-five further studies, distributed across five thematic sections: the pulchrum in its metaphysical and theological dimensions; the relationship between pulchrum and bonum; twentieth-century receptions; interpretations of Aquinas’s doctrine of beauty; and additional contributions of a transversal nature.
The volume offers substantial evidence of the fecundity of Aquinas’s thought on the nexus between being and beauty, underscoring both the historical rootedness of his oeuvre—situated in dialogue with the major figures who preceded him, from Plato and Aristotle to Augustine, Boethius, and Pseudo-Dionysius—and the enduring significance of his contributions to theological, anthropological, ethical, and educational inquiry. Attention is likewise given to the rich legacy his perspective has bequeathed, enabling fruitful engagement with later thinkers such as Hans Urs von Balthasar, Umberto Eco, and Luigi Pareyson.
Of particular note are the innovative contributions that place the via pulchritudinis in conversation with contemporary concerns in education and the evaluation of scientific research. These studies demonstrate how Thomistic thought continues to open promising and insightful avenues of investigation, engaging not only metaphysics and theology but also ethics, the natural and social sciences, and pedagogy.PublishedQuesto volume raccoglie gli Atti del Convegno organizzato dalla Società Internazionale Tommaso d’Aquino il 19 ottobre 2024 presso l’Abbazia di Fossanova – Priverno, luogo in cui il Dottore Angelico concluse il suo itinerario terreno il 7 marzo 1274.
La raccolta presenta quattro relazioni principali e venticinque contributi articolati in cinque aree tematiche: il pulchrum in prospettiva metafisica e teologica; il rapporto tra pulchrum e bonum; le letture novecentesche; le interpretazioni del bello tommasiano; e altri contributi trasversali.
Il volume offre un’ampia testimonianza della fecondità del pensiero dell’Aquinate sul tema del rapporto tra essere e bellezza, mostrando il radicamento storico della sua opera in dialogo con i grandi autori che lo hanno preceduto – da Platone e Aristotele ad Agostino, Boezio e lo Pseudo Dionigi – e il valore del suo contributo sui temi teologici, antropologici, etici ed educativi. Non manca l’attenzione alla ricca eredità che la sua prospettiva ha lasciato, permettendo un proficuo confronto con autori successivi come Von Balthasar, Umberto Eco e Luigi Pareyson.
Particolare interesse rivestono gli apporti innovativi che pongono in dialogo la via pulchritudinis con le istanze dell’educazione e della valutazione della ricerca scientifica, dimostrando come il pensiero tomista rimanga ancora oggi capace di aprire preziose e promettenti piste di studio, coinvolgendo non solo metafisica e teologia, ma anche etica, scienze naturali e sociali, pedagogia
Advances in Multi-Scale Geographic Environmental Monitoring
No full textThe geographic environment, shaped by climate, landforms, hydrological processes, and anthropogenic influences, demands integrated approaches to capture its spatiotemporal heterogeneity and interconnected dynamics. Recent innovations—spanning remote sensing, geospatial big data, sensor networks, and multidisciplinary modeling—now enable multidimensional, multiscale observations across extended temporal and spatial ranges. These technologies facilitate the integration of data from global to microscale levels, enhancing our understanding of geographic processes and their implications for sustainable development. The following Topic compiles 44 peer-reviewed articles that exemplify cutting-edge methodologies and applications in this field. Studies employ diverse techniques, from satellite- and drone-based remote sensing to hybrid data fusion and machine learning, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of geographic environmental research. Key findings highlight the value of multiscale data integration in unraveling complex patterns. By integrating Earth system science with societal needs, this research trajectory aims to strengthen resilience to environmental risks and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This Topic underscores the transformative potential of multi-scale monitoring in deciphering geographic complexity, offering a foundation for interdisciplinary innovation and holistic environmental stewardship in an era of rapid global change
Women and Leadership in Distance Education in Canada
No full textThe impact of distance education on higher learning is undeniable, and women have played a significant role in shaping the evolution of this field. However, their leadership contributions have remained largely unacknowledged and undervalued. Women and Leadership in Distance Education in Canada addresses this critical gap by amplifying the voices of Canadian women who have fostered inclusive, relational, and complexity-based leadership approaches that prioritize student needs, accessibility, and social justice. With contributions from instructional designers, faculty members, and senior administrators, this timely and candid collection offers practical strategies for encouraging resilience and mentorship as well as valuable insights on program design, collaborative organizational development, and lived experiences of leadership. Through reflections on systemic barriers and creative solutions, these women leaders highlight the importance of diverse perspectives and provide valuable lessons for educational leaders worldwide.Publishe
I Can't Breathe e outros textos 3ª edição
No full textThe first text, I Can't Breathe (2015), was written during the process. Through interviews and improvisations with actress Ana Monte Real and author-actor Elmano Sancho himself, a script is constructed that presents some characteristics of pornographic films. In fact, I Can't Breathe could be the title of an adult film. The text reveals the inability to breathe in a contemporary society that tends towards uniformity and insists on revealing the mysteries of human life and the soul. The work in Damas da Noite, Uma Farsa de Elmano Sancho (2019) was similar; the writing arises from the need to bring Cléopâtre to life, under the watchful eye of the drag queen performers in the show. Together, the performers give name, body and voice to a person-character who never existed and who comes to announce (good?) news to the world. In A Última Estação (2018), the author takes the theme of the Passion of Christ and the Stations of the Cross as the basis for the construction of the text. The approach now is Christian symbolism, which serves as inspiration for the dramaturgical and scenic structure. Its fifteenth and final station, The Resurrection can be understood, to a certain extent, as one of the main themes of Elmano Sancho's theatrical writing: the urgency to reinvent oneself at every new moment.PublishedO primeiro texto, I Can´t Breathe (2015), foi escrito em processo. Através de entrevistas e improvisações com a atriz Ana Monte Real e o próprio autor-ator Elmano Sancho, constrói-se um guião que apresenta algumas características dos filmes pornográficos. Aliás, I Can´t Breathe poderia ser o título de um filme para adultos. O texto revela a incapacidade em respirar numa sociedade contemporânea que tende à uniformização e que insiste em revelar os mistérios da vida e da alma humanas. O trabalho em Damas da Noite, Uma Farsa de Elmano Sancho (2019) foi semelhante; a escrita surge da necessidade em dar vida a “Cléopâtre”, sob o olhar atento das drag queens-performers do espetáculo. Juntos, os intérpretes dão nome, corpo e voz a uma pessoa‑personagem que nunca existiu e que vem anunciar ao mundo uma (boa?) nova. Em A Última Estação (2018), o autor parte do tema da Paixão de Cristo e das Estações da Via Sacra para a construção do texto. A abordagem, agora, é a simbologia cristã que serve de inspiração para a estrutura dramatúrgica e cénica. A sua XV e última estação, “A Ressurreição”, poderá ser entendida, em certa medida, como um dos principais motes da escrita teatral de Elmano Sancho: a urgência em reinventar-se a cada novo instante