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 My academic experience over the past four months has been significantly improved by my study of literacies and involvement in courses linked to teaching.  I've discovered how important coherence, clarity, and conciseness are in academic writing. I've become better at creating logical arguments and providing evidence to back them as a result of practice and direction.

I've also developed my critical thinking skills. The lectures have taught me how to critically assess information, question presumptions, and consider various points of view. Thanks to this ability, I can now approach my studies with more scepticism and understand difficult subjects better. The importance of inclusive teaching strategies was also underlined in the speeches. I now recognize the need of fostering a diverse learning environment and the variety of learning demands. Knowing this has helped me to care more about and empathize with my employees, which has led to positive and cooperative encounters.

Digital literacy integration into my academics has been really helpful, among other ways. I am skilled at utilizing a variety of digital tools and resources for planning, research, and presentational purposes. I have been more effective and productive in my academic work as a result of these abilities. In the four months, I spent studying academic literacies and attending lectures, I was taught the fundamental abilities I need for inclusivity, critical thinking, effective communication, and digital literacy. I am confident that these lessons will help me succeed academically and will get me ready to learn wisely and successfully in the future.

Ted talk 4

 Ted talk 4

Name of the speaker - Stephanie Honchell Smith

Ted talk is about The rise and fall of the Mughal Empire

In 1526, Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi faced off against Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, a prince from Central Asia. Babur had long harbored ambitions of building his own empire, but struggled to gain a foothold among the many ambitious princes in Central Asia. He turned his attention to India, where his descendants stayed and built the Mughal Empire, one of the wealthiest and most powerful states in the early modern world. Akbar consolidated Mughal power by establishing protections for peasants and embarking on military campaigns to expand Mughal territory. He also created internal cohesion by appointing members of the Hindu majority to high positions in his government, marrying a Hindu bride, and distributing translated copies of the “Mahabharata,” an ancient Indian epic poem, to his Muslim nobles.

He also hosted lively religious debates where Sunni and Shia Muslims, Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, and the newly arrived Portuguese Jesuit missionaries defended the merits of their respective faiths. The Mughals built architectural masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort, which housed 50,000 people and contained the magnificent gold and jewel-encrusted Peacock Throne. During its first 180 years, the Mughals had only six rulers, which contributed to the empire’s stability. After the death of the sixth emperor, Aurangzeb, in 1707, seven emperors took the throne over the next 21 years. These transitions of power reflected the larger political, economic, social, and environmental crises that plagued the empire throughout the 18th century.

In response to this turmoil, regional leaders started refusing to pay taxes and broke away from Mughal control. The British East India Company offered military support to these regional rulers, which increased the company's political influence. By the 19th century, the East India Company had massive political influence and a large standing army, which included Indian troops. When these troops revolted in 1857, the British government intervened, replacing company rule with direct colonial rule, deposing the last Mughal emperor and sending him into ex

Ted Talk 3

 Ted Talk 3

Name of the speaker - Joëlle Rollo-Koster

Ted talk is about Why were there three popes at the same time?

In the late 14th century, Catholics found themselves with not one, not two, but three popes. The origins of this papal predicament began in 1296, when France’s King Philip IV decided to raise taxes on the Church. Pope Boniface VIII wrote the “Unam Sanctam” to assert the Pope’s supremacy over earthly rulers. Pope Clement V was elected in 1305, a French diplomat seeking peace in the war between England and his homeland. In 1309, he moved the seat of the papacy to Avignon, a city close to France but owned by a vassal of the Church.

After seven popes, the reigning Pope returned to Italy in 1376, but suddenly died. This meant a new pope had to be elected immediately, and in Rome, where there hadn’t been a papal election in over 70 years. Local officials pressured cardinals to choose an Italian pope, while rowdy mobs raided the conclave and plundered the papal wine cellar. Amidst this chaos, the cardinals elected the Nea The most important details in this text are the events that led to the schism between Pope Urban and Pope Clement VII. In 1409, a group of cardinals from France and Rome took matters into their own hands and deposed the pretenders and elected a new Pope. However, both Avignon’s Pope and Rome’s Pope refused to recognize this council, so instead of solving the crisis, the number of popes rose to three.

In 1417, the popes from the Roman line and recently created third line resigned and agreed to unite the church under a new Pope, Martin V. Martin swiftly excommunicated the only person still against him, the Pope of Avignon, and finally ended the schism after 39 years. This schism showed that even those who are supposed to be pious are prone to petty power struggles.

Ted talk 2

 Ted talk 2

Name of the speaker - George Zaidan

Ted talk is about The epidemics that almost happened

Ebola is one of the deadliest viruses, killing about half of those it infects. It can spread through blood and sweat, and even the dead can transmit the disease, often at their own funerals.On December 26th, 2013, a two-year-old boy in southern Guinea got sick and died. It took local doctors and the international community four months to discover that Ebola was to blame. The outbreak lasted two years and became the largest Ebola epidemic in recorded history, with over 28,000 people contracting the disease and over 11,000 dying.

In 2013, Guinea had no formal emergency response system, few trained contact tracers, and no rapid tests, border screenings, or licensed vaccine for Ebola. After the 2013 epidemic, Guinea, with the support of the US and other international partners, completely overhauled their epidemic response system. In January 2021, the system faced its first real test when a nurse in southern Guinea developed a headache, vomiting, and fever and died. Health officials suspected Ebola and ordered tests, which came back positive. The National Agency for Health Security activated 38 district-level emergency operations centers, as well as a national one.

Teams of epidemiologists and contact tracers began the painstaking job of figuring out who was exposed and when, generating a list of 23 initial contacts that quickly grew to over 1,100. Advanced rapid testing capacity spun up in the city where the outbreak started, public health workers screened more than 2 million travelers, a large-scale vaccination campaign was started, and more than 900 community mobilizers alerted people of the outbreak and suggested alternative burial practices. The 2021 outbreak ended just four months after it began, with only 23 people contracted Ebola In August of 2021, a truck driver tested positive for cholera in Burkina Faso and health care workers alerted the government that same day and contact tracing began immediately. This extremely fast response stopped the outbreak just a few weeks after it started. In Chiang Mai, Thailand, health officials piloted a community-owned, community-driven outbreak alert system to monitor animal health.

Over the course of 16 months, 36 animal outbreaks were identified. For any outbreak response system to be effective, it needs to be trusted, valued, and ultimately used by communities. Investing in lasting health infrastructure, 365 days a year, is one of the best ways to save lives.

Ted talk 1

 Ted talks 1. 

Name of the speaker Olympia Della Flora. 

The title of the talk is about the creative ways to get kids to thrive in school. 

              Olympia Della Flora shares her experience as an elementary school teacher and offers some innovate ideas for helping students succeed. 

               She starts by acknowledging that traditional teaching methods often fall short in engaging and inspiring students, leading to disengagements and poor performance. To combat this, Della Flora suggests incorporating more creativity more creativity and movement into the classroom. For example, instead of sitting still at their desks, students can learn through hands-on activities like building structures or creating artwork. 

                In Columbus, Ohio, she is the elementary school's principal. She is referring to D. He attends that institution. When D was six years old, he began going to school. 

                He was just adorable. However, D became irritate after a few weeks of school, and that smile vanished. D started to act out by flipping tables, throwing chairs and desks, screaming at teachers, standing on windowsills, racing in and out of the classroom, and even leaving the building. These outbursts of rage would occasionally put the entire school on lockdown. 

                He was responsible for looking after his younger brother because his mother was working long hours to support the family and his father had left the house. Teachers assisted him in three ways. Determine where he was having trouble first. The second is that they designed a tranquil space for D. 

                He is now his kindergarten assistant as the third one. These modifications helped children concentrate and learn by encouraging them to remain in the classroom. You can invest now, or you will pay later, say to the crowd. D hardly ever got into trouble until he entered the fourth grade. He developed into a leader in the classroom, and other children picked up on this conduct. 

                We must now make an investment in our children. They are not just numbers that can pass or fail a test; they are our future citizens. Considering how few teachers truly comprehend their students, this serves as a fantastic example for all educators. As a result, it has good qualities. 

Armed conflict

 Armed conflict is a tragic and destructive occurrence that causes people, communities, and countries all over the world to endure great pain. Armed war has far-reaching and protracted effects, regardless of whether it is caused by political, ethnic, or ideological disagreements.

The number of people killed in armed combat is shocking. Communities are uprooted, families are split apart, and lives are lost. The psychological and physical scars can last for many generations. Armed conflict also damages social cohesiveness, hampers infrastructure development, and exacerbates poverty, inequality, and instability.

It is essential to acknowledge the pressing need for conflict resolution through peaceful means. Prioritizing diplomatic talks, mediation, and negotiations will help to avert and lessen violent confrontations. In order to promote stability, justice, and reconciliation in areas that have experienced war, international cooperation and support for peacebuilding projects is crucial.

The core causes of armed conflicts, such as socioeconomic injustices, political grievances, and a lack of access to essential resources, must also be addressed. Conflicts can be avoided by advancing human rights, encouraging inclusive governance, and creating possibilities for economic growth.

Finally, the devastation caused by armed warfare serves as a reminder of the value of working toward understanding, compassion, and peace. We can all work together to create a future where disputes are settled peacefully and pain brought on by armed conflict is a thing of the past.

Paraphrase

 You can express someone else's views in your own words by learning to paraphrase. It entails capturing the core of the original content while keeping accuracy and clarity, which goes beyond simply replacing a few words.

The advantages of paraphrasing are numerous. By giving due reference to the original source while incorporating the knowledge into your own writing, it firstly aids in the prevention of plagiarism. Second, by presenting the information from your own point of view, it reveals your comprehension of the subject. Finally, by simplifying complicated ideas or language, you can make the information more understandable for your audience.

Read the original material carefully and make sure you understand the main concepts before paraphrasing. Then, use various phrase patterns, language, and examples to communicate those ideas. While presenting the material in a new way, take care to preserve its original meaning and context.

For authors, students, and scholars alike, paraphrasing is a useful skill. It aids in improving your writing abilities, demonstrating your command of the subject, and meaningfully contributing to the scholarly debate.

Group work

 Group projects are an effective tool for encouraging cooperation, creativity, and joint learning experiences. The outcomes when people cooperate to achieve a common objective can be very amazing.

The variety of thoughts and viewpoints that group work brings to the table is one of its main advantages. Each participant can offer their particular expertise, experience, and perspective, resulting in creative and comprehensive solutions. Additionally, group work fosters excellent interpersonal and communication skills as participants learn to appreciate, listen to, and value one another's perspectives.

Additionally, group work fosters the growth of transferable abilities for the workplace, such as leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. By working together on projects, people gain skills in task delegation, dispute resolution, and maximizing the abilities of each team member.

While managing individual contributions and scheduling conflicts can be difficult while working in groups, the advantages clearly exceed these drawbacks. Individuals can improve their learning, acquire crucial skills, and forge deep relationships with their peers through group work.

Presentation

 Effective presentation abilities are more essential than ever in the business world of today. The ability to effectively convey your message can make all the difference when selling a new idea, making a sales pitch, or presenting research finding

Planning and preparation are the keys to a productive presentation. Describe your goal and list the primary ideas you wish to get across at the beginning. Organize your presentation logically, with an engaging opening, a coherent body, and a powerful finish that restates your main points.

It is important to include your audience in your presentation, use visual aids, use storytelling approaches, and practice. Knowing your audience is key to a great presentation, as you should adapt your language and content to their level of knowledge and interests. Be prepared to respond to questions or offer further details.

Finally, effective communication requires mutual participation. Interactive components like Q&A sessions or group exercises, encourage audience participation. As a result, your presentation will be more lively and memorable.

In conclusion, developing your presentation skills is a crucial ability that can lead to new chances and success across a range of professional fields. You may deliver engaging presentations that have an impact by carefully planning, engaging your audience, and adjusting to their needs. You can develop into a convincing and self-assured presenter who commands the audience's respect with practice and ongoing progress.

Referencing

 References are a crucial component of academic writing that frequently go unnoticed despite its importance. However, it is essential for preserving the objectivity and authority of academic work. In addition to recognizing the contributions of others, proper referencing also enables readers to track down the sources and assess the reliability of the data being presented.

Avoiding plagiarism is one of the main justifications for reference. In academia, plagiarizing—presenting someone else's work as your own without giving them credit—is a significant infraction. Citing your sources shows that you are being truthful and ethical in your academic work. It demonstrates how you have connected with prior research and built on it to offer fresh perspectives in your area of expertise.

Citing reliable sources helps to support the veracity and trustworthiness of your own assertions. It also enables readers to check the veracity and accuracy of the data you present, giving your ideas more credibility. Referencing also enables knowledge and ideas to be shared among academics, contributing to intellectual development and the development of a coherent body of knowledge.

Finally, citation is a crucial component of academic writing. It ensures academic honesty, supports claims, and promotes information sharing. Giving appropriate credit is important for every academic work and ensures that it is properly cited. By doing this, we progress in

our fields and uphold the rigorous standards of academic achievement.

Freedom

         Freedom is a fundamental human right that is essential for personal growth, creativity, and social progress. It is multifaceted and encompasses personal, social, and political dimensions. This blog entry will explore its meaning, philosophical underpinnings, and importance in achieving human flourishing and democratic governance.

         In order to obtain freedom, we must participate in social justice movements and collective action campaigns that support individual, social, and political liberties. Whether based on racial, gender, sexual, or other distinctions, we must combat all forms of oppression and prejudice. Our society must value diversity and inclusiveness while upholding the rights and liberties of each individual.

          In conclusion, freedom is a fundamental human right that is necessary for development on all levels—personal, creative, and societal. It is a nuanced idea with implications for one's personal, social, and political aspects. Political and societal factors like authoritarianism, censorship, and monitoring pose a threat to it. In order to obtain freedom, we must participate in social justice movements and collective action campaigns that support individual, social, and political liberties. Only then will we be able to build a society that respects people's individual freedoms, diversity, and inclusiveness while fostering human flourishing and democratic government