Identify the different substances which individuals might use‚ how they are used and their likely effects. Abused substances produce some form of intoxication that alters judgment‚ attention‚ perception‚ or physical control. Psychoactive drugs can be categorised into three broad groups: 1 Stimulants: Amphetamines‚ Cocaine‚ Crack‚ Ecstasy‚ Anabolic steroids 2 Depressants: Cannabis‚ Alcohol‚ Benzodiazepines GHB etc. 3 Hallucinogens: LSD‚ Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin)‚ Skunk. Drugs also have street
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from an article. “Diet and weight management” which was published in the Nursing Standard. (Kirk‚ S‚ 2003) Within the article the author states that “obesity in childhood is on the increase.” In researching this particular aspect of obesity I have conducted a literature search on the increase of obesity in childhood and the management role of a nurse. As part of the exercise I plan to explain the importance of knowledge and evidence in professional practice and then conduct a search in what role nurses
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GUIDESHEET The third and final assignment of Unit 1 is based around digital divide. 1) INTRODUCTION What does the Digital Divide mean? Digital divide is the gap between those who has assess to ICT and those who do not. There are many reasons why digital divide exists because of these impacts which are: economic‚ geographical and social. These became essential part in most of the world‘s population for those who uses technology at home‚ at work‚ school‚ college and universities. Purpose of this
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ICT in the Classroom Justifying the use of technology in the classroom can be a touchy subject. Some educators may see computers and the internet as classroom distractions and a hindrance; however‚ they should be seen as a positive learning tool and a way to engage the students in their learning. There are many different teaching strategies that can be implemented into the classroom and ICT (Information Computer Technology) is one of them. Digital Pedagogy is the study of how to teach using
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ICT Methods for Communication “Information and communication technologies are defined as for the purposes‚ as a “diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate‚ and to create‚ disseminate‚ store‚ and manage information.” These technologies include computers‚ the Internet‚ broad casting technologies (radio and television)‚ and telephones”. (Mohanty 2011) The use of ICTs in today’s society has rapidly increased through the use of social media sites such as Facebook‚ twitter
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Information Literacy for Engineering Students ------------------------------------------------- YILDIZ BINKLEY Dr.‚ Tennessee State University Abstract As part of the Information Literacy Across Curriculum Service of the Library‚ the Information Literacy for Engineering Students‚ guides the students through writing research papers. The goal of this course is to ensure that Tennessee State University engineering graduates are information literate‚ lifelong learners who can efficiently and effectively
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468 Advances in Systems Modelling and ICT Applications 37 ICT as an Engine for Uganda’s Economic Growth: The Role of and Opportunities for Makerere University Venansius Baryamureeba‚ The use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) to improve how goods are produced and services are delivered is a feature of everyday life in developed countries. If ICT is used appropriately‚ it has the potential to vastly improve productivity. Thus the issue for developing and least developed
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3.1 Review ways in which minimum core elements can be demonstrated in assessing learners in lifelong learning By Deven Patel The main points I have learnt from this assessment/task are; We can embed minimum core elements can be embedded in our assessment‚ through multiple resources. We can get learners to access quiz materials online‚ which will embed ICT. Learners can read through task sheets‚ which will embed reading English. We can also have learners complete a number of tasks in a given time
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disparities and poverty. Financial literacy is a prerequisite for effective financial inclusion‚ which will ensure that financial services “reach the unreached and under-reached sections of the society‚” There are various reasons why people are unbanked and one of the important reason being ignorance to the major banking services and unawareness about the banking products and also unawareness about which product suits them the best It is not just imparting knowledge and information‚ but it plays an
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Robert Ashby Edward Miller English 125 Which Way Home-EXTRA CREDIT "Which Way Home." is a Documentary filmed in 2009 about unparented child migrants who are traveling by themselves trying to get though Mexico to the United States. Why are people coming? Why are these Children coming? What is it like to be on this Journey? These are the questions that was asked in this film. The Producer
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