Day archives: November 6th, 2010

Report of a Workshop on The Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking

“Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking presents a number of perspectives on the definition and applicability of computational thinking. For example, one idea expressed during the workshop is that computational thinking is a fundamental analytical skill that everyone can use to help solve problems, design systems, and understand human …

Subjects: Knowledge Management

Veterans in College Perceive Lower Levels of Campus Support and Interact Less with Faculty than Nonveterans, Survey Finds

News release: “A national survey released [November 4, 2010] finds that student veterans attending four-year colleges and universities in the United States generally perceive lower levels of campus support than nonveterans, and they also interact less often with faculty members. These differences were more systematic among seniors than first-year students. Despite spending more time working …

Subjects: Knowledge Management

IMF Board Approves Far-Reaching Governance Reforms

News release: “The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved proposals that will lead to a major overhaul of the Fund’s quotas and governance, strengthening the Fund’s legitimacy and effectiveness.,,As part of the far-reaching reforms, the Executive Board proposes completion of the 14th General Review of Quotas with a doubling of quotas …

Subjects: Government Documents

Affordable Care Act and Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan

“Health Reform and Americans with Pre-existing Conditions – The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was created to make health insurance available to you if you have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition. The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: Will cover a broad range of health benefits, including primary and specialty care, hospital care, …

Subjects: Government Documents, Legislation