Sabtu, 17 November 2012

Garmin 1450lmt

This is a breakthrough for life. In 1989, Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao stood around a card table with a couple fellow engineers, discussing how a constellation of satellites could benefit people's lives. To date, Garmin has been producing various types of products that can be used for the purposes of navigation.One of them is navigation products for the riders on the road.
Garmin 1450lmt is a product that will provide comfort to you in the street. This tool is very useful to know your position on the road and provide information about the various things you need on the way.
 


Garmin 1450LMT’s facilities

Touchscreen Display
Touchscreen Display
It’s easy to see where you’re going on nüvi 1450LMT’s 5-inch touchscreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. With its big, bold display, you won’t miss a thing. The 5-inch touchscreen display can be make you to see even more.
You can read many best comment about this nuvi 1450lmt on  Garmin nuvi 1450lmt review at Amazon.


Navigate City Transit
Navigation City
Garmin 1450lmt with its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities. This product is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe.

Turn-by-Turn Directions
Car Mount Garmin 
Garmin 1450LMT’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1450LMT’s enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker. This facility will allow you to enjoy your journey.

Mmeskill on December 6, 2010 commented as follows on the Garmin 1450lmt:

Let me start by saying that I’m a gadget guy and work as a service manager. I tell you this because I have found that buying my first GPS was very confusing but I want to clear up some points that I learned in the process.
I also read something during my research that I will echo here: There tend to be more people that will post negative tilting reviews then people who got a unit, turned it on, and were using it in less than 5 min.
The 1450LMT (LM is lifetime map upgrades and T is traffic) is great, big 5″ screen with the same interface that other Nuvi models have. Very easy to use. It is crazy how many models are out there with only small difference in features.
The registration process was easy and the Map update took about 1.75 hours via my ATT U-verse (mid speed plan).
I wanted a model that could store “Routes” but I did not want to shell out more than ~$230 (got the 1450LMT on sale at Best But for ~ $180). This unit can only store 10 routes but once I understood the difference between Route and Waypoint and navigation I realized that 10 would be enough for me. {A Route is a series of point-to-point flags that forces the system to drive a pre-determined route and not just whatever way the unit decides to take you.} I wanted routes from planning drives with my local MINI owners club. This is where I ran into my first roadblock.
In order to use a PC to manage waypoints and routes you need the MapSource software and several research reviews on MapSource said that it is just the program and you need to buy the maps for it separately. So I ordered the US map set Saturday on DVD (as the DVD version comes with MapSource). I bought my 1450LMT on Sunday. Everything worked great and I found that MapSource installs during the registration and map update process. Called Garmin right at 8am Monday morning to cancel the map I ordered. 5min wait to speak to very helpful women who said my order had not made it off the web system into the order fulfillment system but “She will check every 5min and cancels it when it comes over. 1 hour later I got an email that the order was canceled. Great!
The 2nd thing I ran into was that MapSource installed onto my desktop PC during registration and map updates but I needed it on my lap top. Email to tech support was answering in less than ½ hour with info on how to get the program onto my laptop using the MyGarmin page that I setup during the registration process. Hope someone finds this helpful.
Mike
So, you can follow nice comment Consumer-authored Garmin nuvi 1450LMT reviews have been posted at Amazon.

Sabtu, 10 November 2012

Aspergers Education Strategies

Children with Aspergers need certain things in order to receive a proper Aspergers education. Their behavior is hard to understand for some parents, but once they gain a better understanding of children with Aspergers, they can begin to help their children the way that they need help. Here are a few suggestions that can help parents help their students with Aspergers.

Don't expect eye contact. Their lack of eye contact has nothing to do with disrespect, but it has everything to do with their Aspergers. Use probing questions to make sure they understand what is expected of them instead of using eye contact as an indicator in their Aspergers education.

Every child is different from others. Parents should take the time to get to know their children with Aspergers so they understand how they think and operate. Do not put them in a category with your other children or educational failures will occur.

Use visual cues when at all possible. Children with Aspergers are usually visual learners and they depend on these cues in their Aspergers education. They have difficulty processing oral language so hands-on, visual cues are a tremendous help.





Do not ask them to show their work on math problems. Children with Aspergers have the ability to come up with answers by processing the information in their heads. They may not even understand why you want them to show their work. A better solution is to ask them to explain the process to you. Do not waste time trying to get them to do something that will result in an unnecessary argument and nothing more.

Parents should allow frequent breaks. Children with Aspergers may need to take breaks as a part of their Aspergers education. Sometimes they have problems with focusing on tasks so allowing a break when they need it is a tremendous help.

Always try to minimize sensory distractions as much as possible. Ticking clocks, tapping pens, crumbling paper, and other things can be a huge distraction for children with Aspergers. It is impossible to control all sensory distractions, but when at all possible, minimize these distractions.

Use the IEP as the model for their Aspergers Education. This is their individualized plan for educational success so parents should take advantage of using the IEP.

Minimize change as much as possible. Allow some transition time before asking a child to do something that is out of their normal routine. Parents should always plan for change as far in advance as possible.

Parents can help their children receive a proper Aspergers education by using a few simple strategies to ensure the success of their children. When in doubt, refer to the IEP or speak to a special education staff member for guidance.

by: Dave Angel
The author invites you to visit:
http://www.aspergerseducationtips.com

Minggu, 04 November 2012

Are Distance Learning Courses Better Than Regular Courses?

If you ever have the opportunity to visit any of the online university for enrolling yourself in the distance learning course, then you must also in addition, get the information about all kinds of courses that are offered there along with also the kind of environment it offers, the people who works and the students who study at these online distance learning universities.

There are many universities that conduct information days and evenings when you are allowed to views of the university premises. Similarly, if you want to make a background check about the university, the best source for you would be to contact the distance learning students.

There are many alumni associations that organize a variety of activities and whose members have once been a part of the distance learning courses in these universities. You can also approach them for gathering information about the distance learning courses. Since they were a part of the university before, they will be able to give you correct information about the university and its background too.

These alumni associations also arrange for the annual free fairs on the distance learning information in almost all cities of the country. There are participants who come from various countries to attend the discussions that take place in these fairs about the present education scenario and also the job prospects in the entire world. Thus it is indeed a great opportunity for you to meet up with such representatives and obtain all the required general information about the distance learning courses.

Another way of finding and choosing the correct distance learning program is to do some research online and go through the various sites of these online distance learning universities.

The distance learning courses are mainly aimed at those working professionals and the students who work in the managerial posts or want to hone their skills in leadership etc. Here are some general criteria that you must be eligible in, in order to get admission in the distance learning course of MBA. You must have a good academic background with great results, you must also have at least 2 years or more of work experience in the domain of your choice, you must bring with you two or more letters of recommendation etc.

The distance learning is an open course and is conducted all over the world. The distance learning courses are usually conducted via the e learning mode, with the help of emails, teleconference, video and audio conferencing etc. The in the distance learning mode is great for people who can combine their job and family commitments along with studies. The study hour for such distance learning courses are rather very flexible and you can study at your own pace and convenience. Distance is not an obstacle when it comes to the distance learning mode and hence, you can easily get hold of a foreign degree while sitting at the comforts of your home in your country of residence.

by: John Scott
The author invites you to visit:
http://www.stonebridge.uk.com

Article Source:
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/education/article_2534.shtml

Rabu, 15 Agustus 2012

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Kamis, 02 Agustus 2012

Instalasi Pengolahan Limbah Pabrik

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Jumat, 27 Juli 2012

KISI-KISI DAN MATERI SOAL UJI KOMPETENSI GURU KIMIA


KISI-KISI DAN MATERI SOAL UJI KOMPETENSI GURU KIMIA
MATA PELAJARAN     : KIMIA
JENJANG                     : SMA/MA/SMK/MAK
KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK
No.
Indikator Esensial
Materi Kajian
1
Mengetahui ciri-ciri fisik peserta didik

2
Mengetahui sikap dan perilaku peserta didik

3
Mengetahui latarbelakang sosial dan kultur peserta didik

4
Mengetahui potensi yang dimiliki siswa dalam pelajaran kimia

5
Mengetahui kemampuan awal siswa dalam pelajaran kimia

6
Mengetahui kesulitan belajar siswa dalam pelajaran kimia

7
Memahami berbagai teori belajar dan prinsip-prinsip pembelajaran kimia di SMA/MA
Macam-macam teori belajar:
·         Teori Belajar Thorndike (Teori Koneksionisme) “belajar merupakan peristiwa terbentuknya asosiasi-asosiasi antara peristiwa-peristiwa yang disebut stimulus (S) dengan respon (R)
·         Teori Belajar Menurut Bruner,  “menyatakan belajar merupakan suatu proses aktif yang memungkinkan manusia untuk menemukan hal-hal baru di luar informasi yang diberikan kepada dirinya”
·         Teori belajar Menurut Piaget; “dalam pandangan Piaget, terdapat dua proses yang mendasari perkembangan dunia individu, yaitu pengorganisasian dan penyesuaian
·         Teori belajar bermakna David Ausubel
·         Teori belajar Gagne yang bertpendapat bahwa “Belajar terjadi apabila suatu situasi stimulus bersama dengan isi ingatannya mempengaruhi siswa sedemikian rupa sehingga perbuatannya berubah dari sebelum ia mengalami situasi dengan setelah mengalami situasi tadi. Belajar dipengaruhi

8
Menjelaskan sintak model pembelajaran Jigsaw
·         Guru membagi suatu kelas menjadi beberapa tim, dengan setiap kelompok terdiri dari 4 – 6 siswa dengan kemampuan yang berbeda.
·         Tiap orang dalam tim diberi materi dan tugas yang berbeda
·          Anggota dari tim yang berbeda dengan penugasan yang sama membentuk kelompok baru (kelompok ahli)
·         Setelah kelomppok ahli berdiskusi, tiap anggota kembali kekelompok asal dan menjelaskan kepada anggota kelompok tentang subbab yang mereka kuasai.
·         Tiap tim ahli mempresentasikan hasil diskusi
·         Konfirmasi teori/pembahasan oleh guru bersama-sama siswa
9
Menerapkan pendekatan, strategi, metode, dan teknik pembelajaran kimia di SMA/MA

Beberapa strategi pembelajaran :
·         Ekspository yang memfokuskan penyampaian informasi secara verbal
·         Inqiury yang memfokuskan pada proses berpikir secara kritis dan analitis untuk menemukan sendiri jawaban
·         Berbasis masalah memposisikan masalah sebagai kata kunci dalam proses pembelajaran.
·         CTL menekankan pada proses keterlibatan siswa secara penuh untuk dapat menemukan materi yang akan dipelajarai dan dihubungkan dengan kehidupan nyata.

10
Memilih pendekatan, strategi, metode, dan teknik pembelajaran untuk mengajarakan kimia di  SMA/MA

11
Memahami prinsip-prinsip pengembangan kurikulum
·         Berpusat pada potensi, perkembangan, kebutuhan, dan kepentingan peserta didik dan lingkungannya
·         Beragam dan terpadu
·         Tanggap terhadap perkembangan ilmu  pengetahuan, teknologi dan seni
·         Relevan dengan kebutuhan kehidupan
·         Menyeluruh dan berkesinambungan
·         Belajar sepanjang hayat
·         Seimbang antara kepentingan nasional dan kepentingan daerah

12
Menerapkan prinsip-prinsip pengembangan kurikulum

13
Menjelaskan tujuan pembelajaran untuk mengajarkan
materi kimia pada SK dan KD tertentu

14
Menuliskan tujuan pembelajaran

15
Merumuskan pengalaman belajar siswa guna mencapai tujuan yang ditetapkan

16
Menentukan materi pembelajaran kimia terkait dengan pengalaman belajar dan tujuan pembelajaran.

17
Menjelaskan manfaat bahan ajar sesuai tujuan pembelajaran.
Diperoleh bahan ajar yang sesuai tuntutan kurikulum dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan belajar siswa
18
Mengembangkan indikator dan instrumen penilaian

19
Memilih indicator yang sesuai untuk meteri kimia dengan SK dan KD tertentu.

20
Memahami prinsip-prinsip pengembangan RPP
1.    Memperhatikan perbedaan individu peserta didik
2.    Mendorong partisipasi aktif peserta didik
3.    Mengembangkan budaya membaca dan menulis
4.    Memberikan umpan balik dan tindak lanjut
5.    Keterkaitan dan keterpaduan
6.    Menerapkan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi

21
Menjelaskan prinsip-prinsip Pengembangan RPP

22
Memahami komponen-komponen dalam RPP.
Identitas; SK; KD; Indikator; Tujuan Pembelajaran; Materi Ajar; Alokasi Waktu; Metode Pembelajaran; Kegiatan Pembelajaran (Pendahuluan – Inti – Penutup); Penilaian hasil belajara, dan Sumber belajar.
23
Menjelaskan Komponen-komponen RPP yang sesuai dengan EEK dan berkarakter

24
Menyusun RPP untuk kegiatan di dalam kelas dan di laboratorium

25
Melaksanakan pembelajaran sesuai RPP yang telah  dikembangkan

26
Menggunakan media  pembelajaran dan sumber belajar yang relevan dengan pelajaran kimia yang diajarkan.

27
Mennyusun media pembelajaran yang akan digunakan dalam pembelajaran

28
Mengambil keputusan  transaksional dalam pembelajaran kimia sesuai situasi yang  berkembang

29


Menerapkan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi dalam pembelajaran kimia

30
Memilih teknologi informasi dan komunikasi dalam pembelajaran kimia

31

Memfasilitasi berbagai kegiatan pembelajaran untuk mendorong peserta didik mencapai prestasi optimal

32
Memfasilitasi berbagai kegiatan pembelajaran untuk
mengaktualisasikan potensi peserta didik untuk berkreasi

33
Memahami berbagai strategi berkomunikasi yang efektif secara lisan atau tulisan.

34
Menerapkan tehnik bertanya dalam pembelajarannya

35
Berkomunikasi secara efektif, empatik, dan santun dengan peserta didik menggunakan bahasa yang khas dalam PBM kimia

36
Memahami prinsip-prinsip penilaian dan evaluasi proses hasil belajar kimia
Penilaian hasil belajar peserta didik harus memperhatikan prinsip-prinsip sebagai berikut:

1.       Sahih (valid), yakni penilaian didasarkan pada data yang mencerminkan kemampuan yang diukur;
2.       Objektif, yakni penilaian didasarkan pada prosedur dan kriteria yang jelas, tidak dipengaruhi subjektivitas penilai;
3.       Adil, yakni penilaian tidak menguntungkan atau merugikan peserta didik, dan tidak membedakan latar belakang sosial-ekonomi, budaya, agama, bahasa, suku bangsa, dan jender;
4.       Terpadu, yakni penilaian merupakan komponen yang tidak terpisahkan dari kegiatan pembelajaran;
5.       Terbuka, yakni prosedur penilaian, kriteria penilaian, dan dasar pengambilan keputusan dapat diketahui oleh pihak yang berkepentingan; 
6.       Menyeluruh dan berkesinambungan, yakni penilaian mencakup semua aspek kompetensi dengan menggunakan berbagai teknik yang sesuai, untuk memantau perkembangan kemampuan peserta didik;
7.       Sistematis, yakni penilaian dilakukan secara berencana dan bertahap dengan mengikuti langkah-langkah yang baku;  
8.       Menggunakan acuan kriteria, yakni penilaian didasarkan pada ukuran pencapaian kompetensi yang ditetapkan;
9.       Akuntabel, yakni penilaian dapat dipertanggungjawabkan, baik dari segi teknik, prosedur, maupun hasilnya.

37
Menjelaskan prinsip-prinsip penilaian dan evaluasi proses hasil belajar kimia

38
Menentukan aspek-aspek proses dan hasil belajar kimia untuk dievaluasi.
Aspek yang dinilai untuk maple kimia meliputi, kognitif, psikomotordan afektif
39
Menentukan prosedur penilaian dan evaluasi proses dan hasil belajar.
Dalam rancangan penilaian, tes dilakukan secara berkesinambungan melalui berbagai macam ulangan dan ujian. Ulangan meliputi ulangan  harian, ulangan tengah semester, ulangan akhir semester, dan ulangan kenaikan kelas. Sedangkan ujian terdiri atas ujian  nasional dan ujian sekolah
40
Menentukan instrumen penilaian dan evaluasi proses dan hasil belajar
Teknik penilaian antara lain melalui tes, observasi, penugasan, inventori, jurnal, penilaian diri, dan penilaian antarteman yang sesuai dengan  karakteristik kompetensi dan tingkat perkembangan peserta didik
41
Mengadministrasikan penilaian proses dan hasil belajar.

42
Menganalisis hasil penilaian proses dan hasil belajar untuk berbagai tujuan.

43
Melakukan evaluasi proses dan hasil belajar.

44
Menggunakan informasi hasil penilaian untuk menentukan ketuntasan belajar

45
Menggunakan informasi hasil penilaian dan evaluasi untuk merancang program remedial dan pengayaan.

46
Mengkomunikasikan hasil penilaian dan evaluasi kepada pemangku kepentingan
LHBS
47
Memanfaatkan informasi hasil penilaian dan evaluasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran

48
Melakukan refleksi terhadap pembelajaran yang telah  dilaksanakan

49
Menggunakan hasil refleksi untuk perbaikan dan pengembangan pembelajaran.

50
Menyusun Proposal PTK
Sistimatika proposal PTK:
Judul, Latar Belakang Masalah, Permasalahan, Cara Pemecahan Masalah, Tujuan Penelitian, Manfaat Penelitian, Kerangka Teoretik, Hipotesis Tindakan, Rencana Penelitian, Jadwal Penelitian, Rencana Anggaran, Daftar Pustaka.
51
Menyusun Instrumen Untuk PTK
Instrumen Penelitian :
·         Lembar Observasi
·         Angket
·         Tes dan Data Hasil Belajar
52
Melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran.


Tulisan ini hanyalah catatan pribadi untuk menghadapi UJI KOMPTENSI GURU yang telah disertifikasi.
Materi dikembangkan sesuai kisi-kisi yang diterbitkan Kemdikbud.
Salam Hormat,
YUSUF SEHE
GURU SMAN 4 PALOPO