The Hewlett Foundation is offering a $100,000 prize to any software designer who can create what they are calling an automated essay grader.The idea is that if essay grading is more efficient, schools will use them more regularly to gage students’ work. “The more we can use essays to assess what students have learned, the greater the likelihood they’ll master important academic content, critical thinking, and effective communication,” they explain.
Very neat - anyone have ideas?
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The Senate and the People of the Philippines.
My blog entry for today.
A few days before Christmas, a little article written by Marites Vitug titled, “UST breaks rules to favor Corona” made waves online. She raised the question as to why Chief Justice Corona…
AUDITIONS FOR ENSEMBLE: “Livin’ La Vida Imelda” – The Performance
Be part of the Philippine premiere of Carlos Celdran’s stage adaptation of his walking tour of the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex. First premiered in Toronto, Canada with Kapisanan Center for Culture and Arts, “Livin’ La Vida Imelda” will be first time the performance will be done onstage in the Philippines. “Livin’ La Vida Imelda” will be a campy comedic disco romp through the 1970’s.
Rehearsals begin January 15.
Performance runs from February 8 to March 17. Venue: SilverLens Gallery, Pasong Tamo
I NEED:
2 technical assistants.
5 ensemble characters to play multiple roles of:
Ferdinand Marcos
Imelda Marcos
Chuchuwanee Girl
Beauty Queen
Communist Rebel
Activist
Singing/dancing/choreography skills are a plus.
AUDITION DATE: January 9, 2012 8pm. MONDAY
MUST: Prepare one acting piece, dance piece, or song. All options open for actors. We are open to all ages, color, body types, religious persuasions, and sexual orientation. Just be a good performer.
Technical Assistant and Ensemble Applicants: Please email your name and background to celdrantours@hotmail.com or text 09088975515 for inquiries and details of audition location. If you have a youtube video, that would be great to send as well.
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