The availability of technology in higher education, as well as in school districts, continues to be problematic and dependent upon a community's commitment to it.
More than half (62.5 %) of the respondents also indicated that they had significant concerns about integrating technology into their own lessons due to a variety of reasons, including lack of skill and
availability of technology in their future classrooms.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected
in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered
in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability
of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost
of accommodating, announced increases
in the build rates
of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates
of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect
of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest
in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result
of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect
of economic conditions
in the industries and markets
in which we operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution
of key milestones such as the receipt
of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain
in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation
of our announced acquisition
of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability
of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk
of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production
of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts
of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak
of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information
technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact
of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition
of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect
of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both
in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect
of changes
in tax law, such as the effect
of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations
of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect
of such changes; 21) any reduction
in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and
availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass
of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many
of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment
of interest on, and principal
of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness
of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact
of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition
of Asco
in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result
of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks
of doing business internationally, including fluctuations
in foreign current exchange rates, impositions
of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
«Essentially anybody can do it, because a combination
of miniaturization, simplification and
availability of technology for building small satellites has made it accessible
in a way that has never been before,» he said.
As a department spokeswoman told Canadian Business: «The delay is required
in order to consider the concerns expressed about
availability of compliant
technologies and perceived health and mercury issues, including safe disposal for compact fluorescent lamps.»
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions
in the industries and markets
in which United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations
in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand
in construction and
in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges
in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced
technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United
Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United
Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future
availability of credit and factors that may affect such
availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United
Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including
in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption
in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes
in political conditions
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes
in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates
in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes
in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result
in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United
Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including
in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United
Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United
Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United
Technologies being restricted
in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is
in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United
Technologies» shares to be issued
in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
One
of the biggest reasons agile has been adopted by sales teams
in recent years is the
availability of new agile
technologies.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations
of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost
of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations
in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance
of new product offerings; (6) the
availability and cost
of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact
of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation
of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information
technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur
in the legal and regulatory proceedings described
in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth
in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures
in European countries that may increase the amount
of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase
in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift
in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases
in treatment duration;
availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations
in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations
in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction
of generic versions
of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect
of lowering prices or reducing the number
of insured patients; the possibility
of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials
in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels
of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations
in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease
technology platform and realize the benefits
of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates
in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals
in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages
of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development
of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta
in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes
in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations
in the foreign exchange rate
of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time
in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
These risks include,
in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition, on - demand and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost
of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix
of products and services sold
in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases
in capital spending
in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the impact
of general economic conditions on our sales and operations; our ability to develop new and enhanced products
in a timely manner and market acceptance
of our new or existing products; losses
of one or more key customers; risks associated with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations
of the currencies
in which we conduct business; risks associated with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance
of various types
of broadband services, on the adoption
of new broadband
technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack
of timely
availability of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact
of increases
in the prices
of raw materials and oil; the effect
of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological changes
in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect on our business
of natural disasters.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact
of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level
of government regulation over our business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or changes
in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation
in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information
technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration
of the businesses
of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the
availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed
in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
Of course, better technology may increase the accuracy of predictions but serious errors in estimation of availability of reserves have been known to happe
Of course, better
technology may increase the accuracy
of predictions but serious errors in estimation of availability of reserves have been known to happe
of predictions but serious errors
in estimation
of availability of reserves have been known to happe
of availability of reserves have been known to happe
of reserves have been known to happen.
Vancouver, April 12, 2016 — ELIX, Canada's leading developer
of wireless charging
technology, today announced mass
availability of its 7700 - Watt wireless charger by the end
of 2017,
in time to save Tesla 3 owners the hassle
of plugging
in their cars.
Specifically, over the past year, the largest East Coast
technology hub saw a 10 - place increase
in availability of skilled tech talent and a 10 - place increase
in startup culture.
These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation
of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs;
technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature
of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact
of indebtedness we incurred
in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack
of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and
availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions
in the delivery
of food and other products; volatility
in the market value
of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions
in the financial markets; risk
of doing business with franchisees and vendors
in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment
in the carrying value
of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure
of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes
in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time
in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Although the
availability of people depends on economic cycles and the departing employees» skills, it is likely to be difficult to find good candidates for knowledge - work jobs
in such growth industries as information
technology, biotechnology, and professional services.
These risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations
in U.S. and international economies and currencies, our ability to preserve, grow and leverage our brands, potential negative effects
of material breaches
of our information
technology systems if any were to occur, costs associated with, and the successful execution
of, the company's initiatives and plans, the acceptance
of the company's products by our customers, the impact
of competition, coffee, dairy and other raw material prices and
availability, the effect
of legal proceedings, and other risks detailed
in the company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the «Risk Factors» section
of Starbucks Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2014.
Mobile internet consumption increased at an average rate
of 44 % a year between 2010 and 2016, driven by the spread
of mobile devices, improvements
in technology and greater
availability of mobile - adapted content.
That mentality, combined with the widespread
availability of high - speed internet and relatively inexpensive work - related
technologies (laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc.), plays a significant role
in pushing the flexible work trend forward.
Examples
of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact
of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels
of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility
of fuel prices, declines
in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions
of these conditions that decrease the level
of disposable income
of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security
of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts
of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments
in new markets; breaches
in data security or other disturbances to our information
technology and other networks; the spread
of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes
in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment
of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount
of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions
in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility
in operating our business; the significant portion
of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability
of our creditors to accelerate the repayment
of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions
in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity
in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss
of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays
in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases
in the price
of, or major changes or reduction
in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations
in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times
of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments
in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued
availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes
in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors»
in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
As they point out, increases
in general education and economic development are strongly correlated to family planning, not the
availability of contraceptive
technology.
Mother Teresa and her nuns ministered to the dying primarily
in non-Western countries where the
availability of modern medical
technology [and the means to pay for it] are usually non-existent.
In fact, one out
of three consumers report the
availability of technology impacts their decision to dine out, Riehle says.
«
Availability is one
of the key reasons for an increase
in organic sales,» McDermott told Food Processing
Technology.
«There have been significant developments
in the taste profile, aftertaste and consistency
of these natural ingredients, resulting from greater
availability, improved quality controls and purification
technologies.»
ITASCA, IL (August 23, 2016)-- The Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA) today announced that advancements
in papermaking
technology and the
availability of high - quality fiber have made it possible to reuse more old corrugated containers (OCC)
in the manufacturing process while at the same time maintaining the strength characteristics
of new boxes.
In addition to valuing
technology, women rated having a relationship with the midwife highly but second to the
availability of pain relief.
Bracknell, UK, 3 November 2014 — Diversified
technology company 3M has announced
availability of a unique single - use platform that removes host cell DNA (HcDNA) and proteins (HCP)
in various applications within the bioprocessing industry.
By ensuring that teachers have 21st century knowledge, providing science and math curriculum
in elementary school, having school districts identify gaps
in availability of high quality math and science courses, and providing those courses to all students, we will be able to improve the outcomes
of our students
in the critical areas
of math, science,
technology and engineering.
In recent years, the availability of assistive technologies has grown markedly, a development spurred in part by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which requires schools and employers to make reasonable accommodations for students, job applicants, and employees with disabilitie
In recent years, the
availability of assistive
technologies has grown markedly, a development spurred
in part by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which requires schools and employers to make reasonable accommodations for students, job applicants, and employees with disabilitie
in part by the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, which requires schools and employers to make reasonable accommodations for students, job applicants, and employees with disabilities.
«
In the initial U.S. experience, early outcomes following aortic valve replacement have improved with the
availability of TAVR
technology,» said Dr. Brennan.
In addition to capital, the
availability of various renewable inputs and their transportation and storage may present a challenge for some producers, depending on their
technology.
And attempts to take the
technology commercial have generally crashed and burned, as concerns about safety and the
availability of chip readers have trumped the possible convenience
of having an ID number embedded
in your body.
Established by the Energy Department's Fuel Cell Technologies Office
in the Office
of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Research and Station
Technology (H2FIRST) project will draw on existing and emerging core capabilities at the national labs and aim to reduce the cost and time
of new fueling station construction and improve the stations»
availability and reliability.
Such offices shall engage
in cooperative research, development, and demonstration projects with the academic community, State Climate Offices, Regional Climate Offices, and other users and stakeholders on climate products,
technologies, models, and other tools to improve understanding and forecasting
of regional and local climate variability and change and the effects on economic activities, natural resources, and water
availability, and other effects on communities, to facilitate development
of regional and local adaptation plans to respond to climate variability and change, and any other needed research identified by the Under Secretary or the Advisory Committee.
In her new role, she hopes to enhance the
availability of new genetic and genomic
technologies across all populations, including efforts focused on racial and ethnic minorities and underserved populations.
Combined with the high public awareness
of the importance
of screening, advances
in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
technology and the
availability of preventive drugs targeting estrogen receptors, I believe this test will help to save lives,» said Dr. Kari Stefansson, M.D., Dr. Med., CEO
of deCODE.
The
availability of technologies that allow «industrial - scale» agriculture can spur rapid forest clearing, while inefficient
technology in the logging industry increases collateral damage
in surrounding forests, making subsequent deforestation more likely.
With the
availability of the internet
in this new
technology world, it is easy to join one
of these online dating services.
The advancement
of the
technology and the
availability of the internet are proving beneficial for such people who are
in search
of an individual outside the caste, race, or even the country.
The use
of cannabis as medicine Medical
availability and clinical practice varies across the world due to regional differences
in culture and
technology.
Thanks to the advances and ever - increasing
availability of digital animation
technology, work is being created
in a seemingly unlimited number
of styles
in all corners
of the world, and far more is available online than you would ever have the time to watch.
«Whilst it is too soon to evaluate the impact
of the launch
of the BBC micro: bit
in changing the current generation
of students from passive end users into creators
of technology, showing capability
in coding and digital creativity, feedback at this early stage is suggesting that the device has created excitement
in learning amongst students and its widespread
availability now means that schools can build upon this to create a diverse, cross-curricular platform for the teaching and learning
of digital skills,» comments Geoff Hampson.
The different groups
of actors that work
in the field
of human rights and human rights education managed to make the use
of the increased
availability of the information and communication
technology and bridged the global / local divides.
The rapid growth
of school
technology infrastructure has led to the increased
availability and use
of computers
in schools.
I announced the
availability of the presentation on the e-mail list for the
technology coordinators group, and immediately, participants from hundreds
of miles jumped
in to listen and chat about what was going on.
Spokesmen for the company said the device — which was the focus
of a great deal
of attention this month at the
Technology, Entertainment, and Design conference
in Monterey, Calif. — is still
in development and many years away from commercial
availability.
This is due to the increase
in availability and number
of information
technologies changing the way people use
technology in their everyday lives.
The DOE's 2004 National Education
Technology Plan predicted that with the «explosive growth
in the
availability of online instruction and virtual schools... we may well be on our way to a new golden age
in American education.»
Mature
technologies such as cloud, mobile, and video, along with
availability of faster and cheaper internet, have led to revolutionary changes
in the way information and knowledge can be shared and leveraged.