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Airport Screenings & Public Security Policy 

The purpose of this assignment is to explore the topic of aviation security as it relates to public safety policy and the issue of individual privacy. You have been directed to write a policy memo for your boss, who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security (House Committee on Homeland Security Web site). Using the resources provided below, as well information from resources you identify through your own research efforts, your assignment is to craft a briefing memo of 900–1,200 words that focuses on the questions posed below.

Assignment Guidelines

• Students must address the following in 900–1,200 words:
  • The United States, as well as many other countries and airlines, had experienced criminal and terrorist incidents before September 11, 2001. Why had previous incidents not resulted in the dramatic increases in and focus on aviation security that the 9/11 attacks did? Explain.
    • How was 9/11 different from an aviation security standpoint? Explain.
  • While there have been further attempts to strike the United States by attacking commercial aircraft since 9/11 (e.g., the “shoe bomber” and the “underwear” bomber), none have been successful. How have the steps and measures taken to improve aviation security since 9/11 contributed to the lack of success of the terrorists? Explain.
    • What role did the various layers of aviation security play in preventing the attempted attacks after 9/11? Explain.
    • Were the effective layers tactical, policy driven, or a combination of both? Explain.
  • Since the regulation that requires the aircraft’s cockpit door to be bullet-proof and securely locked before the aircraft leaves the terminal took effect, it is, for all practical purposes, impossible for a terrorist passenger to gain control of an aircraft. Given this change in risk profile, are other layers of security as necessary as before? Why or why not?
    • Given the number of years after 9/11 without successful aviation attacks, should some security procedures be relaxed? Why or why not?
      • What are the vulnerabilities and risks if they were? Explain.
        • Do not write possible scenarios here; rather, identify points of failure and other threats or risks to the aircraft, passengers, and nation).
  • TSA agents have the right to physically inspect any and all material and persons who are boarding or being loaded onto an aircraft in the United States. With X-ray machines, bomb-sniffing machines, and dogs checking all luggage and passengers, are physical inspections of luggage that allow TSA agents open and look through personal bags necessary? Why or why not?
    • What are the laws that provide TSA with their authority? Describe them.
    • Are the practices undertaken by TSA too intrusive? Why or why not?
  • The Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. How should the United States balance that right against the security needs of the flying public? Explain.
    • Has a balance been reached?
    • If not, in what direction do the scales need to be tipped and how?
• Compile your responses in your final policy memo, and submit the file to your instructor.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

The purpose of this project is for you to conduct research on the topic of emerging technologies that are supporting the nation’s homeland security mission areas of prevention, protection, response, and recovery. Your research should include the following:

• Government Web sites and press releases
• Archived interviews with HS and public safety officials (you are not expected to conduct interviews)
• Information provided via the Web sites of private-sector companies that develop, manufacture, and sell HS-focused technologies
• News articles
• Web sites of critical infrastructure facilities
• Any type of scholarly resource

Based upon the findings of your research, you are to craft a briefing memo of 1,000–1,250 words targeted to your jurisdiction’s chief elected official. The memo should address the key research questions below.

Assignment Guidelines

• The briefing memo of 1,000–1,250 words must address the following:
  • What new technologies have emerged in the years since September 11, 2001? Explain.
  • Of the critical infrastructure sectors identified by DHS, which ones have received the most focus since 9/11? Why?
  • Currently, what are the primary focus areas (sectors and types of technologies) of research and development for new HS technologies? Explain.
  • Have efforts in the past been focused on the left of boom side or the right of boom side of the incident spectrum? What is the focus now? Why?
  • Have any events that have occurred after 9/11 served as catalysts for new areas of technological research and development or investment? Explain.
  • Of the new technologies that have emerged, whether they are deployed or not, what successes have been realized? What failures have occurred? Explain in detail.
  • From the perspective of how people move around in society, interact with each other, and access services, what impacts have any of the new technologies had on the lives of ordinary citizens? Explain.
    • What impacts has advanced technology had on you personally? Explain.
• Compile your responses in your final briefing memo and submit the file to your instructor.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Please submit your assignment.

Assignment

Use the internet to find at least three different ERP software systems that are available.

Determine what the main criteria are, create a comparison to evaluate each one, and explain how they compare to each other.

Prepare a table summarizing the results, and embed it into a Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation of between 10 and 15 slides. The presentation should include some details of each system, your table of comparisons, and a summary with your conclusion.

Write a 2- to 3-page paper or develop a Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation to use that information to present how the various aspects of customer-driven business involves and affects SCM, CRM, and ERP systems.

Choose an organization with which you are familiar or one in which you have an interest. Research and analyze the organization’s Human Resource Management programs, policies, procedures, or initiatives. Evaluate their effectiveness and select a program, policy, procedure or initiative which you believe needs to be changed.

Write a one (1) page paper in which you:

1. Assess the current Human Resource programs, policies, procedures, or initiatives in terms of effectiveness.
2. Hypothesize the changes that require improvement.
3. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
   1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
   2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Evaluate an organization’s readiness for change.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in managing organizational change.
• Write clearly and concisely about managing organizational change using proper writing mechanics.

1-Using the starting salary data from table 3.3, and assuming an annual increase at the current cost of living ( currently about 2%) calculate what you could except to receive as a starting salary to your chosen field of study if you graduate three years from now

2- Using the information from figures 3.8 and 3.9, estimate the median salary after 30 years assuming the engineer is A)  a supervisor and B) a non-supervisor.

Using  12 point Time-Roman font and 1.5 spacing

questions 3 to 5  half a page length

3Further explore and examine some of the causes of air pollution discussed in this chapter, write an essay on possible new engineering development that might address  these problems areas

Your group will read another group’s paper (I will hand them out to you without names on the paper so it is all anonymous – this is why I only want the names on the last page of the research paper, I will take off that page before I hand them out to you for review.) You will write a 2-page (double spaced) review of the paper. Topics to include in this review paper:

Did you understand how the technology is being used and how it might benefit or harm individuals, societies or the environment?

Did they cover all of the ethical implications for the patients, population and/or scientists involved? What other topics might you have brought up about this topic?

What do you think about the regulations (if any) that are involved with this technology? Do you think there should be more or less and are they different locally vs. globally?

Does this technology affect you personally in any way and do you think it will in the future?

What is the most interesting thing that you learned from this paper?

Does the paper flow well? Is it easy to understand, and grammatically correct?

Learning Approaches, Theory, and Practice

Becoming a professional in the field of early childhood education requires you to become familiar with the various developmental theories as well as research that studies the effectiveness of various learning approaches. Throughout the last two weeks, you have learned about these different theories and approaches to learning. After engaging in discussions with your classmates, you now have ideas about which theories and approaches you would like to use in your work with children. Using the steps below, you will sort through these theories and approaches to shape who you are as a teacher and what you believe about how children learn best. This assignment will also help you prepare for your final assignment.

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, access the APA template for assistance with the writing process, formatting, documentation, and citations in your written work.

Step 1: Reflect back on your initial response in the “Aspects of Theories” discussion from Week Two and the “Learning Approaches” discussion from this week.

• Using the theories and approaches that were discussed, fill in the table below by ranking each according to how you connected with them (“most connected” at the top and “least connected” at the bottom). Be sure to delete the example row provided.
  

  Theorists/Theories – Most connected to least connected	Learning Approaches – Most connected to least connected
  Ex: 1. Piaget – Theory of Cognitive Development	Ex: 1. High Scope
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  7.	7.
  8.	8.

Step 2: Using the table as a guide, research your top two theories and top two learning approaches. You will create a Prezi or a PowerPoint presentation that contains your responses to the points below as they are applied to each of your top two theories and top two learning approaches.

• Summarize the underlying principles or ideas for this theory/approach.
• Explain why this theory/approach is important to understand and how it will benefit your work with children.
• Discuss how this theory/approach will help you to be an effective teacher.
• Explain why this theory/approach is ranked at the top of your list.
• Summarize the similarities you see between the theory and model of those you ranked first. For example, if Piaget’s theory of cognitive development was your top theory and the Reggio Emilia approach was your top learning approach, share how these two ideas support one another.

Step 3: Submit your assignment to your instructor as a Word document that contains your table from Step 1 and the hyperlink to your Prezi from Step 2 that includes your responses to the questions from Step 2.  Or you can submit your assignment as a Power Point that contains your table from Step 1 and your responses to the questions from Step 2. Whichever option you choose, you will also need to follow APA format and include title and reference pages. In addition, the information in your assignment needs to be supported by the textbook and at least two additional scholarly sources. Be sure to cite your sources in the Prezi or PowerPoint and list them on the reference pages/slides. If you need assistance with making sure that your paper or references are properly formatted in APA, please utilize the APA Guidance link that is located within the Learning Resources tab on the left hand side of the course or visit the Ashford Writing Center.

Please include all info to Prezi incase i need to access it again… I’m also including “Aspects of Theories” discussion from Week Two and the “Learning Approaches” discussion from this week.

Learning Approaches

Question 1

After a closer look at the five main approaches of learning which are Creative curriculum, direct instructions, High scope, Montessori and Reggio Emilia, I can determine that the classroom approach that I most likely attended while in school is the Direct Instruction approach. This approach is described by a neatly arranged classroom which consisted of tables that were used for a small group work and rows and columns of desks that were used individually by each student. I learned through lectures where the teacher was seen presenting scripted teachings in front of the class while we as students sat back and listened from our desks.

I enjoyed this approach of learning because the teacher was able to communicate any complex information at a level where every student could understand. This approach went further to communicate enthusiasm in me as a student for a particular subject and hence always aroused my interest as a student. Through this approach I was able to understand the teacher who focused our attention on contents that were relevant and through this I was able to get assistance to connect new information to the current knowledge not forgetting past experiences.

Question 2

High Scope is a learning approach that aligns with that type of learning approach I would like to create for my students. This approach involves the students bringing up their unique habits, preferences and attitudes as they interact in their classrooms giving room to explorations. This approach involves students and teachers on a personal level where the teacher makes observations of the students, interact with their students and also try to extend the thinking of the students by bringing up open ended questions. This approach may include new and innovative approaches, projects, movements and also music. At the end of every day the teacher calls for meetings with the students to inquire if there is any progress on each and every student and also knowing how the day was.

This approach centers learning on independent projects that are chosen by students which are based on individual interests and as a teacher I would like to see my students engaging in this projects that will demonstrate the initiative to explore the world they are living in. Another example of a scenario that I would like to see in my class is my students engaging in a problem solving activities in class that they have encountered when they are playing in the classroom or outside in the field. This will be done by the students in my class reflecting on their life experiences and then using the resources in the classroom to study and coming up with the solutions. Last but not least my classroom is supposed to have students that are totally engaged and focused on the activities that are of interest to them by gathering information then formulating ideas to understand the knowledge behind every material provided in the classroom which will be organized, labelled and categorized in groups depending on every student’s needs and preferences.

Question 3

High Scope learning approach is an effective model for an early childhood education since it offers a balanced approach for toddlers and their teachers where there is an integration of all aspects of youth development. This approach facilitates the growth of young people by bringing up students that have better foundation in class or academic work and also other creative areas where the student is talented. A good example is a student who is good in music is able to work on the interest while at the same time engaging in academic work. Moreover this approach is suitable in early childhood where it fosters physical growth, social-emotional and creative areas. Through adoption of this approach, it has been seen that many early childhood educators and caregivers all over the world make a difference in lives of children, families and youth. It helps the students learn well through working with materials, ideas and events that are real hence making them to be able to learn real life problems through experience for instance training models.

Work Cited

A Tale of Five Classrooms

Yanus Burton, (2008). Early Childhood Education: Issues and Developments. Nova Publishers. Pp. 178-182.

Question 1

Question 2

Over the last two weeks, we have read about how people learn. Part of looking at this issue is the role of cognitive science and brain-based learning in the classroom. After reading the materials for this week and participating in our discussions about applications of these ideas to the classroom, in this assignment you will compare your own understanding of the pros and cons with research on myths about this kind of learning.

Complete the following assignment using the information in this week’s readings in the text, one of the article choices in the Required Studies, and two articles from Debunking Brain Myths

1. Choose one of the following:

• Select one myth and clearly identify what we know to be accurate and inaccurate about that idea. Tie this to your reading about how people learn and how neuroscience or cognitive science concepts have been appropriated for educational use.
• Dig deeper into an issue you uncovered in the reading about the different opinions and concepts present in this field. Rather than a specific myth, you may choose a broader issue (e.g., how teachers are taught about cognitive science and brain-based learning, how professional development has impacted this work, how ideas get from neuroscience researchers to teachers).

2. Create a 5-minute video exploring your understanding of this topic by doing one of the following:

• Make a video of yourself discussing the topic.
  • Include an APA-style reference list for the material you cited.
• Create a narrated Prezi presentation. Submit the sharable Prezi link to the assignment dropbox.

  Note: Prezi files cannot be uploaded to Blackboard.

3. Submit your presentation to the assignment dropbox.

Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.

You are considering expanding your product line that currently consists of skateboards to include gas-powered skateboards, and you feel

you can sell 7,000 of these per year for 10 years (after which time this project is expected to shut down with solar-powered skateboards taking over). The gas skateboards would sell for $120 each with variable costs of $50 for each one produced, while annual fixed costs associated with production $150,000. In addition, there would be a $1,500,000 initial expenditure associated with the purchase of new production equipment. It is assumed that this initial expenditure will be depreciated using the simplified

straight-line method down to zero over 10 years. This project wil also require a one-time initial investment of $60,000 in net working capital associated with inventory and that working capital investment will be recovered when the project is shut down. Finally, assume that the firm’s marginal tax rate is 33 percent.

a. What is the initial outlay associated with this project?

b. What are the annual free cash flows associated with this project for years 1 through 9?

c. What is the terminal cash flow in year 10 (that is, what is the free cash flow in year 10 plus and additional cash flows associated with termination of the project?

d. What is the project’s NPV given a 7 percent required rate of return?