http://hdl.handle.net/2117/3594 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:12:43 GMT 2013-05-24T20:12:43Z webmaster.bupc@upc.edu Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Servei de Biblioteques i Documentació no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17238 Title: Monitoring and forecasting dust storms : a GMES contribution to health hazard warning and cooperation with Africa Authors: Cuevas, Emilio; Boucher, O.; Baldasano Recio, José María; Schulz, M.; Terradellas, E.; Morcrette, J.J. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:08:45 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17238 2013-01-09T15:08:45Z Cuevas, Emilio; Boucher, O.; Baldasano Recio, José María; Schulz, M.; Terradellas, E.; Morcrette, J.J. no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16285 Title: A survey of sustainability promotion experiences: the IPSO Project Authors: García Almiñana, Jordi; García-Almiñana, Daniel; Esteban Álvarez, Francisco; Pujadas Garriga, Marta; Navallas Ramos, Francisco Javier; Miralles Marsa, Ramon Abstract: Purpose: This chapter presents the first results of an international survey taken through the IPSO project initiative. The objective of this survey is to identify the experiences of other universities about initiatives to enhance the recognition, support and incentives for teaching and researching in Sustainable Human Development. In addition, the study envisages the identification of staff motivation mechanisms in those universities for an increasing integration of the sustainable development at the academic work. Design/methodology/approach: The survey was sent to approximately 150 universities from all over the world. The form had fourteen short questions, but included some requested open comments and links in order to facilitate an exploratory analysis of the web pages and a deep study of the different areas tackled by the document. Findings: It was possible to observe that many universities are performing a good job on promoting sustainability. Although most initiatives developed by universities are related to incentives, this does not mean that incentives are more important than the adoption of criteria or recognition policies. Incentives are easier to implement than strategies that require a deeper change. However, to be effective, they should be part of a clear and global strategic university policy. Originality/value: This work aims to initiate or improve the dialogue between the existing sustainability initiatives at the universities interested in this topic, providing useful information for a debate about measures and incentives for the teaching and research activities. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:35:36 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16285 2012-07-18T09:35:36Z García Almiñana, Jordi; García-Almiñana, Daniel; Esteban Álvarez, Francisco; Pujadas Garriga, Marta; Navallas Ramos, Francisco Javier; Miralles Marsa, Ramon no Purpose: This chapter presents the first results of an international survey taken through the IPSO project initiative. The objective of this survey is to identify the experiences of other universities about initiatives to enhance the recognition, support and incentives for teaching and researching in Sustainable Human Development. In addition, the study envisages the identification of staff motivation mechanisms in those universities for an increasing integration of the sustainable development at the academic work. Design/methodology/approach: The survey was sent to approximately 150 universities from all over the world. The form had fourteen short questions, but included some requested open comments and links in order to facilitate an exploratory analysis of the web pages and a deep study of the different areas tackled by the document. Findings: It was possible to observe that many universities are performing a good job on promoting sustainability. Although most initiatives developed by universities are related to incentives, this does not mean that incentives are more important than the adoption of criteria or recognition policies. Incentives are easier to implement than strategies that require a deeper change. However, to be effective, they should be part of a clear and global strategic university policy. Originality/value: This work aims to initiate or improve the dialogue between the existing sustainability initiatives at the universities interested in this topic, providing useful information for a debate about measures and incentives for the teaching and research activities. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/13879 Title: Utilización de videos de bajo coste como una herramienta docente para incrementar la motivación de los estudiantes Authors: Bravo Ibarra, Edna Rocío; Amante García, Beatriz; Simó Guzmán, Pep; Enache, Cristina Mihaela; Fernández Alarcón, Vicenç Abstract: El objetivo principal de esta investigación es explorar los resultados de la utilización de los vídeos como herramienta docente para incrementar la motivación de los estudiantes en cualquier disciplina. El estudio se basa en diferentes vídeos en streaming creados por los profesores que participan en la experiencia como material de apoyo para el aprendizaje. En el estudio han participado 12 profesores y 487 estudiantes en tres titulaciones universitarias diferentes del área de ingeniería (Mecánica, Organización Industrial, y Aeronáutica) en la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenierías Industrial y Aeronáutica de Terrassa (ETSEIAT). El documento describe las diferentes formas en que esta nueva herramienta de aprendizaje ha sido utilizada y enfatiza las habilidades desarrolladas en cada caso. Por último, se presentan los resultados del impacto de la utilización de videos en la motivación de los estudiantes Description: Millor ponència presentada al "III Workshop de la Sección de Estrategia Empresarial de ACEDE", que atorga l'Asociación Cientifica de Economía y Dirección de la Empresa (ACEDE) Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:56:17 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/13879 2011-11-14T15:56:17Z Bravo Ibarra, Edna Rocío; Amante García, Beatriz; Simó Guzmán, Pep; Enache, Cristina Mihaela; Fernández Alarcón, Vicenç no El objetivo principal de esta investigación es explorar los resultados de la utilización de los vídeos como herramienta docente para incrementar la motivación de los estudiantes en cualquier disciplina. El estudio se basa en diferentes vídeos en streaming creados por los profesores que participan en la experiencia como material de apoyo para el aprendizaje. En el estudio han participado 12 profesores y 487 estudiantes en tres titulaciones universitarias diferentes del área de ingeniería (Mecánica, Organización Industrial, y Aeronáutica) en la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenierías Industrial y Aeronáutica de Terrassa (ETSEIAT). El documento describe las diferentes formas en que esta nueva herramienta de aprendizaje ha sido utilizada y enfatiza las habilidades desarrolladas en cada caso. Por último, se presentan los resultados del impacto de la utilización de videos en la motivación de los estudiantes