Cloud Computing

Cloud computing (noun),  is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

Advantages of cloud computing:

1- Access from multiple devices
2- no need for software installation and setup
3- no more software and hardware maintenance overhead
4- no need for backing-up your data
5- faster connection


Types of cloud services:

1- Storage only cloud services (ex. google drive, icloud, and dropbox)

- allows you to save your data on the cloud
- they backup your data and take measures to secure it
- No need for USB sticks anymore


2- SAAS (Software as a service) ex. google docs

3- PAAS (Platfrm as a service) ex. ipage, and engine yard




Special Cloud Services:

*Google Cloud Print:    It allows you to print from any device and from any location.
                   
*Cloud Antivirus: It submits your files to the cloud to be scanned for viruses, it is faster and lighter  
                               than traditional antivirus.



Google Cloud Security Advantages:

- Encrypted data
- no virus infected files allowed
- less software installations, less viruses



Google Cloud Security Disadvantages:

- Google administrators can view your data
- Google administrators can delete your data
- Security depends on keeping your password a secret


Note: Boxcryptor is a tool that secures all your files in the cloud; ex. DigitalSafe (swiss)





              



 

Webinar - Emotional Intelligence

The main goals of the webinar are to learn 10-minute activities to develop students' EQ, create a feelings-positive environment, and build trusting relationships. The main idea is that emotions impact the quality of learning, relationships, and student health in the classroom. 

There are many ways or tools to use that help us to be in a better mood. One way is visualization where a person closes his or her eyes and imagines doing the thing intended to do before actually doing it; for example, imagine finishing the steps of a big project successfully! Visualization, according to many studies, is a powerful technique that changes moods, facilitates learning, and is helpful for all kinds of tasks. Another way is to move your body as in dancing with a song, stretching, or even just playing a song in the classroom for a short time. In addition, giving positive support is important that is, through ovations, gratitude, and acknowledgements. Moreover, a research study was done in Hiroshima university, proving that "viewing cute images promotes careful behavior and narrows attentional focus". According to the study, people did better on tasks requiring careful attention after they looked at cute images of kittens, possibly due to a "cuteness-triggered" positive emotion. Eventually the previous techniques are only some of the many effective ways to improve EQ in a classroom. 

Tip !

Approximately 9 cups of fluid are required daily during pregnancy. Additional fluids are needed in case of hot climates and with physical activity; a women should drink enough to keep urine light-colored and normal in volume. Examples of fluids include water, diluted fruit juice, unsweetened beverages, and iced tea-are all good choices to stay hydrated. 

Rate of weight gain during is generally highest around mid pregnancy which is prior to the time the fetus gains most of its weight. 

Some weight should be gained in the first trimester (3-5 lb). However, no weight loss is allowed during pregnancy. 

Pregnancy

Pregnant women experience many body changes during this period of gestation. The total body water increases 7 to 10 L.  The plasma volume begins to increase within a few weeks after conception reaching the maximum at 34 weeks. It's also known that as plasma volume increases birth weight increases too, and that it's an indicator of healthy pregnancy. Lab results in this period show a "dilution effect" where water-soluble vitamins tend to decrease and fat-soluble vitamins show that they are increased; which is normal. In addition, women experience hormonal changes, where the placenta produces both estrogen and progesterone and other hormones that contribute in supporting the normal physiological changes of pregnancy. Women, in the third trimester, encounter the "diabetogenic effect" where insulin resistance occurs and glucose is transfered to the fetus as a main source of energy ( the placenta uses 30-40% of glucose delivered by the maternal circulation). 

Food Exchange List - Arabic

Nutrition During Lactation

~ well-balanced diet (diet affects quality of milk)

~ don't skip meals, eat 5 meals daily (3 main meals, and 2 snacks)

~ Liquid intake is very important (1-2 L /d) 

~ include a source of calcium on each meal ( for a higher quality of milk) 

~ include a source of iron on each meal ( heme and non-heme with vitamin C ) 

~ Include a variety of fruits and vegetables to help get rid of constipation ( sanitation is important)

~ Avoid hot spices and excessive intake of onions and garlic 

~ Avoid fried foods and high fat meals, include the good sources of fat in your diet

~ Avoid the intake of sugar-free products (since actual effects are still unknown)

~ Avoid raw foods ( bacteria may be transfered to the baby) 

~ Avoid foods that cause bloating ( cabbage, cauliflower, radish ...) 

~ Avoid high amounts of coffee (keeps the baby alert) , a max of 2 cups a day.

~ Avoid alcohol and smoking 

~ excersizing is beneficial, but discuss with your doctor (when it's permitted).