Ever since they hit the market, electric scooters have gained a wide following among all kinds of users. These range from cool teens to office workers. This is for no other reason but the due to the fact that they offer them a great amount of benefits. There are a number of things about them that are of great importance. That is why this piece mentions some of the top things you need to know about a two wheel self-balancing electric scooter.
There are various products on the personal transport today. Therefore, making the ultimate selection on which one to go for can be a challenge at times. However, one of the products you can never go wrong on is a 2 wheel self–balancing electric scooter. This is because of nothing else but the fact that it offers users a wide array of advantages. Some of these benefits are mentioned here.
THEY HAVE A COMPACT MAKE
One of the drawbacks with traditional scooters is their often huge size. A 2 wheel self–balancing electric scooter eliminates this problem quite efficiently. They are constructed in a manner that occupies as little space as possible while giving the rider enough room to stand on. This means that you can be able to easily navigate through narrow sections more swiftly and also weigh less.
THEY HAVE VARIOUS SPEEDS
With these scooters, you do not have to worry about the moving too fast or too slowly. This is because they allow the rider to efficiently vary their speed and accelerations. This offers one the clear advantage of being able to move at the speed that they feel comfortable and safe at. It also ensures that you can move from one place to This is arguably its most distinct as well as beneficial attribute. The scooters have a series of sensitive sensors that detect even the tiniest of movements and balance themselves when you climb on the machine. This makes it possible for one to drive them without having to worry about falling off. Your security is therefore guaranteed and you can focus on enjoying the ride.
THEY COME IN MULTIPLE COLORS
You do not have to be stuck with a 2 wheel self balancing electric scooter whose color you do not like. These products come in a wide array of colors that you can choose from.That means that regardless of your tastes and preferences with regard to color, you can always find one that suits you.
2015年8月26日星期三
2015年8月16日星期日
On balance bikes and stabilisers: how we should support and scaffold
You’re teaching a toddler to ride a bike.
You don’t want to stick them on a bicycle straight away. That would be an injurious, bloody, tear-filled, failure. You want to give them a little extra support.
You go to the bike shop. A spotty teenager tells you that you have two options: a balance bike, or stabilisers.
You may not think it matters. Both seem similar: both keep the child upright, moving along, in a way they couldn’t on a regular bike. Your choice has big implications.
Give stabilisers, and you get something that looks more like a real bike. But the stabilisers are doing the hard work of balancing for the kid. Yes, it gives a child a chance to practice some steering, and it’s nice for them to be able to keep up with others who can already ride, but the whole time they’re riding with stabilisers, they’re missing out on practice of the core element of bike riding: staying upright by balancing.
A balance bike, on the other hand, specifically hones in on that crucial skill. It makes them work harder, concentrate more on, hone in on that one critical element of bike riding. It’s all about the balance.
So in fact, stabilisers and balance bikes are polar opposites: one removes the balancing aspect altogether, and one takes the balancing aspect and puts it centre stage.
The nature of the support, scaffolding and differentiation we give can be like stabilisers or like a balance bike. It can either remove the most crucial, central tricky part of our subject from the task, or put it centre stage.
It can be difficult to tell the difference on a surface level. It can be impossible to tell based on the work produced. One needs to think about the long term implications. We remember what we think about. Is your scaffold encouraging or discouraging thinking about the core subject content?
“Stabiliser help” helps pupils by allowing them not to think about the hard stuff. A literacy mat that gives them the answer to whether it’s “they’re” or “their”, so they never have to figure it out for themselves. A times table grid poster up in class, so the pupils can outsource their knowledge of basic number facts and never have to automate them. Cloze sentences so tightly controlled that it becomes an exercise in “pick the adjective” rather than construction of an argument.
“Balance bike help” makes things more accessible, but in the opposite way to stabilisers. It concentrates on that core bit of thinking that is key for ultimate success. It might be spending a whole lesson on a sentence. Going back three steps to concentrate on the underpinning knowledge they’re missing. Giving mnemonics that cue deeper domain content.
The key questions need to be:
1. What do my pupils need to be thinking about to master this content?
2. Does my scaffold mean they concentrate on that thinking, or does it do that thinking for them?
Balance bike tasks might seem less impressive than a stabiliser task. Short term, the evidence from observations and book looks might be more favourable to stabiliser tasks. This is the problem with focusing on performance versus learning. Long term, it’s balance bikes that’ll lead to success on the real thing. Let’s throw the stabilisers away.
You don’t want to stick them on a bicycle straight away. That would be an injurious, bloody, tear-filled, failure. You want to give them a little extra support.
You go to the bike shop. A spotty teenager tells you that you have two options: a balance bike, or stabilisers.
You may not think it matters. Both seem similar: both keep the child upright, moving along, in a way they couldn’t on a regular bike. Your choice has big implications.
Give stabilisers, and you get something that looks more like a real bike. But the stabilisers are doing the hard work of balancing for the kid. Yes, it gives a child a chance to practice some steering, and it’s nice for them to be able to keep up with others who can already ride, but the whole time they’re riding with stabilisers, they’re missing out on practice of the core element of bike riding: staying upright by balancing.
A balance bike, on the other hand, specifically hones in on that crucial skill. It makes them work harder, concentrate more on, hone in on that one critical element of bike riding. It’s all about the balance.
So in fact, stabilisers and balance bikes are polar opposites: one removes the balancing aspect altogether, and one takes the balancing aspect and puts it centre stage.
The nature of the support, scaffolding and differentiation we give can be like stabilisers or like a balance bike. It can either remove the most crucial, central tricky part of our subject from the task, or put it centre stage.
It can be difficult to tell the difference on a surface level. It can be impossible to tell based on the work produced. One needs to think about the long term implications. We remember what we think about. Is your scaffold encouraging or discouraging thinking about the core subject content?
“Stabiliser help” helps pupils by allowing them not to think about the hard stuff. A literacy mat that gives them the answer to whether it’s “they’re” or “their”, so they never have to figure it out for themselves. A times table grid poster up in class, so the pupils can outsource their knowledge of basic number facts and never have to automate them. Cloze sentences so tightly controlled that it becomes an exercise in “pick the adjective” rather than construction of an argument.
“Balance bike help” makes things more accessible, but in the opposite way to stabilisers. It concentrates on that core bit of thinking that is key for ultimate success. It might be spending a whole lesson on a sentence. Going back three steps to concentrate on the underpinning knowledge they’re missing. Giving mnemonics that cue deeper domain content.
The key questions need to be:
1. What do my pupils need to be thinking about to master this content?
2. Does my scaffold mean they concentrate on that thinking, or does it do that thinking for them?
Balance bike tasks might seem less impressive than a stabiliser task. Short term, the evidence from observations and book looks might be more favourable to stabiliser tasks. This is the problem with focusing on performance versus learning. Long term, it’s balance bikes that’ll lead to success on the real thing. Let’s throw the stabilisers away.
2015年8月4日星期二
Just as consumers check to make sure a business is legitimate before they buy, you likely do the same before your business has dealings with someone new. Whether you're looking to buy from a supplier, donate to a non-profit organization, or collaborate with another business on a project, you want to make sure you aren't taking unnecessary risks.
If you're dealing with a federally incorporated business, your search should be straightforward as those businesses are listed in Corporations Canada online database. Generally, all businesses — even federally incorporated ones — have to register in the province or territory in which they do business. This includes corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships (except those operating under a person's name). You may wish to seek information from the provincial registrars, some of which are available online, particularly when dealing with smaller businesses.
There are several ways you can investigate a business:
Once you've verified to your own satisfaction that a business exists, it is wise to proceed with caution. If you decide to do business with someone you haven't dealt with before, you may want to start with a smaller, less risky transaction (if possible) to see how things go, until you feel comfortable that this is a business you can trust. This will also allow you to see how the business operates in terms of deadlines and customer service. If you are not satisfied, or something still doesn't seem right, you may decide not to proceed.
Verifying information is important to protecting your business. Find out about other ways to keep your business secure and to minimize risk.
If you're dealing with a federally incorporated business, your search should be straightforward as those businesses are listed in Corporations Canada online database. Generally, all businesses — even federally incorporated ones — have to register in the province or territory in which they do business. This includes corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships (except those operating under a person's name). You may wish to seek information from the provincial registrars, some of which are available online, particularly when dealing with smaller businesses.
There are several ways you can investigate a business:
- Look it up. Do an Internet search using whatever information you have (name, address, phone number) and visit or call to see if it is what it claims to be.
- Put the word out on social media and look for online reviews. If the business has a presence there, someone will likely be talking about it or to its representatives.
- Ask for references from suppliers or clients (this option may not work for a very new business with few or no previous clients).
- Check with industry or trade organizations in your province or territory.
- Check with the Better Business Bureau; it provides reports on businesses and charities in both China and the United States.
- Search the china credit rating database; it's a voluntary registry, but many small Canadian businesses are listed.
Once you've verified to your own satisfaction that a business exists, it is wise to proceed with caution. If you decide to do business with someone you haven't dealt with before, you may want to start with a smaller, less risky transaction (if possible) to see how things go, until you feel comfortable that this is a business you can trust. This will also allow you to see how the business operates in terms of deadlines and customer service. If you are not satisfied, or something still doesn't seem right, you may decide not to proceed.
Verifying information is important to protecting your business. Find out about other ways to keep your business secure and to minimize risk.
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