title: OpinionZoom, a modular tool to explore tourism opinions on the Web

authors: Marrese-Taylor, Edison

abstract: In this paper, we propose OpinionZoom, a modular software that helps users in an easy manner to understand the vast amount of tourism opinions disposed all over the Web. We also successfully implemented and tested OpinionZoom, encompassing the situation of the tourism industry in Los Lagos, also known as the Lake District, in Chile. Results showed the effectiveness of the designed proposal when applied to solving this specific industry's issues.

text: OpinionZoom, a modular tool to explore tourism opinions on the Web In this paper, we propose OpinionZoom, a modular software that helps users in an easy manner to understand the vast amount of tourism opinions disposed all over the Web. We also successfully implemented and tested OpinionZoom, encompassing the situation of the tourism industry in Los Lagos, also known as the Lake District, in Chile. Results showed the effectiveness of the designed proposal when applied to solving this specific industry's issues.

year: 2013-12-01

title: Tackling climate-science learning through futures thinking

authors: Taylor, Simon

abstract: This study examined the role of a future-oriented scenario with secondary school students using diorama construction which included climate-change knowledge and envisioning alternative futures. To explore the potential role of futures-thinking modelling, students from one class participated in a 12-week cross-curricular inquiry with their teachers. Jensen’s (2002) dimensions of action-oriented knowledge are used to examine the climate-change knowledge developed by the students. Four common images of the future (Dator, 2014) are incorporated as models to forecast alternative futures. The findings suggest the value of future-oriented dioramas for developing climate-change understanding and futures thinking.

text: Tackling climate-science learning through futures thinking This study examined the role of a future-oriented scenario with secondary school students using diorama construction which included climate-change knowledge and envisioning alternative futures. To explore the potential role of futures-thinking modelling, students from one class participated in a 12-week cross-curricular inquiry with their teachers. Jensen’s (2002) dimensions of action-oriented knowledge are used to examine the climate-change knowledge developed by the students. Four common images of the future (Dator, 2014) are incorporated as models to forecast alternative futures. The findings suggest the value of future-oriented dioramas for developing climate-change understanding and futures thinking.

year: 2020-12-20

title: Introduction to tephra-derived soils, North Island, New Zealand: University of Waikato and University of Wisconsin-Platteville post-conference Andisol excursion, 21-23 December, 2016

authors: Lowe, David J.

abstract: Provisional itinerary DAY 1 Wednesday 21 December: Mamaku Plateau-Rerewhakaaitu-Lake Tarawera: 1 Goodwin Farm, Tapapa Rd, Tapapa: welded ignimbrite, tephras, loess, buried soils (Tirau soil) - stratigraphy of sequence (230 ka and younger) and upbuilding pedogenesis - Tirau silt loam 2 Brett Rd, Rerewhakaaitu: Holocene tephras and buried soil (Rotomahana soil) - Volcanic landscape, historical importance of area for NZ soil survey - Stratigraphy of sequence (~9.5 cal ka to 10 June 1886 Tarawera eruption) and upbuilding pedogenesis - Rotomahana sandy loam, 3 Ash Pit Rd, Rerewhakaaitu: tephras and buried soils (Matahina soil) - Matahina gravel - buried spodic/podzol soil features, 4 Okareka Loop Rd tephra section with proximal Rotorua Tephra and buried soils, loess, Buried Village Museum, Te Wairoa, Lake Tarawera (Stoney Point). DAY 2 Thursday 22 December: Otorohanga-Waitomo Caves -Pirongia Mountain: 1 Raynes Road section: Ultisol in composite tephra sequence (Kainui soil), 2 Otorohanga Kiwi House, 3 Waitomo Caves,, 4 Pirongia Mountain: Mangakara forest walk, 5 Evening meal on an Andisol. DAY 3 Friday 23 December: Hobbiton, Hamilton gardens including Te Parapara (ancient Maori garden): 1. Hobbiton tour 10.15 am (2 hrs), 2. Hamilton Gardens incl. Te Parapara Garden and human-modified soils (Tamahere soil).

text: Introduction to tephra-derived soils, North Island, New Zealand: University of Waikato and University of Wisconsin-Platteville post-conference Andisol excursion, 21-23 December, 2016 Provisional itinerary DAY 1 Wednesday 21 December: Mamaku Plateau-Rerewhakaaitu-Lake Tarawera: 1 Goodwin Farm, Tapapa Rd, Tapapa: welded ignimbrite, tephras, loess, buried soils (Tirau soil) - stratigraphy of sequence (230 ka and younger) and upbuilding pedogenesis - Tirau silt loam 2 Brett Rd, Rerewhakaaitu: Holocene tephras and buried soil (Rotomahana soil) - Volcanic landscape, historical importance of area for NZ soil survey - Stratigraphy of sequence (~9.5 cal ka to 10 June 1886 Tarawera eruption) and upbuilding pedogenesis - Rotomahana sandy loam, 3 Ash Pit Rd, Rerewhakaaitu: tephras and buried soils (Matahina soil) - Matahina gravel - buried spodic/podzol soil features, 4 Okareka Loop Rd tephra section with proximal Rotorua Tephra and buried soils, loess, Buried Village Museum, Te Wairoa, Lake Tarawera (Stoney Point). DAY 2 Thursday 22 December: Otorohanga-Waitomo Caves -Pirongia Mountain: 1 Raynes Road section: Ultisol in composite tephra sequence (Kainui soil), 2 Otorohanga Kiwi House, 3 Waitomo Caves,, 4 Pirongia Mountain: Mangakara forest walk, 5 Evening meal on an Andisol. DAY 3 Friday 23 December: Hobbiton, Hamilton gardens including Te Parapara (ancient Maori garden): 1. Hobbiton tour 10.15 am (2 hrs), 2. Hamilton Gardens incl. Te Parapara Garden and human-modified soils (Tamahere soil).

year: 2016-12-21