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LOS ANGELES, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Morfydd Clark stars in the new series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” as Galadriel, an Elven warrior who wishes to stop the evil returning to the fantasy world of Middle-earth. The series, one of the most expensive ever made, will arrive on Amazon.com Inc’s (AMZN.O) Prime Video on Friday, with new episodes based on the appendices of the original J.R.R. Tolkien novels airing weekly. Clark said her role as Galadriel gave her the opportunity to explore stunts that show off the power of her character behind the backdrop of a historically male-dominated…

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Hybrid learning is an educational model where some students attend class in-person, while others join the class virtually from home. Educators teach remote and in-person students at the same time using tools like video conferencing hardware and software. In some cases, hybrid classes include asynchronous learning elements, like online exercises and pre-recorded video instruction, to support face-to-face classroom sessions. When planned well, hybrid courses combine the best aspects of in-person and online learning while making education more attainable for many students. For hybrid learning to be successful, the elements of your hybrid course need to be tailored to the learning format, whether it be in-person…

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The STEM education and training applies inter-disciplinary research in learning and cognition, STEM integration, instructor development and evaluation and assessment to STEM teaching from early childhood through graduate education. To deliver on the STEM the following projects will be implemented: Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology: The establishment of an advanced research institute in Kenya will provide for specialized training in various engineering and science fields.Repackage STEM in Education and Training: The project is expected to promote experiential learning, innovation creativity and attraction to STEM related disciplines through well-coordinated programmes in education, R&D and Training in all aspects of ST&I at…

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The main objective of TVET is to develop an effectively co-ordinated and harmonized TVET system that is capable of producing quality skilled human resource with the right attitudes and values required for growth and prosperity of the various sectors of the economy. Specific objectives of TVET are to: – Provide adequate and appropriate skilled Artisans, Craftsmen, Technicians and Technologists at all levels of the economy through practical training and work experience;Transfer technology continuously through collaborative approach between TVET institutions and the relevant industries;Promote dignity and decency of labour, particularly manual work;Provide increased training opportunities for the increasing school leavers and…

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Augmented reality is a great value resource in the area of education, as it allows the students to become immersed in a hybrid context between the real world and the digital one, bringing realities closer to the classroom which would otherwise be impossible to reach, improving the student’s motivation and also facilitating the construction of significant learning within themselves. Also, its inclusion within the classroom does not imply great costs, as the necessary hardware requirements for its implementation are limited to the availability of a Smartphone or digital tablet and an internet connection, making it the ideal technology that can…

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Kenya’s education sector has improved quickly, despite disruption by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Before the pandemic, the government embarked on ambitious reforms which sought to improve the quality of education through several approaches; a competency-based curriculum (CBC), reforming professional teacher development, textbook policy, and management practices at the local level. These reforms have made Kenya a top education performer in Eastern and Southern Africa, according to the Kenya Economic Update, Edition 25: Aiming High, Securing Education to Sustain Recovery. The report outlines the key messages from the new World Bank Public Expenditure Review (PER) in basic education and highlights Kenya’s impressive achievements, challenges, and…

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Whatever the living room ideas you’re searching for – whether elegant, classic or contemporary, we have wonderful decor schemes to suit your home’s style and your color preferences. Plus, we have included a ton of added-value design advice, too. So whether your living room decor is expansive, open-plan, a shared home office space or on the compact side, there are looks to suit. Plus, of course, we have catered to a wide variety of styles, color preferences, and budgets, and, as ever, there are ideas you can adopt quickly – and whole-renovation inspiration. Check out 75 Home and Living Ideas…

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Legal issues are a fact of life for many real estate brokerages and agents. Even with real estate continuing education, the laws surrounding the industry can be tricky. New real estate agents just getting their feet on the ground will especially find this to be the case. The good news is that you can stay up-to-date on local, state, and federal laws. Understanding the guidelines that rule the real estate world will help you avoid legal issues that can ultimately swamp even the best agents and brokerages. Misrepresentation Misrepresentation is the most significant type of lawsuit brokers and real estate…

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In real estate, a listing is a contract of employment between a property owner and a real estate broker to sell or lease property. These are the six types of real estate listings: Open Listings Open listings are the most common type. Under an open listing, the property owner offers a real estate broker a commission, usually a percentage of the sale, if the the property is sold. An open listing allows any broker to sell the property and collect the commission, but all open listing contracts are canceled once the property sells so the owner does not have to pay commission…

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In 2017, the President, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta launched the Affordable Housing programme as one of the key pillars of the ‘Big Four Agenda’. The government had planned to deliver 500,000 by 2022 and with the president’s five-year term almost coming to a close, the government is already far out of reach since only about 1,000 units have been delivered through the Pangani and Park Road Ngara projects. Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government had no sustainable plan on how to fund the initiative despite increasing its budgetary allocation by 75.0% to Kshs 10.5 bn in FY’2019/20, from Kshs 6.0 bn in FY’2018/19. We have previously tackled two topicals related to affordable housing: Affordable…

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