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Instructional Activity Development – IAD – is one of three levels of design in my PACT Processes. It builds building blocks, whereas MCD – is an ADDIE-like equivalent, and CAD designs Paths or Menus but does not build or buy content.
Note: CAD does rationalize existing content to see what fits and what gaps in content exist from some ideal.
IAD came about when a client asked me in the mid 1980s – if after the CAD effort – could we build some of the Demonstrations and Performance Tests before build the key gap event in their new T&D Path – for a National Sales Conference in less than 4 months?
So I created a way – concepts and methods and rules – to build from bottom up – build the equivalent of a lesson's components. Usually clients want to build the tests before the content (what a great idea – and part of ISD as I was taught in 1979).
The outputs of Instructional Activity Development include the following types of instructional activities, depending, of course, upon the project:
- Instructional content at the awareness, knowledge, or skill levels
- Knowledge tests
- Performance tests
- Simulation exercises
- Performance aids
- Electronic or paper desk procedures
We'll cover those in a moment.
Note this content is adapted slightly from my 1999 book: lean-ISD.
The Instructional Activity Development (IAD) of The PACT Processes – builds components of instruction― instructional activities―rather than whole pieces of instruction such as T&D Events.
Examples of instructional activity INFOs: words as text or in audio or video formats, pictures, charts and graphics, performance aids (job aids).
Examples of instructional activity DEMOs: video of the steps to build a birdhouse
Examples of instructional activity APPOs: are knowledge tests and
Instructional activities may be produced within the context of a Modular Curriculum Development project using the MCD process and tasks.
However, if the scope of the development effort is not of the level where an MCD project would be appropriate, a stand-alone Instructional Activity Development process may be used. The framework for planning IAD efforts is the same as for MCD efforts…
All of the PACT Processes share the major characteristics from which the PACT name is derived: performance-based, accelerated, and customer-/stakeholder-driven.
All five components of the PACT Processes for T&D link together to create a very powerful, lean approach to ISD.
The three levels of PACT ISD—Curriculum Architecture Design, Modular Curriculum Development, and Instructional Activity Development—allow the T&D supplier to work with the T&D customer at a level appropriate to the needs and constraints of the customer. For example, Curriculum Architecture Design is the macrolevel process. It produces an analysis and design of an entire T&D product line, an entire curriculum.
The Modular Curriculum Development (similar to ADDIE) process works at the midlevel of ISD, concentrating on the analysis, design, and development of T&D Events, known more traditionally as training "courses." T&D Events are composed of T&D Modules.
Instructional Activity Development is the microlevel process. It's an expedient process for the analysis, design, and development of instructional activities—performance tests, for example.
T&D—Training & Development—is the label we have chosen to represent what might also be known simply as training in a more traditional sense or learningware in a newer, nontraditional sense.
Use L&D if you like.
We use the term T&D to include all methods for deploying awareness, knowledge, and skills to intended target audiences.
These methods can include traditional classroom, self-paced readings, OJT-type T&D, or newer deployment platforms and channels including satellite delivery, CBT, CD-ROM, Web repositories, etc. T&D may address performance-based content for general orientation; nonspecific education; performance targeted training; structured, on-the-job coaching, training, and development; team cross-training; and so forth.
Good T&D is always performance-based—that is, it is intended to affect and improve the ability of the learner to perform some task or task-set in order to produce worthy outputs.
The ISD professional's focus should always be on developing human competence to perform the tasks of the job assignment in a way that leads to satisfactory or improved business process performance, as measured by the appropriate business metrics. The quality of the employee's outputs is key because no one is ever on the payroll just for the sake of task performance.
Instructional Content at the Awareness, Knowledge, or Skill Levels
Most of the time, instructional content is developed within a Modular Curriculum Development project. The content may be at the awareness level, knowledge level, or skill level. However, in an Instructional Activity Development project, portions of instructional content can be developed separate from an entire training program.
What are the circumstances under which an Instructional Activity Development project might generate instructional content? Perhaps the T&D customer needs to build content for immediate publishing, prior to releasing a more complete training package. Or maybe the entire T&D package is just a maybe . . . maybe it will be built and maybe it won't. If it does end up being built, ISDers want the earlier content, demonstrations, or exercises to be compatible with the remainder of the course. The goal is to minimize additional downstream costs, yet to have the earlier content be robust to future add-ons.
Instructional content may be delivered at a nontraining forum, such as a trade show or sales conference (for internal or external audiences), or at sales meetings, etc. For the initial release of the training, some of the key content may be delivered at the next quarterly regional sales conference, with the related exercises occurring at a following conference. This may not be ideal, but it may be the approach that has been chosen, and ISD will find itself complying with the customers' wishes. It can be done using the Instructional Activity Development process if planned properly on the front end.
The Modular Curriculum Development lesson design methodology includes three types of instructional activities. Any of these are fair game for an Instructional Activity Development project.
- Information activities
- Demonstration activities
- Application activities
More information about each of these activities follows:
|Activity Type
|What It Provides
|"Information Activity"
within an MCD Lesson
|A chunk of content/ information/facts, either in picture/diagram or in writing
|· Instructional lectures
· Instructional coaching
· Self-paced readings
· Video segments
· Audio segments
|"Demonstration Activity"
within an MCD Lesson
|An opportunity for the learner to see a demonstration of the performance, or some related aspect of it
|· Live/verbal-staged presentations
· Video-staged presentations
· Nonstaged performance observations
|"Application Activity"
within an MCD Lesson
An application opportunity for the learner for practice and/or test purposes
|· Games
· Verbal quiz
· Panel discussion/ dialogue
· Paper and pencil tests
· Case studies
· Role-plays
· Simulation exercises
· Real work assignment
Three Types of Instructional Activity
Knowledge Tests
The performance improvement need of the customer may be quite narrow. Perhaps the customer simply wants a series of performance-based, written knowledge tests to assess the knowledge base of incumbent populations in key job categories.
Knowledge tests are very familiar and vary in form, including
- True/false
- Multiple choice
- Fill-in-the-blank
- Essay
They can be written test – or verbal tests.
The PACT Performance Model and Knowledge/Skill Matrix are the sources for formulating the right type of written test question. The Performance Model indicates when a piece of knowledge is important for performance. So in the construction of written tests, developers are guided by the link between the knowledge item and its use in the performance situation.
The Performance Model and Knowledge/Skill Matrix assist in keeping the developer focused on performance first and content second. In turn, this helps ensure that the test is focused squarely on performance.
Performance Tests
Performance tests measure individual performers' real capabilities and competency―or as near to real as it is feasible to get. They do this using testing instruments along with evaluation and assessment processes designed and developed to certify or qualify employees for certain types of performance.
These tests can include
- Performance demonstrations (real work)
- Performance simulations
- Talk-through troubleshooting
Performance tests can deal with new real work, old real work, or simulations of real work.
Performance Demonstrations
Performance demonstrations are tests where learners demonstrate their ability to perform by actually doing something, usually with real work. This is the best test, of course, but it is not always feasible.
Performance Simulations
Real work is not always the best place to demonstrate competencies―emergency aircraft maneuvering, for example, or landing without the wheels down. Performance simulations allow testing of a learner's ability to perform under less than real conditions. An example of a simulation is a classroom exercise involving negotiating with a supplier. The type of instructional activity called a simulation exercise, described later, can provide even more complexity (by design) than a performance simulation.
Talk-through Troubleshooting
In talk-through troubleshooting tests, learners talk their way through a series of diagnostic steps with an expert. This expert has a predetermined terminal condition in mind and answers the learner's troubleshooting questions accordingly. For example, in response to an answer from a learner being tested on machinery operation, the expert may supply information such as: the valve gauge reads 10 and is slowly rising. The learner describes the next action to take and the expert provides feedback until the terminal condition is reached.
Like performance simulations, this type of test is useful when performing real work is not feasible. Performance tests are developed more cheaply and quickly through this approach.
Other Methods for Performance Testing
In addition to the those methods mentioned above, ISD professionals may use other methods for assessing performance capability. Among these are reviews of performance output, observations of the performer's processes, and debriefings of those involved in the performer's process―for example, debriefing the performer's customer.
Other Uses for Performance Tests
A performance test can also be used as a component of an annual performance assessment process. A test instrument can be linked into many different performance management systems or perhaps to the appraisal systems already in place.
A performance test can also tighten up a loose process. A loose process is one in which performance variations exist but are undesirable. While some jobs can be evaluated solely on the basis of the product produced, most jobs are evaluated at least partly on the basis of how a product or output is produced, how much time or money is expended, or how procedures are followed. Performance tests can help do that.
Sometimes Curriculum Architecture Design or Modular Curriculum Development projects begin as projects to construct performance tests for use as qualification or certification instruments. Later, the scope of the project expands into a full CAD or MCD effort. Implementing performance-based testing can help T&D customers see which specific areas of performance are good candidates for high-payback training developed using MCD.
Simulation Exercises
An Instructional Activity Development project may generate simulation exercises. Simulation exercises allow performers to simulate doing real work, although in a way that is broader and more complex than the performance simulation described earlier.
A simulation exercise might focus on a manager's role in the steps of progressive discipline. Managers who participate in this exercise may find themselves in a simulated series of individual interactions and meetings―sometimes alone with a union-represented individual, and other times with the individual and the local steward. In other meetings, another management representative may take notes and act as a witness to the proceedings in case corroboration is needed later.
Learners may find themselves rotating through the various roles of a simulation exercise―for example, playing the union employee, the union steward, and so forth. This allows participants to practice the target role and to gain insights from playing related roles. It also allows learners to observe and learn from the attempts by their fellow learners in the safety of an instructional event. A lot of "aha's" happen in these types of simulation exercises.
Another type of simulation exercise might focus on the job of the project team leader for all of the phases of a product development process. Participants find themselves planning and conducting meetings in each of the process phases, dealing with typical issues (both problems and opportunities) that a team and leader face in a project. As they rotate through the roles of engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service, participants gain functional insights from role-playing. They also have the opportunity to observe and learn as other participants attempt to lead their teams.
Simulation exercises test and build competency. They do this through an incremental knowledge/skills build-up approach to competency mastery that includes dealing with the real-world issues and barriers to high performance. It's often much better to practice in the relatively safe confines of T&D than to be experimenting with new behaviors and tasks on the job.
The components of a simulation exercise typically include the following, all of which are described below:
- Simulation exercise Datapaks
- Simulation exercise participant output formats and templates
- Simulation exercise facilitator tools and templates
Simulation exercise Datapaks provide the learner with the simulation exercise instructions, examples of the outputs to be produced, background and scenario information, specific exercise data and information for use in the exercise, and a schedule for conducting the simulation exercise.
The simulation exercise participant output formats and templates are of the fill-in-the-blank nature that the exercise output may require. In general, the exercise instructions, process, and outputs should be tightly structured. The formats and templates help accomplish this.
Simulation exercise facilitator tools and templates can include observer critique sheets or checklists, answer guides, and even last-minute data additions of the "monkey-wrench" variety. ("Your competitor has just brought out a product with these five features: . . .") These monkey-wrench components are especially important if the real world often throws new obstacles onto the path of superior performance and creates new, last-minute problems and opportunities.
A simulation exercise can be used within a selection system as an in-basket exercise. This is literally a simulation of going through the items in an in-basket and attempting to deal with those items. As such, it is a test of the performer's capability to deal with the various realities of job performance.
Simulation exercises can be used as pretests or posttests within T&D. They can provide practice opportunities within T&D. And simulation exercises can give learners an opportunity to practice certain aspects of the job at varying levels of difficulty.
If the learning situation calls for the simulation of real work, the Instructional Activity Development process guarantees a focus on real performance. Please note, however, that simulation exercises may also be created in a Modular Curriculum Development project.
Performance Aids
In some performance situations, the decision process is difficult due to the complexity of the question asked of the performer, the answer, or both. These situations may require a performance aid to reduce cycle time and ensure the accuracy of the answer provided by the performer. Performance-based performance aids (a.k.a. job aids or reference guides) can have a high return if they work and are used as intended by the target audience.
Often the performance situation is an open book situation where performers have ready access to supplementary information. It may be that the performance aid is simply a formal version of the cheat sheets that many performers create for themselves (necessity being the mother of invention).
An Instructional Activity Development project may be conducted with the intent of producing no training but dozens or hundreds of performance aids.
Performance aids come in the following forms:
- Checklists
- Decision trees
- Process models and maps
- Tables or matrices
- Visual aids
- Other Data Sources (static and dynamic)
Electronic or Paper Desk Procedures
A set of performance-based electronic desk procedures (just like performance aids or job aids) is called an electronic performance support system (EPSS). These can have a high return if they work and are used by the target audience.
Electronic desk procedures are likely to be used in many different types of help desk or call center operations, where a quick response to complex, varied situations is needed, and where decision rules can be used to process a call correctly. For example, when a credit card number is rejected in a sales situation, a call center operator might be able to quickly pull up the procedure for what to do next―e.g., resubmit the number, ask for another card number, or terminate the call.
Desk procedures may be on paper or accessed electronically.
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See chapters 1, 5 and 20 for more on IAD.
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And see the rest of the book – or the newer versions of that content in newer books and articles and Blog posts – for the PACT approach to ReUse of Instructional and Informational content.
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Indeed. Why bother?
For the Returns on wise Investments.
No other reason need apply. IMO.
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- 4garlic cloves(smashed, divided)
- 4teaspoonsblack peppercorns(divided)
- 4pinchesred pepper flakes(divided)
For the Brine:
- 4cupswater
- 8tablespoonswhite vinegar
- 3teaspoonskosher salt(or pickling salt)
- Add 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of peppercorns, 1 pinch of red pepper flakes and 2 springs of dill to the bottom of four pint-size canning jars.
- Add the cut cucumbers to the jars, packing them tightly and adding as many as you can without forcing them into the jars.
- In a 4-cup measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the water, vinegar and salt until the salt has completely dissolved. Pour the brine mixture into each jar, completely covering the cucumbers. Add 2 additional sprigs of dill to each jar and affix the lids.
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Quote:jamma - Half full of tourists? OK. Even if it was true that means 20,000 people from out of town like the Cubs or have a desire to go to Wrigley Field. I guess that means the franchise has done something right.
hawklin - It's all about having a good time. Not sure why and how people fault the Cubs or the Cubs fans for packing the park and having a good time. Please don't tell me that on saturday nights the Sox choose to have fireworks night NOT to bring in more fans. Please don't tell me the sundays where kids get to run the bases after the game doesn't bring in more fans. Please don't tell me any of the "gimmick" days and nights are not to try and bring more people in to the Cell - and have a good time.
No one (at least I haven't) has said that the Cubs have the "purest" fans. They do rank up there in being the most most loyal.
East Coast - National League Sucks. If that's what you and others believe, don't let me stand in your way. The Royals would be the best team in baseball if they only played National League teams. Right? WRONG!!! They had a very impressive showing during interleague play. I can give them that. I can't give them that they would be much better than a .500 team in the NL.
As far as Cubs fans, I am sorry I didn't go back more than 24 years. I will say in the past 24 years the Cubs sure as heck have drawn fans and a very loyal following.
jaihaux - Thank you for having a clue. The Cubs percentage wise have one of the best if not the best attandance figures in the NL and possibly all of baseball.
To all - You will be happy to know that I can aknowledge the Cubs may be done. They proved the last two weeks that they are in trouble. They have bad pitching and lack players with natural posistions. Injuries are multiplying. They have been brought back down to earth. The White Sox exposed all their weeknesses over the weekend. The White Sox are a superior team to the Cubs and people are just starting to wake up and realize it.
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SiD Expands Scope of EDiT Grants for October RPG & DB2 Summit
September 15 application deadline for six grants
Woodbury, VT - August 19, 2010 - System i Developer, organizers of the popular RPG & DB2 Summit conferences, today announces it will provide EDiT (Education for Developers in Transition) Grants totaling 15 days of education to six unemployed IBM i developers to be used to attend the RPG & DB2 Summit or the related Headstart Seminars, October 11-14 at the Sofitel in Minneapolis. Under the grant program, three unemployed developers will each receive an EDiT Monitor Grant, in which the recipient joins the SiD team as a room monitor in exchange for full conference registration plus a day of Headstart Seminars. An additional three applicants will receive EDiT Seminar Grants, allowing them to attend a full day of Headstart Seminars on October 11.
System i Developer initiated the EDiT Grant program in March 2010 in response to the large number of unemployed developers faced with the challenge of keeping their skills up to date. Before then, SiD provided similar grants on an individual basis.
"Last spring we tried to include as many people as possible, expecting that most applicants would live within driving distance and have virtually no travel expenses," explains Susan Gantner, partner at System i Developer. "But the i community surprised and impressed us with their willingness to invest in travel in order to update their skills. Unfortunately, some couldn't justify the cost of travel for a single half-day seminar. So, for this conference, we decided to repackage the benefits to expand the amount of education covered by each grant and increase our total commitment from 11 days of education to 15. This fall there will be three full scholarships instead of two, and each full scholarship will also include a day of Headstart Seminars. Plus the Seminar Grants will double to cover two half-day seminars instead of one."
Response from participants in the March 2010 Summit has been positive. Allison Taylor, an EDiT Monitor, credits the experience with helping her to secure a full-time position within weeks after the event. She explains, "According to my new employer, continuing education and participation in the Summit was a key factor in landing this great job. We are implementing a new system that uses the best of existing tools combined with new technologies, so they were looking for someone who would not be intimidated by that. They wanted someone who actively continues to learn new things."
Developers selected as room monitors will help SiD staff and conference speakers by distributing handouts, tracking session attendance, helping with registration and providing other assistance as needed. In exchange for this help, they will receive all benefits of a Summit registration, including attendance at conference sessions and Headstart Seminars, meals, handouts and evening events.
Recipients of the EDiT Headstart Seminar grant will be able to attend two of four half-day Seminars and the seminar luncheon held on Monday, October 11 at no charge. The Headstart Seminars include:
- Web Services for RPGers with Scott Klement
- Developing Data Centric Solutions with SQL with Mike Cain
- HTML/Javascript/CSS for RPG Developers with Paul Tuohy
- PHP for RPG Developers with Jon Paris
"Too many people have been hurt by the economy," says Susan Gantner. "But in spite of wage or benefit cuts, if we're still employed, we're ahead of the game. It's up to us to figure out ways to lend a hand wherever we can."
"We see reason to hope that the employment situation will improve soon. Paid registration for the Summit was up almost 40% at the close of early registration compared to the same period for the March 2010 Summit. If registration continues at this pace, the Summit will be back to pre-recession attendance levels this fall. That suggests to us that companies are beginning to invest again."
The application deadline for EDiT grants is Wednesday, September 15. All grant recipients will be responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses. Details on the grants, including qualification criteria and how to apply, can be found at http://www.systemideveloper.com/EDiT.html.
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To champion watershed health.
To sustain and enhance the air, water and terrestrial ecosystems of the watersheds of Muskoka for the environmental, health, economic, spiritual and intrinsic values they provide.
Evaluate the Watersheds
Develop and implement science-based programs to research, assess, monitor and evaluate the health of Muskoka's watersheds.
- Undertake research to better evaluate, understand, benchmark and monitor watershed health;
- Develop collaborative research relationships with governments, agencies, business, industry, NGOs and associations with shared interests in watershed health, including water quality and quantity, habitat protection, air quality, climate change and land use planning; and
- Identify watershed health degradation, impairment and poor program delivery, along with watershed health improvement, quality and good program delivery.
Advocate for the Watersheds
Advocate for sound air, land and water use planning and management practices and policies that sustain and improve the health of Muskoka's watersheds.
- Develop timely and informed policy positions on watershed health;
- Advocate for environmentally sustainable urban, rural and waterfront development design standards and best practices that enhance the traditional small town, rural, waterfront and wilderness character of the watersheds;
- Advocate for sustainable use of natural resources including soils, forests, aggregates, bedrock, water and air;
- Advocate for behaviour change that supports healthy watersheds;
- Advocate for development of plans and programs to rehabilitate degraded areas; and
- Provide comments to municipal governments on matters related to watershed health policy.
Communicate and Educate
Develop and implement public information and education programs that promote understanding of the impact of human actions on the watersheds and encourage lifestyle choices that are compatible with healthy and functioning watersheds.
- Develop and publish the Watersheds Report Card every 4 years;
- Enhance and promote access to the MWC resource library on watershed health and management;
- Publish science-based position papers and best practice information;
- Utilize state-of-the-art methods and techniques to communicate and educate, including publications, electronic media and face-to-face contact; and
- Regularly meet with the Councils of the watersheds' municipal governments.
Promote and Demonstrate
Promote and facilitate demonstration activities and best practices that support an environmentally sustainable economy and a healthy community structure.
- Promote environmentally responsible behaviour by individuals, government, business and industry by demonstrating lifestyle and best management practices that enhance the economic, social and environmental well-being of watershed communities;
- Seek out external funding sources to support watershed partner collaboration in demonstrating best practices;
- Participate in and strongly support various national and international environmentally sustaining behavior awareness initiatives such as Earth Day and Earth Hour; and
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The following hotel, B&B and apartments are located near to The Terry O'Toole Theatre in North Hykeham.
The hotel accommodation is listed in order of distance away from The Terry O'Toole Theatre for convenience.
Gables Guest House
Gables Guest House is a 5-times Gold award-winning, environmentally friendly, 4-star guest house 10 minutes drive from Lincoln city centre. It has free on-site parking, and free WiFi is available throughout the building..
Best Western Plus Bentley
Situated in South Hykeham, on the outskirts of the historic city of Lincoln, this modern hotel and leisure centre is ideally located just 8 minutes away from the A1/Newark junction. The Bentley Hotel aims to provide facilities for a range of guests..
ibis Lincoln
Just off the A46, south of the city of Lincoln and with good access to the areas major roads, the hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms at great-value rates..
Pride of Lincoln by
Pride of Lincoln by Good Night Inns offers everything under one roof: A striking hotel with dining, a beer garden with an outside play area for children, and parking for over 300 cars..
Lincoln Cottage
Lincoln Cottage is a holiday home with free WiFi throughout the property, situated in Lincoln. The property is 2.7 km from Lincoln University and free private parking is offered.
South Park Guest House
Close to Lincoln city centre, South Park offers 4-star guest house accommodation, a computer lounge and free Wi-Fi. Lincoln Rail Station is close by..
The Dower House Apartments
The Dower House Apartments is set in Lincoln, 2.1 km from Lincoln University. Lincoln Central Library is 1.
Holiday Inn Lincoln
Overlooking the scenic, trendy Brayford Waterfront area and the River Witham, this Holiday Inn is located within 5 minutes walk of Lincoln Rail Station..
Admiral Guest House
Admiral Guest House is situated in Lincoln, 400 metres from Lincoln University and 400 metres from University of Lincoln. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV is featured.
Lincoln Self Catering
Situated in Lincoln, Lincoln Self Catering is 500 metres from Lincoln University. University of Lincoln is 500 metres from the property. Free private parking is available on site.
The Pyewipe
The Pyewipe has a rural setting beside the Roman Fossedyke canal, with views of the cathedral and castle. It is a 20-minute walk from the city centre and the historic quarter..
Bowl Full Holiday Let
Located 900 metres from Lincoln University, Bowl Full Holiday Let offers accommodation in Lincoln. The apartment is 900 metres from University of Lincoln. Free WiFi is available .
202 Guesthouse
202 Guesthouse is located in Lincoln, 700 metres from Lincoln University. All rooms are fitted with a TV. You will find a kettle in the room.
Tennyson Retreat
Tennyson Retreat is a boutique, self-catering or serviced apartment with chandeliers and under-floor heating. It is located in a 19th-century cobbled courtyard in Lincoln, with free secure parking and free Wi-Fi..
Lincoln Retreat
Featuring free WiFi, Lincoln Retreat offers accommodation in Lincoln. Lincoln University is 600 metres from the property. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units.
The Poplars
In Lincoln centre, 4 minutes walk from Lincoln Cathedral and the University of Lincoln, the Poplars offers traditional bed and breakfast accommodation. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available..
Carline offers fully equipped apartments with an outside terrace in Lincoln. Free WiFi and parking is available. The property is gas centrally heated, and all towels and bedding linen is provided.
The Rest
Surrounded by the cobbled streets of Lincolns Bailgate, The Rest provides charming boutique accommodation on Steep Hill, awarded Britains Best Street in 2012..
Charlotte House
With free WiFi, this beautiful 1930s Art Deco building is situated opposite Lincoln Castle and only a few minutes walk from the cathedral..
The Old Palace
Built on the foundations of a medieval palace, The Old Palace sits in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral. It blends traditional features with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs..
Exchequergate is a five bedroom self-catering apartment in Lincoln situated a 5-minute drive from Lincoln Rail Station. Dating back to 1543, the property sits in the shadow of the magnificent castle and cathedral, just 50 metres away..
Pemberton House
Set in a Grade II listed Tudor building, the Pemberton House is within 100 metres of Lincolns 11th-century cathedral and Norman castle..
Grayz Apartments
In the Bailgate area of Lincolns medieval city centre, Grayz Apartments are within a 5-minute walk of the castle and cathedral. These contemporary city flats for 2 have free Wi-Fi access..
The White Hart Hotel
Situated in the heart of Lincolns historical quarter, The White Hart Hotel Lincoln offers accommodation with a restaurant, a bar and a terrace within the shadows of the Cathedral..
Bailgate Retreats
Located 1 km from Lincoln University, Bailgate Retreats offers accommodation in Lincoln. The property is a few steps from Lincoln Christmas Market and features views of the city. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
22 Mill Road
Located just 1 mile from Lincoln Rail Station and River Witham, 22 Mill Road offers accommodation for 4 people in a 2 story brick house with 2 bedrooms, a garden and a terrace..
Mayfield Guest House
This friendly Victorian house offers free parking and a good full English breakfast. Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral are 10-15 minutes walk from Mayfield Guest House. Mayfield Guest House offer spacious en suite bedrooms and free Wi-Fi access.
Bail Mews
Situated within the grounds of Bail House, the Bail Mews cottages provide a range of accommodation options in Lincolns Cathedral Quarter. Both the cathedral and the medieval Lincoln Castle are 300 meters away..
The Lincoln Hotel
Opposite the impressive Lincoln Cathedral and a 5-minute walk from the city centre is The Lincoln Hotel. Drinks can be enjoyed in the outdoor seating area and beautiful garden, while the Green Room Restaurant offers views of the cathedral..
Hillcrest Hotel
Set within 10 minutes walk of Lincolns historic centre and cathedral, the family-run Hillcrest Hotel offers scenic parkland views. It is located in the Bailgate area..
Lincoln Holiday Cottage
Set 1.4 km from Lincoln University in Lincoln, this holiday home features free WiFi. The property boasts views of the garden and is 600 metres from Lincoln Castle.
Stonefield Apartments
Stonefield Apartments offers accommodation in Lincoln, 1.3 km from Lincoln University. The unit is 400 metres from Lincoln Castle, and guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site.
Lillys Road Townhouse
Just outside Lincoln centre, Lillys Road Townhouse is a 5-minute walk from Lincoln Cathedral. The spacious holiday home features a private terrace garden and free Wi-Fi access..
Eden House
Located in Lincoln, 1.7 km from Lincoln University, Eden House features free WiFi access and free private parking. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV.
Branston Hall Hotel
With its own lake and set amongst 88 acres of lush, Lincolnshire Parkland, The Branston Hall Hotel is a former stately home just 10 minutes drive from historic Lincoln..
Dunston Pillar Farm
Located between Waddington and Dunston, the stunning Grade II listed Dunston Pillar Farm is a stone house and features a garden, a shared lounge, and a dining area..
Cart Shed
Cart Shed is a holiday home situated in North Scarle, 38 km from Nottingham. It provides free private parking. Lincoln is 13 km from Cart Shed, while Doncaster is 45 km from the property.
Norton Lodge
Set in 14 acres of scenic countryside in the village of Norton Disney, Norton Lodge provides peaceful accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Bedrooms are set around a central courtyard and fountain..
Blackthorn Cottage
Featuring a barbecue, Blackthorn Cottage is a holiday home set in Norton Disney. The property is 36 km from Nottingham and features views of the city. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Washingborough Hall Hotel
This family-run Georgian manor is set in secluded grounds only 3 miles from Lincoln and has free Wi-Fi and an AA rosette for its food. Washingborough Hall Hotel is a beautiful Grade II listed manor..
Greystones of Newark on
Dating back to the early 17th century, this historically listed farmhouse offers self-catering apartment accommodation less than an hours drive from Nottingham..
Canal View Bed And
The award-winning Canal View Bed and Breakfast offers luxurious accommodation in Saxilby, just 15 minutes drive from Lincoln. Canal View offers en suite rooms with free on-site parking and WiFi..
Oscar Lodge
Located 35 km from Nottingham and 16 km from Lincoln, Oscar Lodge offers pet-friendly accommodation in Swinderby. The property is 49 km from Chesterfield and features views of the city..
The Old Forge
The Old Forge is a holiday home set in Saxilby, 48 km from Nottingham. The property features views of the city and is 9 km from Lincoln. There is a dining area and a kitchen equipped with oven.
Marquis of Granby
The Marquis of Granby is a 20-minute drive from Lincolns historic centre and is set on Wellingores pretty High Street. This charming village inn has a garden, restaurant and bar..
The Old Cow Shed
Set in South Clifton, this holiday home features a terrace. The unit is 39 km from Nottingham, and guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site. There is a seating area and a kitchenette.
The Cottage Scampton
Offering free WiFi and a garden, The Cottage Scampton is situated in the village of Scampton, 5 miles from Lincoln. Doncaster is 43 km away. The accommodation is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Red Lion Dunston
Just 8 miles from Lincoln, in the pretty village of Dunston, the 17th-century Red Lion inn offers comfortable en suite rooms with full English breakfasts. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi at this traditional Lincolnshire pub with beer garden..
The Old Rectory Mews
Situated in Scampton, this holiday home features a terrace and a garden. The property is 8 km from Lincoln and boasts views of the garden. Free private parking is available on site.
Star And Garter
Featuring free WiFi, Star And Garter offers accommodation in Metheringham, 14 km from Lincoln. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. A flat-screen TV is offered.
The Lincolnshire Poacher Inn
This charming B&B is set in the quaint village of Metheringham, 15 minutes drive from the centre of Lincoln. It offers cosy cottages with free WiFi, full English breakfasts and a traditional pub serving homemade meals..
The Old School Cottages
Located in Leadenham, this holiday home is set 36 km from Nottingham. The unit is 20 km from Lincoln. There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher and an oven.
Located in Sudbrooke in the Lincolnshire Region, this detached holiday home is 8 km from Lincoln. The property is 42 km from Grantham and features views of the garden..
The Square & Compass
Offering a childrens playground and views of the garden, The Square & Compass is situated in Weston in the Nottinghamshire Region, 36 km from Nottingham. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.
Barn Lea
Barn Lea is a holiday home with a garden, set in Leadenham. It provides free private parking. Nottingham is 39 km from Barn Lea, while Lincoln is 20 km away.
Walnut Barn
Situated in Weston in the Nottinghamshire Region, this holiday home is 34 km from Nottingham. The unit is 47 km from Sheffield. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
Lapwings is a holiday home featuring free WiFi and a patio set in Langworth, within a 5-minute walk from the main bus route leading to the centre of Lincoln, less than 10 km away. There is a seating area and a kitchenette..
The Hare and Hounds
The Hare and Hounds is set in Fulbeck, 39 km from Nottingham. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Rooms include a flat-screen TV.
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"Studies that take into account all of the available evidence on teacher effectiveness suggest that students placed with high-performing teachers will progress three times as fast as those placed with low-performing teachers.
Barber & Mourshed, 2007"
Why are some teachers better than others?
Part of the answer lies in the teaching strategies that they use; however, another part of the answer lies in the teachers themselves. Simply forcing all teachers in school to adopt certain teaching strategies will not change the fact that there will be some teachers who clearly have more impact on students than others.
Read on to discover the seven characteristics of great teachers.
John Hattie, the 'go to guru' of evidence-based education, believes that the best teachers are passionate people. They love what they teach, they love being a teacher, and they love the challenge of helping each of their students learn. Their passion is contagious, and they infect their students with a love of learning.
Passion is what drives us to put so much energy into our teaching. It stops us from giving up when things get hard, and it motivates us to learn ways to improve our craft – no matter how good we already are. You cannot be a great teacher without a passion for helping kids learn.
High Expectations
Great teachers expect all of their students to work hard and to learn. They acknowledge that their students are at different stages and have varying levels of ability. However, they believe that all of their students can learn, that all of their students should achieve real progress every year and that all of their students should achieve basic levels of competence in literacy and numeracy.
Great teachers expect every one of their students to work hard and achieve things that haven't mastered before. Their belief in their students leads these teachers to challenge their high achievers, in the same way it leads them to challenge students who struggle. Research suggests this habitual challenging of students is the single largest factor separating great teachers from the rest of the pack.
"When I treat you as what you are capable of becoming, I help you become that."
All other things being equal, smart people make the best teachers – and the smarter the person the better. This may fly in the face of popular belief, but research3 clearly shows that higher levels of intelligence, traditionally known as IQ and now known as general mental ability (g), leads to higher performance in all jobs – including teaching.
"The only variable in teachers that is consistently associated with student progress is teacher IQ."
Dylan William
This is not so surprising when you consider that intelligence is essentially a measure of your ability to grasp the challenge before you and discern the best way to proceed. This ability underpins decision-making and problem-solving, things that teachers must do on a daily basis and things that research shows great teachers do well.
All teachers need to know the content that they need to teach, and they need to know the most effective ways of teaching it.
Such knowledge is a prerequisite to effective teaching. However, on its own, this knowledge is not enough to move you from good to great. It is how they use this knowledge that makes some teachers more effective than others. Great teachers help students move from surface knowledge to deeper levels of understanding. They connect new knowledge to students' prior knowledge, including knowledge from other curriculum areas, and they offer individualised suggestions to help each of their students improve.
Great teachers work hard. Teaching is not always fun or easy, and it certainly isn't a 9 to 3 job. While it is possible to focus your efforts on those things that matter most, there is no substitute for hard work. Great teachers are driven to do well, and they understand the link between effort and success.
"Genius is one-percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration"
Thomas Edison
Conscientious people are responsible, determined and persistent. They work hard and go the extra mile in order to do the very best job that they can. Therefore, you should not be surprised to learn research5 shows that conscientious staff perform better in virtually all jobs.
Teachers who care about their students have more impact on how well those students do at school.
They genuinely care about them as people in much the same way that a loving parent would care about their child. Great teachers are warm, respectful and empathetic. They say good morning to students when they walk into school at the start of the day, they ask students about things going on in their lives, and they offer support when students are in need.
You also need to care about them as students – that is you need to care when they are just coasting along when they could be doing better. Great teachers are not afraid of tough love. You need to believe in your students and challenge them to excel while simultaneously supporting them to do so.
This caring attitude lays the foundation for classrooms where students:
- Believe in their own capacity to learn
- Are not afraid of having a go or making mistakes
- Are receptive to feedback that will help them learn.
A Problem-Solving Approach to Failure
Great teachers want to help every one of their students to succeed, but sometimes their efforts fail to have the desired effect. They are not afraid of failure. They don't blame themselves, but nor do they excuse the failure as inevitable. Rather, they see the failure as feedback that tells them that what they are currently doing is not working for this student or group of students. Great teachers then embrace the situation as a challenge to be met or a problem to be solved.
When faced with the challenge of a student or a group of students not mastering what they are trying to teach, great teachers seek information about alternative approaches, be it from other teachers or outside experts. They try out solutions, they monitor their impact, and they keep trying out ideas until they find something that works.
It is important to note that most teachers show these characteristics to some degree. The best teachers show them to a greater degree.
- Re-ignite your passion
- Raise your expectations
- Read more about evidence based teaching strategies
- Continue to work hard
- Take the time to show students you care
- Embrace challenges and problem solving as normal
- Hattie, J. (2009). Visible Learning: A Synthesis of 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement. Routledge.
- Hattie, J. (2003). Teachers Make a Difference: What is the research evidence? Melbourne: Australian Council of Educational Research.
- Schmidt, F. L. (2009). Select On Intelligence. In Handbook of Principles of Organiational Behavior. Wiley; Menkes, J. (2005, November). Hiring for Smarts. Harvard Business Review, p. 100; Salago, J., Anderson, N., Moscoso, S., Bertua, C., de Fruyt, F., & Rolland, J. (2003). A Meta-Analytic Study of General Mental Ability Validity for Different Occupations In the European Community. Journal of Applied Psychology, 1068-1081; and, Ree, M., Earles, J., & Teachout, M. (1994). Predicting job performance: Not much more than g.. Journal of Applied Psychology, 79(4), 518-524.
- Hattie, J., & Anderman, E. (2013). International Guide to Student Achievement: Educational Psychology Handbook. Routledge; Pelayo, I., & Brewer, D. J. (2010). Teacher Quality in Education Production. In D. Brewer, & P. McEwan (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education (pp. 178-182). New York: Elsevier; Ehrenberg, R. G. (1995). Did Teachers' Verbal Ability and Race Matter in the 1960s? Coleman Revisited. Economics of Education Review, 14 (1), 1– 21; Ehrenberg, R. G. (1994). Do School and Teacher Characteristics Matter? Evidence from High School and Beyond. Economics of Education Review, 13(1), 1-17.
- Locke, E. (2011). Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior. John Wiley & Sons; Hurtz, G. M., and J. J. Donovan (2000, December). Personality and Job Performance: The Big Five Revisited. Journal of Applied Psychology. 869–879.
- Cornelius-White, J. (2007). Learner-Centered Teacher-Student Relationships Are Effective: A Meta-Analysis. Review of Educational Research, 77 (1), 113–143.


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Sunday, April 20, 9:30 PM
(2013, 82 minutes, Dir. Elisabeth Rasmussen)
Philadelphia Premiere!
Bruno Wizard is a London punk musician who became an underground legend for his original performances and "mystery man" status in the mid '70s. He was a regular performer at the Roxy club as the frontman of The Rejects, later The Homosexuals, performing alongside the likes of The Jam, The Clash, Generation X, and Wire. During this time Bruno was part of the "Blitz kids" scene, squatting with the well-known Warren Street mafia. His loathing of the establishment and conventional music industry made him reject record company contracts and follow his own heart and principles at any cost. What follows is the amazing true story of Bruno's rollercoaster journey, with blasts from the past and a future full of surprising twists and turns.
Featuring interviews with punk luminaries including filmmaker Don Letts and Warren Street mafia alumni Stephen Jones and Marilyn, Bruno Wizard morphs from high energy archival material to modern day footage of an artist struggling to stay true to his ideals in the face of sickness and poverty. A moving portrait of a little-known punk.
Previous program: Sunday, April 20, 2014, 7:30 PM – LED ZEPPELIN PLAYED HERE
Next program: Monday, April 21, 2014, 8:00 PM – DER TODESKING


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Images by Robert Reiff
At 28, when Erin Stern missed out on qualifying for the Olympic high jump team by three centimetres, a door closed. But another one soon opened.
Still eager for a challenge, Erin set her eyes on figure competitions. Today, the 35-year-old is an IFBB pro, one of the top athletes in figure, health and fitness expert, cover model, motivational speaker and author of five e-books.
Eat five to six small meals per day.
Meal 1: 5 egg whites and ½ cup oats
Morning snack: Protein shake and 15 almonds
Lunch: 110g chicken, ½ cup cooked brown rice and spinach salad
Morning snack: 110g ground turkey with 4 rice cakes and spinach salad with vinaigrette
Dinner: 110g grilled steak and steamed veggies or a sirloin burger with green beans
Evening snack: Protein shake with water or light almond milk and 1 tbsp almond or peanut butter
Erin's training focuses on a combination of physical and performance enhancement. She does short, intense workouts to help her carve her best body.
Monday: Shoulders and arms
Tuesday: Plyometric circuit and legs
Wednesday: Rest or cardio
Thursday: Back
Friday: Chest and shoulders
Saturday: High-intensity interval cardio
Sunday: Rest
Train hard with 30 to 60 seconds of rest between each set. If you're experienced with lifting weights, do supersets (two exercises back-to-back (i.e. upright rows and reverse flyes (with no rest) as they really amp up the intensity and maximise results in the gym.


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In Ukraine, human trafficking on its current scale appeared in the late 20th century, after the disintegration of the USSR. The brutality of social and economic conditions, Ukraine's particular geographic location, as well as "chaos" on the borders led to Ukraine becoming a donor and a transit country for "live merchandise." Trafficking in women and children has become of special concern. Today, Ukraine ranks among the first on the list of countries supplying "live merchandise" for the sex industry.
On June 12, 2009 the Center for Urban History of East Central Europe held a roundtable discussion dedicated to the issue of women trafficking in Ukraine. The Center organized this discussion in the framework of the international conference "Sex in the Cities: Prostitution, Sexual Slavery and Sexual Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe." Participating in the discussion were Taras Hatalyak, assistant to the Minister of Internal Affairs on human rights issues, Bohdana Huriy, Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the "Lvivska Politekhnika" National University, Oleksandra Sluzhynska, Head of the SALUS Charity Fund, Marta Chumalo, Project Coordinator of the Western Ukrainian center "Female Perspectives," and Ihor Hnat, Head of the Regional Center for Social Adaptation. The discussion was moderated by Sofiya Dyak, a researcher at the Center for Urban History.
The roundtable discussion centered on the problem of "white slavery," both in the modern world and in historical context. This meeting also became a platform for exchanging opinions among local authorities, NGOs and researchers from different countries who came to Lviv for the conference. Most conference participants were historians representing universities of the United States, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine.
In the course of the roundtable discussion,Bohdana Huriypresented the results of two sociological surveys held in Lviv in 2007-2008: "Attitude of Youth in the Lviv Region to Human Trafficking" and "The Role of Family and the Department of Youth Affairs in Raising Legal Awareness About Counteracting of Human Trafficking."
Taras Hatalyak outlined the legal aspects of Ukrainian legislation that fights human trafficking, and also described statistics of court cases in the Lviv region associated with various aspects of "white slavery."
Three NGO representatives presented their activities and the problems they encountered most often. Oleksandra Sluzhynska, Ph.D. in Medicine, discussed new activities of the SALUS Charity Fund directed at rehabilitating women previously involved in the sex trade. Marta Chumalo presented the primary projects of of the Western Ukrainian center "Female Perspectives," which has been helping victims of human trafficking for many years now. Chumalo especially highlighted the activities of the center that work towards preventing these illegal activities. Ihor Hnat shared his own experience not only in rehabilitating victims of human trafficking in the Regional Center for Social Adaptation, but also discussed the unique campaigns to liberate Ukrainian women who find themselves in sex slavery in countries of the European Union.


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America's worst recession since the 1930s is just about over.
(But don't tell America's workers.)
For the first time since October 2008, a measure of the current economy known as the coincident economic index did not decline, The Conference Board reported Thursday.
(Why aren't I hearing a "woo-hoo" from America's shopping aisles?)
What that means is that the same measures used by the official group of economists to date the beginning and end of recessions are now flat. "As it stands now, it appears that the economy stopped contracting in July, i.e the recession ended," writes Paul Ashworth, an economist at Capital Economics, in an analysis.
Or maybe the preliminary figure will get revised next month, meaning the downturn's end doesn't happen till September or October.
The question is: Does the date matter to ordinary workers and consumers? Not really. Workers are still losing their jobs. Consumers are still dealing with constrained income.
"For all of this talk about 'Are we there yet, Daddy?' to the average consumer out there ... it still feels like [a recession]," says Ken Goldstein, economist at The Conference Board, in an interview. "Even if the recession does end in September or October, it's going to feel like that through the holidays."
The good news, he adds, is that we can now start counting the days until the economy feels like it's out of recession. New Year's might be a little ambitious, but St. Patrick's Day might qualify.
"The clock has already started," Mr. Goldstein says.


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Hi, likewise response inline :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike West" <email@example.com> To: "Ian Melven" <email@example.com> Cc: email@example.com, email@example.com, "Tanvi Vyas" <firstname.lastname@example.com>, "Neil Matatall" <email@example.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:08:12 AM Subject: Re: Line numbers in Content Security Policy reports > Hey Ian, response inline. > On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Ian Melven < firstname.lastname@example.com > wrote: > When would a line-number not be available? In theory it should be possible to grab a line number from script executing inline on a page, or of the call to `eval` that triggered whatever code violated the policy. right - we always have the line number in those cases. It looks like we don't have it when there's a frame ancestors violation, which is not in the spec but still in our implementation (we don't plan to remove it currently), or when the violation is not an inline/script eval violation. > I'm a little wary of grabbing text of the JavaScript file and passing it on, especially in the context of JS injected by addons, which generally tend to think of their code as private, and often aren't shy > about hardcoding tokens and other secrets. this seems like a valid concern to me. > How much value is there in getting some number of characters above and beyond a line number or function name/stack? good question. I would think the line number/file or function name/stack would go a long way here, perhaps if the script is dynamically generated or minimized etc. they may not be as useful though, although in these cases I'm not sure a script sample would help either. This is somewhere where feedback from those implementing CSP on sites would be helpful :) >> Is the concern around being able to identify addons a user has installed mainly >> around fingerprinting using the set of addons or more that the presence of the addon >> itself may be 'incriminating' in some way ? > Both, plus the question of hard-coded secrets above. To whatever extent reasonable, CSP should get out of the way of user-installed extensions and addons. > This isn't a problem specific to sampling the script, of course. It's a general concern. indeed, i agree. >> We also currently (not per spec) restrict reports to being send to TLD+1 as a >> small mitigation wrt the concerns around privacy or providing useful information to an attackers. >> I have heard complaints about this from sites who have deployed CSP, particularly since >> this restriction is specific to Gecko AFAIK. > Interesting. Are you seeing implementers with external report collection servers, or just running their own servers on external domains? Unfortunately i don't have the specific details, just that the implementer had to create essentially CSP report forwarders on their sites to be able to get the reports to where they wanted them - this is another area where feedback to the WG from implementers would again be illuminating. thanks, ianReceived on Tuesday, 18 December 2012 18:51:46 UTC
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Strictly ballroom: No to same-sex dancers?
It's not just same-sex penguins that are causing a brouhaha.
Same-sex dancers may be banned from British ballroom competitions too.
British Dance Council (BDC) president Bryan Allen said the proposal followed complaints that mixed sex dance partners were "unfairly disadvantaged" in competitions against all-male couples.
The rule change would define a dance partnership as being "one man and one lady...unless otherwise stated", The Daily Mail reported.
Mr Allen said: 'There had been complaints from a number of people who felt they were unfairly disadvantaged by the participation of all male dance couples who are physically stronger."
The Guardian reported that a decision will be made on July 21, just before a major competition.
If the proposal goes through, same-sex couples can compete in same-sex-only categories instead of mainstream contests.
Sources: Mail Online, the Guardian, ITV
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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Starting Problems
johnnyanne Posts: 3Thanks we have been trying to clean it the worst is the check engine light has not come on so there are no codes. The truck does have over 150,000 but that is not a true read being that the instrument cluster is bad. When the truck is cold or its raining the odometer does not work sometimes ten or fifteen minutes late it will start working and this is not the first instrument cluster this is the second one. All I know is I put gas in it and thats when the truck started acting up. i try not to buy off brand gas either I have noticed it gets better milage with some gas then others as well as it just runs better. Thanks again for all info0
danno13 Posts: 1have a 2000 GMC Sierra with 5.3 eng. Now has a issue with starting when eng is warm. won't start on 1st try, but usually does on 2nd. Idle is rough for a few seconds also. Never an issue at cold start. Fuel tank sensor / pump replaced 1 yr ago as was filter. Becoming more of an issue and need resolved..0
Seems like full battery. left me stranded in the woods. four hours later when we got it home still on the trailer it started right up. drove it for two days and now will not start again. for no apparent reason. Just had the oxygen sensors replaced a few months ago. they said the tranny sensor will need replaced soon. could this affect the starting of the truck?0
Strange now I went home after about 10 hours of sitting the damn truck started? anyone know whats up with that?0
copdaddy Posts: 1I have a 1996 GMC K1500 with 86k, 5.7 fuel injected Vin engine code "R"
4 weeks ago at 20 MPH it simply shut down, not a cough, sputter, skip it just quit.
Prior to the shut down i did notice a slightly longer cranking time before it fired up. Typically 2 -3 seconds extended to maybe twice that before it fired up. It ran OK once started
Had a guy plug in a Snap on computer, OOPS no codes battery dead lost the RAM in the computer.
under the hood we go look for the big 3 fuel, spark and air. Got em all?
Three different spark testers say the plugs are getting juice.
Good visual spark on external plug test
Fuel test ga reports 62 PSI at the fuel rail test tap.
I am guessing air is a given??????
Noid light looks like Christmas on all 8 injector ports, signal confirmed
We tried new plugs, new cap, new rotor, ignition control module tested OK 2 times.
Throttle body sensor reports the proper voltage @ .88 VDC and rising voltage on acceleration of the throttle.
Tried starting fluid in the throttle body not even a cough.
Tried one half ounce of raw fuel down the hatch not a cough, sputter hop skip or jump?????
Completely confused anyone have a suggestion short of replacing the VCM.
2005 Silverado, 190,000. Ignition problem for at least 2 years. Turn the key to start... all the lights flash normally, as I go over center to the start position everything dies... no lights, no sounds, no starter noise.... NO Start!!! The vehicle has never left me stranded. It usually takes 10-20 attempts then it will turn over. Everything will run normal for a while then it will do it again. It doesn't matter if the engine is hot or cold. This morning it took about 60 turns of the ignition to get it to turn over. ANY IDEAS? The dealer had it for 3 days once with all kinds of wires attached... the truck started every time for them. Thank you in advance.0
obyone Posts: 7,841Have you tried using another key to start the truck?0
I haven't... but I will...0
bobsvf Posts: 1I have a 2001 GMC 2500HD with the 8.2 liter engine. I had problems with it cutting out while driving. It would crank over but not start. After waiting a few minutes it would start. No OBD codes registered. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it. The problem was the crankshaft position sensor. $370. If I had know what the problem was I could have fixed it my self. The computer needs to know the position of the crankshaft so that it can fire the spark plugs and turn on the fuel injectors. Good Luck. Bob0
kcbaker1 Posts: 1i have a problem starting my truck if won't start and the thing of it is i just put a new starter,battery , and alt. on it and i drove it for about a week and now i do have juice to the starter and the starter will turn over with me jumping the starter over but when i turn the key nothing happens but i can hear the relays kicking in & out .....what could this be ?0
silverhd Posts: 1did you ever find anything out on your truck? I am having the same problem on my 03 sierra. they are telling me it could be the wire itself between the ign. to the fuse or from the fuse to the starter. i need to ohm it out. let me know if you found anything.0
jhop2 Posts: 1i had a problem like this happen turned out to be timing belt never heard a thing when it went just shut down hope it helps.0
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bhavlo Posts: 1I have been having a problem with my truck starting the first time in the morning. It doesn't happen all the time but when it does it is extremely hard to start. I had the Chevy garage check it out but as luck would have it there were no codes in the computer and it started very easy for them over a couple days.
One suggestion they made was to replace the crank shaft sensor. As soon as I put the new sensor in, it wouldn't start, so I know the new sensor didn't fix it. I put the old sensor back in and returned the new one because it was about $70. It still has the problem, when it happens the only thing I have found that helps it is to splash a little gas in down the throttle body and it fires right away.
I would really appreciate any thoughts?0
jbhall88 Posts: 1Vehicle has 300,000 miles. Vehicle starts then dies right away when cold/ when hot it stalls but does not die. But problem only occurs when starting once going runs fine. Also smells like fuel when under heavy acceleration. Truck has new plugs/ wires/ injectors/ egr valve/ idle air control valve/ maf sensor. I have done exstensive testing to this truck, I have checked for vaccum leaks/ intake leaks/ fuel pressure testing/ testing and monitoring of all sensors. Truck has had all new 02 sensors and brand new fuel pump. Now i know these trucks are notorious for fuel pumps im on the 5th one. I have heard rumors of the fuel pressure regulator or torque converter, however in my opinion if it was the torque converter i think that it would affect the way the truck shifted. If anyone has had this problem or has any new ideas im open to suggestions, other then buying a new truck lol. Any ideas would be much appreciated0
searayed Posts: 1Had the same problem. used starting fluid then ran great once started. I did the checking of fuel pressure and regulator,all that checked out.Found out many GM vehicles suffer this problem. It is caused by dirty or clogged fuel injectors. Dont waste your money having them flushed at shop it dont work .
Found out the hard way. $100. dollars later. You have to replace the fuel injectors, but they dont come separate they come as a assembly of 8 injectors hooked to a module. You have to remove the upper intake to get to them. But i would remove the upper and lower intake if you go this far. Because of a another gm problem. The lower intake gasket has plastic seals at the ends for the water passages. These will crack and fail in time. Replace the lower intake gasket with one that uses metal at the water passages. Trust me.0
I have the same problem with my truck. I wiggle the key, I put in Neutral and I put it back in park and after several attempts it will finally turnover. If you have a fix please let me know. Thank You0
I have a 2003 silverado with cranking issues. I turn the key over and nothing. I sit there and wiggle the key, put it neutral then back in park, and sometimes rock the truck and put it back in park and finally about doing this for a few minutes it will crank. It is now getting to the point to where I have to do this everytime I crank the truck. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank You0
ruskie Posts: 1Hi I have a 2011 Sierra and I would like to know more about this ignition problem. Currently I have no problems but would like to know the signs. I have had this truck for 2 months and have rust on the front bumper, and door seals, and rust specks on the sides of the doors. Spoke with a dealer and they will replace the bumper, I have watched this web page and have notice that other people having the same problem. I feel this is a poor quality workmanship0
kathyinma Posts: 3I have a brand new Silverado (sticker price in excess of $40K!) that has ongoing, intermittent starting issues. Turn the key. Nothing. Plenty of power, all accessories work, but zippo when I hit the key. Truck's been towed to the dealer who couldn't find anything wrong with it, but replaced the battery anyway (seemingly to passify me), but the problem has continued. Truck will eventually start after some period of time (no guess as to how much time has to pass -- it's a crap shoot). I've been lucky that the four times the truck has stranded me I wasn't in unsafe circumstances. It'll be fine for a while, then, with no warning and for no apparent reason, it's dead again. It's REALLY frustrating to have paid all this money for a vehicle that I don't know will start or not. I get that there are no guarantees in life, but one would expect a brand new vehicle to be more reliable than this (I purchased a brand-new vehicle for peace of mind, which I am not getting. Guess that's an option that didn't come factory-installed in this truck). I am terribly disappointed with the vehicle and the dealer's lack of desire to make it right. I've seen other posts from people who seem to having similar experiences. Has anyone been lucky enough to figure out the problem? Any help is appreciated.0
have same truck & same issues. please tell me you found out and fixed the problem so you could let me know what to do. I've replaced battery, alternator, fuel pump & filter. But not the ignition module or switch yet, which could be next. Rarely, after wiggling the the steering column the gauges would turn on, hear fuel pump & it starts; any suggestions?0
I might have an idea for you I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado doing kinda the same thing. It is probably a short in one of the ignition wires in the column.0
I have a 2008 Silverado, Mine is doing the same thing. So far I can tell you its not the alternator, starter, any of the connections or the battery. But what i can tell you is that its probably a wire inside the steering column. I haven't checked mine and found out it to be the problem but I am pretty sure it is.
let me know how yours goes.0
I have a 2008 silerado as well that has the exact same issue. I have had it towed three times now to the dealership (Third time today) and they still have no idea what is wrong with it. First they said it was the starter relay loose but I know its not that. Then they said it could be the encryption in the keys. Its not that. I have absolutely no faith in this truck and the wartantee is up in 5 months. If anybody has a resolution to this I would love to hear it. I do not know what Chevy will do with this one as it is happenening every month now. I have been lucky that the three time this has happened I have been locally in town but I live in Alaska and if I am out fishing somewhere in the middle of nowhere once it gets nice out, no cell phone reception and come back to a truck that won't start again I will be in for a bad day.
I figured it out! I have been having the same problem for about a month now. It was a real crap shoot on whether or not my truck would start. It came to a head yesterday because it was happening more and more often til yesterday when I could not get it to start at all. I have done almost everything on this blog that has been suggested and none of the suggestions worked. One blog spoke of an electronic neutral safety switch on the left side of the transmission. I unhooked the two wiring couplings from the neutral safety switch and it still acted that same way. I took the neutral sfety switch off of the tranny and hooked the wiring back up. I rotated where the shifter changes the gears to where i thought neutral and park was at and wala, it started. I went to the parts store and bought a new neutral safety switch and replaced it. After approximately 30 minutes labor (easy) and $40 for the part, Im back in business. It has started fine every since.0
I have a 2008 Silverado Max that has 24,000 miles on it. I have had there times now in the past three months where I go to turn the car on and the lights come on and all instrumentation is fine but the truck does not turn over at all. I have had the truck towed to the dealership three times now. The third time this happened was just yesterday. I spoke with teh service rep at the delaership and we went through what they had thought it was wrong the past two times, key loosing its encryption to computer (Not the issue) They thought the starter relay was loose. (Not the issue) right now I have absolutely no faith in this truck and I live in Alaska so if I am out in the middle of nowhere fishing or something with no cell phone signal I am in a bad situation. I only have 5 months on the warrantee and the chevy service guy already stated they "Seem to have an issue dianosing the issue." Does anybody know what I can work with Chevy on if they can not resolve this issue. If they can't fix it do they need to replace due to warrantee and what type of documentation should I be sending to Chevy now. They have no idea why the truck would eventually start working and work for about a month until it decides to not run again.
Found It, Fixed it! Called the ignition switch-a wiring harness within steering column/lower dash. Bought brand new w/lifetime warranty @ O'reilys for 139. Couple hrs labor. Starts like new every time. BEST instructions for removal w/pics & step by step @ www.sparkys-answers.com/2008/12/1996-chevrolet-1500-truck-ignition.html. No sign in, they forget to mention an E4 & E5 star socket needed. Also, clean & tighten the ground wire for fuel pump located under truck, next to gas tank, on TOP side of frame. Heavy corrosion/dirt and loose will affect starting. Easy to check and has happened before.0
Can you please email me your complete contact information including a good number to reach you, VIN, current mileage, and involved dealer? I would like to assist you with this.
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aknapp2005 Posts: 1I have a 2009 2500 chevy with low miles on it. The last time i was using it, i parked it outside and shut it off. after about 20 minutes i came out to put it inside and it wouldn't start at all. It makes clicking noises. I ended up jumping it to see if that would work, and it started right off. Ever since then it has run fine, until this morning i had the same problem. I haven't jumped it yet, but have tried tapping the starter and the gas tank to see if that helped, which it didn't. Any ideas?0
Nevermind!!! I drove this truck (2003 GMC Sierra) only a few times since I replaced the neutral safety switch and it did fine . Now it wont crank at all. Doing the same thing. Turn the key and nothing. Battery is fully charged. NOTHING! I am at my wits end with this truck. Has anyone figured it out yet?0
Taking your vehicle to a dealer is always a good step when trying to diagnosis your vehicle. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
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chevystressed Posts: 1We have a 2003 Chevy pickup that is doing the exact same thing, we have tested the battery, changed the ignition switch, now we are going to have to tow to a mechanic. If anyone finds a solution, PLEASE share. As for taking it to the dealership, it sounds like many of the people here that have done so have spent a lot money getting several things replaced, but are still having the same issues.0
I am having the same problem with my 08 Silverado. It wont start. This has happened to me twice now and it is currently at the dealer, but they cant find anything wrong with it . There is a problem and I want it fixed. I have only had this truck two weeks. The dealer I bought it from is going to pay to have it fixed, but they have to be able to find the problem first. The first time it happened, the engine code said to Service the Theft Deterrent System. The second time it happened, no code would come up. I have also been told from others that they beleive it has something to do with the OnStar system. Can you help me !!! Please !!!0
I am currently assisting Christina on the forum and I am glad to here that you are working with your local dealership regarding your concern. Please feel free to keep me informed on any new developments with the fix. I can also try to assist you. In order to do so I will need your VIN as well as your name, address, and phone number. Thank you in advance.
Tricia, GM Customer Service.0
I have a 2005 Silverado 1500 crew cab that I bought last fall. Love the truck, but I've had four occasions where it wouldn't start - had full power, but wouldn't make a noise or turn over. Had it towed to the local mechanic, who didn't have the diagnostic equipment, but checked out battery, alternator, etc. and all checked out fine. Started on its own a few days later. Did the same thing again a few days later, but then did start later in the day so I drove it straight to the dealer, who put it on machines, but couldn't find any problem... never did it there. Brought it home and now it's done it again yesterday. Tried to start again this morning and nothing. This is really stressful... I'm a single parent and can't be stranded places! Bought a nice truck for reliability and am very stressed and worried about being left stranded again somewhere. Please help!0
Thank you for replying. The Chevy dealer finally got the truck to not start and tracked it down to the starter. The starter armature has a bad spot in the comm, and everytime it would happen to stop in that exact spot it would not start. So, they replaced the starter and said that it is fixed. I hope it is. I dont want this happening again. For now I am good to go, but if it happens again, I will contact you with the info you need.
Again, Thanks
mainemud1 Posts: 11996 chevy 5.7 I have to turn the key on wait for the pump to cycle then bump the starter I will have to do this 5- 10 time if the truck has sat for awhile it will start with out turning the motor over completly just from bumping the starter and once going it goes great no issues ?0
Dear GM customer service:
I have a 2008 Silverado I purchased new with a similar no start situation now 3 times.
Each time the truck is running fine and turned off only to find out I cannot restart the truck within the nect hour. The battery, lights, remote etc all work flawlessly and the voltage checks out fine before and during starting attempts. The 2nd time this happened I called the warrantee number and the truck was flatbedded to the Chevy dealer on a Saturday morning. After calling in all day Monday I finally just git a ride to the dealer at 5PM to learn they were just getting to it then. Since it started for them they returned it to me saying they had no error codes and it was fine and there was nothing else they could do.
I must say I am a bit concerned that this has happened 3 times and that there appears to be no correction for the problem - it is not fun to be stranded and not know when it will happen next. I called service a couple of times now asking what to do next but have no answers at this time. Since I will be reaching the end of my warrantee period in a few months it is even more concerning.
All of this and my contact information is traceable through the Vin ....
2GCEK13J681319168 - 2008 Chevy , Silverado , Crew, 5.3 , LTZ
Last call to the warantee center was on 3/27/2011 - please help.0
Please email me with your complete contact information including a good number to reach you, VIN, current mileage, and involved dealer. I look forward to your response.
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I apologize I do not see your contact information connected to your VIN in our system. Can you please email me this information, including your Edmunds user name? I would like to look into this further. Have a great weekend!
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KCRam Mt. Arlington NJPosts: 3,516To reach Christina and her colleagues, click the "gmcustsvc" link in the heading of the post, and the email address will appear in the profile.
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bbsmith7 Posts: 3Bigred46,
I have a 98 Chevy 1500 that has had this problem for years now and i've never been correct it. I'm curious if the new starter has fixed your problem??
Christina - Thank you for your help I will proceed as directed.
KCram - Thank you for your attention as well, I was not aware of that.
I have a 08 gmc sierra 2500hd 6.0l crew cab runs rough when i come to a stop after driving more then 17miles or is warm, and the engine has a vibration in the morning when its cold, almost like engine mounts are broken. dealer replaced them under warranty and its still there. truck has only 25,000 miles. has any body have any problems like this, dealer said it was normal to me its not, please help me or give me some kind of help. thank you.0
addmic Posts: 1the truck is a 91 gmc k1500 305 and this is a real brain teaser... here is what I have replaced; air cleaner, fuel filter, O2 sensor, throttle position sensor, egr valve, plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, pcv valve, grommet and hose, I have also rebuilt the TBI all new rings and gaskets. here is the problem that still remains. some times when I go to start the truck it turns over but idles rough and then dies if I don't give it gas some time even if i give it gas it still dies. the more annoying problem is after driving for awhile is will sputter and if i let off the gas and baby to throttle it will stay going and get back up to speed. at times it has stall completely when pulling out from a light. any direction would be great. also the catylitic converter is gone and the muffler is shot do to a bad back fire but I had this problem before any of that happened. PLEASE HELP I am going crazy.0
Please feel free to get a second opion from another dealership. Please keep me posted on any information you may find out, and we can go from there.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service0
Yes, so far replacing the starter has worked. It has been two weeks since I had it fixed and no problems so far!!
My chevy sat for about 8 days, then finally started again. Drove it straight to the dealer. Wouldn't start for them the next morning (a miracle). They replaced the starter and battery. So far, no problems, but I hold my breath every time I turn over the key.0
I had selman chevrolet look at it they had it for 2.5 day, and the service manager call tech support at gm to get some info, after they drove the truck and did some reserch he said that its normal for that truck to run rough at idle. some of my friends have the 6.0l and there truck runs smoth. I just cant belive that a dealer is telling me that a engine with only 25000 miles, its normal to run like crap at times, if there is some thing you can help me with i will bee more then thank full to you.0
I would be happy to set up a case with GM Customer Assistance. To get the case set up I will need the VIN, current mileage, full name, address and best contact number for our records sent to me in an email.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service0