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JUNTXS

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 82 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Adriana Diaz

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language teaching and learning, Latin-American Spanish, Spanish

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 25/05/2022

JUNTXS is an open access educational resource which can be used in conjunction with a variety of approaches to support beginning learners of Spanish. This media-rich learning resource is designed to guide learners in their Spanish language learning journey through a critical and intercultural lens and to provide regular opportunities to explore, practise and improve their ability to read, speak, and understand this language as it is used across the Spanish-speaking world.

Airbnb Before, During and After COVID-19

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Sara Dolnicar

Editor(s): Sara Dolnicar

Subject(s): Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries, Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 25/05/2022

This book explores how Airbnb has developed from its early days as a niche accommodation provider to the alternative traveller segment to a mainstream booking platform for short-term accommodation and other travel-related services. Every chapter discusses three distinct periods of time: the time before, during and after COVID-19. The pandemic has disrupted Airbnb’s growth and expansion trajectory, leading Airbnb to focus once again on the key to its success: local communities.

Practical Learning in Hospitality Education

CC BY (Attribution) English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Lianping Ren, Bob McKercher

Editor(s): Lianping Ren, Bob McKercher

Subject(s): Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries, Hospitality and service industries

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 10/05/2022

This book examines different practical hospitality training work experience models implemented by degree granting institutions throughout the world. Through a series of research essays and reflective case studies, the book explores the range of on and off campus models used by tertiary providers to ensure their students gain practical experience that complements their formal classroom education. The book is organized into five sections: Practical learning in on-campus commercial hotels; Practical learning in on-campus training hotels; Practical learning in on campus training units; Off campus practicums and internships, and; Internship experiences from students and industry.

Dentistry Environment Essentials

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 25 H5P Activities English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Nicole Stormon, Tachae Douglas-Miller, Sowmya Shetty

Subject(s): Dentistry

Publisher: The University of Queensland

Last updated: 14/04/2022

The setting where dental procedures take place is a unique environment. The design of a dental clinic or surgery is purposefully built to promote ergonomic practice, safe procedures, efficiency and facilitates infection control. This book aims to introduce the dental environment and give practical guidance on how to navigate the equipment, instruments, procedures and how to stay safe. All dental team members require an appreciation and understanding of the principles in this book to ensure patients receive the safest and most pleasant experience when receiving dental treatment.