Below are the two presentations that Alma took you through (in Evan's History class and my class this morning.) If you haven't already filled in your ATHENS account details, please go to the Library on the second floor as soon as you can. Believe me, there is a surfeit of places to find information and Alma has made things nice and straightforward for you. I hope you enjoyed the session this morning and feel the sites will be of use to you in your studies at SCE and beyond.
Monday, 31 October 2011
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Randy Pausch presentation
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Here is the link to Professor Pausch's presentation (full version). Let me know what you think:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo&feature=related
And this is a link to a website about him, complete with memorable quotes:
http://www.wisdomportal.com/RandyPausch.html
Effective and ineffective presentation techniques
Another great session this morning. Thank you to everybody who contributed and especially to Lloyd who was our typist extraordinaire! Below are the points that you came up with, followed by the slides from the class.
Effective presentation
· Eye-Contact
· Knowledge of subject
· Research
· Evaluating your own knowledge
· Enthusiasm
· Engaging the audience
· Humour (?)
· Asking questions
· Appropriate use of visuals
· Concise
· Hand-outs
· Appearance
· Tone of voice
· Articulate
· Positive body language
· Practice
· Clear projection
· Preparation
· Structure
· Question and answers
· Signposting
· Think of the audience
Monday, 24 October 2011
How to structure your PP slides - in theory and in practice
Please use the following templates when you come to put your PowerPoint slides together. It is important that you consider the importance of structuring for all things communication. The presentation is no different.
How to structure your talk
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Example of a structured presentation
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Selling Yourself - a brief overview
Today we looked at some of the 'Selling Yourself' television programme which concerned five candidates vying for their dream job (in this case, advertising.)
We watched Mohammed, Claire, Alex, Mili and Sarah present information about themselves, reflect on their performances, work in small groups and pitch their ideas in the form of an individual presentation.
We looked at the positive and the negative aspects of each presenter and your input was very helpful.
This will set us up nicely for tomorrow's class on effective and ineffective presentation techniques.
See you then,
Mark
We watched Mohammed, Claire, Alex, Mili and Sarah present information about themselves, reflect on their performances, work in small groups and pitch their ideas in the form of an individual presentation.
We looked at the positive and the negative aspects of each presenter and your input was very helpful.
This will set us up nicely for tomorrow's class on effective and ineffective presentation techniques.
See you then,
Mark
Information on my Roman (working) Holiday
http://candeatsce.blogspot.com/2011/10/collaborative-approaches-to-our.html
If you click on the link above you will see the kind of things that we discussed in Rome. The theme was Sustainable Solutions (SusSol) and I was so impressed with the amount of meaningful project work being done in other institutes. I found it a particularly illuminating meeting and despite coming home with a really sore throat, it was well worth attending.
If you click on the link above you will see the kind of things that we discussed in Rome. The theme was Sustainable Solutions (SusSol) and I was so impressed with the amount of meaningful project work being done in other institutes. I found it a particularly illuminating meeting and despite coming home with a really sore throat, it was well worth attending.
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Happy holidays
Just a quick post to wish everybody a restful and enjoyable break. It has been great working with you all since we first came together and I look forward to moving onto effective oral presentation techniques when we get back.
Mark
Mark
University degree and visa scam exposed by the BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15171830
This is an interesting follow-up story on the topic of 'validity' that we discussed for the formative reading article on 'Cheating rife in universities.'
The clip is worth watching and as always, please feel free to make any comment on the subject.
This is an interesting follow-up story on the topic of 'validity' that we discussed for the formative reading article on 'Cheating rife in universities.'
The clip is worth watching and as always, please feel free to make any comment on the subject.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Yearbook questions
Yearbook questions – Access to Languages
Please use the template below – if there are any questions you’d rather not answer, just leave them out. I will be doing one too!
I would like you to do this by 22nd November please.
About me
Name:
Nickname(s):
Favourite singer(s):
Favourite band(s):
Favourite film(s):
Favourite television show(s):
Like(s):
Dislike(s):
Who I am
· This is a story about me, John Doe.
· Where you are from.
· Where you were born.
· Any interesting stories about your name, or what it means, i.e. Smith was a name given to blacksmiths in the Middle Ages, so therefore anyone with the name Smith would have likely had a blacksmith as an ancestor. The name John comes from the bible and some people say it means ‘gift from God’. There are quite a few places on the Net where you can find information about names!
· Describe your physical characteristics i.e. height, appearance, hair/eye colour.
· What do other people say about how you look?
· Describe your personality.
· What do other people say about your personality?
· Note down some information about your personal interests – do you play any sports? Do you have any hobbies?
· Favourite website(s)?
· Why did you come onto the course you are currently enrolled on?
What matters to me?
· What are your earliest memories?
· Who or what makes you laugh?
· What object would you save in a fire?
· Which song is the soundtrack to your life?
· If you could meet any famous person who would it be, and why?
· What is your perfect Sunday?
· Who would attend your fantasy dinner party & what would you eat?
· Who did you text last and what was the message?
· If you could change something about yourself, what would it be?
If there is anything else you would like to add in about yourself, pop it in here. It could be some poetry that you have written, your philosophies on life, anything you like really!
I want you to have fun with this task. It will be a nice keepsake for you and to reflect upon in later life…maybe!
Friday, 7 October 2011
Plan for next few months
Hello all,
Below is what I intend to do for the next sessions into December.
10/10 and 11/10 - finish off the reading assessment (remember that we are in the Learning Centre, 208 on Monday)
24/10 - 'Selling yourself' analysis where we will evaluate presentation / communication skills using a recording from a TV show. The context is for candidates who wish to enter the world of advertising.
25/10 - what factors contribute to effective and ineffective oral presentation delivery? Unassessed presentation brief given out.
31/10 - Alma will deliver a session on research methodology (different from the previous one she gave you.)
1 and 7/11 - preparation for unassessed presentation on 'celebrity'.
8 and 14/11 - delivery of unassessed talks.
15/11 - reflection on talks and I will take you through the next assessment brief - how to do the 'how to do' and presentation plan.
21, 22 and 28/11 - work on assessed presentations
29/11, 5/12 and 6/12 - delivery of assessed presentations.
Beyond that I haven't thought, so I will bid you a good day and wish you a lovely weekend!
Below is what I intend to do for the next sessions into December.
10/10 and 11/10 - finish off the reading assessment (remember that we are in the Learning Centre, 208 on Monday)
24/10 - 'Selling yourself' analysis where we will evaluate presentation / communication skills using a recording from a TV show. The context is for candidates who wish to enter the world of advertising.
25/10 - what factors contribute to effective and ineffective oral presentation delivery? Unassessed presentation brief given out.
31/10 - Alma will deliver a session on research methodology (different from the previous one she gave you.)
1 and 7/11 - preparation for unassessed presentation on 'celebrity'.
8 and 14/11 - delivery of unassessed talks.
15/11 - reflection on talks and I will take you through the next assessment brief - how to do the 'how to do' and presentation plan.
21, 22 and 28/11 - work on assessed presentations
29/11, 5/12 and 6/12 - delivery of assessed presentations.
Beyond that I haven't thought, so I will bid you a good day and wish you a lovely weekend!
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
I'm half way there, whoah, livin' on a prayer...
I have marked just over half the scripts so far for the reading assessment and in the main, the answers are very good indeed, especially the summarising part (question one.) So far, there are no disasters and to date I have been able to read all the handwritten responses! It was interesting to note that some (quite a few) of you thought the assessment was really difficult when I asked at the end of the session yesterday, but as far as I have seen, you have all followed the formula, read the questions, understood the text and shouldn't have too much reworking to do come Monday (and if needed, Tuesday of next week.)
Hopefully this will continue as I work my way through the rest of the pile. And don't forget, whilst you guys have to do thirteen assessments throughout the year, I have to mark and annotate them, times 20!
Stay lucky,
Mark
Hopefully this will continue as I work my way through the rest of the pile. And don't forget, whilst you guys have to do thirteen assessments throughout the year, I have to mark and annotate them, times 20!
Stay lucky,
Mark
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Digital books are a threat to writers
Greetings!
By the time you read this you will all have read the Will Self article. It raises some interesting points, both negative and positive and is a good starter to open up some blog discussion.
As I have said before, I think I am somewhere in the middle of the argument (not a stance I take in many other aspects of my thinking) in that I like the idea of feeling the book, annotating if I feel the inclination and displaying texts in bookcases. That said, there is something to be said for storing info electronically in a portable way, ideal for travel which is something that I am very fond of.
So the question is, are you a fence sitter like me on this subject or are do you have a firm view on the subject of digital books?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and also what you thought of today's assessment, whether it be how you think you fared, the content itself, actually doing the first assessment for me or anything along those lines really. Go on, get typing why don't you!
Mark
By the time you read this you will all have read the Will Self article. It raises some interesting points, both negative and positive and is a good starter to open up some blog discussion.
As I have said before, I think I am somewhere in the middle of the argument (not a stance I take in many other aspects of my thinking) in that I like the idea of feeling the book, annotating if I feel the inclination and displaying texts in bookcases. That said, there is something to be said for storing info electronically in a portable way, ideal for travel which is something that I am very fond of.
So the question is, are you a fence sitter like me on this subject or are do you have a firm view on the subject of digital books?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and also what you thought of today's assessment, whether it be how you think you fared, the content itself, actually doing the first assessment for me or anything along those lines really. Go on, get typing why don't you!
Mark
Monday, 3 October 2011
First assessment (reading) - Tuesday 4th October
Dear all,
Remember that you will be doing your first assessment for me tomorrow in room 155.1. Next Monday (10th) I have booked us into the Learning Centre (208) and on Tuesday 11th we are back in 155.1. This will give you the opportunity to use the computers should you wish. Handwriting is absolutely fine as well though.
I will mark your work for next Monday with a feedback sheet so that you know how you are doing.
The answers around the class this morning were very good, detailed and promoted lots of discussion which was great to hear.
You all have a copy of the sample answers and these can be used a cross-referencing guide. Remember, there are lots of different answers you can have, as long as you produce sufficient evidence to back your thoughts up.
I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow to look at the subject of digital books.
All the best,
Mark
Remember that you will be doing your first assessment for me tomorrow in room 155.1. Next Monday (10th) I have booked us into the Learning Centre (208) and on Tuesday 11th we are back in 155.1. This will give you the opportunity to use the computers should you wish. Handwriting is absolutely fine as well though.
I will mark your work for next Monday with a feedback sheet so that you know how you are doing.
The answers around the class this morning were very good, detailed and promoted lots of discussion which was great to hear.
You all have a copy of the sample answers and these can be used a cross-referencing guide. Remember, there are lots of different answers you can have, as long as you produce sufficient evidence to back your thoughts up.
I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow to look at the subject of digital books.
All the best,
Mark
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