Congratulations to 'Team Cougar' who were victorious in the end of term quiz this morning. Ellie, Tanya, Lloyd and Andrew were never ahead until it mattered and just pipped 'Laura's Crew', 'Divas' and 'The Fantastic Four' to win the bounty.
I hope that you all enjoyed the yearbook and if you have any comments that you would like me to feedback to Nick who designed it, please leave them below. Nick and Chelsea do an amazing job in the college for my team and I really appreciate their enthusiasm and eye for a cracking design!
Have a lovely Christmas and Ne'er and if Guillermo, Rafikas and Steven are about before Thursday at 12, please pop by to my office in 121.1 and collect your copy.
All the best,
Mark
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Monday, 19 December 2011
Final presentations for 2011
Well done to Imran, Paige and Gary who all delivered successful talks this morning.
As I said in the feedback, the standard of work has been of a high standard and I am certain that everybody has stepped up a gear or two to ensure success.
Attached below is a rather amusing and interesting photo that I came across quite by chance and it is rather fitting if you were at Amanda's talk. It seems like we all might be masters of knotting, but by accident rather than design!
All the best,
Mark
As I said in the feedback, the standard of work has been of a high standard and I am certain that everybody has stepped up a gear or two to ensure success.
Attached below is a rather amusing and interesting photo that I came across quite by chance and it is rather fitting if you were at Amanda's talk. It seems like we all might be masters of knotting, but by accident rather than design!
All the best,
Mark
Friday, 16 December 2011
The first few sessions in the Ne'er
Hi everybody.
This is how I plan to spend the first few weeks back after the holidays:
9th January 2012 - practice analysis of an oral presentation (in groups) - taken from the TED website.
10th January 2012 - finish off above in class.
16th January 2012 - assessment on presentation analysis (Oral Presentation Skills) - this also will be a talk from the TED website.
17th January 2012 - finish off assessment / remediation as necessary.
Now, there may be changes to the days I teach you here as we move into semester two, but:
Week beginning 23rd January 2012 - listen to radio programme on 'Language' and answer questions (in groups), finish off questions / discussion as necessary.
Week beginning 30th January 2012 - assessment on listening (Comm 4 Listening outcome). This will be a radio programme and will follow the same pattern as the unassessed work from the week before.
Mark
This is how I plan to spend the first few weeks back after the holidays:
9th January 2012 - practice analysis of an oral presentation (in groups) - taken from the TED website.
10th January 2012 - finish off above in class.
16th January 2012 - assessment on presentation analysis (Oral Presentation Skills) - this also will be a talk from the TED website.
17th January 2012 - finish off assessment / remediation as necessary.
Now, there may be changes to the days I teach you here as we move into semester two, but:
Week beginning 23rd January 2012 - listen to radio programme on 'Language' and answer questions (in groups), finish off questions / discussion as necessary.
Week beginning 30th January 2012 - assessment on listening (Comm 4 Listening outcome). This will be a radio programme and will follow the same pattern as the unassessed work from the week before.
Mark
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Presentation success, part IV!
Well done to Kenna, Guillermo, Laura, Karen and Rafikas who took us through a culinary winterland this morning, not forgetting a very interesting talk on researching family history.
Great session again and as always, please leave any comments underneath.
Three to go on Monday: Paige, Gary and Imran, so if you can make that, we'd love to see you.
Tuesday 20th December will be our last class of the year and it will be quiz time, so make sure you are there!
Cheers, Mark
Great session again and as always, please leave any comments underneath.
Three to go on Monday: Paige, Gary and Imran, so if you can make that, we'd love to see you.
Tuesday 20th December will be our last class of the year and it will be quiz time, so make sure you are there!
Cheers, Mark
Monday, 12 December 2011
Congratulations to our third round of presenters
I really enjoyed the talks this morning where we learnt about knots (Amanda), acting (Samuel) and gigging (Steven).
All three presentations were personalised, informative, structured and measured.
Thank you to those members of the class not presenting who attended this morning.
See you tomorrow for the penultimate round of presentations for this assessment.
All the best,
Mark
All three presentations were personalised, informative, structured and measured.
Thank you to those members of the class not presenting who attended this morning.
See you tomorrow for the penultimate round of presentations for this assessment.
All the best,
Mark
Thursday, 8 December 2011
'Exam tips to teachers': Michael Gove orders inquiry
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16076471
Mr. Gove is not my favourite person, but this is a really interesting article following on from the plagiarism angle we discussed a month or so back. Any thoughts?
Mr. Gove is not my favourite person, but this is a really interesting article following on from the plagiarism angle we discussed a month or so back. Any thoughts?
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Harvard referencing
Below is a short PP presentation that I have put together for you on the subject of Harvard referencing. It is something that will be of particular help to you when you go to university. Hopefully it all makes sense!
In addition, the book noted below is now available in the library:
Pearson & Shields: Cite them right: the essential referencing guide
Class no: 808.027 PEA
In addition, the book noted below is now available in the library:
Pearson & Shields: Cite them right: the essential referencing guide
Class no: 808.027 PEA
Harvard referencing for A2L group
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Essay writing slides
Dear all,
I am aware that you are writing essays at the moment and thought these slides would be of help. These were put together by me and hopefully will help you. Don't forget that the Blackwell mini books (£1) are great too, especially 'How to write essays' by Sandra Ashman and Phyllis Creme. In the New Year I will ask you to submit an essay that you are doing for Evan and this will be credited for one of the writing outcomes for Communication 4.
http://access1112.blogspot.com/2011/09/some-books-that-i-recommend-you.html
- a reminder of the link I posted in September. Stocking fillers and all that...
I am aware that you are writing essays at the moment and thought these slides would be of help. These were put together by me and hopefully will help you. Don't forget that the Blackwell mini books (£1) are great too, especially 'How to write essays' by Sandra Ashman and Phyllis Creme. In the New Year I will ask you to submit an essay that you are doing for Evan and this will be credited for one of the writing outcomes for Communication 4.
http://access1112.blogspot.com/2011/09/some-books-that-i-recommend-you.html
- a reminder of the link I posted in September. Stocking fillers and all that...
Presentation success, part deux
Greetings,
We had five more excellent talks this morning so well done to Tanya, Andrew, Ellie, Lloyd and Dorota who all presented so wonderfully.
The variety of content was superb and the visual element was of an extremely high standard too, so well done all and thanks to those of you who came in to support your peers.
As always, please feel free to leave some feedback on the session from this morning.
All the best, Mark
We had five more excellent talks this morning so well done to Tanya, Andrew, Ellie, Lloyd and Dorota who all presented so wonderfully.
The variety of content was superb and the visual element was of an extremely high standard too, so well done all and thanks to those of you who came in to support your peers.
As always, please feel free to leave some feedback on the session from this morning.
All the best, Mark
Monday, 5 December 2011
Blackwell's Bookshop Christmas Stall - info re 7/12/11
Christmas is just around the corner - and we here at Blackwell's would like to make your Christmas shopping just that little bit less stressful.
We will be bringing a selection of books, CDs, DVDs, children's toys and other gift ideas to you on Wednesday 7th December from 9:30am to 3:30pm. So come and visit our stall in the Food Court and take advantage of our special Christmas offers.
All staff and student will receive 10 percent discount on the day (Terms and Conditions apply).
We look forward to seeing you there.
We will be bringing a selection of books, CDs, DVDs, children's toys and other gift ideas to you on Wednesday 7th December from 9:30am to 3:30pm. So come and visit our stall in the Food Court and take advantage of our special Christmas offers.
All staff and student will receive 10 percent discount on the day (Terms and Conditions apply).
We look forward to seeing you there.
Congrats to our first four contenders!
Well done to Josh, Arleta, Hannah and Claire who presented so well this morning. I was particularly impressed by the level of content, engagement with the audience and the integration of visuals.
And for Guillermo, he has now placed his December order with Josh, so it was a win win situation all round!
Thank you to those who came along this morning who weren't presenting as I'm sure you got a great deal out of the session.
See some of you tomorrow and keep up the great work.
As always, if anybody wishes to comment on the presentations (either the presenters themselves or if you were in the audience), please do!
Mark
And for Guillermo, he has now placed his December order with Josh, so it was a win win situation all round!
Thank you to those who came along this morning who weren't presenting as I'm sure you got a great deal out of the session.
See some of you tomorrow and keep up the great work.
As always, if anybody wishes to comment on the presentations (either the presenters themselves or if you were in the audience), please do!
Mark
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