Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Confirmed times for assessed presentations after the Easter break
Dear all,
Here are the times for the presentations for Comm 4 and Oral Presentation Skills (integrated in the two for one deal!)
Wed 18th April at 11.15 in room 110 - Andrew, Ellie, Tanya, Lloyd, Samuel, Paige
Monday 23rd April at 9.00 in room 409 - Kenna, Dorota, Karen
Wed 25th April at 11.15 in room 110 - Josh, Steven, Laura, Claire, Imran, Rafikas, Guillermo
Monday 30th April at 9.00 in room 409 - Amanda, Arleta, Hannah
Mark
Here are the times for the presentations for Comm 4 and Oral Presentation Skills (integrated in the two for one deal!)
Wed 18th April at 11.15 in room 110 - Andrew, Ellie, Tanya, Lloyd, Samuel, Paige
Monday 23rd April at 9.00 in room 409 - Kenna, Dorota, Karen
Wed 25th April at 11.15 in room 110 - Josh, Steven, Laura, Claire, Imran, Rafikas, Guillermo
Monday 30th April at 9.00 in room 409 - Amanda, Arleta, Hannah
Mark
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Sponsorship info
http://www.justgiving.com/Mr-H-and-the-tee-totallers
I am playing four rounds of golf in one day in July with three friends to raise some money for Macmillan Cancer Support. It won't be easy but we're up for the challenge.
If you could spare even a pound it would be fantastic, you just follow the link at the top of this post.
I won't ask again, but thought you might be interested.
Fore!
I am playing four rounds of golf in one day in July with three friends to raise some money for Macmillan Cancer Support. It won't be easy but we're up for the challenge.
If you could spare even a pound it would be fantastic, you just follow the link at the top of this post.
I won't ask again, but thought you might be interested.
Fore!
Monday, 26 March 2012
Edinburgh University unofficial tour guide!
Hi all,
As I mentioned in the class today, Alison will be very glad to show you around Edinburgh University, either before the end of this term or at the start of the new term around September time. She has end of year exams in May.
Remember, she was an Access (to Humanities) student at Stevenson College in 2009-10 so knows what you are going through and what you can expect at Uni.
She was saying that although the group talks are helpful and in many ways informative that the Uni set up, you don't really get the chance to find out where the good study places are, where to park, how to get a permit, where to eat etc etc.
To this end she would be happy to meet with anybody on an individual basis or even in small groups if you wanted an unofficial recce of Edinburgh Uni.
Her e mail address is aehadley@hotmail.co.uk and her mobile number is 07889879322. If you are contacting her just let her know that you are a member of the Access to Languages class and she will definitely reply!!!
Hope this helps,
Mark
As I mentioned in the class today, Alison will be very glad to show you around Edinburgh University, either before the end of this term or at the start of the new term around September time. She has end of year exams in May.
Remember, she was an Access (to Humanities) student at Stevenson College in 2009-10 so knows what you are going through and what you can expect at Uni.
She was saying that although the group talks are helpful and in many ways informative that the Uni set up, you don't really get the chance to find out where the good study places are, where to park, how to get a permit, where to eat etc etc.
To this end she would be happy to meet with anybody on an individual basis or even in small groups if you wanted an unofficial recce of Edinburgh Uni.
Her e mail address is aehadley@hotmail.co.uk and her mobile number is 07889879322. If you are contacting her just let her know that you are a member of the Access to Languages class and she will definitely reply!!!
Hope this helps,
Mark
Watch thousands of TV clips from across Europe - another useful resource
Watch thousands of TV clips from across Europe
In addition to and Click View documentaries that may be of help to you, in this resource you have over 14,000 items of archived TV footage from 17 European countries now available via the EUscreen online portal for teaching, research and general interest.
EUscreen – the result of a collaboration between 36 partners across Europe – provides a rich insight into Europe’s television heritage with content dating from the 1920s to the present day.
The portal includes rare footage and commentary on key events in history, including a 1962 interview with Martin Luther King about racial discrimination in the US.
John Ellis, Professor of Media Arts at Royal Holloway and principal investigator on the EUscreen project, said: “This is a valuable resource for anyone interested in social history or indeed TV history, as it brings together tens of thousands of clips from across Europe. The portal is available to anyone (not only academics) and it is very easy to get absorbed and spend hours browsing all of the footage.”
The expansive footage has also proved popular as a learning aid for foreign language students, with clips available in 14 languages.
By the end of September 2012, there will be around 30,000 items of digital content freely available on the portal as the European providers continue to add carefully selected material.
Explore the EUscreen footage http://www.euscreen.eu/
All the best, Mark
In addition to and Click View documentaries that may be of help to you, in this resource you have over 14,000 items of archived TV footage from 17 European countries now available via the EUscreen online portal for teaching, research and general interest.
EUscreen – the result of a collaboration between 36 partners across Europe – provides a rich insight into Europe’s television heritage with content dating from the 1920s to the present day.
The portal includes rare footage and commentary on key events in history, including a 1962 interview with Martin Luther King about racial discrimination in the US.
John Ellis, Professor of Media Arts at Royal Holloway and principal investigator on the EUscreen project, said: “This is a valuable resource for anyone interested in social history or indeed TV history, as it brings together tens of thousands of clips from across Europe. The portal is available to anyone (not only academics) and it is very easy to get absorbed and spend hours browsing all of the footage.”
The expansive footage has also proved popular as a learning aid for foreign language students, with clips available in 14 languages.
By the end of September 2012, there will be around 30,000 items of digital content freely available on the portal as the European providers continue to add carefully selected material.
Explore the EUscreen footage http://www.euscreen.eu/
All the best, Mark
8-10 minute presentation help slides
Dear all,
Here are the slides that I went over this morning with you. They should provide some context to the brief that I distributed.
Regards,
Mark
Here are the slides that I went over this morning with you. They should provide some context to the brief that I distributed.
Regards,
Mark
Pres topics in previous classes
View more PowerPoint from Mark Hetherington
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Harvard System of Referencing Guide
http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm - further to the slides I put together for you a wee while ago, this weblink is a very good resource for you to keep for when you are at University.
See you all on Monday,
Mark
See you all on Monday,
Mark
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Discussion assessment, session two
Another successful couple of discussions this morning. The topics were assisted suicide and abortion and raised some very interesting points of view.
Again, the information was well researched, backed up with some strong personal comment which helped to make both sessions really interesting and informative for assessor and learners alike.
All four discussions have been great, so well done to everybody involved and I will see you all on Monday to go over the next assessment, which is the final assessed presentation you will deliver for the unit.
Until then, have a lovely weekend.
All the best,
Mark
Again, the information was well researched, backed up with some strong personal comment which helped to make both sessions really interesting and informative for assessor and learners alike.
All four discussions have been great, so well done to everybody involved and I will see you all on Monday to go over the next assessment, which is the final assessed presentation you will deliver for the unit.
Until then, have a lovely weekend.
All the best,
Mark
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Discussion assessment, session one
I really enjoyed the two discussion groups on Monday.
The 9am group detailed information about 'Burke and Hare' which included information about the film and many ineresting facts concerning the deadly duo. It also provided an agenda for some further research on the topic so well done group one.
At 9.30 the next group looked at the contentious subject of 'benefits' and many areas were covered, from personal stories to information current in today's news. The group analysed, debated and outlined a surfeit of different areas surrounding the subject of benefits and also did a great job.
As I thought, the discussions could have gone on a little longer, so in a way I am sorry that I didn't allow more time. That said, they may well have continued into the refectory afterwwards! All speakers were upbeat, well prepared and up for a natter. Can't ask for any more than that!
I am looking forward to hearing the final two group discussions on Wed at 12 noon and 12.30 respectively.
Well done,
Mark
The 9am group detailed information about 'Burke and Hare' which included information about the film and many ineresting facts concerning the deadly duo. It also provided an agenda for some further research on the topic so well done group one.
At 9.30 the next group looked at the contentious subject of 'benefits' and many areas were covered, from personal stories to information current in today's news. The group analysed, debated and outlined a surfeit of different areas surrounding the subject of benefits and also did a great job.
As I thought, the discussions could have gone on a little longer, so in a way I am sorry that I didn't allow more time. That said, they may well have continued into the refectory afterwwards! All speakers were upbeat, well prepared and up for a natter. Can't ask for any more than that!
I am looking forward to hearing the final two group discussions on Wed at 12 noon and 12.30 respectively.
Well done,
Mark
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Will you tell Starbucks your name?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17356957
Have a look at the link above. I was having a chat with Paige about this matter this morning in class. It does strike me, where is the line between being friendly and imposing?
Any thoughts welcomed!
Mark
Have a look at the link above. I was having a chat with Paige about this matter this morning in class. It does strike me, where is the line between being friendly and imposing?
Any thoughts welcomed!
Mark
Confirmed times for discussion assessment next week
Dear all,
Here are the times as agreed for next week's Communication classes. Remember, you only need to attend at the time noted below.
Monday 19th at 9 in 409 - Kenna, Dorota, Hannah, Karen, Amanda - Burke and Hare
Monday 19th at 9.30 in 409 - Guillermo, Tanya, Ellie, Lloyd, Ellie - 'benefits'
Wednesday 21st at 12 noon in 110 - Rafikas, Josh, Samuel, Laura, Paige - 'assisted suicide'
Wednesday 21st at 12.30 in 110 - Imran, Steven, Arleta, Claire, Gary - 'abortion'
See you then and don't forget to e mail me your reviews if you haven't already done so,
Mark
Here are the times as agreed for next week's Communication classes. Remember, you only need to attend at the time noted below.
Monday 19th at 9 in 409 - Kenna, Dorota, Hannah, Karen, Amanda - Burke and Hare
Monday 19th at 9.30 in 409 - Guillermo, Tanya, Ellie, Lloyd, Ellie - 'benefits'
Wednesday 21st at 12 noon in 110 - Rafikas, Josh, Samuel, Laura, Paige - 'assisted suicide'
Wednesday 21st at 12.30 in 110 - Imran, Steven, Arleta, Claire, Gary - 'abortion'
See you then and don't forget to e mail me your reviews if you haven't already done so,
Mark
Monday, 12 March 2012
Groups for the next assessment - the discussion
Morning all,
I really enjoyed the session this morning and after the 'World Cup Draw' we established the following groups and dates:
Monday 19th March at 9 in 409 - Kenna, Dorota, Hannah, Karen, Amanda
Monday 19th March at 9.30 in 409 - Tanya, Guillermo, Lloyd, Ellie, Andrew
Wednesday 21st March in 110 (time to be confirmed) - Imran, Steven, Arleta, Claire, Gary
Wednesday 21st March in 110 (time to be confirmed) - Rafikas, Josh, Samuel, Laura, Paige
Remember, the film reviews are to be in by Wednesday 14th March so there will be time to use the PCs for that and/or researching for the discussion in 110.
See you all on Wednesday,
Mark
I really enjoyed the session this morning and after the 'World Cup Draw' we established the following groups and dates:
Monday 19th March at 9 in 409 - Kenna, Dorota, Hannah, Karen, Amanda
Monday 19th March at 9.30 in 409 - Tanya, Guillermo, Lloyd, Ellie, Andrew
Wednesday 21st March in 110 (time to be confirmed) - Imran, Steven, Arleta, Claire, Gary
Wednesday 21st March in 110 (time to be confirmed) - Rafikas, Josh, Samuel, Laura, Paige
Remember, the film reviews are to be in by Wednesday 14th March so there will be time to use the PCs for that and/or researching for the discussion in 110.
See you all on Wednesday,
Mark
Monday, 5 March 2012
Film review - submission date Wed 14th March 2012
Dear all,
The second writing assessment is due on Wednesday 14th March 2012 and will be a film review of one of the films we have watched recently, Man On Wire or Elegy.
It should be a minimum of 700 words and you are encouraged to look at other film reviews (using the websites I recommended a week or two ago on this blog) to get a feel for how you might write your piece.
Don't be afraid to be really positive and equally, don't be afraid to write a negative review if you feel inclined!
I look forward to your reviews and if possible, please e mail me your work. I am aware that some of you are unable to attend my Wednesday class as you are at the University Open Day, so I hope you enjoy that. For those not going, please come to 110 at the usual time where I will have access to the laptops for you to write up your review.
Next Monday (12th March) we will look at the next assessment which is a discussion, but more about that next week!
All the best,
Mark
The second writing assessment is due on Wednesday 14th March 2012 and will be a film review of one of the films we have watched recently, Man On Wire or Elegy.
It should be a minimum of 700 words and you are encouraged to look at other film reviews (using the websites I recommended a week or two ago on this blog) to get a feel for how you might write your piece.
Don't be afraid to be really positive and equally, don't be afraid to write a negative review if you feel inclined!
I look forward to your reviews and if possible, please e mail me your work. I am aware that some of you are unable to attend my Wednesday class as you are at the University Open Day, so I hope you enjoy that. For those not going, please come to 110 at the usual time where I will have access to the laptops for you to write up your review.
Next Monday (12th March) we will look at the next assessment which is a discussion, but more about that next week!
All the best,
Mark
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