tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.comments2023-07-14T17:41:21.090+08:00Blackstone's World Without WallsBrad Blackstonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18001866738761391331noreply@blogger.comBlogger737125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-90745114038862850632022-04-09T00:06:30.599+08:002022-04-09T00:06:30.599+08:00Where my photo - anonWhere my photo - anonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-36685702215973515482022-01-21T15:46:59.768+08:002022-01-21T15:46:59.768+08:00get yo know your lucky stone, life stone, get Free...get yo know your lucky stone, life stone, get <a href="https://www.purevedicgems.in/gems-recommendations/" rel="nofollow">Free Gemstone Recommendation</a> from well known astrologers.Pure Vedic Gemshttps://www.purevedicgems.in/gems-recommendations/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-40976042547121103072021-12-03T22:26:44.038+08:002021-12-03T22:26:44.038+08:00Thank you for your patience and guidance! :PThank you for your patience and guidance! :PJane Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597435885840216208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-77856419033075429772021-12-03T20:58:38.093+08:002021-12-03T20:58:38.093+08:00Thank you for your hard work and very positive att...Thank you for your hard work and very positive attitude!Brad Blackstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001866738761391331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-18225221415304192842021-12-03T19:20:42.225+08:002021-12-03T19:20:42.225+08:00thank you for your time with us :) thank you for your time with us :) Acelinehttps://acelinee.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-74834155292268526822020-11-27T13:11:00.138+08:002020-11-27T13:11:00.138+08:00Thanks for posting this response to the photos pos...Thanks for posting this response to the photos post, Angelo. I expect to learn more details about your impressions of the module and your learning in the critical reflection. I also will be looking for that autograph once you're deeply ensconced in the local political scene. :)<br />Brad Blackstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001866738761391331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-23814308559339149112020-11-24T22:08:12.535+08:002020-11-24T22:08:12.535+08:00Добрый день Prof Brad
It was a pleasure learning ...Добрый день Prof Brad<br /><br />It was a pleasure learning from you professor. For the last 6 years since I left secondary school (and the British Council), I felt that my English did not improve much, but rather, in the other direction. <br /><br />Coming into SIT and having to go through Effcomm all over again, I'd like to think I picked up a thing or two from your lessons for sure. I will always enjoy the short conversations we have and the Trump references (I DEMAND A RECOUNT) in class.<br /><br />I wish you all the best. Let me know if you want my autograph in 20 years' time :)<br /><br />С уважением<br />Angelo Chan<br />Future Member of Parliament (and Prime Minister)Angelo Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531258431169958930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-76168840610148527012020-06-04T15:07:40.976+08:002020-06-04T15:07:40.976+08:00Very interesting and eye catching post. Keep posti...Very interesting and eye catching post. Keep posting. Learn Online Courses for <a href="https://ekeeda.com/branch/civil-engineering" rel="nofollow">Civil Engineering</a> Subjectsekeeda001https://www.blogger.com/profile/08728260585195839877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-61681442816482836832019-11-04T20:03:26.598+08:002019-11-04T20:03:26.598+08:00It’s arduous to search out knowledgeable people on...It’s arduous to search out knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you understand what you’re speaking about! Thanks <a href="https://onlinecasino1488.us.com" rel="nofollow">best online casinos</a>williambli92982https://www.blogger.com/profile/15741186151744259551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-71463412945366304932014-11-13T15:22:26.818+08:002014-11-13T15:22:26.818+08:001) writing multiple drafts of essays (developing w...1) writing multiple drafts of essays (developing writing through process)<br />It is beneficial and relevant as it allows us to improve our academic writing in our course of study. After every draft, we are able to see our own progress, such as grammar, organization and language used. We are also more knowledgeable of the issue of global divide after extensive researches made to improve the credibility of our reader response and problem-solution essay. <br />2) maintaining an eportfolio<br />It shows our progress and because it is accessible, we can always look back to our older posts and see the improvement that we have made throughout this course. <br />3a) getting feedback from a tutor and peers, and b) giving feedback. It improves our way of writing through constructive feedbacks and it highlights the mistakes that we are oblivious to. It allows us to have a clearer idea of the strengths that a good essay should possess. Giving feedbacks boost our confidence to express our opinions and perspective. <br />4) writing both a reader response and a problem-solution essay <br />Reader response: We are not exposed to writing a reader response and hence this gives us a head start on this type of writing.Problem-solution essay: It allows us to think critically the problem in our society and in different communities. It encouraged us to read different articles and make use of a variety of credible sources to strengthen the credibility of our essay. <br /><br />5) working in groups<br />We are exposed to different perspectives and it allows to learn to accept different opinions. It allows us to learn more interactively and motivates each other to improve on our work. In pairs and groups, we learn to summarize, paraphrase and conceptualize important content which is beneficial to essay writing. <br /><br />6) other main course takeaways <br />The presentation we had to do at the end of the semester prepares us for future career needs. <br /><br />Xenia, Wei Siang, AdilaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908557263216243415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-54843108009731362782014-11-13T15:17:08.893+08:002014-11-13T15:17:08.893+08:001.
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Positive: Helped us t...1. <br />Negative: Time-consuming<br />Positive: Helped us to improve our essays based on the comments given. We can compare our current draft to our previous draft to see the improvements that we have made<br /><br />2.<br />Negative:Nil <br />Positive:We do not have to worry about losing our work. They will be saved permanently unless we deliberately delete our blog. <br /><br />3. <br />Negative: Generalised feedback as we are not professionals<br />Positive: It enables us to improve. We are able to retrieve information from the internet. However, the internet is not able to provide us with constructive feedback. <br /><br />5. <br />Negative: Working in groups can sometimes reduce the efficiency of the discussion. Hence the effectiveness is also reduced. <br />Positive: <br />Encourage interaction, force you to make friends. Therefore, enhancing one's social interactive skill and the ability to work in teams. <br /><br />6. <br />Other main takeaways: <br />[Presentation] <br />Positive: Enhance public speaking skills<br />Slide designing skills<br /> <br />Yechan, Jie Ling, Nordiyanahpurplecarrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192035642888993303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-70200546934758048562014-11-13T15:14:08.815+08:002014-11-13T15:14:08.815+08:001/4) writing multiple drafts: very repetitive and ...1/4) writing multiple drafts: very repetitive and troublesome, takes up alot of time; but it can help to improve our writing and develop a thought process <br /><br />2) maintaining an eportfolio: environmentally-friendly, reduced risk of losing things, can keep track of the past assignments, good for lazy people who don't want to physically write; but can get distracted by things online easily (social media etc) <br /><br />3) refer to "joanes1102.blogspot.com.sg", "javierchiew.blogpsot.sg" and "eruditewhispers.blogspot.com" ;D<br /><br /><br />5) Working in groups: it's good cos it helps in mutual motivation, increase social interaction and make friends. but sometimes can get distracting if we end up chit-chatting<br /><br />6) other takeaways: despite apprehensions towards how this course isn't credited and may seem to be a waste of time, it's actually quite useful due to the writing and citation skills we have learned <br /><br />- Joan, Javier, Daine dainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668896763822364766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-31713142910503602472014-11-13T13:41:04.513+08:002014-11-13T13:41:04.513+08:001) Writing multiple drafts of essays
a. Positive
i...1) Writing multiple drafts of essays<br />a. Positive<br />i. Can see the improvement from drafts to drafts<br />ii. Give us a chance to improve our essays<br />b. Negative<br />i. Time consuming<br />2) Maintaining an e-portfolio<br />a. Positive<br />i. Can see the gradual improvement and track our progress over time<br />ii. Platform to know your peers better through reading their posts<br />b. Negative<br />i. Needs consistent effort<br />3) a) Getting feedback from tutor and peers and b) giving feedback<br />a. Positive<br />i. Enhances interaction with others (helps in building bonds with classmates)<br />ii. Able to understand others’ flow of thought better<br />iii. Freedom of expression<br />b. Negative<br />i. Forced comments give no added value and are sometimes non-constructive<br />4) Writing both a reader response and a problem-solution essay<br />a. Positive<br />i. Allows us to know the difference between the two types of writing<br />5) Working in groups<br />a. Positive<br />i. Widens social network through interactions<br />ii. “Chopsticks together hard to break” – allows for combined effort <br />iii. Pillar of support<br />b. Negative<br />i. Some are harder to get along with<br />6) Other main course takeaways<br />a. Positive<br />i. allows us to hone our presentation skills<br />ii. Improved editing skills<br />iii. APA citations<br />iv. Non-credit bearing does not mean that the course is useless?? / effort-less<br /><br />by Benjamin, Jie Wei, Zhi KangAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09163049642262444565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-17406121544809935052014-11-13T13:36:42.043+08:002014-11-13T13:36:42.043+08:00Calvin, Ivy, Loo Yong
1) GOOD!! We feel that it i...Calvin, Ivy, Loo Yong<br />1) GOOD!! We feel that it is very helpful, but sometimes it can be quite tiring especially during period when there are lots of assignments due.<br />2) VERY VERY GOOD!! it allows us to share our ideas and also makes it easier for us to give and gain feedbacks from each other.<br />3a) VERY GOOD ALSO!! Allow us to improve as we go on!<br />3b) AS GOOD AS 3A! helping others to learn, but we benefit from it too!<br />4) The reader response helps us to evaluate the points of the author and better understand the situation. Problem-solution helps us to recognise a key problem in our society and do research on how to solve the problem<br />5) VERY GOOD!! because we get to adapt to different working style and also learn from each other. By working in groups in class, it improves the overall participation and also makes the class more interesting and fun<br />6) I feel that the presentation should have a certain weightage in the course so that students will take it more seriously.hihihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15282758595916737967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-68496576403576180192014-11-13T13:35:55.341+08:002014-11-13T13:35:55.341+08:001) writing Multiple draft
- Time consuming
- Impro...1) writing Multiple draft<br />- Time consuming<br />- Improve our writing skills <br />- improve on our arguments<br /><br />2) maintaining an portfolio<br />- will put in more effort in writing because we know that it will read by others<br />- <br />3a) getting feedback from tutor and peers<br />- through receiving feedbacks we are able to realise our mistakes <br />- learn to give constructive feedback<br />- not detailed comments <br /><br />4) writing both reader response and a problem-solution essay<br />- through the reader response we learnt the skills of summarising and paraphrasing which are important skills we can apply when we write our problem solution essay<br />- However, the reader response is more about our own evaluation whereas the problem solution essay require in-depth research to find evidence to support our essays.<br /><br />5) working in groups<br />- we learn teamwork and <br />- learn form each other mistakes <br />- we are able to be expose to various opinions, ideas and perspective <br /><br />6) main take aways<br />- making more new friends<br />- improvement in writing and presentation skills<br />- expose us to reality<br />-critical thinking <br />-constructive feedback<br />-self evaluation (e.g editing skills)<br />-writing skills (e.g. thesis statement and organisation skills)<br /><br /><br />Lyndsey, Ying Hui, Kai Teng and Jessica:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120184146406410894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-54415761402910170582014-11-13T13:24:19.823+08:002014-11-13T13:24:19.823+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120184146406410894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-14625493215532036082014-11-13T13:22:22.959+08:002014-11-13T13:22:22.959+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120184146406410894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13629499.post-90837330804926024292014-11-13T13:20:56.172+08:002014-11-13T13:20:56.172+08:00From Angie, Kaiyao, Maeve & Sean
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