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Thursday, 30 September 2010
Remember, remember, the 5th of October...!

Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Reading analysis

Monday, 27 September 2010
Weblinks
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Thursday, 23 September 2010
Alma's session

Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Off to a Flyer...

Friday, 17 September 2010
Next few weeks schedule
Hi all, here is what I will doing with you over the next few sessions.
- 21st Sep - analysis of 'The Flyer'
- 23rd Sep - research skills (Alma from the library)
- 28th and 30th September - unassessed reading exercise (using reading helpnotes)
NB - 5th and 7th October - FIRST READING ASSESSMENT.
- 12th and 14th October - finishing off reading assessment / remediation as necessary.
Have a great Monday off and a lovely weekend and I will see you all, at 9am on Tuesday 21st.
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Vodafone link
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7aLWbSv0Dg
This is the link to the advert linked to communicating with Vodafone, quite apt really!
This is the link to the advert linked to communicating with Vodafone, quite apt really!
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Reading analysis

Summary Tips
•Summarise by sections/paragraphs
•Scan section/paragraph to find out main information/point – look out for key words/sentences
•Summarise statistical information or figures
•Use your own words
•Use a highlighter to help identify points
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Thursday 9th September class - types of comm

Hi all, this was a brilliant session. All four groups offered some excellent comments on types of Communication, both written and in the visual form. Amongst the types of communication we discovered were speaking, talking, listening, message in a bottle, internet, intranet, smoke signals, mime, telephone, msn, Facebook, Google, Bebo, Skype, pigeons, fashion, art, meditation, religion, traffic lights and signs, satellites, texting, acting, Braille, Morse Code, sign language (American and British), tattoos and many many others besides.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Wed 7th Sep - introductory session

Hi all,
I really enjoyed the session this morning and I was impressed with your ability to communicate clearly and effectively using the short reflective questions I set you. We had some cracking definitions too and here is a selection of what the three groups came up with.
Gavin's group - getting thoughts, feelings or pieces of information from one person (or group) to another. This can be achieved through different means.
Ellen's group - passing on information to others. Sharing, passing on, understanding information in many different ways, e.g. gestures, body language, signs etc.
Gary's group - the translating and swapping of thinking, language, ideas. Delivering or exchanging of information breaking down cultural barriers, common purposes etc. Interacting with others.
As can be seen, there seemed to be a consensus that communication involved a process where some form of information or meaning is passed between two or more entities.
These general thoughts about communication focused our attention on the communication processes that we will be encountering on the course. I highlighted that at times students will be the producers/senders of information and meaning through writing and presentations. At other times students will be receivers of information and meaning in their encounters as readers and viewers. Of course, generally we will be both producing and receiving information in a single activity (eg. discussions).
Superb stuff and we will continue on Thursday with TYPES of communication...
I really enjoyed the session this morning and I was impressed with your ability to communicate clearly and effectively using the short reflective questions I set you. We had some cracking definitions too and here is a selection of what the three groups came up with.
Gavin's group - getting thoughts, feelings or pieces of information from one person (or group) to another. This can be achieved through different means.
Ellen's group - passing on information to others. Sharing, passing on, understanding information in many different ways, e.g. gestures, body language, signs etc.
Gary's group - the translating and swapping of thinking, language, ideas. Delivering or exchanging of information breaking down cultural barriers, common purposes etc. Interacting with others.
As can be seen, there seemed to be a consensus that communication involved a process where some form of information or meaning is passed between two or more entities.
These general thoughts about communication focused our attention on the communication processes that we will be encountering on the course. I highlighted that at times students will be the producers/senders of information and meaning through writing and presentations. At other times students will be receivers of information and meaning in their encounters as readers and viewers. Of course, generally we will be both producing and receiving information in a single activity (eg. discussions).
Superb stuff and we will continue on Thursday with TYPES of communication...
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Rough schedule of work!
Access to Languages class
Communication 4 and Oral Presentation Skills classes – weekly plan
What follows is a schedule of what I plan to do with you for the next few classes. It could change of course!
7th September – Overview of the Unit(s), introduction to the class blog, mini verbal icebreaker, what is Communication? (part one)
9th September – What is Communication? (part two)
14th September (my birthday!) – Looking at various newspaper articles / analysis within small groups
16th September – Short writing exercises.
21st September – ‘The Flyer’ – watching a short film and answering questions on it (Listening)
23rd September – ‘Students learn the ABC of essay writing’ article discussion. (Reading).
28th and 30th September – ‘The World’s Language’ reading article – discussion and questions. Using reading helpnotes. (Reading).
5th and 7th October – first assessment, reading – ‘Throw in the vowel’.
12th and 14th October – remediation / completion of reading assessment as necessary.
19th and 21st October – HOLIDAYS
26th and 28th October – effective and ineffective oral presentation delivery. (Speaking).
At this stage, we will see how we are doing and plan our next stage of teaching and learning.
mhetherington@stevenson.ac.uk, Room 121.1
Communication 4 and Oral Presentation Skills classes – weekly plan
What follows is a schedule of what I plan to do with you for the next few classes. It could change of course!
7th September – Overview of the Unit(s), introduction to the class blog, mini verbal icebreaker, what is Communication? (part one)
9th September – What is Communication? (part two)
14th September (my birthday!) – Looking at various newspaper articles / analysis within small groups
16th September – Short writing exercises.
21st September – ‘The Flyer’ – watching a short film and answering questions on it (Listening)
23rd September – ‘Students learn the ABC of essay writing’ article discussion. (Reading).
28th and 30th September – ‘The World’s Language’ reading article – discussion and questions. Using reading helpnotes. (Reading).
5th and 7th October – first assessment, reading – ‘Throw in the vowel’.
12th and 14th October – remediation / completion of reading assessment as necessary.
19th and 21st October – HOLIDAYS
26th and 28th October – effective and ineffective oral presentation delivery. (Speaking).
At this stage, we will see how we are doing and plan our next stage of teaching and learning.
mhetherington@stevenson.ac.uk, Room 121.1
Scottish Poetry Library visit
Hi all, thank you to those who were able to make it along yesterday (31st August) to the Scottish Poetry Library. That building really is a hidden gem and I enjoyed Lizzie's talk. The link to their website can be found under the heading USEFUL WEBLINKS.
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