Free post and Final essay

Dear all,

Here go the instructions for the free post (post number 7).

1. Choose a topic.
2. Discuss it, give your opinion, say what you like about it (for example a movie, an activity, etc.)
3. 250 words Deadline Thursday November 25.

Post number 8 (Final Essay):


This essay will be written in the computer laboratory on Thursday 18.

You can choose to write about any of the following topics:

1. Your experience learning English at the Faculty (general reflection).
2. The use of technologies within different subjects you´ve studied this year.
3. Chile 2010: What are your views on Chile´s bicentennial year?

Essay structure:

-Introduction (about 80 words)
- Body: 2 or 3 paragraphs (about 200 words)
- Conclusion (about 70 words).

Useful tips to write an essay

visit http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Essay

Cheers,
Claudia

Myths and truth about the human brain

Dear all,

I´m happy to see that most of you enjoyed Dr. Maldonado´s talk so much. The idea now is to write a post about the talk. You may focus on one or several of the myths Dr. Maldonado discussed. How do you think this new knowledge will impact you as a student and future health professional?

Deadline Thursday, November 4.
Wordcount: 250-words.
Write comments to 2 classmates too.

See you next week.
Claudia

Summary from The Guardian

Dear all,

Today's task is to write a summary from an article about your discipline (midwifery or physical therapy). To do so follow these instructions:

1. Visit http://www.guardian.co.uk/

2. Select an article/piece of news connected with your studies or interests

3. Write a summary of it

4. Provide the link to the article

5. Write comments to 2 of your classmates

6. Maximum 300 words

This will be done in the computer lab in class. Deadline Thursday 7 at 16.00!!

Also, for next week you should write a 250-300 post about STRESS. You may refer to what stress is, how it affects people's life, how it affects your life, etc. Deadline, Thursday 14 before class.

Finally, on Tuesday next week we are going to have the talk by Dr. Lorena Binfa, which had originally been planned for September 7.

Cheers,

Claudia

Next two posts

Dear all,

First, I´d like to thank Prof. Laura Castillo and Guillermo for taking over on Thursday while I was ill. And, a big THANK YOU to Dr. Carlos Valenzuela for his great talk (thanks Guillermo for the recording and for the movie!!).

Congratulations to the people who have already posted, even without my instructions. I was pleased to see that both the movie and the talk seem to have had some effect on you.

To those of you who were waiting for my instructions, here they are:

1. Post 2: You should write about SICKO. Say what you liked, what you didn´t like (about the film, the activity, etc.). Refer to the French/English Health System. Compare with the Chilean system and say what can be done to improve it. Deadline Thursday, September 23. Max. 250 words.

2. Post 3: Dr. Valenzuela's talk. Say what aspects you found interesting. What is the main issue Dr. Valenzuela discussed? Why is this topic so controversial? What is Dr. Valenzuela's view point about the use levonorgestrel? What is your understanding and opinion now after listening to Dr. Valenzuela´s talk? When is levonorgestrel used? What is the difference between contraceptive and anticontraceptive? Do you think this talk will impact your future as a health professional? If so, how?

Deadline September 23. Max. 250 words.

Cristóbal and Julio, coul you please send me the links to your blogs? I can´t find them!!! Thank you!!.

Again, thanks to Dr. Valenzuela, Prof. Laura Castillo and Guillermo...and to all of you who attended both sessions.

Last but not least...write 3 comments to your classmates' posts.

Enjoy the holiday!!
Cheers,
Claudia

Next post and more

Dear all,

First, I haven´t linked everybody´s blog to mine yet. Please be patient. Also, the second post will be uploaded on Tuesday, and it will be about the film that we are going to see. This is an obligatory activity in charge of Guillermo, our assistant. After the film you´ll have 5 days to write your second post. The third post will be about Dr. Valenzuela's talk which is on Thursday.

Finally, Guillermo has created his own blog with very good activities for you to do. These activities are not compulsory, but they are fun and they will help improve your vocabulary. Here is the link http://e-helperblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/first-post.html

Thank you Guillermo!!
See you all on Tuesday,
Claudia

First free post term 2-2010

Dear all,


Welcome to the Intermediate English course. This term we have a mixture of students again, which makes the learning experience more interesting. In terms of writing, you´ll have to write 8 posts in total, 3 in class and 5 at home. Some of them will be free posts, some of the topics and genres will be given to you (summaries, essays, etc.).

This time you should write about the book or movie you´ve liked the most. You have to say why you like it so much, when you read it/watched it, who recommended it to you, what aspects you found interesting, etc.

Wordcount: maximum 250 words.
Deadline: Thursday 26 before class.

Example:

My favourite book ever...

My favourite book ever is one by Paul Auster called the "The book of Illusions". It is a story about a man whose life revolves around the film making industry, but one day he vanishes....Nobody can find him. But I won´t tell you the story so that you read the book. I think the book was a birthday present. I had read another book by the same author before, and had liked it very much too. I like this book because from the beginning it invites you to an imaginary world where reality and fantasy get mixed up. It is full of unexpected events and the characters are very powerful and unique. I strongly recommend it to you. etc. etc.

Good luck!!
Claudia

Dear all,

Today you are expected to write about your blogging experience in the English class.

Did you enjoy it? Why, why not?

Did it help you improve your English?

Give your opinion about the benefits or disadvantages of blogging in the English class.

Add a comment to 3 of your classmates.

Maximum 300 words.

See you soon,
Claudia

Another free post!!!

Dear all,

Since most of you were so happy writing about topics that you have chosen, you have another chance now to write a free post.

It should be about 280 words, and please remember to post comments on your classmates' blogs.

See you in a while,
Claudia

What would you like to write about today?

Dear all,

As you can see from the title, today´s task is to write about a topic that YOU DECIDE. It can be about music, your friends, a photograph you like, public health, your favourite movie, etc.

For example, if you decided to write about a photograph you like, you would have to upload the picture and say:

Who took the picture

What it shows

When it was taken

Why you like it, etc....

Deadline, Thursday 17, before class.

You should write about 280 words, and write comments to three of your classmates' blogs.

See you in a while,

Claudia

Education and prevention

Dear all,

Following our discussion last session about education and prevention in your field, your task now is to write 5 different ways that may help educate individuals, families and the community.

Remember that we are working along the lines of preventive health. So, you may say:

1. Why prevention is important

2. How to prevent at the individual, family and community level

3. What can midwives do to promote prevention

Write about 250 words, and 3 commentaries to your classmates' blogs.

See you in a while,

Cheers,

Claudia

Gender roles in health care

Dear all,

It has been interesting to read your blogs. Some people chose to write about the IPod, or other pieces of technology, while many decided to write about their future as a midwife. I´m happy too about the fact that you seem to feel more confident about writing comments on your friends' blogs.

This time, the idea is that you write about gener problems or issues in your career. You may approach the topic by answering the following questions:

What are the benefits for a man to be a midwife, what are the drawbacks?

Do you think gender issues also affect other health professionals?

What do you think you can do to reduce gender problems in your career?

Do you know or think gender issues among health workers are similar in other countries?

170 words, deadline Thursday June 3.

Cheers,

Claudia

Your future as a midwife/ your favourite piece of technology

Dear all,

So far you have written about your profession, a career-related website, and why you decided to study midwifery. This time, you can choose to write about your future as a midwife or about your favourite piece of technology. You may say:

1. What you think you will be doing when you finish your studies
2. What type of institution you think you will be working for
3. How you think you´ll contribute to the healthcare of mothers, women and babies, etc.

Or, what your favourite piece of technology is
When do you use it?
When did you get it, how?
How often do you use it, why do you like it?
Can you imagine life without it?

Maximum 200 words. Include a picture and comment on 3 classmates' blogs.

Deadline Tuesday 25.
Cheers,
Claudia

Your career

Dear all,

This time you have to write what makes you feel that your decision to be a midwife is the right one.

You may say:

1. Why you chose to study midwifery

2. Why you think it is the right career for you

3. Is there any person or subject that have had an impact on you in the 1.5 years that you´ve been studying midwifery? If so, how have they made you changed your understanding of what midwifery is?

Deadline Thursday at 14.00. You should write about 250 words and make comments to three of your classmates' blogs.

See you,

Claudia

Career-related website

Dear all,

I´m happy to see that you have all written very interesting posts so far, and comments too. Also, the pictures you have uploaded are vey nice!!

This week you should write about a career-related webiste that you enjoying visiting. Here are the instructions:

1. provide the link

2. describe the website (sections, main characteristics, information provided, pictures, etc.)

3. say how often you visit it

4. explain why you like it

5. would you recommend it to a friend?



Add comments to three of your classmates.

Word count: 180-200

See you soon,
Claudia

Welcome!!!

Dear all,

It´s a pleasure to continue working with you this year. Differently from last year though, we´re going to use this "virtual space" to communicate and improve our writing skills.

After creating your own blog, you have to send the link to me so that everybody in the class is connected. Then, write a short introductory/welcome post (70 words). Say who you are and what objectives you hope to achieve with your blog. Leave comments on at least 3 of your classmates’ blogs. Personalize your blog (e.g. add a picture, survey, change colour fonts, etc).

First task:
After that, your first task will be to write a text about your experiences connected with the earthquake or your experiences with the earthquake from the viewpoint of your future professional life. You can approach the post in anyway you want. Here there are just a few ideas for it:

- Your experience that night- Your reactions- What you have done after (to help)- Lessons learned. As a future midwife, did you think of anything special that night?

Number of words: 120 - 160. Deadline April 22.

See you soon,