Hi everyone,

I just wanted to let you know where to go for the final exam on Friday Dec. 4. It is at the same time, 4:30, but instead of going to our usual classroom, go to Fisiopatología 1. If you are unsure where that is, please let me know and I will get directions.

Someone else will give you the test, by the way. I will not be there.

Cheers

joe

Hi folks,

This is our last blog. As such, it is a little more involved. If you don´t have time to finish by 6:00, post what you have and finish it later. It should take the form of a brief essay, with three parts (an introduction, a body, and a conclusion).

Here are some Possible Essay Topics. Choose ONE of them:

1. Your experience learning English at the university / A general reflection

2. The use of technologies within the different subjects you've studied this year (Review/opinion)

3. Self Evaluation of my academic year (2009)

Essay Structure:

- Introduction (100 words)
- Body: 2 or 3 paragraphs (200 words)
- Conclusion: (100 words)

We will talk about this in class, but here are a couple of useful links:

http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/

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

Take care

Joe

Final Exam

Hi folks,

Just a reminder that our Final Exam is NOT on Wednesday the 25th, but on Friday December the 4th.

De nuevo, lo siento--yo sé que es un cacho cambiar la fecha así

Gracias por su comprensión

Joe

Hello Everyone,

Today please write about important challenges that your discipline, or your field in general out "there" in the world, is currently facing. Think in terms of the following areas:

- Technology

- Social Matters

- Education

Define the challenges, and say how you think they should be resolved in each area.

Also, mention the critical issues that you think are involved in each area.

Word Count: 350

Leave comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.

Take care

Joe

Money Matters!

Today please write about issues of money. You might focus on some of the following:

Are you good with money or bad with money? Why do you think that is?

Do you sometimes have to borrow money from other people? Are you able to pay them back quickly? Or, do other people sometimes borrow money from you? Do they pay you back quickly?

Do you like to manage money, or is it something you dread?

How do you pay your bills? Online, at the bank, or another way?

Do you think public schools should teach children how to manage money, or is this the responsibility of parents and family?

Do you use a bank? Are you happy with it? Why, why not?

You may consider other money issues as well.

Please write about 350 words.

Also, make 2 brief comments on other students´ posts.

Take care

Joe

Hi folks,

Today we will write about suggestions for improving your Faculty. Please consider the following.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION IN YOUR FACULTY?

WHAT THINGS NEED IMPROVEMENT?

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR FIRST STEPS FOR DEALING WITH THIS SITUATION?

HOW WOULD YOU RESOLVE THIS SITUATION?

WHAT COULD BE THE REAL BENEFITS/IMPACT OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS?

NEXT STEPS >> FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS>>

Number of Words: 250 - 300

Please make comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.

Take care

Joe

Hi folks,

Today is a themed blog, which means we will choose the theme together at the beginning of class.

As usual, please write about 200 words.

Also, please make one comment on someone else´s blog.

Take care

Joe

Hi folks,

For our next blog, please write about the following:

Where to go and what to do in Santiago. Imagine a friend has come to visit you who has never been here before. Talk about where you might take them and describe those places in as much detail as possible. These could include tourist attractions as well as your own favorite places to go, like cafés, restaurants, etc.

Please write about 200-250 words.

Take care

Joe

Hi folks,

Today is a "free" blog, which means we will come up with the topic together.

You wrote down some suggestions last class--we will talk about these briefly and choose one at the beginning of the lab today.

Please write about 200 words.

See you then.

Cheers

Joe

Fri. Sept. 11

Hi folks,

As I said in class on Wednesday, I would let you know if we were having our lab today, Friday the 11th.

We will NOT have the lab today.

However, I posted the new prompt, so please answer this from home before we meet next time.

If you have any questions, just let me know.

Have a relaxing break!

Take care

Joe

Hi everyone,

For our next post please write about the following:

TRANSANTIAGO >> BEFORE AND AFTER

What is your opinion of Transantiago.
A) In what way(s) is it better or worse than the pre-Transantiago system.

B) Compare and describe your experience with the new system a) when it started and b) now.

C) What changes would you apply in order to make it better/more effective in the future?

Mention any other points you think are important.

Leave a comment on 2 of your classmates' posts.

Number of words: 200 - 250


Have a good break. Eat and dance well.

Joe

Hi folks,

For our next blog, please write about the following:

THEME: A COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.

Which country would you like to go to? Why?
What do you know about it? What would you like to do there? Would you like to study/work/live there? Explain.

Make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts

Word Count: 200 words

Cheers

First Post

Hi folks,

For our first blog, please write about the following:

FIRST TERM: GOOD AND BAD POINTS
Write about your experiences during the first term of 2009.

Describe: the relevant things you learned/studied
the sports and free time activities you did
the challenges you had to face
Others (family, friends, etc..)

Write at least 200 words

Cheers

Joe