Blog session 7

Changes to my Study programme       

This theme is rather challenging to think about because it involves a sort of  a new"proposal" to the academic programme.

We all know that we live in a very competitive world and experiences in the job market have announced that a degree itself is not indicative of a well-rounded graduate so can universities provide additional development opportunities to complement academic curriculum? 

It is a difficult question to be answered because it has a lot of edges and corners, starting by the implementation of the curriculum, the development of the student´s knowledge and a range of co-curricular activities. 

So, I encourage you to reflect a little about your academic life and what you would change.
Think about, (for example):

> The curriculum (the subjects you have to study) and co-curricular activities (sports, part-time work, volunteering, etc)

> Workload and length of studies

> Faculty facilities (buildings and infrastructure)

> Use of technology

> Teaching methods



- Word Count: 250
- Leave comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts.

Blog Session 7- THEMED POST 3

Hello everyone,

You already chose a very interesting  topic  that  is affecting our lives enormously: ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS.

It is said that mankind has been the main responsible in the destruction of the environment but I think there is not just one responsability , this is a part of a process. Our planet is a living being and it is thousand of millions years old so this is probably one of the changes that are needed to start a new era with different living beings adapted to a new life.

At present, we are facing a huge amount of environmental problems like: global warming, deforestation, water crisis , climate change, melting ice cap, pollution, plastic waste, carbon footprint among others.
Some experts say we have no possibility of returning back but I personally believe that we still do.

If people all over the world stop harming the environment and become aware about the importance of caring the water, the trees, the atmosphere...etc, if we recycle, if we reduce our carbon footprint, if we protect our forests, if we manga our water resources, if we stop using toxic sprays in agriculture, if we persuade supermarkets to stop the usage of plastic bags and governments legislate on that.....etc ...I think we are still on time...

Say:

-What the environment means to you.

- Recycling , is it a good idea?

- How can we help in taking care of the environment

-Do you think that we are still on time to save the environment?

- State any additional ideas you have got

Word count:230

Blog session 5- Postgraduate Studies

Hello everyone!

Today´s blog session is about your academic future.  Have you thought about taking a course after you graduate?

You will probably answer "no, not yet" , but I invite you to think  if you were given the opportunity to do it, what type of course you would like to take?

I have always been willing to learn new things. I am passionate about my career and get the best  skills to continue encouraging my students  and appealing them to  develop their learning and skills in order to know new languages and be able to communicate with many different cultures.

What about you? Would you like to do postgraduate studies after you graduate?

Include:

 Reasons to do the course- Subject(s) you would like to study- Where you would like to study (Chile or abroad)- How you would like to study (distance learning, blended system, part-time course, etc)- Any other relevant ideas


- Make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts + a comment on your teacher's post.- Word Count: 220 words

Blog Session 4- My future job      

Hello everyone!

"Job" is a word that all of us almost always bear in mind (or need to?) why?... it is not necessary to take a long time to answer that simple question: we need to work for a living! and we will probably apply for a job that will offer good working conditions and a good salary but...a big "but" ...what about if you get a job that you do not enjoy or you do not like doing?

First, I think there is a difference between the word "job" and "career". Essentially, a job means time and money, a career is a concept that involves you and what you expect to be doing throughout  your working life! That is why this period of preparation is so important for you and it has been for all of us.

Second, in my opinion it is not an easy task to think about a  future job but it is a good opportunity to reflect and dream a little bit.

Now, reflect  about your future job and say:

What the job is,

Why you would like to do this job,,

What qualities or skills you would need to do this job,

What type of reward or job satisfaction you would get from doing this job.

Mention anything else you think is important.

Word count: 210

THEMED POST 2

Dear all,

Today's session is a free themed post and you already chose to write about music/ the best album you´ve ever heard.


If you ask me about music I would surely answer it is one of the most significant part of our lives as human beings. How could we live without the sound of music?

Music is absolutely necessary for our souls, it is connected directly with our emotions.
I deeply admire all the musicians, composers , and artists. I think they have been gifted with a lot of talent and, additionally they have been an important contribution to the history of mankind.

According to my music background, let me tell you that during the decade I was born there was a huge and vast creation of music,especially  rock, funk, pop , etc and many solists and amasing bands that till today are on the radios, videos, musicals, etc . I can not say that I have got on favourite band or artist because I have got a lot!! My rock favourites were; Pink Floyd, ELO, Deep Purple, Rare Earth, Tears for Fears, Santana....and so on. I also like and enjoy dancing tropical dances and of course, I may not leave aside our chilean music, not only folk but the different and varied music styles we have got today.


Mention:

- What kind of music you like the most?
- Who is your favourite artist/ What is your favourite band?
- What is the best album you ever heard and why? ( when it was released, how long you have been fan of it)
- Mention anything relevant about it

Word count: 200
* Do not forget to comment on 3 of your classmates´posts and on the teachers´.

Blog session 3

Themed Post

Hi everyone,

Today was a special session because you were in charge of choosing a topic to write about. The topic was elected by "ballot"!

This is about about your "favourite movie or series" , "the best movie/series you´ve ever seen".

First , I would like to say that I am not a big fan of movies, but it does not mean that I have not visited cinemas. I have enjoyed a lot seeing interesting and funny films, especially with my children, during different times in my life and theirs, when they were kids and now that  they are grown-ups. We enjoy staying together and having fun watching good and great films. They all love films.

Films are like a piece of fantasy mixed with real life, there are a lot of different types of films, action, science fiction, drama, comedy, horror, documentaries, cartoons, etc but I prefer comedies, history or films based on real facts. I have seen many amazing movies but just two of them are my favourites: "Cinema Paradiso" (Italian)and "Les Chorists" (French). The first one is an Oscar winner. It is simply an enigmatic film which will stay in your memory for a long time...It is about a filmmaker who recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village' s theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist. The second one is about a failed music teacher (Mr. Mathieu) who comes to a strict boy`s boarding school where a tough headmaster rules over a deprived youth with a motto of "Action- Reaction". Mr Mathieu tries a different approach, introducing music into their lives, forming a boys' choir that allows him to discover the secret musical talent of a quiet but troubled young boy.


These films are so charming, funny, touching, poignant and thought- provoking but mainly real and human.

They are those kind of films that you will always remember.


Now it is your turn.
-What do you think about cinema?
-Have you seen any remarkable film that you still remember? 
-What was it about? (plot)

Say:

-  - Make comments on your teacher`s and on 3 of your classmates’ posts
- Word Count: 180 words

Good luck!

POST 2: THE BEST HOLIDAYS/CONCERT I'VE HAD

POST 2: THE BEST HOLIDAYS/CONCERT I'VE HAD

DEAR ALL, 

IN THIS second POST YOU wiLL HAVE TO WRITE ABOUT :

     Holidays:                                                                
- when it was- where they went- how long it was- people they went with- things/activities they did- why it has been the best so far- any other relevant info

Concerts:- 

when / where it was
- the artist they saw
- a bit of info about the artist
- describe the atmosphere during the    event
- describe how they felt and why they  enjoyed it
- any other memories about it

Wordcount: 170

Leave comments on 3 of your classmates posts + comments on my post.

 Holidays




This is a kind of difficult question to answer because I am not pretty sure which one is the best. I am not being conceited, I just consider to go on holidays a great opportunity to share time with the people you love.

Going back in time, nostalgic memories come back to my mind from the first journey abroad with my family.
We travelled to Florida, USA to visit Disneyland. It was an amazing trip because my children enjoyed a lot, especially my youngest boy who was 4 at the time. When we came into one of the theme parks, Magic Kingdom, he was absolutely astonished and fascinated because he would have the chance to meet Mickey Mouse and his friends. After a while, he could shake hands with a real Mickey Mouse! We took a lot of pictures of this special occasion. As you can imagine everyone of us was looking forward to this awesome meeting.

Apart from that, we toured the city which has interesting places to visit, like others theme parks, museums, lakes and huge green areas.

I would say this memory will last forever in our hearts not only because we were in a different country but also for the remarkable moments we spent together.