This week seems like it has gone on forever and I still can't get a grasp on what day it actually is. I think its Thursday but I'm still not that sure.
I'm trying to get a grasp on how much I have to do, its feeling really scary. Not having written an 'academic' piece in over 6 years is really starting to freak me out.
Once I get my head round it and actually start then hopefully it will all come flooding back to me but I just wish that it would start dripping through early to give me some confidence.
The lessons that we've had recently has been very interesting. My brain usually hurts afterwards but its an enjoyable pain.
Anyway... byee xx
Thursday 21 October 2010
Thursday 14 October 2010
This week so far has been a strange week:
Monday
Monday was my birthday, I was a whole 22 years old!! I know the jokes about getting old are to come. I had a really nice day actually.
We started off by getting to Warwick a little late due to a stop off for birthday breakfast (thanks Dan). Then we had to sit through one of the most boring lectures ever, that sounds really horrid and I don't mean for it to sound that way, the lady was lovely but it was all stuff to do with study skills that we had been doing for the past couple of weeks so we had recently gone through it and to sit through another hour of it was erm... tedious to say the least. I'm not going to mention who fell asleep, you know who you are...
The rest of the day was great, the queues trying to get our Warwick cards were ridiculous, I think I am going to go along in the next couple of weeks to get my card as I wasn't waiting around for 2 hours.
There was so much information to take in and gladly we had Lisa with us so she knew her way around the campus.
After Warwick I got back home and had a lovely meal with the family and just relaxed, good day.
Wednesday
On Wednesday we were discussing what makes language and does it need to be grammatical to be a language? We looked at the village in Turkey called Kuskoy (translates as bird village).
Below is an example:
I find this type of language very interesting, I do believe this is a language as it can be directly translated from the Turkish.
We did some group work in this lesson and the team leaders had to wear very attractive hats!! I kid you not...
After this we went through different theorists and their views on language. I personally feel that communication is innate and language is learnt.
It is very interesting in what different theorists views on these issues.
I am going to try and upload my notes, I don't know if they would be useful for anyone.
Anyway... I'm gonna go, I've got some baking to do. Has anyone got any preferences for cakes for tomorrows lesson with Lin?? If so please let me know and I will see what I can do.
Byeee xx
Monday
Monday was my birthday, I was a whole 22 years old!! I know the jokes about getting old are to come. I had a really nice day actually.
We started off by getting to Warwick a little late due to a stop off for birthday breakfast (thanks Dan). Then we had to sit through one of the most boring lectures ever, that sounds really horrid and I don't mean for it to sound that way, the lady was lovely but it was all stuff to do with study skills that we had been doing for the past couple of weeks so we had recently gone through it and to sit through another hour of it was erm... tedious to say the least. I'm not going to mention who fell asleep, you know who you are...
The rest of the day was great, the queues trying to get our Warwick cards were ridiculous, I think I am going to go along in the next couple of weeks to get my card as I wasn't waiting around for 2 hours.
There was so much information to take in and gladly we had Lisa with us so she knew her way around the campus.
After Warwick I got back home and had a lovely meal with the family and just relaxed, good day.
Wednesday
On Wednesday we were discussing what makes language and does it need to be grammatical to be a language? We looked at the village in Turkey called Kuskoy (translates as bird village).
Below is an example:
I find this type of language very interesting, I do believe this is a language as it can be directly translated from the Turkish.
We did some group work in this lesson and the team leaders had to wear very attractive hats!! I kid you not...
After this we went through different theorists and their views on language. I personally feel that communication is innate and language is learnt.
It is very interesting in what different theorists views on these issues.
I am going to try and upload my notes, I don't know if they would be useful for anyone.
Anyway... I'm gonna go, I've got some baking to do. Has anyone got any preferences for cakes for tomorrows lesson with Lin?? If so please let me know and I will see what I can do.
Byeee xx
Friday 8 October 2010
Great Day!!
Had a great day today, after a bit of a mare in the morning getting to college, the traffic was terrible but i managed to get to college with time to spare.
I went out last night to my Mums awards ceremony where she won something for selfless service in the community so dead proud!!
Anyway... this morning when we came into Lin's lesson we knew that we were going to have a guest speaker but she wouldn't give anything away in regards to who it was.
Coming in the room we were greeted by this lovely guy called Steve from the chaplaincy, he's a wolves fan but I shan't hold that against him. Someone has to follow them.
The session started off by going through the operation Christmas child appeal which i always try to do. we also played a game of Halloween related pictionary where we beat the other team 3-1... come on!! Nah only joking.
We did some research about Halloween but I hate this festival with a passion, devils and zombies etc just isn't something that I'm into but each to their own i suppose.
After this we had to paint a t-shirt with a picture of something that represents our true selves, i chose a smiley face as you can see below.
Very artistic you say... thank you very much, there was a lot of hard work that went into that I'll have you know.
It was such a nice way to finish off the past couple of weeks as with the study skills module stressing us all out in one way or another. I am so glad that it is out of the way and I just want the marking back now so I can have some feedback.
Now onto the next assignments, I've been trying to focus on my report for Lin today to see if I can get some research material in, I have decided to do my report on, How computers can be used as an aid for children with dyslexia and their spelling. Very wordy title I know but I hope to make it better as I go.
Going to Warwick on Monday so I can't wait. I've only ever been to the Arts Centre to see different comedians so this will be a new experience, can't wait to get stuck into the library, there must be something there to help me with my report.
Anyway must dash as I've had such a strenuous day as you can see.
Byeee xx
I went out last night to my Mums awards ceremony where she won something for selfless service in the community so dead proud!!
Anyway... this morning when we came into Lin's lesson we knew that we were going to have a guest speaker but she wouldn't give anything away in regards to who it was.
Coming in the room we were greeted by this lovely guy called Steve from the chaplaincy, he's a wolves fan but I shan't hold that against him. Someone has to follow them.
The session started off by going through the operation Christmas child appeal which i always try to do. we also played a game of Halloween related pictionary where we beat the other team 3-1... come on!! Nah only joking.
We did some research about Halloween but I hate this festival with a passion, devils and zombies etc just isn't something that I'm into but each to their own i suppose.
After this we had to paint a t-shirt with a picture of something that represents our true selves, i chose a smiley face as you can see below.
Very artistic you say... thank you very much, there was a lot of hard work that went into that I'll have you know.
It was such a nice way to finish off the past couple of weeks as with the study skills module stressing us all out in one way or another. I am so glad that it is out of the way and I just want the marking back now so I can have some feedback.
Now onto the next assignments, I've been trying to focus on my report for Lin today to see if I can get some research material in, I have decided to do my report on, How computers can be used as an aid for children with dyslexia and their spelling. Very wordy title I know but I hope to make it better as I go.
Going to Warwick on Monday so I can't wait. I've only ever been to the Arts Centre to see different comedians so this will be a new experience, can't wait to get stuck into the library, there must be something there to help me with my report.
Anyway must dash as I've had such a strenuous day as you can see.
Byeee xx
Tuesday 5 October 2010
Study Skills
This study skills marlarky is really starting to get on my wick, I think that I have done most of it but there are a few things that I need to get finished. I know what I am going to do in regards of the essay plan. I have a few ideas for that and I just need to get that down on paper.
On the other hand, I have just re-read the Assessment Tasks and there is one (e) that I have no idea what to include, it seems really straight forward when its on paper but I don't know if it is that straight forward.
It says:
"Photocopies of three examples of notes taken from either reading material or class sessions, with comments about why the notes were taken and their potentioal usefulness. Also include a discussion blog relative to this area (evidence is required)"
So I don't know if I just need to include 3 examples of my class notes, most of them I can't make head nor tail of let alone anyone else.
Hmpf... I think I shall have to enquire tomorrow.
Night x
On the other hand, I have just re-read the Assessment Tasks and there is one (e) that I have no idea what to include, it seems really straight forward when its on paper but I don't know if it is that straight forward.
It says:
"Photocopies of three examples of notes taken from either reading material or class sessions, with comments about why the notes were taken and their potentioal usefulness. Also include a discussion blog relative to this area (evidence is required)"
So I don't know if I just need to include 3 examples of my class notes, most of them I can't make head nor tail of let alone anyone else.
Hmpf... I think I shall have to enquire tomorrow.
Night x
Sunday 3 October 2010
How do you title a ramble??
Before I start I have had hiccups for ages now and any remedies to getting rid of them would be much appreciated, I have tried all of the traditional ones to no avail, you never know they may have gone by the end of this *fingers crossed*
Anyway back to business...
On Friday we had our first lesson with Lin, I didn't know what to expect as I didn't really know what we were going to be doing.
First thing we had a presentation done by a lovely lady called Debbie from the Library. She did a presentation on different types of media, participative and collaborative media including:
Debbie included some research that was done by a chap called Sean Coughlan who said 'Facebook cuts student drop outs' I can imagine this is very true as Facebook is very teenager friendly and they feel like it is their world and something where they are always in contact with the people around them in the social network web.
The positives that were spoken about were:
I found Debbie's presentation very interesting as Facebook is something that I am on almost 24/7 apart from sleeping etc. I never realised that it could be used as an educational tool and something where classes can get together away from their classroom.
After the presentation and after sausage batch time me and Rachel had to sit through the wonderful diagnostic test, I think that some of the questions were much harder than the last lot and the fact that there was a very noisy class next to us made it difficult to concentrate.
The maths test was horrendous as I couldn't remember simple stuff that we did at school and the english was frustrating as it wouldn't let you go on to the next section unless you skipped it and you lost all of your marks that you had been beavering away at for at least 20 minutes.
In the end I think I was just resigned to the fact that I don't think I've done very well.
Blimey after uni, it was the first time that I have had to rush around so much to get to work in a while, time seems to fly past recently and its not fair as I can't seem to catch up.
Can't really say much about work, same old.
Saturday was the first proper day off that I have had in a while, it made a change to actually manage to go browsing around a shop without having to make sure everything was in size order and perfectly folded.
I can't stop thinking about Lins report though, what am I going to write about? I keep changing my mind. I have a few ideas but I think I will have to just sit down and sort them out properly. It's making it focused enough and choosing a subject that I can witter on about... sorry I mean talk about objectively for 2/3000 words.
At least the actual report doesn't need to be finished until December, although I know that will here before I know it.
I can't believe that it is Sunday already. Where had this weekend gone???
Really struggling from lack of concentration today, if there was something shiny within a 10 mile radius I think it would have distracted me. I just about managed to do 1 observation and a summary on a newspaper article for Rachels lesson.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1314433/Our-children-dont-fail-racism-says-black-academic.html
I'm not sure whether I need to include that in my study skills module but I might just include it anyway.
Wow, can't believe how much I have rambled on now. I will leave you alone.
Yay, my hiccups have gone but I shan't say it too loud encase they comeback.
So, signing off now.
Byeeeee xx
Anyway back to business...
On Friday we had our first lesson with Lin, I didn't know what to expect as I didn't really know what we were going to be doing.
First thing we had a presentation done by a lovely lady called Debbie from the Library. She did a presentation on different types of media, participative and collaborative media including:
- Blogs
- Google Groups etc.
Debbie included some research that was done by a chap called Sean Coughlan who said 'Facebook cuts student drop outs' I can imagine this is very true as Facebook is very teenager friendly and they feel like it is their world and something where they are always in contact with the people around them in the social network web.
The positives that were spoken about were:
- many people use it for leisure and are familiar with it
- it uses many types of media
- enables student interaction
- extends the time that tutors are available
- students can post 'work in progress' and get it critiqued
- tutors can post reading lists
- free
- less vocal students can be more inclined to participate
- allows students to catch up
- not all students can access Facebook
- some might not like the intrusion of their home time
- it can be a distraction
I found Debbie's presentation very interesting as Facebook is something that I am on almost 24/7 apart from sleeping etc. I never realised that it could be used as an educational tool and something where classes can get together away from their classroom.
After the presentation and after sausage batch time me and Rachel had to sit through the wonderful diagnostic test, I think that some of the questions were much harder than the last lot and the fact that there was a very noisy class next to us made it difficult to concentrate.
The maths test was horrendous as I couldn't remember simple stuff that we did at school and the english was frustrating as it wouldn't let you go on to the next section unless you skipped it and you lost all of your marks that you had been beavering away at for at least 20 minutes.
In the end I think I was just resigned to the fact that I don't think I've done very well.
Blimey after uni, it was the first time that I have had to rush around so much to get to work in a while, time seems to fly past recently and its not fair as I can't seem to catch up.
Can't really say much about work, same old.
Saturday was the first proper day off that I have had in a while, it made a change to actually manage to go browsing around a shop without having to make sure everything was in size order and perfectly folded.
I can't stop thinking about Lins report though, what am I going to write about? I keep changing my mind. I have a few ideas but I think I will have to just sit down and sort them out properly. It's making it focused enough and choosing a subject that I can witter on about... sorry I mean talk about objectively for 2/3000 words.
At least the actual report doesn't need to be finished until December, although I know that will here before I know it.
I can't believe that it is Sunday already. Where had this weekend gone???
Really struggling from lack of concentration today, if there was something shiny within a 10 mile radius I think it would have distracted me. I just about managed to do 1 observation and a summary on a newspaper article for Rachels lesson.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1314433/Our-children-dont-fail-racism-says-black-academic.html
I'm not sure whether I need to include that in my study skills module but I might just include it anyway.
Wow, can't believe how much I have rambled on now. I will leave you alone.
Yay, my hiccups have gone but I shan't say it too loud encase they comeback.
So, signing off now.
Byeeeee xx
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