twentyone

2008-12-11T20:31:00.000-08:00

Dear all,

Ah... looking forward to Physics lessons for 2009??

Some reminders

1. Holiday homework
2. Physics mini
3. Revise JC1 work for those with E, S, U (to take a re-test when term start) others are optional
4. Current of Electricity E-lecture

Some upcoming events

1. Visit Sci Centre when term start
2. More SPA ( 1 skill CD and 1 skill A)
3. Other topics: E-Field, COE, DC circuit, Electromagnetism, EMI, AC, Quantum Physics, Laser and Semiconductor, Nuclear Physics

Ms Tan :)
P/S:

Happy Holidays!
When can we have our class outing???
Check out this cycling event on 22 Feb http://ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/
Can rent bike from them

I and R key points and OP day

2008-11-03T12:52:00.000-08:00

I and R matters

Remember you PI and EoM, I do NOT want many ideas!!! I just need 2-3 well-developed ideas to score you for

A&E (give rationale for choice, why ppl would help you, evaluate benefits, limitations and feasibility or project. Give a thorough and balanced analysis with evidence, case study etc...where possible)
GI ( give ideas, link ideas to limitation or further benefits or link it to aim of your project, develop details of your project to show how things are to be done targetting your target group and to show insightful ideas. Go beyond the ideas of your WR to score EE)

Format
1st para
Original idea
Evaluate benefits
Evaluate problem or limitation to the benefits
Show evidence where necessary

2nd para
New idea, improvement or extension linked to originla idea, it's problem or aim of project
Benefits of new ideas
Substantiate with evidence

3rd para
Evaluate new problems

4th para
New idea...etc...

Please use pharses like

However we did not develop much on the detail
One problem is that...to improve this...
To furthr extend the benefits of this to...to enhance our project... to better achive the aim by....
To complement this method to achieve better impact...we...
To overcome the problem...we...
The main drawback is that...
WE can enhance the effectiveness by...
One key weakness is that it fails to...
This idea may not be feasible as....
However should information is not readily available...
To encourage...
To increase the appeal...
The method is effective as..... however...

Remember it is NOT suppose to be "cut and paste" from WR!!! REflect on ideas and give new ideas with improvements!!!

Main problems with class so far to be improved

Cut and paste from WR with no new ideas
Did not pharse it like a I & R showing reflection
Evaluation of ideas superficial. Be more balance and thorough. Show evidence for claims
No development of new ideas with necessary details to show insights
Show another person your I&R and see if they can make sense of it

Continue to do well

Give rationlae for decision and choice made. But some can be improved by showing clear link to original problem or aim of project

Details for I&R format

Font size 11 Ariel
Double spacing
Justified
Include your name, PDG and word count
Try to keep to two page.
Do NOT print double side
Can include diagram, table, pic if they help to explain your I&R

Details for day of OP

Bring

Entry Proof
PW OP CD rom
Cover page form question paper for gpp
Purple file
Final copy of I&R and approved gpp (ideas need not be same as WR)
Necessary stationary (like puncher...etc...refer to handout given)
Working resource file is to be kept by you for non-official docu (like minutes, drafts...)

Remember to go earlier to check laptop and projector

Ensure you have backup of slides and laptop

Assesor will bring one laptop but may not have the latest version of ppt, some fonts or some programme necessary for you. Pl check and ensure this on the laptop you are using

All groups in same AM or PM session share one laptop. All slides to be save on the desktop of the laptop at the very beginning of the session.

One of you will help your frens to time, pl be considerate when pressing the bell, do NOT scare your frens!!!

Just for 5mins, do NOT be yorself! Imagine you are the world best speaker and whole world will listen when you talk. Energy level must be high, enthu, be confident, be happy, be conviencing about your project.

Try your best to use the speech to showcase fluency, clarity and awareness of audience (remember this come with speed of speech as well, do NOT talk too fast!!! Cut speech and slides if necessary) Use slides, link, transition, intro and ending to show group effectiveness.

PW Conference for I&R

2008-10-29T03:56:00.001-07:00

Dear all,

Here are the slots for I&R meeting

Friday 31/10/2009
AJC, outside staffroom
Please bring along your I&R and you should hv looked thru it to see what improvement you can make

7.30 - 8.30 am - Huimin's group
8.30 - 9.30am - Michelle's group
9.30- 10.30 am - Ismail's group
10.30 -11am - Sharleen and Zheng Yang

Remember on Friday OP rehearsal solts with Ms Siti (I will ask anothr teacher)

3 - 4pm - Michelle's group
4-5pm - Liang Lei's group

Other groups are to sign up slots for OP on Fri and Sat (You can stay around after your allocated time by using empty classroom)
I am only free to see you on Sat
You should work on the comments from teachers and improve on your presentation and slides
Pl do film yourself during presentation and watch it to correct. It's the best way
Other tips for presentation

Consistent format and fonts

Clear fonts and background colour

Use animation, flow chart, diagram to help to make your presentation clearer

Main points should be there

Should hv relevent pics (Pics for decorative purposes should be minimal and not be distracting)

Make sure your slides coordinate and aid in your speech

Main points should be dispalyed clearly on slides (Use flow chart or table if it helps)

End with impact

Introuduce can save time by introduing members with content they are talking about

There should be a slide that is used throughput to help you audience to keep track nof the prgress of the presentation

Transition between speakers

Transiiton across speakers

Link and Flow within content

Loud, Fluent, Clear

Memorise speech

Eye Contact

Body language to engage - Lean slightly forward when you talk, appropriate gesture, make ref to slide, explain pics, chart, graph, ppl pay attention when you ar loud, appropriate emphasis and pauses,facial expression, breath!!

Sound passionate, interested, humerous. Use language that lead the audience eg "As you can see, we can imagine, put yourself in the shoes of the person...."

Q&A : Relevent, Elaborate usuing survey, case study, interview, research, be balance in answer , explore both negative and positive, recognise limitations in yr project

TO THE THAI VILLAGES

2008-10-15T00:50:00.000-07:00

~~HOW DARE THE BOTH OF YOU USE SUCH AN UNFLATTERING PHOTO OF ME?!?!~~

Taken care of :DDD

Okay anyway. Class photo here.

I specially used Blogger to upload the photo so you guys can steal it. LALA

2008-10-14T07:37:00.000-07:00

salutations, fellow 2108 ers!

the thai villagers are here to post about SL!

look how spastic the thai vilagers are when they visited the Singapore Sentosa! they're so afraid of the sea, they decided to stick together with a raincoat to not get wet! muaahaa(: cause they though the sea waves will splash right up at them!! muuahaah! look these are the real villagers! muahauhah!

"muahahaha" x 1000000

ANYWAY, PICTURES!

class leader no 1 climbing a tree. AWESOMENESS. GO VERON!!

class leader no 2 is a secret volleyball pro! even more awesome.

~~class leader no 3 is.. !?!?! it has something to do with the horrible food. i think.~~

Class leader no 3 editted this! KEKEX.

Yes, it has something to do with the food. You think. :x

secret gathering!
the guys. minus aarommal and jiahao.

the guys and some random imposter!!!!!!

lianglei! camping under the pavilion! the loudhailer is our saviour.

oh. it rained.

pretty!

till next time!

Looking ahead

2008-10-08T18:44:00.000-07:00

Dear oh people from 21/08,

Some of you may rejoice while some will feel the pain after receiving your results. Remember: There's no point crying and blaming... It pays more if you truly reflect what didn't quite work well. Look ahead and work towards a formula that works for you!

It's now more important to give your best in your PW WR and OP!

Mrs Ong

PW from Ms Tan - Do NOT delete, not homework, just reminders

2008-10-07T06:06:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

Some reminders abt PW

WR

remember to improve on organisation
remember to showcase your mini poilet project, trial, survey or interview
remember to do SI
remember to think of insightful limitations
remember to look for books in library abt your topics, especially useful for SI and for intro and conclusion
include word count
include bibliography
include proper citation
include annex with the emails you send out, summary of survey, information on poilet projects or anything that will show the research you have done

Prepare your speech, write a script even if you intend not to refer to it. This will help to organise your thoughts
Include relevent pictures. Pictures included must be refered to
Include survery results
Have a maximum of two type of animation for the appearance of words
Distinguish the headings and subheading from content using underline, bold, font size or font colour
Have a standard format for the slides. All headings, subheadings and content should follow same format.
Use animation or formatting to emphasize on key points
Should have about 30-40 slides (too many cannot finish, too few lacks content)
Reherse on your own and time your speech before the "official" rehearsal next week
For Q&A, remember to stay calm, you should know enough about your project to answer everything. If not, think of something reasonable on spot. You will impress the assessors if you can answers with substaination from your survey, interview, articles, research, case study or examples from other countries. Read about everything that is related with your project even if you are not including the infor in you WR. May be necessary for OP.

I&R

One draft only! Make sure it is good. No time to do 2nd draft anyway
Can start handing it to me
Remember the lessons learnt from PI and EOM. The marking criteria (A&E and GI)is the same.
It's not the breath but the depth that we are marking for
Refer to your old EoM, GPP and WR draft.
What are the ideas you have changed?
Why did you changed them?
In what ways are the new ideas an improvement of the old one?
How will the new ideas better help you achieve your aim for your project?

I KNOW YOU ARE READIN' THIS.

2008-10-05T08:23:00.000-07:00

Yo yo people! I'm here! Veronica!! Your beloved class leader geez. Yeah our class blog is open again and feel free to blog here. Anyone in 21/08 can blog and our teachers too. Teachers, posts regarding homework will be Deleted. *looks around and walks away to get my tea* Alright, so I'm not too sure about that. :]

Shall we lay some rules down here? Or should it be freedom of speech. Ah, let's think aobut these later. I'm gonna announce the birth of this tomorrow (birth? *shrugs*) and hopefully posts will be posted very soon. Anything, just type. Do you think I have a script here? No. That's why it's beginning to sound all over the place.

TOMORROW, my lovely 21/08 people! Cherish the time we have together now and enjoy all of it. YAY to the fun that awaits all of us!!! Plus, I'm thinking of some what, chalet? BBQ? Dinner? ?___? Tell me anything that relates to it. Thanks!

2008-10-05T08:04:00.001-07:00

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