Why thinking you're ugly is bad for you Meaghan Ramsey - please watch and bring your answers to class for next Monday again

Hello all.

This is the talk I would like you to watch for next Monday's Communication class, thank you.

Meaghan Ramsey TED talk - please click on that link.

All the best,

Mark

TED talk analysis - how do you watch yours?

Hello all, a quick note about how you might approach your listening exercise - both in the practise and actual assessment form. 

This is my strategy. I have to watch and listen to the talks too remember!

When I am putting sample answers together this is my strategy - it might work for you too?

1. Watch the talk in its entirety, take no physical notes, just mental ones.

2. Listen again, but this time taking lots of notes, observing the 5 questions which are the same generic ones that we will have used in class exercises.

3. Think about how helpful the transcript can be for you - I print that out as a reference point. I also use a highlighter pen to assist me, with words, phrases etc. Evidence is key to any analysis. 

4. Take notes, stop the talk often, make comments. Scribbles, whatever.

5. Write out my answers with the questions and PP helpnotes to hand, to ensure all bases are covered. 

We all process things differently, and I always like to reflect on the strategies and  approaches you will adopt / adapt for the two exemplar TED talks we look at in class and then the actual assessment. 

Let me know how you tackle things for this discipline in the comments section below. 

But as Fleetwood Mac might say, go your own way on this one!

Cheers,

Mark

Please watch this video and make notes for the class on Monday 29th January

Hello all,

Further to today's class, here is the link to Jamie Oliver's TED talk.

Please use the question sheet I e mailed you (also on Moodle).

Bring your answers to class next week and we can discuss. I would advise that you consult the PP helpnotes I went over today. It is vital that you have some answers prepared for next week, and I will supply sample answers after the class on Monday 29th January.

All the best,

Mark

Your thoughts on your learning progress

Today’s reflective session to start off 2024 was broken into two parts: your thoughts by way of answering four distinct questions to share on the blog (in this post), and a secondary please let me REintroduce myself task.

I asked you to provide short responses to the four questions which will follow, and your answers are noted below:

1. What were your biggest concerns about coming to college?

Finding the time with being a mum too. Finding a job and managing my time to study.

Losing money. Not getting on with people. Struggling to understand course work.

Passing tests, keeping up with work and time management, writing reports.

I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to juggle all the coursework as well as working and having a personal life. I was also scared of failing.

Re-inserting myself into a learning environment after a big gap in time. Money was also a huge fear.

Finding time to study and childcare.

Money and making time to study and work.

My biggest concerns were not being good enough for this course; it was the unknown as I didn't know what to expect.

Writing reports.

Giving up my career and failing (not being smart enough) - financial worries.

My biggest concern was not being sure if I would juggle home life and college well, regarding having kids and being able to complete my studies.

Leaving the kids to come to college, while trying to fit studying in. I also had concerns about how difficult the course was going to be and if I could pass Maths!

Getting back into learning after being out of education for a long time. Also, giving up my job for this course was a big life change.

Fitting in, adapting to learning again, and my ability to keep up.

Being able to integrate with my classmates for the fact that I am a mature student.

My age and how long it had been since I was last in education. I worried that I wouldn't be able to cope or keep up. I also worried that I would look old and stand out. 

2. What do you feel has been your greatest educational achievement over the last 17 academic weeks?

Going to a Maths class and passing. I never thought I would get that far. Standing up in front of people and talking.

Passing Maths test / actually sticking out the course.

Passing all reports with little to no remediation. Passing Maths first time. Passing Communication assessments with no negative feedback.

Passing my two Comms assessments - I was always bad at English in school and super proud of myself for passing. Not just this class, but passing all my assessments so far.

Passing Maths tests as I have always struggled with it. Writing reports in my own words, as I feel I have contributed part of myself to the process.

Being able to pass assessments at first attempt (except one).

Passing the first couple of assessments (reports), especially being nervous about submitting them.

Passing Values and Principles report, as it was a lot of information that I had to apply. Also, my PowerPoint for my talk in the Communication class.

Standing up and giving a presentation, passing Maths.

Passing my two Maths assessments with 100% mark.

Being able to do well in Numeracy, because I always thought I am not good at it.

Being able to adapt my brain to Mathematics and passing the assessments. Very proud!

Passing both Maths tests the first time sitting them. Also passing my presentation in Communication.

Passing the Communication report - gave me a big confidence boost.

Being able to stay on, because there were times that I felt like quitting.

Passing two Maths assessments. Maths was my biggest worry. I hated Maths at school and managed to make myself extremely anxious, but I have overcome this. 

3. Give me one word which describes how you’re feeling about the prospect of getting through the second semester…

Optimistic.

Positive.

Optimistic.

Hopeful.

Excited.

Prepared (mentally and emotionally).

Excited.

Eager.

Nervous.

Excited.

Stressed.

Nervous.

Curious.

Stressed.

Nervous, but also confident.

Enthusiastic.

Optimistic.

4. In three words, describe your experience so far on the Programme you are on (keep it clean, please!) 

Snakes and ladders.

Unstructured, exciting, clarification.

Informative, stressful, rewarding.

Tough, overwhelming, exciting.

Helped realise potential.

Like the course.

Interesting, hectic, love.

It's been OK.

Informative, stressful, enjoyable.

Unorganised, educational, stressful.

Happy, proud, informative.

Bring it on!

Nervous, confident, stressful.

Reassuring, informative, confidence-busting.

Informative, educational, eye-opening.

Scary, stressful, positive.