GRACE Blogsite on StudyWiz

Dear Marists

Other than getting updated at this website, I've also created a RSS feed over at our Learning Portal-- StudyWiz.

You may search using the keyword GRACE.

Create a Blogsite at Blogger.com

Dear Marists

For those who are still not sure how to create your blog, view the following video.

Students' Blogroll

So far, we're glad to have 10 groups online with us. We're still waiting for more to come on board. We should have a total of 90 students' blogs. Tell your friends if their blogs are not up yet.

As you can see at the bottom right corner of this site, we've listed links to your blogsites. The list is growing.

We would appreciate it if you could standardise the "Title" of your blog to:

2009 Sec 2x No. yy-zz Project: <>

where

x: your class alphabet letter (e.g. A, B, C)
yy: index number of your 1st member
zz: index number of your last member

<>: If you have already identified your project title, add it in, else leave it blank for the time being.

Thank you.

Online File Sharing

Dear Marists

Do you have an online storage that you could share files with others?

Try this! http://www.box.net


It's simple and nice. There are some services such as edit documents online, posting files directly on blogs, fax documents, etc.

You may require to share some of your files with your members and teachers... Other than this, the google doc in your google accounts is good enough.

Students' Blogsites

So far, I've received about 5 blogsites setup. What about the rest?

You may wish to response here.

Remember to subscribe to this site with RSS feed (Mail in your macbook will do) to keep yourself updated with more information.

Slides on Project Ideas

Dear Marists


Here are the project ideas shared by Mr Varella during the presentation..

Slides presented by Mr Varella

RSS Feed-- Using "Mail"

Dear Marists

You can also use the "Mail" application in your macbook.
Follow the steps:

Doing more with your google account

When you have a google account, you could collaborate more. One such apps is google docs. Here's the video on google docs

Using RSS Feeds

What is RSS Feeds?



Readers:
1) Google Reader (I assume you can sign up a gmail account)
http://www.google.com/reader

2) A standalone software that runs on Mac OS: Shrook
Shrook is free
You may download shrook here: http://www.utsire.com/shrook/

That's how I would be monitoring your blogs.

Other than monitoring a blogsite using RSS feeds. You could also use it to subscribe to PODCasts, websites, news websites, etc.

Creating a Blog on Blogger.com

Dear Marists

For those who need guidance on creating a blog on blogger.com (Setting up one like this blogsite), click on this link: http://www.blogger.com to register for an account. Follow the 3 steps mentioned. For those who are more IT savvy, you may wish to guide your friends along.

You can invite your group members to co-author this blog (group blog), so that everyone can publish your reflections. Your facilitators could also assess you via this blog too.

The following screenshot is to show how you can invite your group members into the blog. However, your group mates need a google or gmail account at : http://mail.google.com.
Click on "add author" to include your members.

Happy blogging, however be sensitive to the words used. Please use proper English and no vulgarity please.

The following video features on blog.

GRACE 2009 Presentation on 20 Oct 2008

Just to summarise what Mr Varella and Mr Peh had covered today, during the briefing.

Mr Varella shared on the objectives of GRACE (Group Research And Collaborative Expedition).

Basically, the outcomes of GRACE:
1) Creative & Critical Thinker
2) Effective Communicator
3) Good Team Player (Able to collaborate in a team)
4) Life-long Independent Learners

From research, the above are attributes that an employer would look for in the 21st Century (this era).

Mr Varella also shared on some possible projects ideas (one long list), which will be updated here soon.

I am glad that some pupils had already created their group blogs. Just a reminder on the naming convention of your url:

http://2009sxxy.blogspot.com

xx- your class in year 2009
y- The first index number of the group

e.g. http://2009s2c9.blogspot.com
This will be the blogsite of Sec 2C, group 3. Let me know (via my email) if you are unable to register for this url, I'll guide you in getting another one.

Your blog allows you and your group members to post your weekly reflection as well as your project updates (videos, photos, etc.). However, please remember to handle media with care (I refer to copyrights material, remember what the gentleman from IPOS said to you this morning?).

Bookmark this blogsite for the time being. In my later posts, I'll guide you in using rss feed to keep yourself inform on any updates through Safari or a software.

Do come back again.

Gearing on to GRACE 2009

Coming to end of term soon...

Congratulations to those who had successfully promoted to the next level.

Next year, the current Secondary One pupils will be embarking on GRACE.

Lessons and information will be updated on this blog.

Therefore, please generate a RSS feed.