A day without the teacher's physical presence.
Instructions
1) Log in to MI Link
2) Go to Read the article designated for your class
07S1" Damn if we do, damn if we don't"
07A2 "Preservation for preservation's sake"
07B4 "Lewis Hamilton in an electric car?"
4) Click on the 'reply' button and post your response to the particular article.
Write your name & class.
Write 1 argument &
1 counter-argument
Your response should contain no less than 2 FULL paragraphs consisting of 2 opposing views - 1 for, 1 against. You can write more if you are contentious. I also encourage you to read and respond to other articles on Mr Samuel Wong's blog. :)
5) Complete your response before 12pm, 3rd March 2008. Thank you and enjoy learning online.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
[Pre U Sem] Post interview notes
Was reading Mr Wong's blog post about child geniuses and decided to reflect on the issue which some students claimed that the Pre-U Sem interview was traumatic.
Being one of the interviewers, I would like to apologise for any misunderstanding that occurred and any trauma inflicted was unintended. I applaud your effort in turning up for the interviews and was impressed that many prepared for it. In fact, those who put in effort to research and willing to take the challenge, voicing their (justified) opinions are selected. Maturity does not occur overnight so I do not expect an 18 year old spouting philosophical quotes. Neither can I. If you ask me, what was I looking for in a candidate? A confident team player who is willing to go the mile. Knowledge is a bonus but not a necessity as it can be acquired.
I could not agree more with Mr Wong's observation and at the same time, be reminded of the times I felt such peer pressure when some of my JC classmates laughed at me when I was reading (not notes or textbook) during break time. I stopped reading. Hey, I was 17! At least not reading in front of such 'friends'. However, I managed to make friends who like to read and discuss issues with me. These friends are the few who passed GP and still keep in contact.
Although friends should not be categorised, instinctively one knows who are the true friends and who are not. A true friend will not laugh at your efforts or put you down. In fact, he/she will help to become a better person.
In spite of my job, my friends still call me a bimbo which I do not take offense because I am an airhead. I feel that I have too little time and want to learn/do too many things. Therefore, I am quite upset that some students have too much time and have no idea what to do (anything but study), decided to vandalise school property. Even during my rebellious days, the idea of destroying things was never on my agenda. When I asked ex-vandals the rationale behind their actions, they replied, 'Fun what!' This joy they achieved from destruction is barbaric and obviously, they do not respect or value others' property. To quote my colleague, 'Stupid is relative' so vandalism is the lowest, morally decadent form of catharsis yet some take pride in it. Anyway, that was a random note on vandalism.
Back on the issue of learning, I appreciate the time and effort given by my students, friends, colleagues who are willing to share their knowledge and experience with me. Thank you for 'dumbing down' for me and listening to my superficial comments. @_@
Being one of the interviewers, I would like to apologise for any misunderstanding that occurred and any trauma inflicted was unintended. I applaud your effort in turning up for the interviews and was impressed that many prepared for it. In fact, those who put in effort to research and willing to take the challenge, voicing their (justified) opinions are selected. Maturity does not occur overnight so I do not expect an 18 year old spouting philosophical quotes. Neither can I. If you ask me, what was I looking for in a candidate? A confident team player who is willing to go the mile. Knowledge is a bonus but not a necessity as it can be acquired.
I could not agree more with Mr Wong's observation and at the same time, be reminded of the times I felt such peer pressure when some of my JC classmates laughed at me when I was reading (not notes or textbook) during break time. I stopped reading. Hey, I was 17! At least not reading in front of such 'friends'. However, I managed to make friends who like to read and discuss issues with me. These friends are the few who passed GP and still keep in contact.
Although friends should not be categorised, instinctively one knows who are the true friends and who are not. A true friend will not laugh at your efforts or put you down. In fact, he/she will help to become a better person.
In spite of my job, my friends still call me a bimbo which I do not take offense because I am an airhead. I feel that I have too little time and want to learn/do too many things. Therefore, I am quite upset that some students have too much time and have no idea what to do (anything but study), decided to vandalise school property. Even during my rebellious days, the idea of destroying things was never on my agenda. When I asked ex-vandals the rationale behind their actions, they replied, 'Fun what!' This joy they achieved from destruction is barbaric and obviously, they do not respect or value others' property. To quote my colleague, 'Stupid is relative' so vandalism is the lowest, morally decadent form of catharsis yet some take pride in it. Anyway, that was a random note on vandalism.
Back on the issue of learning, I appreciate the time and effort given by my students, friends, colleagues who are willing to share their knowledge and experience with me. Thank you for 'dumbing down' for me and listening to my superficial comments. @_@
Thursday, January 24, 2008
[Quote] Aristophanes
Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown; ignorance can be educated, drunkeness sobered -- but stupidity lasts. ~ Aristophanes
[Pre U Sem] Selection Interview
Pre U Sem interviews will be conducted at the following dates. Please be on time.
Interview 1
First impressions matter. If you are punctual, it signifies that you are responsible and serious about the position.
If you have a valid reason for not being able to turn up at the scheduled date and time, they are to see either me, Mrs Sharie Ng or Mdm Yani personally to explain and re-schedule.
We will finalise the participants by Fri, 1 Feb.
If you have a valid reason for not being able to turn up at the scheduled date and time, they are to see either me, Mrs Sharie Ng or Mdm Yani personally to explain and re-schedule.
We will finalise the participants by Fri, 1 Feb.
Interview 1
Date: Fri, 25 Jan
Time: 1330-1600
Venue: Library Instruction Rm 2
Classes involved: 07A1-07A6, 07B1-07B3
Interview 2
Date: Wed, 30 Jan
Time: 1400-1700
Venue: Lib Instruction Rm 1
Classes involved: 07B4-07B7, 07S1-07S7
Friday, January 18, 2008
[Pre U Sem] First Briefing
PRE U SEMINAR 2008 BRIEFING
We are looking for 25 intelligent, confident, exuberant students to represent MI in the 2008 Pre-U Seminar.
We need researchers, writers, presenters and multimedia experts on this team.
What can you gain from joining Pre-U Sem, other than it is really, really fun?
a) A glowing addition to your resume
b) Develop critical thinking, communication and various skills which will help your studies and future.
c) Networking and bonding.
d) Be involved in special activities that challenge you to exercise teamwork and resourcefulness as you work with students from different institutions.
e) Be an active citizen. This year, you will examine and suggest how Singaporeans can effect change and transform their lives and those of fellow citizens.
f) Gain new perspectives and knowledge through exchanges with political, industry and community leaders, and amongst participants themselves.
MI’s Parallel Presentation
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Captalising on
Some questions that can help to prepare you for the interview
1) What do you understand by the term ‘medical hub’?
2) What are some of the steps undertaken to promote
3) Who do you think are suitable to talk on this issue?
4) If you are an official working in the team to set up the medical hub, what suggestions do you have?
5) Why should we select you to represent MI for the Pre-U Sem? What can you contribute?
Visit Pre-U Seminar 2008 website for more details http://www.mjc.edu.sg/preusem/
Schedule of Key Activities & Submissions
| Activity/ Submission | Deadlines & Other details | |
| Submit names to Ms Yani or Ms Sharie Ong personally | 21 Jan (Mon) | |
| Interview with interested candidates | 23 Jan (Wed) | Venue and time to be announced |
| Synopsis for parallel presentation | 19 Mar (Wed) | |
| Multimedia report submission | 16 Apr (Wed) | |
| First rehearsal | 30 Apr (Wed) | |
| Check in camp Closing ceremony | 26 May (Mon) @ NTU 30 May (Fri) | This is a five-day residential camp. (Participants stay in NTU halls for five days.) |
Monday, January 14, 2008
Chancello's Challenge Shield
Interested students, please approach me to sign up.
Chancellor’s Challenge Shield (CCS) is an annual event organized by the CCS sub-committee under NUSPA. This event was inaugurated and formally endorsed in July 1992 by the late Dr Wee Kim Wee, former President of theRepublic of Singapore
Chancellor’s Challenge Shield (CCS) is an annual event organized by the CCS sub-committee under NUSPA. This event was inaugurated and formally endorsed in July 1992 by the late Dr Wee Kim Wee, former President of the
It is of great importance to promote political awareness amongst the undergraduates as well as the younger group of students. CCS seeks to encourage youths to keep up with current affairs and understand the importance of being a well-informed member of society through a series of challenging and interactive quizzes and games.
Quiz Format
- All registered teams are required to sit for this round. Individuals will answer a total of 50 MCQ and their individual scores will be totaled to form a team score. The top three teams will proceed to the Finals.
- Finals
- Round 1
- Part A: Teams will be provided with a whiteboard on which they will put down their answers to each of the questions asked.
- Part B: Teams will be given 3 coloured placards (green-yes, red-no, amber-not sure). Teams are required to flash the placards in response to the questions asked.
- Round 2
- The highest scorer of the previous round gets to start the round first. Teams will take turns to answer questions from 6 different categories (
Mr Samuel Wong's blog
Mr Samuel Wong has joined the blog community!
Focusing on interesting news that serves as food for thought, his blog is a good place to start being an active learner.
Do visit the blog and post your comments.
He can also guide you to formulate strong arguments. (He always manage to convince me! ^_^)
Focusing on interesting news that serves as food for thought, his blog is a good place to start being an active learner.
Do visit the blog and post your comments.
He can also guide you to formulate strong arguments. (He always manage to convince me! ^_^)
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