Hello Everyone,

Today please write about important challenges that your discipline, or your field in general, is currently facing. Think in terms of the following areas:

- Technology

- Social Matters

- Education

Define the challenges, and say how you think they should be resolved in each area.

Also, mention the critical issues involved in each area.

Word Count: 350

Leave comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.

Again, I know we only have the lab for an hour, so if you can´t finish in time, post what you have, and then finish later.

Take care

Joe

Money Matters!

Today please write about issues of money. You might focus on some of the following:

Are you good with money or bad with money? Why do you think that is?

Do you sometimes have to borrow money from other people? Are you able to pay them back quickly? Or, do other people sometimes borrow money from you? Do they pay you back quickly?

Do you like to manage money, or is it something you dread?

How do you pay your bills? Online, at the bank, or another way?

Do you think public schools should teach children how to manage money, or is this the responsibility of parents and family?

Do you use a bank? Are you happy with it? Why, why not?

You may consider other money issues as well.

Please write about 350 words.

Also, make 2 brief comments on other students´ posts

Take care

Joe

Hi folks,

Today we will write about suggestions for improving your Faculty. Please consider the following.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION IN YOUR FACULTY?

WHAT THINGS NEED IMPROVEMENT? WHAT WOULD BE YOUR FIRST STEPS TO DEALING WITH THIS SITUATION?

HOW WOULD YOU RESOLVE THIS SITUATION?

WHAT COULD BE THE REAL BENEFITS/IMPACT OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS?

NEXT STEPS >> FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS>>

Number of Words: 250 - 300

Please make comments on 2 of your classmates’ posts.

Take care

Joe

Hi folks,

Today we have another themed blog, which means we will decide on our topic together. Like we did last time, we will talk about this at the beginning of class.

Please write about 200-250 words.

Take care

Joe

Hi folks,

For our next blog, please write about the following:

Where to go and what to do in Santiago.

Imagine a friend has come to visit you who has never been here before. Talk about where you might take them and describe those places in as much detail as possible. These could include tourist attractions as well as your own favorite places to go, like cafés, restaurants, etc.

Please write about 200-250 words.

Take care

Joe

Hi folks,

Today is a free blog, which means we will come up with the topic together. As our lab time is short, we will have to do this quickly, and then get writing.

We will talk about possible topics at the beginning of the lab.

See you later today.

Cheers

Joe

Hi folks,

For our next post, please write about the following:

TRANSANTIAGO >> BEFORE AND AFTER

What is your opinion of Transantiago.

A) In what way(s) is it better or worse than the pre-Transantiago system.

B) Compare and describe your experience with the new system a) when it started and b) now.

C) What changes would you apply in order to make it better/more effective in the future?*

Mention any other points you think are important.

Number of words: 200 - 250

Cheers

THEME: A COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.

- Which country would you like to go to? Why?- What do you know about it?- What would you like to do there?- Would you like to study/work/live there? Explain.- Make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts- Word Count: 200 words

Cheers

Hi folks,

For our first blog, please do the following:

Write about your experiences during the first semester of 2009.


Describe:

The relevant things you learned and studied

The things you did in your free time

The challenges you had to face

Other things (family, friends, etc)


Please write at least 200 words.

Have fun.

Joe