Field Trips for Jan - Feb '17

Mar 3 Field Trip to IEP Conference < Still on: Hope to see you there!

Online registration is open. Click here to register.

Wonder who was the crazy fellow who photobombed at 4:23.

Here's the map there from Don Mills Station.

Mar 8 Encore Field Trip < Suspended due to MiscroSkills' Closure

Thank God for another chance at the snow! Before we leave for March Break, we get to enjoy Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre again.

Same map, different date :)

If you missed the first trip (pictures here), don't worry! There's one more!

In case the cafeteria doesn't open, be sure to pack your own coffee and lunch. And take lots of pictures!

And don't get lost this time:

Friday's R Assignment

Today we go from clicks to bricks, from smileys to smiles, from the online to the face-to-face network. Why do we need to do that? How can we do that? Tell a partner.

Your tasks:

1. Use Google, Kijiji Networking, and Meetup.com to uncover a list of 10 top business networks relevant to you in Toronto.
1. Keywords include your areas of interest, experience, ethnic association, beliefs, etc.
2. Embed your list with direct URL links.
2. Read your classmates’ lists and suggest more connections/ideas under Comments.

Thursday's RW Assignment

What are your networks online? How many people are you connected with? Discuss with a partner.

Your tasks:

1. Setup your Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts.
2. Read the top 10 tips on this page (p. 2).
3. Connect to your classmates.
1. Publish pictures and posts about our upcoming field trips. 
2. Or create a Facebook event and invite your classmates to it.
4. Comment on your classmates’ posts.

MICROSKILLS "CLOSED IMMEDIATELY"

Sorry, guys. No more school!

MicroSkills has gone bankrupt.

Please stay in touch for any updates via Facebook.

Wednesday's Celebration: It's National Flag Day!

Check this out!

Tuesday's Preview

If you have your Toronto Public Library card ready, check out these Lynda Courses:

1. Login to TPL
2. Click on one of these;
1. Prioritize Your Networking
2. Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Monday's W Assignment

Today we begin a week on the theme of business networking. Tell a partner your experience in business networking. Where and how did you grow your network?

Your tasks:

1. Register for IEP Conference. Forward your instructor your confirmation email.
2. Listen to this podcast, and write down 10 new expressions/words. Make sentences and check them with a partner.
1. Imagine that Marissa gave Ian her card. What would Ian write in an email to get an appointment with her?
2. Write an email of 80 words from Ian requesting a meeting. Include the language you have learnt.
3. Publish!

Thursday's R Assignment

Have you ever written your dad a Father's Day card? Or have you ever received one?

Your tasks:

1. Rewrite the above cartoon with the correct spelling. Check with a partner.
2. Read this article about fallen fathers.
3. Take notes, and record some words of comfort in 30 seconds you could give to their children.

Tuesday's L Assignment

What are your most and least favourite household chores? Why? Tell a partner now.

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Your tasks:

1. Do this listening exercise.
1. Write down a new list of 10 chores.
2. Role play, record, and publish your parent-child dialogue with a partner.
2. Have 3 classmates listen to your recording and list those chores in their comments.

Friday's S Assignment

Now you have decided to organize the trip to Peterborough Liftlock. It was a beautiful drive from North York, and you arrive on time. Some friends are there already. You're all excited about the winter activities there. But some of your group are missing.

Your cellphone rings. You excuse yourself from your friends and take the call.

Your task:

1. Jake, a friend hoping to meet you at the Liftlock is lost outside a synagogue at 775 Weller St in Peterborough. Check that location on Google Maps and give directions over the phone.
2. Record and publish your Google Map and Chirbit.