Towards a Gracious Society: September 2009

Dear 3/1,

This is the CLASS AVERAGE for the project components
(my evaluation, Ms Linna's not included yet):

BLOG
Average: 16
Min: 8
Max: 20

(Like I mentioned, this component is broken down into individual/group to be fair to everyone's contributions. If you had done your reflections diligently, you'd have been rewarded duly.)

POSTER
Average: 14
Min: 12
Max: 16

(Group(s) who did not adhere to submission format would have been penalised.)

Feedback: Always remember the 'important message' you want to convey through your posters. Usually, there's a tagline, e.g. NO SMOKING, etc. This should be visible at a glance and provides visual focus for your reader. Avoid excessive texts/visuals so as to prevent visual clutter.
Relate to the print ads that you see on magazines/newspapers. Do they write alot? How would you describe their visual design?

VIDEO
Average: 15
Min: 12
Max: 16

(Group(s) who did not adhere to submission format/minimum member airtime required would have been penalised.)
(Extensive language/typo errors within video were penalised under Content.)

Feedback: I tried as much as possible to recognise each group's efforts in video production (I know it's not easy). Content was largely relevant, so long as you do not make grave language errors, you should have done fine there.

PRESENTATION
Average: 7
Min: 6
Max: 8

(Group(s) who did not adhere to submission format would have been penalised.)

Feedback: Always take note of your standing posture (the way you present yourself to your audience. Voice projection, clarity (pronunciation/enunciation), and engaging the audience are all important presentation skills (also useful for oral exams).

Be mindful not to read to the paper. Practise, rehearse, have index cards containing main points to avoid reading off the paper. You need eye contact with the audience in order to engage them.

Thank you, everyone, for completing this project. Congratulations to all of us for surviving this tedious project.

From your reflections, I know that many of us have been made aware of the need to be gracious and appreciative towards everyone around us. And yes, you are right that a small effort from everyone goes a long way.

I hope that this graciousness project will not just end here and all of us will make this a lifelong project instead. It only takes a small effort from everyone. :)

Best of luck to your end of year exams!

Cheers,
Ms Raine