Show us how to make/do something

One thing that a lot of people forget is to do is to prepare their projects well. This new project has three different steps, which you must follow carefully.

1. Learn how to make a flowchart.
2. Go to eHow and browse the menu. Select TWO different processes and make a flowchart for each one. DO NOT copy & paste. You need to explain the process in your own words. This step is individual.
3. Send the flow chart by email (to ralfortiz@gmail.com) as attachments. You need to complete this process in order to do the next step. Your email should be named flow_last name_first name. 
4. Form a team of no less than 2, and no more than 3 members. And you are going to show us how to make/do something on Friday (October, 19th). You need to present a flowchart before you do your project.

Should we wear uniforms?

Schools and companies often have their students or employees wear uniforms. Many people are not in favor, while others are. Your assignment for today is to write your opinion on the topic of uniforms. Write arguments in favor and against. Use the expressions for contrasting that we saw in class.
Send your text as "Uniforms_name" to ralfortiz@gmail.com before 10 PM today; September 28th, 2012.

Traveling around-Glion 3

For this week's blog entry you are going to write about TWO trips: one that you have taken and one you would like to take. When you talk about the past you need to include past simple and present perfect. 200 words minimum. Send the link to ralfortiz@gmail.com 

BLOGGING

Now, it is time for you to approach information technologies from personal and professional perspective. I am sure are on Facebook, and if you aren't, then we need to talk about your social networking. Facebook and Twitter are social networks. I am also sure you know what blogging is.

We are starting a new phase of our use of the language. As off now, you will be blogging at least once a week, so you need to learn how to blog. Aside form blogging you will be producing a podcast, which will be published on your blog. There are many resources on the net to learn how to make a podcast. We need to broaden our perspective and acquire new skills. These skills and these tools will be very helpful in all your other classes. You will be able to approach projects, internships and your current or future employment opportunities with more weapons.
For this class you need to set up a blog and notify me of your blog address via email to ralfortiz@gmail.com. Here are some VERY important tips based on what has caused problems for students in the past.

1. Take note of the name you decided for your blog and password access and keep it with you.
2. Notify me of your blog address via email immediately.
3. Design your blog to suit your personality. Use your imagination.
4. NEVER, and I really mean NEVER copy and paste material. You may link material from other pages to your blog, but you MUST write all the text in your own words.
5. NEVER, and this is NEVER, write in Spanish and use a translator for your text.
6. Work on your posts with time so that you are never pressed for time.
7. Make an impression, make sure more people read your blog.
8. Follow the blogs your classmates produce, and comment on the content.
9. Any post published after the due date and time will not be consider as done.
10. Visit other blogs... look for things you are interested in. There are blogs on every single topic you can imagine.

Leave a comment in the comment space bellow with your opinion of this assignment.
Your assignment for today is to write an editorial explaining what you want include in your blog and why?

GOOD LUCK!

Adding a Covering Letter to Your Resume

There are some things to do when looking for jobs in differnt areas of the tourism industry.
First of all, you will select the job that you find most interesting and shape your resume for that position. The first link is for a WORD document, which is ONE of the general formats. You will use AND ADJUST the information we saw in class. By using this document you can see the general design. Feel free to use other document designs that are an improvement over what has been given to you.
As you already know, when you mail your CV/resume, it must be accompanied by a covering letter which will be your chance to tell the employer why they should hire you. It is your first impression to make. By clicking on the link you will have access to a PDF document, which is an example written to accompany a resume for a job in design studio. The example is not related to the tourism industry so that you have the chance to use your creativity and include information relevant to your aspirations. It also needs to be polished. For more information on covering letters follow this link and apply what you learn to your letter.
You have until February 9th at midnight to mail in your work; covering letter & resume. Your covering must be the body of the email, and the resume should be included as an attachment. Your mail should be named LAB_Activity_02_09. Assigments which do not follow these instructions will not be read or graded.