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=TUESDAY 7th DECEMBER= 1. If you have not completed the following reflection task on your Individual Student Page (Private 9M1 page) please do this first. Copy and comment on the following:

a. Did you achieve your Semester 2 goals in this subject? Explain b. What do you believe have been the three most important things you have learnt during Semester 2? c. Select a lesson during this term which you thought was the best and explain why you believe it was the best. d. Are you happy with the Homework habits you have developed and will they greatly assist you next year? Explain e. In what ways do you always "do your best" in this subject? f. Do you have "high expectations" in this subject? Explain or justify your answer g. What extra help do you need from your teacher to help you learn and to improve your skills? h. Are you happy with your progress and achievement in this subject? i. My teacher always ....... (complete this statement by writing a brief paragraph)

2. Use the **9M1 Speak Out** link --> **Discussions** link to complete the following feedback tasks. (Complete each response in Word, then spellcheck, before pasting your comment into the wiki.)
 * Expectations for Year 10 in 2011 - Year 10 is a significant step in your education. What differences do you think will be between Year 9 and Year 10?


 * Attendance Issues & 90% Minimum Requirement to Pass in 2011 - Why do you think attendance is so important? and What do you think of Mr Lamb's minimum 90% attendance requirement for next year?


 * How do we successfully tackle lateness? - What suggestions do you have to successfully make an attack on student lateness so that students get to class on time?


 * New Name, New Uniform etc - Explain how you feel about the renaming RDSC back to Reservoir Hight School, the new uniform, ending of Teams etc


 * High Expectations Revisited - How has your teacher shown high expectations in 2010? and How have you shown high expectation in your learning?


 * Semester 2 Report on Your Teacher - E Reichelt - I have written your reports. It is now your turn to write an honest, constructive report on your Me & My World teacher (that's me!!)Tell me exactly what you think

3. Go to the **Challenges** link and complete any of the tasks there once you have finished all of the above tasks.

4. Do the RACV On-line driving quiz (How much do you know about Road Laws) []

=FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER= 1. If you have not completed the reflection task from yesterday (see below) please do that task first!

2. Use the **9M1 Speak Out** link --> **Discussions** link to complete the following feedback tasks. (Complete each response in Word, then spellcheck, before pasting your comment into the wiki.)
 * Expectations for Year 10 in 2011
 * Attendance Issues & 90% Minimum Requirement to Pass in 2011
 * How do we successfully tackle lateness?
 * New Name, New Uniform etc
 * High Expectations Revisited
 * Semester 2 Report on Your Teacher - E Reichelt

3. Go to the **Challenges** link and complete any of the tasks there once you have finished all of the above tasks..

=THURSDAY 2nd DECEMBER= Complete the following reflection on your personal progress and achievements during Semester 2 on your Individual Page.

Copy and comment on the following:

a. Did you achieve your Semester 2 goals in this subject? Explain b. What do you believe have been the three most important things you have learnt during Semester 2? c. Select a lesson during this term which you thought was the best and explain why you believe it was the best. d. Are you happy with the Homework habits you have developed and will they greatly assist you next year? Explain e. In what ways do you always "do your best" in this subject? f. Do you have "high expectations" in this subject? Explain or justify your answer g. What extra help do you need from your teacher to help you learn and to improve your skills? h. Are you happy with your progress and achievement in this subject? i. My teacher always ....... (complete this statement by writing a brief paragraph)

=FRIDAY 27th AUGUST= Have you done the tasks below?

If you have, then go to **Law --> Task 1** and test your knowledge and understanding of some common legal terms.

If you haven't please do these tasks now!

=THURSDAY 12th AUGUST= **BUT IT WILL NOT HAPPEN IF YOU DO NOT PASS YEAR 9!!!!!!!!!!**
 * Take a moment to read the entry below for 17th June - What is the problem? Why haven't most students made an effort to change? This is particularly a concern when more than half of the class have indicated that they want to do a VCE subject next year in Year 10. A hope you get this opportunity**

Tasks:
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 * 1) **Take a look NOW in your G: Drive** at your progress report for this subject (**Wk 5 Humanities Term 3.xls**)
 * 1) Use the **9M1 Speak Out** link to go to the **Discussion** tab (top of page) and respond to the following topics

Class Contracts

Lateness

Yellow Card System

Excursions

Next Excursion

3. Copy the following onto your **Individual Student Page** and answer these questions fully and thoughtfully


 * What is the most important thing(s) that you have learnt in Me & My World during our Law Unit of Work? Justify with reasons.
 * If you were the teacher of this class, what is one immediate change you would make which would be an improvement?
 * How do you measure personal success?
 * Have you been successful in Me & My World this Semester? How do you know this or how do you make this judgement?
 * How much time in this class is profitable (used for learning)? Explain
 * What is one word you would use to describe your class?
 * What are your personal goals for Semester 2 in this subject?
 * For each of your goals, review your progress and rate yourself on how well you have achieved each goal (out of "5 stars") explaining the reasons for each rating.
 * How do you think you are going towards meeting our 3 class goals? Explain
 * How prepared do you feel you are to undertake a VCE subject next year?
 * What do you need to change to ensure that you pass Year 9 and graduate to Year 10 next year?

=THURSDAY 17th JUNE= Our focus during Semester 2 is to improve work output and both the quantity and quality of work produced. This means better use of class time and more conscientious completion of homework.

In class we have discussed and arrived at three class goals for Semester 2 to improve results. Today I need you to consider each of these goals and give feedback to myself and your class mates. Go to 9M1 Speak Out --> Discussion Tab and complete your responses to the posts. You will notice that I have also asked you to write a report on my Semester 1 performance as the teacher of this subject! Be honest and recommend any improvements you would welcome.

=THURSDAY 3rd JUNE= Following class oral presentations I want you to complete the feedback/comment tasks posted under **Discussion** OR prepare your presentations for tomorrow! The Discussion posts can be found by clicking on **9M1 Speak Out!**

=FRIDAY 7th MAY= The log-on issues from yesterday should have been resolved. Everyone should now know their log-on **username** and **password**.

Today, following a demonstration, you are to create a voki and embed it into your **Private Page**. Your voki should state **THREE** goals you have set yourself for the rest of this Semester and should also show how you know if you have achieved these goals.

=THURSDAY 6th MAY= = This is our second attempt at using a wiki. (Attempt number one was UNSATISFACTORY and UNSUCCESSFUL!!!!) = = You will find it interesting and fun BUT you must follow instructions and the agreed 'code of conduct' or you will be excluded from using and contributing to this wiki!! THERE WILL BE NO THIRD ATTEMPT!!!!! = =Today we are going to have another go at doing the two tasks given on Thursday 11th February.= =Follow the instructions given below.=

= THURSDAY 11th FEBRUARY =

Hello and welcome to our Year 9 Merri wiki.

All students in both 9M1 and 9M2 are members of this wiki and can add pages and/or edit pages. I expect you to respect the Private Pages of all members of this wiki. You must not add to or change these pages! You may however visit these pages and you can leave a comment using the Discussion tab at the top of the page.

**Every session that we do work in a computer room I will write a summary of the task(s) on this page of the wiki.** Even if I am absent (eg coaching a sports team or sick) I will still write-up the work or activities I want you to complete. Remember to check this page if you can't remember what to do.


 * TASK 1:** To complete today's first task you need to click on the link **9M1 Speak Out**, and then click on the **Discussion Tab** at the top of this page. I would like you to add a comment to the three Discussion topics on **9M1, High Expectations** and **Good Teacher.**

I have asked you to comment on these topics (posts):
 * because I want to get your feedback and find out your opinions, and
 * I want you to gain some experience at using the **Discussion** feature on this wiki.

This wiki does not have a Spellchecker. **It may be a good idea to write your comments in Word, then spell check them, and correct errors, before cutting and pasting and posting your views on the Discussion Forum.**


 * TASK 2:** On your own private page (no one else is to add or edit this page) I want you to create a voki ([|www.voki.com]) with 3 goals for this subject for this semester.

Enjoy working on this wiki!! You can even work on it at home!!