http://www.geocities.com/aidenyeh/shih_chien/sy2002_1stsem/communication_skills_course.htm


This is getting exciting!


Two more! Don?


Like what i've said, at least 1 to 2 webheads in a group. the 

invitation is open to those who could make it.


Aiden


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Hi there,


Sharing with Aiden's students from Taiwan is a great opportunity to get 

started in online moderation. I am happy that Maria took up the 

challenge, as I told her, the only way to learn is by trying, there is always 
a first time. If you do not feel confident enough to take a group by 
yourself, join any of us and let's do it together!



Daf




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Hi
Aiden,


I can make it this Sunday at 12.00 GMT for an hour or so. You count on me
for taking care of a group, or teaming up with one of the veterans.
http://www.behindthename.com/
tells me that my name is 'eagle power'. I may not be able to exercise my muscles enough this week to be worthy of it by Sunday. But then - what's in a name?



Arnold



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Arnold
(er, Eagle power),

Thanks for joining in. You will be with Group 2 from Class B. Let me know
where you would want to meet- you could borrow someone's office or would you
like to set up your own?

Aiden

p.s.

You won't be needing those muscles for the chat ;-) But, I know how you
dread typing at the speed of light, and this Sunday you would have to do just
that, need to flex those fingers, eh.


  

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Here's
my office, Aiden, in case you want to let your students know in advance, for
organization purposes:



3rd floor, 311 West Wing

It will be an interesting experience!



Rita


 Count on me, Aiden, see you on Sunday.





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Aiden,



One more question is where? I don't have an
"office"; at tappedin and don't
really know how to get one. I suppose I
could ask BJ about it. Could I just be borrowing someone else's space instead? 



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You
could use my office, then AidenY's Office.
Here's how to get there: 

 1.You could take the elevator, click on 8th
Floor

2. Once on 8th floor, go to East wing,
 E802- that's where my office is.


The simplest way is type. /join AidenY, 
I'll wait for you there.

Aiden


Don, you could always set up your TI office
anytime you feel like it. Some good spots/rooms have already been taken, but
there are plenty more (I think) to choose from. A piece of advice (based on
Chinese superstition) choose a good number.


  


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Aiden,

To answer my own question, I now have an office at
TI:br>


19th floor, West Wing, 1906


You can send students there or I can meet them in
the reception 
more confusing).



--Don


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   I'm
forwarding this message to my students.


Thanks again


Aiden


Wasn't that quick!




http://www.geocities.com/aidenyeh/shih_chien/2ndsem/whatsinaname/main.htm



NOTE:



Please save the chat logs and I would really
appreciate it if you could forward them to me after the sessions this Sunday so
this project could be well-documented.



You can of course use voice in YM, and view
webcams but I suggest that you do this after you have discussed the topic
(What's in a name?)



A group of 8-9 students is still considered a
small herd, but discussions could also go awry when not properly
moderated. But, you're all webheads, savvy in multi-tasking and quite good chaos
navigators ;-) what else could go wrong?



See you all this Sunday.



Aiden Yeh


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Hi
Aiden, 
Sorry for the late message!But I was in the middle
of transferring my files from one pc to another, and I'm sure you
how it is.I'm not done yet, but at least I can follow the messages.i
wonder if it all
right with you that I join Dafne's group.
Kindly,
let me know.

Best regards,



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Buth,


That would be great! But, I think you've got to
ask Daf, too.

I'll "see" you tonight (er, whatever
time that would be for you

Aiden


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Hi everyone,



I understand there is going to be a discussion at http://www.tappedin.org
at noon Sunday today Feb 23 with Aiden's students about names.  This
subject came up before at Webheads, and some of these students wrote about their
names.  If you are planning to attend this discussion you might want to
review the following pages:



http://sites.hsprofessional.com/vstevens/files/efi/zack.htm

http://sites.hsprofessional.com/vstevens/files/efi/joyce.htm

http://sites.hsprofessional.com/vstevens/files/efi/iris.htm

http://sites.hsprofessional.com/vstevens/files/efi/beatrice.htm

http://sites.hsprofessional.com/vstevens/files/efi/alice.htm

http://sites.hsprofessional.com/vstevens/files/efi/songyiqi.htm



You can find these linked to the writing 'assignments' here:

http://sites.hsprofessional.com/vstevens/files/efi/vcommunity.htm



I'm sure I will see some of you online today as usual.  All are welcome,



Vance


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After the session.....


Hi,
Aiden, and all,



I had a fabulous experience today with your students, all ready to participate
actively and in an orderly way, and willing to do their best to make sure I
understood the real meaning behind a name, and the reasons for its choice.

To break the ice, I wanted to know how they felt about their own names, which
prompted personal explanation and differences, as to that between boys' and
girls' names. It was a true interchange of ideas, since I was, sorry to say,
almost ignorant of the importance of choosing a name and of the reasons
underlying this importance, as well as of the significance this choice has, and
the weight on the baby's life when the name is given. I had already been to the
site Aiden had sent us to, but I preferred to pretend I knew nothing, and , in
fact, it paid.

They produced lots of examples to prove the reasons for parents' concern in
choosing a name and, as I showed true enthusiasm to learn, all the students were
eager to help me, and to tell their own stories. I was happy to see they were
interested in my knowing about the meaning of my name, and they even found me a
Chinese name, based on words I had chosen...



Despite errors, communication was successfully achieved. Students helped each
other when needed, and they were highly motivated, as they practised the
language using different functions. As an experienced EFL teacher, I can
personally add I've had many f2f conversation classes which proved less natural
and more straining, and which did not obviously provide further possibilities
for exploitation. This is an instance which definitely confirms the value of
CHAT for language learning if properly directed, prepared and evaluated. Of
course the addition of audio will complete the whole process.



Now, Aiden, some questions, if possible: Did you have a preparation phase? Was
this group's first experience? Will you assign a task on the chatlogs? 
(Sorry if I have missed previous messages with the answers) What was their own
feeling about the experience?

And what about other meetings?



Look forward to reading more.

A thankful hug,



Rita


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Aiden's thanks.













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