4.+Student+Area

= Student Area =

Within this page you will find the 3 different tasks that the students are required to complete. There is a little information for the teacher and the instructions for the students explaining the task. Also, there are student samples for each of the 3 tasks.

=Task 1 = **Teacher Information** Students are required to write a blog entry that will be posted on the class Blog page on Blogger.com. Students can select one of the 3 questions below and write their blog. They can include personal experiences, current affairs etc and this is an entry that reflects the students knowledge and what they know at the beginning of the unit before they have had exposure to the topic. This task is see what prior knowledge the students have been exposed to. This task could be done multiple times throughout the unit using different topic questions.

= Task 1 =

Students Your task is the write a blog entry using Blogger.com Your blog entry is your own personal writing and will be posted on the class blog page for your peers to read. You can write your blog on one of the three statements below:


 * What is your understanding of multiculturalism, culture and immigration?
 * Select one of the following cultural groups and list some of the hardships these people faced when they came to Australia. South Sea Islanders (Kanakas), Italians, Greeks, Vietnamese
 * What are some of the contributions that groups such as immigrants and indigenous peoples have made to our community?

Now that you know what your task is click on the link that will take you to the Blogger.com website. As we already have a class Blogger page just enter the Username and Password which will give you access to the class account. Then all that is left to do is post your entry.

You are welcome to add more than one post and you can respond to your fellow class mates' posts if you wish.

Remember when submitting your blog you need to write your name and the question you are answering in the Title section.

Welcome blog from the teacher

Student Blog Question 1 Student Blog Question 2 Student Blog Question 3

= Task 2 = **Teacher information** This task should be conducted mid way through the unit as it is going to assist students with their final task. Also it has been designed to assess what the students have learnt and if they have been engaged in the unit. It involves the students creating a concept map using bubbl.us that will provide information about four different topics. The students are to research and use what they have learnt to create this concept map. Two of the topic questions which are provided below are to be answered by all the students the other two topics are to be choosen by the each individual student. They would have been exposed to many different topics over the first half of the unit that they can use or they can create their own with teacher approval.

As an extension to this task and to give the students an opportunity to share their findings, the class can create a class bubbl.us on the topic and put all their ideas together on one Concept Map. This will involve and value all students' opinions in the class and will allow for the students to talk and learn off each other.

= Task 2 = **Student** Your task is research and use what you have learnt throughout the unit to create a Concept Map using bubbl.us. The topic is on immigration to Australia. This is your own individual concept map that you will use to assist in organising and creating your 280 slide powerpoint presentation. You need to ensure that you have at least 4 topic questions.

These are the two compulsory topics you must include in your concept map. You do not have to use the exact wording that is written below.


 * Why did immigrants migrate to Australia?
 * What countries did immigrants come from

Take your time and think carefully about your topics as this will be the template for your 280 slide presentation that you will do later in the unit. Put as much information on this concept map as possible.

Student example of the bubbl.us concept map.[|bubblus_Immigration_(Sam)(2).jpg]This is an example of what a class wiki could look like in its early stages.[|bubblus_Immigration_(class)(2).jpg]       Task 3 **Teacher** This task should be done over a number weeks were students use 280 Slides to create a presentation of all they have learnt over the time of the unit. Students can use the mind map they created earlier to assist in creating presentation. The students will select either a family member or a famous Australian that hmmigrated to Australia. The students need to address four topics. They can either use the four topics on their concept map or they can use the two compulsory topics and two different topics. It is important that a sufficient amount of time is alloted for this task as the students will have to research their topics.

=Task 3 = **Students** Using your bubbl.us concept map that you created earlier in the term as a guide you are to create a Powerpoint presentation using 280 Slides. The Powerpoint presentation will act as an aid to your oral so only put the most important information on each of the slides. You must research and present 4 topics. These can either be the four on your concept map or the two compulsory topics and two different ones. It is up to you however, if you are selecting new topics you must discuss the topics with your teacher before you start.

Ensure that you include some of the following:


 * Different Colours
 * Include pictures
 * Links to websites
 * Youtube video
 * Maps

Also ensure that you acknowledge where you retrieve your image or clips from in a reference page or below the image or clip.

Clip on the above link and start creating!

Below is a completed student example of the 280 Slide Powerpoint Presentation.

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