E-Portfolio Artefacts: CLB 7

So, for those ready to try some higher-end tasks, here are 4 for CLB7:

1. CLB7L Follow detailed directions on how to get a job interview. Listen to this video, and write briefly your answers to the following:
1. What should women who have not been working do to get back on their career tracks?
2. What is the best way to get into contact with employers--face to face or by phone?
3. Why are alumni networks or associations important?
2. CLB7S Participate in a small, informal meeting of a movie club and express opinions and feelings about the movie being discussed, which is 6:02 - 6:43 of this video. Susan thinks the scenes are realistic and helpful, but Heidi disagrees because she feels it is disrespectful to the person Christians worship as God. Record your advice to Susan and Heidi in 60 to 90 seconds on Chirbit.
3. CLB7R Read a letter or email from a co-worker conveying feelings about some bad news or expressing disappointment about not getting a promotion: "Thank you for your patience while the tenure committee considered your possible promotion to associate professor. We all agree that you have made significant contributions to the Biology Department in your teaching, and we congratulate you on being voted "Teacher of the Year." After reviewing your curriculum vitae, however, we have decided to withhold the promotion to Associate Professor until a later date.While you have several promising research projects in progress, the committee would like to see more refereed publications before granting Associate Professor status. We will be happy to reconsider your request for advancement next year, if the number and quality of your publications increase. Again, we salute your contributions to our department and wish you continued success in your professional endeavors" (Source: Sample Letter 2). Based on the above letter, list briefly the following:

1. Recommended actions for the future
2. Positive commendations
3. Objections to promotion
4. CLB7W Take notes while listening to tenant rights information from a pre-recorded public information line. Based on the recording, draft a short email to a friend who is a landlord sharing with her 2 tips on building a good relationship with her tenant.

Copy the question with the CLB code (e.g. CLB5L) and paste it with your answer on your blog.

LINC Home Study and You

As you know, LINC Home Study is a program that helps learners who can't attend a local classroom master English and settle successfully across Canada via distance education.

The program is generously funded by the federal government, and it is good to let them know how and if it has been helpful to you.

Write 5-6 sentences under comments below to share your thoughts and feelings about your experience so far!

What do you know of our third largest visible minority?

Do you know who are the visible minorities in Canada? Do you know anyone who might be one?

What are the biggest groups among the visible minorities?

February is Black History Month to celebrate the identity and accomplishments of one of Canada's largest ethnic groups. Be sure to check out some of the resources here:

1. CIC's Comprehensive Information Site, including Quizzes
2. The Black History in Canada Education Guide (PDF) and other items
3. Thirteen Films that Inspire
4. Ten Interesting Facts about African Americans

When you have done the above, write or tell about your reflections on Black History Month on your blog. Use Chirbit.com to do your audio recording.