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News of the Week for 9 January 2012

HUNTER LIFE

NEED FEEDBACK from the Hunter Community (Students, Faculty and Parents) – Respond to hunterlife@hunterpta.org

Happy New Year! At our most recent meeting in December, we discussed the possibility/usefulness of studying how Hunter students (7-12) use the internet/online resources and ideas on how it can be used to enhance a student’s educational experience. Below is an initial list of questions we have compiled (the format is yet to be determined -- homeroom discussions, survey, etc.) – please comment and add additional ones you think would be useful:

•               Describe your typical internet usage.for homework, research, communicating with classmates/friends, shopping, how many different tasks are you engaged in within a 2-hour time span?

•                What is the main way in which you communicate with your classmates, club members, etc. (Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, etc)? If so, how does a faculty advisor of a club tap into this?

•               What is/are the most common adult misperception(s) about how you use the internet?

•               Have you or a friend experienced "cyberbullying" or other negative experiences, how would you define cyberbullying? Any suggestions in the event you see it occurring, remedies?

•               How do you collaborate with your classmates on HW?

•               Do you use resources like Khan Academy for subject learning? Do you use any programs which "times out" your internet access?

•               Do  you want to see more material posted on Blackboard? How can your teachers more effectively use the internet?

•               Do you check the Hunter website daily, weekly, ever? Do you receive the Hunter Online Weekly e-mail, do you get a chance to read through it?

Thank you for your feedback. If you feel that this study is not useful, please let us know as well. You can e-mail us with your comments or join us at our next meeting on Friday, Jan 13, 2012 (Activities and 5th, 11:15 AM) in Room 210.

CHINESE FOR DUMMIES

Do you want to learn how to speak, read, or write Chinese? Well, here's your chance! Join Hunter's "Chinese For Dummies", which is open to everyone regardless of race and skill level! The teachers will be current high school juniors who are fluent in Chinese. You will be learning Chinese in a stress-free, fun environment with peers rather than much older teachers.

When and Where: Monday, Activities period, Room 225

Questions?  Contact: Cordelia Zhong ('13) cordeliazhong@gmail.com , Annie Guo ('13) anniecrazy@gmail.com

NEW!  A TRUE NOVICE CHINESE CLASS

In order to best benefit the students who have never been exposed to Chinese before, the Chinese afterschool program is going to offer a true novice Chinese language class starting second semester. The class will be especially geared towards the students with no background in Chinese at all.

Dates of classes:   February 1 to April 11

Days and Times:  Every Wednesday, 3:55-4:55.

Cost:  $60.00 to cover textbooks, supplies for activities, etc.

If you are interested in learning Chinese, don’t miss this great opportunity! Please contact us at chinese@hunterpta.org.

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