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Week 2 Word convert to PDF

Aim: To learn about Microsoft Word and how to convert to PDF. Follow the steps below: There are 4 steps.

Method: Create a new Word Document and save the file as student number_W2

  1. Title: What is PDF? (10-20 words) and research in English using Google.com.
  1. Watch the video and complete the exercise below. The time of the video is given in order presented in the video. Copy the Title and paste 1 to 11 into your Word document.

Title: How to Convert Word to PDF (0:00 to 2:35)

  1. 0:47 What kind of Word document is it?
  2. 1:00 Its extremely ____________________ (complete this sentence)
  3. 1:02 What do you do first?
  4. 1:05 Then we are going ____________________ (complete this sentence)
  5. 1:17 What does he mean by default?
  6. 1:20 What is the Word file format?
  7. 1:26 What is under the File name?
  8. 1:40 What are the three options he (Kevin) gives to save?
  9. 1:54 Is the file type “dot” “PDF” or (.pdf) ? Yes or No
  10. 2:13 Does he select any PDF options or does he save the default PDF?
  11. 2:22 What does the standard PDF match?

Answers:

s123456_W2

3.Title: Summary: Write a short summary about the video (35-50words).

4. Title: My say

  1. Explain when you have used PDF
  2. What ‘important point’ did you lean about Word document and PDF today?
  3. Give your opinion about using PDF at university and in your future work or job.
  • write 100 words
  • check your grammar
  • check your spelling
  • 5%

*You will loose marks for not answering the question, and writing less than 100words.

Submit into the Gandai course. Save your word document as a PDF and upload into Week 2: Wedp2

Last Class Instructions

Aim: To check how to complete the course. NO class activities.

Method: Zoom (today 10:30) OR Youtube lesson

Please Note* If you can not join zoom (Wednesday), please watch the YouTube video (below: Last Class Checklist). Contact by LINE anytime you need help!!

Final Due date: August 4th, 5pm

1.YouTube:

https://youtu.be/rKVX_8MXf7A

2.Zoom 10:30am:

  • link: (Check Wednesday)
  • Meeting ID: 799 820 3959
  • Passcode: (Check Wednesday)

Last Class Checklist: Please follow the steps in order (1 to 4) to complete your last class:

  1. submit your three culture videos link
  2. submit your final project by August 4th, 5pm. link
  3. do the workshop survey in Gandai online(only after you submit 1 and submit 2) link
  4. complete the “Class Confirmation” (after the workshop survey) at the bottom of the page:

Class Confirmation:

Write your name in English and write your name in Japanese below. Then complete the details:

Classwork and Submit

  • Class participation (LINE) Stage 1 and Stage 2: participation grade of 40%
  • Bonus Activity 3% Available 20th to 25th: written report – all students can do this assignment. Video Impression activity
  • Stage 3 Workshop Activities: Culture videos 30%. Re-submit your video (three videos) again in Gandai Assessment Online available 20th (next class): 10% participation and 20% video speaking here

example: add submission and check submission

  • Stage 4: Final Project And Workshop 30% here

W8 – 9 – 10 Cultural Topics

Aim: Culture theme activity, please select one topic below:

TOPICS
  1. Japanese Food
  2. Traditional clothing and uniforms in Japan
  3. Living alone as a University student
  4. Famous sights in prefectures ( select one prefecture)
  5. Japanese history (select your favourite era or period of time)
  6. Exercise & Diet for young adults
  7. Compare Japanese ___________ with the past and now (select a topic)
  8. Education life in Japan for students (select JHS / HS / or University
  9. Festivals in Japan
  10. Importance of University students working a part-time job

Topic Section Process: Select 2 topics, and do these tasks

Research steps:

  • start checking the internet for information (3 websites)
  • compare information on the internet– which topic has good ideas for you?
  • think about the topic that you can develop your ideas
  • open a new PowerPoint – file name: topictitle_master
Stage 1: VIDEO OBJECTIVE – Powerpoint slides

Your final objective is to make a video in zoom about 1 topic. Select your topic carefully. Follow these steps (in order):

  • create a slide to say why you selected this topic
  • provide 2 slides with information – select your information (your choice)
  • make an information slide and focus on i)experiences, ii)your opinions, and iii)give examples
  • make a slide to give foreigners specific details about your topic

Creativity: this is a new criteria to the Rubric. This is the ability you have to create something. You are required to do the following:

  • select the slide theme you want
  • select any slide format, including pictures and other images
  • text form: headings, sentences, bullet points
  • ability to use the smartphone / computers and applications
  • final impression

Homework: finish sage 1

Stage 2: VIDEO OBJECTIVE – Powerpoint slide Opinion

Aim: Please make two new slides – each slide two sentences. Please include pictures.

  • Opinion 1: What is the biggest cultural aspect (something about Japan Culture) we can learn from your topic: Sentence starter: “I think that one of the main cultural aspects we can learn is ___________________________ “. “____________________________”.
  • Opinion 2: What is the another cultural aspect (something about Japan Culture) we can learn from this topic: Sentence starter: “In addition we can also learn ______________________”. “____________________________”.

Submission: Please bring your final PowerPoint to class next week June 29th. Also, please record Opinion 1, and record Opinion 2 in LINE

LINE method: Follow these steps;

  1. When you finish your Opinion slides 1 and 2 please practice reading them
  2. LINE direct “Simon Townsend” 2 audio files
  3. File 1: Opinion 1
  4. File 2: Opinion 2
  5. Record using the LINE microphone. Click on the LINE microphone, press the start button to record (green). UN-press the button to finish recording.
  6. Listen to your audio – check your audio. You can delete your audio and try again.
  7. Your deadline is Monday 27th, 8pm.
Stage 3: ZOOM recoding and PDF upload

Aim: Record your PowerPoint presentation – all of your slides

Procedure: record in zoom; download your video file (MP4) and upload to Gandai Portal (course). Follow these steps:

  • start a zoom session (by yourself)
  • open your PowerPoint on your computer screen
  • share screen in zoom
  • click record and read your presentation
  • when you finish – end your zoom meeting to download your video
  • your video will be downloaded in the zoom folder (on your computer)
  • click on the MP4 to watch
  • you can repeat recording for practice
  • finally, upload your best MP4 to Gandai Course (portal)
  • also remember to upload your PowerPoint (save as a PDF)

June 30 – Culture Project 2

Method: Today is a project day. Your aim is to make a PowerPoint presentation

Step 1: How to make your PowerPoint?

  1. Please open a new PowerPoint
  2. Name your PowerPoint L10MangaCulture2
  3. Title Slide: Japanese Manga and image
  4. Write a short introduction explaining Japanese Comics – to foreigners (30 words)
  5. Select your first Japanese comic and describe it, include an image (20-30 words)
  6. Select your second Japanese comic and describe, include an image (20-30 words)
  7. Give your experiences – have you read comics? which comics? Include an image (20-30 words)
  8. Explain what are the advantages of reading Mango to help teach foreigners about Japanese culture? (30 words) Which Manga do you recommend?

Step 2: Make your script

  • Read your Title – 5 seconds
  • Introduction – 10 seconds
  • Comic 1 – 10 seconds
  • Comic 2 – 10 seconds
  • Experiences – 10 seconds
  • Recommend – 15 seconds

Step 3: Record your speech before next class

  • in a private place,
  • hold your smartphone one arms length away from your body,
  • position yourself in front of the computer screen,
  • and read your script,
  • next upload to YouTube and save the URL,
  • and send to your new LINE group,
  • give your rubric