Melvin
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Melvin posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 11 months ago
In reply to: arteducator posted an update: http://www.wikispaces.com/user/my/meadowsjohn66 http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/meadowsjohn66 ViewGood morning
Please see my website http://www.etec.net.nz
or in the google search type in melvindin cooking up fuel
if all that does not help then try this
Things you need
20g NaoH
200ml – 400mL methanol
3 L used vege oil
2 plastic bottles
( just juicce bottles will be fine)
safety galsses. apron, gloves, thermometer
pH paper with chart…[Read more]
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Melvin posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago
HOW to make a small test batch of Biodiesel from used vegetable oil at home.
Please see my website http://www.etec.net.nzor in the google search type in melvindin cooking up fuel
if all that does not help then try this
Things you need
20g NaoH
200ml – 400mL methanol
3 L used vege oil
2 plastic bottles
( just juicce bottles will be…[Read more]
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Melvin posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago
Author: Melvin Din
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011 11:59:46 AM NZST
Subject: visit http://www.melvindin.blogspot.comI am now trying drop some bullet points to keep the forum more focused for productive discussions. I am aware of the time available to me and to others and the relevance to the outcome. I do realise having many bullet points will just…[Read more]
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Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years ago
In reply to: Tim Roberts posted on the forum topic What online community are you analysing? in the group Facilitating Online Communities: Hi, I never got around to doing any more work on my Assignment 1, so this is it: ViewYou have done well. i have been working on APA referencing for my assignment.
please have alook at
http://www.melvindin.blogspot.com
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Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: Melvin posted an update: John I managed to download your assignment. Try creating a bolg on BLOGSOPTS , it is easy for others to open and send comments at the same time. see mine at http://melvindin.blogspot.com I […] ViewThanks John
I have started part 1 of the assignment 706. I will post on my blogspot this afternoon for you to look at and comment.It is not due till 6th May. I will need extension ( perhaps)
I was down with flu and recovering now. I am still teching in two schools and doing two papers and washing dishes at home.
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Melvin posted an update: 2 years, 1 month ago
I can relate to this article very well as a high school teacher. We are competing with technical distractions all the time. delivering a lesson with full attention for longer than 10 minutes is huge ask. Schools should find out ways of blocking out slippery ICT venues ( games and Fb…). Internet is good tool [...]
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Melvin posted an update: 2 years, 1 month ago
John I managed to download your assignment.
Try creating a bolg on BLOGSOPTS , it is easy for others to open and send comments at the same time. see mine atI am glad to see that you have added some points from our communication eg decile 10 and PI l/ ESL earners.
Your refrencing is way better than mine.
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Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: Anthony Links posted an update: OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY AND WHAT TYPE OF COMMUNITY IS IT AND WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF IT. Communities in general are not the buildings and infrastructure but the people that live […] ViewOne more thing Anthony, have you put this on your wiki/blog ?
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Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: Anthony Links posted an update: OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY AND WHAT TYPE OF COMMUNITY IS IT AND WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF IT. Communities in general are not the buildings and infrastructure but the people that live […] ViewYou have followed APA refrencing well. I am still little pigheaded when it comes to such things. But in order to apss the assignment I will have to work on this.
perhaps adding mmbersip method and rules will gain better grades .
In my personal experience smaller ecommunity is more productive as well having set goals . this helps not swaying in…[Read more] -
Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: Melvin posted an update: Better copy ready on 16 April/ assign 1 ====================== Case Study:: 708 / Assignment 1 Melvin Din Google Community of Electronics and Digital Technology Steering Group that can […] ViewMany Thanks Anthony
Change is something us teachers do not like at all. I suppose same is true in the industry.
We are trying own our own to pave a way forward without any assistance from the MOE. I am burning the canle from both ends by investing my time and gold coins in developing teaching resources and doable elctronic kits.I have not seen…[Read more]
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Melvin posted an update: 2 years, 1 month ago
Better copy ready on 16 April/ assign 1
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Case Study:: 708 / Assignment 1 Melvin Din
Google Community of
Electronics and Digital Technology Steering Group
that can be reached through
<http://groups.google.com/group/edtsg edtsg@ googlegroups.com
Introduction:
The group was formed to address some urgent needs due to changes…[Read more]-
Hi Melvin there is some really valuable info in your assignment about what can be done to improve the teaching of Electronics/Technology in schools in general. You highlight the reluctance of teachers to initiate new learning materials which in part could be attributed to a lack of skills, background knowledge and funding. The integration of ICT…[Read more]
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Many Thanks Anthony
Change is something us teachers do not like at all. I suppose same is true in the industry.
We are trying own our own to pave a way forward without any assistance from the MOE. I am burning the canle from both ends by investing my time and gold coins in developing teaching resources and doable elctronic kits.I have not seen…[Read more]
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Hi Melvin
As Anthony highlighted you have identifies some real issues in regard to the teaching of technology in schools. What you descibe also brings up the issue of lack of time and resources for teachers to make the transition from a current way of teaching to a new way whilst having to deliver the current curriculum. Good resources added in…[Read more]
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Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: arteducator posted an update: Hey All , Blog comments on blackboard Instructions(active tab) . This is a class blog – you can all post a starter page (click on Create Blog Entry) and can all comment on the […] ViewJohn
i have lost your email and i urgently need your feedback on my simple essy / assignment 1
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Melvin commented on the blog post Online Learning Communities: resources and references 2 years, 1 month ago
Dear Paul
Some of your links do not exist. i am keen to read them. melvin -
Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: arteducator posted an update: Hey All , Blog comments on blackboard Instructions(active tab) . This is a class blog – you can all post a starter page (click on Create Blog Entry) and can all comment on the […] ViewHi JM
I have to say that you are working harder than ever.
i have been using mobile phones and digital cameras in my scienece class.
Kids are working on a Literacy Project, Living Communities.
These kids have very low eAsTTle level and hate convensional written work.
I decided to ask them to make an eBook and they are all excited. Even though…[Read more] -
Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: Pam posted an update in the group Facilitating Online Communities: Hello My apologies for my lateness. I have uploaded a draft of assignment 1 on my blog. I would appreciate feedback if possible. ViewI did read all phases of your draft. I liked your approach. Bite sized chunks of information as they become ready. You have addressed all main factors .
I will follow the same approach for my next assignment. melvin -
Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: Anthony Links posted an update: WHAT ARE ONLINE COMMUNITIES Communities in general are not the buildings and infrastructure but the people that live in that area and the relationships between […] ViewThyanks for sharing your work anthony. it is bit too long but has lots of technical material. melvin
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Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: Tim Roberts posted on the forum topic What online community are you analysing? in the group Facilitating Online Communities: Hi, I have posted my draft copy of assignment 1 here: ViewTim I have seen your draft and have picked up lots of good ideas.
well done and thanks for sharing. melvin -
Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: arteducator posted an update: DRAFT , 906.708 Assignment 1 : Analysis of an online community http://softwareforlearning.wikispaces.com/estory5 To view content included on this wiki you will also need to […] ViewYou have analysed the e-community well. Site seems user friendly. It is bit difficult to try to apply or imply learning theories on such diverse communities. It is just like imposing or supposing that picaso was useing .. this or that learning theory
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Melvin posted a new activity comment: 2 years, 1 month ago
Good afternoon JM
Regarding digital pics of the robotic cars, is it possible for you to see me at
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate on thursday in between 2-4pm,
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
when you arrive at the college then ring me at
021 215 2850
Bring your own camera.
The College is at the end of theOTARA ROAD , OTARA
Linda is also there.
warmly
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Hey Melvin , Thanks so much for your advice , Yes I added your quote is that ok ? I did explain who Sam is , Sam Cunnane
(Sam Cunnane is the Community Facilitator for Visartsnet. He teaches Visual Arts at Hamilton’s Fraser High School and is director of education consultancy Idea Workshop. He is involved on a national level with assessment and…[Read more]
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Thanks John
I have started part 1 of the assignment 706. I will post on my blogspot this afternoon for you to look at and comment.
It is not due till 6th May. I will need extension ( perhaps)
I was down with flu and recovering now. I am still teching in two schools and doing two papers and washing dishes at home.
Are you teaching in Hamilton…[Read more]