Sunday, March 15, 2009

Week 3 - Googleplex

After watching the video about Google workplace,




answer the following questions.

  • What are some perks given to Google employees?
  • What is Google getting in return for their employee benefits program?
  • What kind of drawback could this kind of Human Resources management have?
  • Do you think what Google has done for their employees could be implemented in your workplace? Would it be a viable solution? Why/why not?

Choose three questions to answer. Then, add comments to your colleagues' answers.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Week 1 - Video Discussion

After having watched the two videos related to language learning,










choose, at least 2 of the questions below to add your opinion, questions, suggestions:

How did you start learning English? Did you find it easy or difficult?
Do you agree with Fernando's opinion or not?

About your e-Facilitator

Hi, everybody!



I'm Carla Arena, an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) educator, explorer of the potential of technology integration into language learning. I started to dig into the possibilities of tech-applications some years ago and have been going on new cyber-journeys with my students ever since. I've been a teacher at Casa Thomas Jefferson for ten years. I'm passionate about education. If I cannot change the world, at least, I hope to make a difference in my students' lives by taking them into this fantastic journey of learning another language. This online experience is certainly a thrilling one for me as I have the chance to show my learners the possibilities the Internet offers them to enhance their English skills.

I was born in Brasilia, and just came back from a two-year period living in Key West, Florida, with my family. When I'm not in the professional spectrum, I'm having fun with my two little boys, Dudu (8) and Caio (6), and my husband. I love to travel, cook, read, take photos, meet people, have fun with friends, listen to music, sing for fun, and invent different kinds of activities against boredom.

How about you? What are the driving forces of your life?

Hope to hear lots from you.

Carla
carlaarena@thomas.org.br

Skype ID: carlaarena