What are 2 or 3 meaningful things you have learnt in this class?
First and foremost, I just could not believe that the semester has come to end. Time truly flies very fast.Perhaps, this would be the true and exact starter in building and developing ourselves.In fact, the experience of our first day in class is still fresh in me. I remember that I was a bit nervous as everything appeared to be new to me.Nevertheless, I was fascinated with video presentation where the hologram was shown by Dr Tee. My life began to shape as I have registered for this course.
Firstly, I came to know that distance learning has its own attributes. I always had the false conviction that what am I doing is actually distance learning. I was enlightened of that fact as the lecture took place. I have learnt a lots of interesting facts, information, technology and precious great insights on how does DE truly works. I realize that it is not an easy task as it appear to be. It covers lots of pre-planning,designing, strategy verification, analysis and evaluation. People out there may have a false believe that DE programme is THE easiet and simple project that any Tom, Dick and Harry could do. BUT, I have realised the job is not as simple as that. Thre ar lots of aspect that eed to be considered. Is the objective achievable? Doesit cater to the needs of the DE learners? How does the activities designed helps the DE learners? These are the frequent questions we asked ourselves as we design a distance learning module. Thus, I have truly gain, imbibe and learnt many profounf knowledge which could not be derived anywhere out there unless we are distance learner ourselves.
Next would definately be the experience in creating the Wiki. As I have admitted earlier that I a toddler learning to crawl in the world of Wiki, it appeared to be an entirely new experience in completing the task. However, the gradual learning process, guidance and collaboration have bloomed the victory for our Wiki. I never knew that we can create and participate in a Wiki. But, as for now, I am glad and fortunate to learnt that I can apply the knowledge gained to my students as it would definately bear a fruitful and effective learning outcome.
LAst but not least, my total learning process moulded in the completion of our website project. It was a significant experience as I am new to the field. This is my first experience in creating a module for Distance Learners. The work went through many layers of planning, analysing and designing. At first, I was not too sure of how and what should it be like. Drafts after drafts have finally rectified many of our flaws. It was truly a memorable and usful experience working in culminating this task. One useful tips that captured my attention while doing this project was the advise given by Dr Tee. " We have to think of instructional strategies and design process before venturing into the project" where it requires many versions of drafting.
What will you do with the knowledge that you have cultivated from this class?
I will definately try the gained knowledge with my students. As blogging has captured my interest, I would want to try that with my students for effective learning to take place. It would be interactive rflective ground for my students and at the same time learnt better.
Ultimately, I have truly gained a lot of great insights by taking this course. Thanks to Dr Tee for his patience in handling students like me who is still new to the field and needed thorough guidance. Thanks Dr Te for your endless advise and dediaction in moulding me into the path of higher order thinking and implant the importance to think in-depth and cultivated the ability analyse things as needed.
Lastly, I truly believe that whatever has been imparted on us will not definately go in vain. The journey begins now......
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
E-poster and prototype
The day was indeed a stressful and pressured one. Nevertheless, it was indeed an eye-opener to both of us ( Kuldip and me).
We have learnt a lot on how to create a compact materials as question and answer session have rectified many doubts.. All the presentors were simply amazing and did a wonderful job. I was fascinated and taken aback with their presentation.
It was there and then that i realized that we need to amend our presentation to a better one..
Thanks to Dr.Tee and dear friends for their valuable discussion.
We have learnt a lot on how to create a compact materials as question and answer session have rectified many doubts.. All the presentors were simply amazing and did a wonderful job. I was fascinated and taken aback with their presentation.
It was there and then that i realized that we need to amend our presentation to a better one..
Thanks to Dr.Tee and dear friends for their valuable discussion.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Reflection
The wiki assignment was indeed an eye-opener to me in many ways. Before I can proceed my experience in describing the quality of the content , my contribution and the benefits I’ve got playing with the Wiki. I must first admit that I didn’t know anything about wiki and how does it function. Wiki was very new and appear to be a ‘stranger’ to me. But, today, it is part and parcel of my learning schedule. It has created a close rapport amongst us.
Let me talk about the content. It is very well-organized by Dr.Tee. The content is very apt with the need of all types of learner. In fact, the topic is an interesting title that would arouse the interest of everyone. It consists of every level in the Bloom’s Taxonomy. It begins with lower order thinking and finally culminates to higher order knowledge. I feel that it is very important and necessary for a lesson to be in such a way because learning takes place gradually with intense progress. Learning is a very subjective matter of fact whereby students learn better and grasp the knowledge learnt only when it reaches their heart. In like manner, the wiki has created a room for the learners to actually imbibe the required knowledge and achieve its’ objective. In that sense, I always made sure that I share something worth being learnt amongst my friends.
The wiki has also created a plateau for us, the PXGT 6308 members to collaborate effectively and derive tremendous benefits from it. I personally have upgraded myself by working together in getting this task done. I learnt by studying how my friends work and contribute in the completing the assigned task. The discussion, forum and questions asked in the wiki had allowed for learning to take place subconsciously. I read and go through my friend’s reply in attempting the activities and eventually led to a collaborative learning to occur. My knowledge has indeed expanded. I must also admit that I have begun to think in a wider scope and not be comfortable in my comfort zone of lower order thinking. I have developed and tapped my higher order thinking to work effectively on a frequent basis. As we have contributed the required answers which finally bottoms down to a threaded discussion, is indeed a very useful and beneficial deed in getting learners to learn.
In a nutshell, Wiki has helped me a lot, not only in getting our assigned task done but in the expansion of our knowledge. Wiki- ‘The Learninghaven’, a great tool in learning. It is truly a collaborative knowledge-built, synthesized, and expressed discussion about instructional strategies. It has also created the opportunity to explore and learn through experience. “Experience is definitely the Best Teacher”.
Let me talk about the content. It is very well-organized by Dr.Tee. The content is very apt with the need of all types of learner. In fact, the topic is an interesting title that would arouse the interest of everyone. It consists of every level in the Bloom’s Taxonomy. It begins with lower order thinking and finally culminates to higher order knowledge. I feel that it is very important and necessary for a lesson to be in such a way because learning takes place gradually with intense progress. Learning is a very subjective matter of fact whereby students learn better and grasp the knowledge learnt only when it reaches their heart. In like manner, the wiki has created a room for the learners to actually imbibe the required knowledge and achieve its’ objective. In that sense, I always made sure that I share something worth being learnt amongst my friends.
The wiki has also created a plateau for us, the PXGT 6308 members to collaborate effectively and derive tremendous benefits from it. I personally have upgraded myself by working together in getting this task done. I learnt by studying how my friends work and contribute in the completing the assigned task. The discussion, forum and questions asked in the wiki had allowed for learning to take place subconsciously. I read and go through my friend’s reply in attempting the activities and eventually led to a collaborative learning to occur. My knowledge has indeed expanded. I must also admit that I have begun to think in a wider scope and not be comfortable in my comfort zone of lower order thinking. I have developed and tapped my higher order thinking to work effectively on a frequent basis. As we have contributed the required answers which finally bottoms down to a threaded discussion, is indeed a very useful and beneficial deed in getting learners to learn.
In a nutshell, Wiki has helped me a lot, not only in getting our assigned task done but in the expansion of our knowledge. Wiki- ‘The Learninghaven’, a great tool in learning. It is truly a collaborative knowledge-built, synthesized, and expressed discussion about instructional strategies. It has also created the opportunity to explore and learn through experience. “Experience is definitely the Best Teacher”.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Today's Technology
Well done job to Zamiah and Wan. They ahve actually took a graet trouble and iniative in making their presentation interesting. I was fascinated while watching Zamiah in action in on the scree. I wa wondering to myself, 'why she is not here yet, is she lat for the class or what'. Then, i realised that it was part of their planned presentation.
I was glued to my seat as I realised that I have a long way to go in getting to know of the latest technology. the presentation had really captured my attention as there are plenty of new technologies which was unknown to me. Ultimately, the Acrobat Adobe Pro Connect was very interesting to learn. I never knew the exixtence of such site. And, I found that it is very useful and comes in aid for our assignment. However, we were not been really guided on how get into it using the correct channel.
Another thing that had pin down my attention was the explanation on Web 3.0 and 2.0. The subject content of these two topics were very vague to me at initial stage. However, Dr.Tee's explanation has made it clear. I am able to differenciate both of them.
Lastly, the sharing session with Kak Hana was truly a useful and beneficial session as it created room for improvement for our project.
I was glued to my seat as I realised that I have a long way to go in getting to know of the latest technology. the presentation had really captured my attention as there are plenty of new technologies which was unknown to me. Ultimately, the Acrobat Adobe Pro Connect was very interesting to learn. I never knew the exixtence of such site. And, I found that it is very useful and comes in aid for our assignment. However, we were not been really guided on how get into it using the correct channel.
Another thing that had pin down my attention was the explanation on Web 3.0 and 2.0. The subject content of these two topics were very vague to me at initial stage. However, Dr.Tee's explanation has made it clear. I am able to differenciate both of them.
Lastly, the sharing session with Kak Hana was truly a useful and beneficial session as it created room for improvement for our project.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Benchmark
Hats off to Kak Fazu and Mosayeb for the superb presentation. Their slides, templates and the multimedia effect were awesome. Obviously, it is Kak Fazu, the expert in action. ;-)
Well, I always had the confusion in differentiating benchmark and standard. But then, it was clarified in their explanation. They were keeping us engaged and made us to think with the aid of the activities.
Ultimately, the fruitful and helpful agenda was the discussion board with Dr.Tee and our friends on the project and out new wiki. I realize that the new wiki is growing greatly. In fact, i didn't know that we can actually check several things like history and give our comment through discussion. Learned a new thing.
Experience is the best teacher. I am truly learning wonderful things in this class.I have learned numerous interesting things being in the midst of our helpful and guiding team members ( classmates). I am developing myself by observing at how others work.... I believe i will carry this lesson in me forever.
Well, I always had the confusion in differentiating benchmark and standard. But then, it was clarified in their explanation. They were keeping us engaged and made us to think with the aid of the activities.
Ultimately, the fruitful and helpful agenda was the discussion board with Dr.Tee and our friends on the project and out new wiki. I realize that the new wiki is growing greatly. In fact, i didn't know that we can actually check several things like history and give our comment through discussion. Learned a new thing.
Experience is the best teacher. I am truly learning wonderful things in this class.I have learned numerous interesting things being in the midst of our helpful and guiding team members ( classmates). I am developing myself by observing at how others work.... I believe i will carry this lesson in me forever.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Evaluation
Well, this is a backdated entry. My sincere apology for that.
I was late for the class and so, I have missed their set induction. I was told that the set induction, American Idol was good. Nevertheless, the presenters were kind enough to show me again a glimpse of it at the end of their presentation.
The presenters were very good and spoke confidently. The topic was well covered. I was able to comprehend the topic reasonably well because it was linked to my presentation's topic. :-)
The slide which had grabbed my attention was the slide on the formative design process. I have understood better when Kak Fazu explained and shared her experience. I was truly astonished to realize that the outer world of design has got so much of WORK..... to do. And, here, we are happily commenting and complaining on the quality of the course ware that are sent to the schools. It not easy then. IT design has slowly made its entry in arousing and cultivating my interest.
As evaluation is part and parcel of our daily in our profession, it is not something new. But, to learn it theoretically was the fun of it.
I am growing in expanding my knowledge. :-)
Thanks to everyone.
I was late for the class and so, I have missed their set induction. I was told that the set induction, American Idol was good. Nevertheless, the presenters were kind enough to show me again a glimpse of it at the end of their presentation.
The presenters were very good and spoke confidently. The topic was well covered. I was able to comprehend the topic reasonably well because it was linked to my presentation's topic. :-)
The slide which had grabbed my attention was the slide on the formative design process. I have understood better when Kak Fazu explained and shared her experience. I was truly astonished to realize that the outer world of design has got so much of WORK..... to do. And, here, we are happily commenting and complaining on the quality of the course ware that are sent to the schools. It not easy then. IT design has slowly made its entry in arousing and cultivating my interest.
As evaluation is part and parcel of our daily in our profession, it is not something new. But, to learn it theoretically was the fun of it.
I am growing in expanding my knowledge. :-)
Thanks to everyone.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The new wiki..
# What do you think of the new "how people learn" wiki?
# What helps you learn?
# What gets in the way of your learning
First and foremost, my heartiest thanks and gratitude to Dr.Tee for actually been moulding and guiding us into the track of acquiring knowledge. As I have honestly admitted, I knew nothing about Wiki and how does it function. I always wondered how our wiki will look like once it done. However, the stress and pressure of it has been reduced by Dr.Tee. The new wiki is definately very systematically planned out. The structure speaks for itself. It very interactive as it should be. Here again, we confront the various ways people learn. A child learns in a different manner than an adult. Similarly, a college students or teens learn in their own respectively ways. so, learning is vary from each individual. It is combination of many skills, interpretation and capacity. Obviously, the learning begins at understanding and eventually develops to higher order thinking as the designated task in learning. Therefore, the new wiki caters to the needs of all types of learner with its own attractive features which are very presentable.
My answer to the next question......Carrier (1980) defines learning as an activity carried out by co-operating on completing decision, seeking to achieve within the rules and their objectives which is parallel to the types of task assigned. In this case, the activity designed should provide the maximum opportunities for language acquisition for pupils to engage in using real communication.
The video, multimedia effect and the activities designed that requires hands-on experiment are several aspect to the culmination of the learning process. I have personally learned on how to create a better, efficient and interactive blog for my project paper. The maximum exposure of collaborative work and real life situation presented in a fascinating ways enable me to learn better.
My final answer on what gets in the way of my learning. well, I guess it's the team work and guidance of the lecturer supported with the featuristic equipments. I am sure I wont be able to grasp things easily within this short period of time if not because of the strong collaboration. I learn by observing and studying on how others perform and how can i learn from them. Apparently, I did managed to learn a lot of stuff and great inputs. When I first walked into this class, I knew nothing but now, I can boldly admit that I have learned some new things in life which are worth treasuring. I am glad I keeping myself up-to-date being an educator to the future generation.The things that i have learned may it be practical knowledge nor life experience. Glad that I am upgrading myself.
# What helps you learn?
# What gets in the way of your learning
First and foremost, my heartiest thanks and gratitude to Dr.Tee for actually been moulding and guiding us into the track of acquiring knowledge. As I have honestly admitted, I knew nothing about Wiki and how does it function. I always wondered how our wiki will look like once it done. However, the stress and pressure of it has been reduced by Dr.Tee. The new wiki is definately very systematically planned out. The structure speaks for itself. It very interactive as it should be. Here again, we confront the various ways people learn. A child learns in a different manner than an adult. Similarly, a college students or teens learn in their own respectively ways. so, learning is vary from each individual. It is combination of many skills, interpretation and capacity. Obviously, the learning begins at understanding and eventually develops to higher order thinking as the designated task in learning. Therefore, the new wiki caters to the needs of all types of learner with its own attractive features which are very presentable.
My answer to the next question......Carrier (1980) defines learning as an activity carried out by co-operating on completing decision, seeking to achieve within the rules and their objectives which is parallel to the types of task assigned. In this case, the activity designed should provide the maximum opportunities for language acquisition for pupils to engage in using real communication.
The video, multimedia effect and the activities designed that requires hands-on experiment are several aspect to the culmination of the learning process. I have personally learned on how to create a better, efficient and interactive blog for my project paper. The maximum exposure of collaborative work and real life situation presented in a fascinating ways enable me to learn better.
My final answer on what gets in the way of my learning. well, I guess it's the team work and guidance of the lecturer supported with the featuristic equipments. I am sure I wont be able to grasp things easily within this short period of time if not because of the strong collaboration. I learn by observing and studying on how others perform and how can i learn from them. Apparently, I did managed to learn a lot of stuff and great inputs. When I first walked into this class, I knew nothing but now, I can boldly admit that I have learned some new things in life which are worth treasuring. I am glad I keeping myself up-to-date being an educator to the future generation.The things that i have learned may it be practical knowledge nor life experience. Glad that I am upgrading myself.
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