assalamualaikum..
this is probably the last entry for my blog..=p..so, what have i learned from this blogging stuff?
being a new blogger, i was quite fascinated and excited to write since all my thoughts can be shared by people from all over the world. there was nothing that i don't lke about blogging..i felt that this is a new way of learning as i gained a lot from being a blogger..i have improved my language and writing skill as i don't like to write before..since i had to reflect on what have i learned in class, my critical thinking skill improved as well and i could share what i had in mind with my classmates and lecturers..as for this course, i've learned a lot on how to develop teaching materials especially those involved technology. but, using technology alone was not effective..we had to use the traditional one as well..so, this course should focus on both, instead of technology only. but, learning to use technology was good for me since i'm not a technology savvy..there were lots of things that i've learnt such as, creating my own video, uploading in youtube and converting the files. however, i did not expect to do tutorials for every task and assignment that i've done..this was totally new for me..well, have to admit that tutorials made my life miserable as i had to print screen every details and steps taken to develop each material...
well, those were my thoughts for this course..having said that, i enjoyed this class so much..till we meet again guys!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
final destination!!!
assalamualaikum...
today is the last day of our resources class n of course it's the exam day..the exam started at 10 o'clock in the morning..in the computer lab 1..i came a bit early on that day and able to have my breakfast before the exam started..i wasn't really sure whether i'm fully prepared to answer those questions..unfortunately,i had no choice but to read the questions and started to answer them..there were 4 questions that very alien to me..well, the reason was..i did not read the notes given!! poor me..=p..suddenly, ideas bombarded into my head as i tried to attempt the first question..then move to the second..third..and fourth question..luckily, i managed to answer everything although the answers that i gave might not be the exact answer that Pn Foziah expected..well..pray to God that i do not have to repeat this paper..very tough indeed!
today is the last day of our resources class n of course it's the exam day..the exam started at 10 o'clock in the morning..in the computer lab 1..i came a bit early on that day and able to have my breakfast before the exam started..i wasn't really sure whether i'm fully prepared to answer those questions..unfortunately,i had no choice but to read the questions and started to answer them..there were 4 questions that very alien to me..well, the reason was..i did not read the notes given!! poor me..=p..suddenly, ideas bombarded into my head as i tried to attempt the first question..then move to the second..third..and fourth question..luckily, i managed to answer everything although the answers that i gave might not be the exact answer that Pn Foziah expected..well..pray to God that i do not have to repeat this paper..very tough indeed!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
learning through games!!FUN and EDUCATIONAL
assaalamualaikum..
since all the assignments have been completed, i could feel the joy and fun attending the class today..there is definitely not much thing to think about as in previous classes since this is the last class before we had our final exam next week..
but, the time that we still have shouldn't be waste just like that..in today's class, Pn. Foziah has shown us a collection of cd's of educational software for children..Educational software is computer software, the primary purpose of which is teaching or self-learning. The design of educational software programmes for children use has been influenced strongly by computer gamimg concepts – in other words, they are designed to be fun as well as educational. However as far as possible a distinction should be drawn between proper learning titles (such as these) and software where the gaming outweighs the educational value (described later).
these are the selected reports and academic articles that could explain more on this educational software..
Judi Johnson, “Then, Now and Beyond… A Look at the Past 30 Years of Educational Software” in Learning & Leading with Technology Volume 30 Number 7 (2003)
Warren Buckleitner, “The State Of Children's Software Evaluation--Yesterday, Today And In The 21st Century” in Information Technology in Childhood Education (1999), 211-220
Virvou, M., Katsionis, G., & Manos, K. (2005). "Combining Software Games with Education: Evaluation of its Educational Effectiveness." Educational Technology & Society, 8 (2), 54-65.
J. Enrique Hinostrozam & Harvey Mellar, "Considering Pedagogy in the Design, Development and Evaluation of Educational Software" (2000?)
Said Khalifa, Chris Bloor, Walter Middelton, Chris Jones. “Educational computer software, technical, criteria, and Quality” in Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2000
"An Environmental Scan of Children’s Interactive Media from 2000 to 2002" (An executive summary prepared for by Just Kid Inc., June 2002)
Seels, B. (1989). The instructional design movement in educational technology. Educational Technology, May, 11-15. http://www.coe.uh.edu/courses/cuin6373/idhistory/1960.html
Niemiec, R.P. & Walberg, H.T. (1989). From teaching machines to microcomputers: Some milestones in the history of computer-based instruction. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 21(3), 263-276. http://www.coe.uh.edu/courses/cuin6373/idhistory/ibm.html
enjoy reading!!!
since all the assignments have been completed, i could feel the joy and fun attending the class today..there is definitely not much thing to think about as in previous classes since this is the last class before we had our final exam next week..
but, the time that we still have shouldn't be waste just like that..in today's class, Pn. Foziah has shown us a collection of cd's of educational software for children..Educational software is computer software, the primary purpose of which is teaching or self-learning. The design of educational software programmes for children use has been influenced strongly by computer gamimg concepts – in other words, they are designed to be fun as well as educational. However as far as possible a distinction should be drawn between proper learning titles (such as these) and software where the gaming outweighs the educational value (described later).
these are the selected reports and academic articles that could explain more on this educational software..
Judi Johnson, “Then, Now and Beyond… A Look at the Past 30 Years of Educational Software” in Learning & Leading with Technology Volume 30 Number 7 (2003)
Warren Buckleitner, “The State Of Children's Software Evaluation--Yesterday, Today And In The 21st Century” in Information Technology in Childhood Education (1999), 211-220
Virvou, M., Katsionis, G., & Manos, K. (2005). "Combining Software Games with Education: Evaluation of its Educational Effectiveness." Educational Technology & Society, 8 (2), 54-65.
J. Enrique Hinostrozam & Harvey Mellar, "Considering Pedagogy in the Design, Development and Evaluation of Educational Software" (2000?)
Said Khalifa, Chris Bloor, Walter Middelton, Chris Jones. “Educational computer software, technical, criteria, and Quality” in Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2000
"An Environmental Scan of Children’s Interactive Media from 2000 to 2002" (An executive summary prepared for by Just Kid Inc., June 2002)
Seels, B. (1989). The instructional design movement in educational technology. Educational Technology, May, 11-15. http://www.coe.uh.edu/courses/cuin6373/idhistory/1960.html
Niemiec, R.P. & Walberg, H.T. (1989). From teaching machines to microcomputers: Some milestones in the history of computer-based instruction. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 21(3), 263-276. http://www.coe.uh.edu/courses/cuin6373/idhistory/ibm.html
enjoy reading!!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
assignment 3 awaits us!!!
assalamualaikum..
it's glad to hear that assignment 3 is our last assignment...having said that, this is the toughest of all and i'm sure all my cohort mate will agree with me..for this task, i have to devise four lesson plans including four skills namely listening, speaking, reading and writing..we also need to develop our own teaching materials and explain how to develop them in the tutorials..
the topic that i got was "let's put it together" for year 1..this topic is basically the last topic for year 1 pupils and it's the combination of all topic learned throughout the year..so it was a bit easier for me since i had a various topic to choose..
nevertheless..i still had to struggle to finish all the works..one lesson plan is ok..but 4 lesson plan in an assignment..definitely could kill me..lots of work need to be done for this assignment..i'm still confuse why it's consider as group work if everyone of us in the group do different things and the marks that we will get is individual marks..not counted as group marks..but, it won't stop me from giving my best in this assignment ..i'll try my best..GOOD LUCK to me!!!
it's glad to hear that assignment 3 is our last assignment...having said that, this is the toughest of all and i'm sure all my cohort mate will agree with me..for this task, i have to devise four lesson plans including four skills namely listening, speaking, reading and writing..we also need to develop our own teaching materials and explain how to develop them in the tutorials..
the topic that i got was "let's put it together" for year 1..this topic is basically the last topic for year 1 pupils and it's the combination of all topic learned throughout the year..so it was a bit easier for me since i had a various topic to choose..
nevertheless..i still had to struggle to finish all the works..one lesson plan is ok..but 4 lesson plan in an assignment..definitely could kill me..lots of work need to be done for this assignment..i'm still confuse why it's consider as group work if everyone of us in the group do different things and the marks that we will get is individual marks..not counted as group marks..but, it won't stop me from giving my best in this assignment ..i'll try my best..GOOD LUCK to me!!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
analyzing research papers..
assalamualaikum..
as usual..new task for new week..this week our lecturer asked us to find at least two research materials that discuss/report on the research in using teaching aids in the classroom. The materials could be in the form of a book, journal articles, reports and theses and Project Paper report. Then using an article analysis form, i have to read the article and then carry out an analysis. The division of the article especially the introduction to the research, the statement of the problem, the significance of the study/research, the research Question, the Methodology of the research, the analysis of the data and finally the findings, conclusion and the implications of the study.
finding an article is easy..but an article with all the requirement things that need to be analyzed was so difficult..besides, each and everyone of us cannot use the same article..but i managed to find one and still waiting for Pn. Foziah's approval..
since i am already in the Hari Raya mood..i leave out all the task and assignments behind and enjoy my Hari Raya to the fullest!!but, it's only for a few days..the rest of the month i have to continue my work and start to focus on exams..
to all my lecturers and friends..Happy Eid Mubarak..sorry for all the wrong doings!!=p
as usual..new task for new week..this week our lecturer asked us to find at least two research materials that discuss/report on the research in using teaching aids in the classroom. The materials could be in the form of a book, journal articles, reports and theses and Project Paper report. Then using an article analysis form, i have to read the article and then carry out an analysis. The division of the article especially the introduction to the research, the statement of the problem, the significance of the study/research, the research Question, the Methodology of the research, the analysis of the data and finally the findings, conclusion and the implications of the study.
finding an article is easy..but an article with all the requirement things that need to be analyzed was so difficult..besides, each and everyone of us cannot use the same article..but i managed to find one and still waiting for Pn. Foziah's approval..
since i am already in the Hari Raya mood..i leave out all the task and assignments behind and enjoy my Hari Raya to the fullest!!but, it's only for a few days..the rest of the month i have to continue my work and start to focus on exams..
to all my lecturers and friends..Happy Eid Mubarak..sorry for all the wrong doings!!=p
Saturday, September 20, 2008
let's publish our works!
assalamualaikum...
this week we have been introduced to the microsoft publisher..very common name as this software has been in my laptop throughout the years..but to be honest..i never used it before and the worst part is i don't know how to use it...well, this is the reason i love resources very much..i always learn a new thing..and this week my task is to explore this software..thanks to Pn. Foziah..this task required us to do in pairs..so the burden will be lesser..
i started to explore this thing in the computer lab..there were four things to do in pairs which are pamphlet, book cover, business card and poster..and we were given freedom to pick the theme..so here, i can develop my own creativity in developing those materials...Pn. Foziah did helped me in exploring this software when she passed through me and my partner..guess she could see that we were getting a headache!!..well,as i get to know this software, if ound out that it was not so difficult to use..and i managed to do all four things needed.
in addition to this work, we had to do the newsletter..this time in group of five..my team partner are edora, kasthuri, fadliyana, kamal and mukmin..here we learn to cooperate and collaborate in order to ensure that our graphic will be a tip-top!!
well, for those newbies out there who eager to learn the microsoft publisher,here is link for the tutorial that could help you guys..enjoy!!
http://www.bcschools.net/staff/PublisherHelp.htm
this week we have been introduced to the microsoft publisher..very common name as this software has been in my laptop throughout the years..but to be honest..i never used it before and the worst part is i don't know how to use it...well, this is the reason i love resources very much..i always learn a new thing..and this week my task is to explore this software..thanks to Pn. Foziah..this task required us to do in pairs..so the burden will be lesser..
i started to explore this thing in the computer lab..there were four things to do in pairs which are pamphlet, book cover, business card and poster..and we were given freedom to pick the theme..so here, i can develop my own creativity in developing those materials...Pn. Foziah did helped me in exploring this software when she passed through me and my partner..guess she could see that we were getting a headache!!..well,as i get to know this software, if ound out that it was not so difficult to use..and i managed to do all four things needed.
in addition to this work, we had to do the newsletter..this time in group of five..my team partner are edora, kasthuri, fadliyana, kamal and mukmin..here we learn to cooperate and collaborate in order to ensure that our graphic will be a tip-top!!
well, for those newbies out there who eager to learn the microsoft publisher,here is link for the tutorial that could help you guys..enjoy!!
http://www.bcschools.net/staff/PublisherHelp.htm
ninth week reflection
assalamualaikum..
this week was the ninth week of class...well, i didn't realize that the time flies so fast..seems like yesterday was the first day i met Pn. Foziah...since every week we had task to do..it showed that i've done many tasks already...so IMPRESSED with myself..=p.
back to business..this week Pn. Foziah introduced a useful website for us..here is the link..http://www.onetruemedia.com/...Its is an alternative video making website which utilize three simple words namely ‘upload’, ‘choose a style’ and ‘wow everyone’..things became simpler with this website..we just have to choose a mixture of pictures and videos and the web will add on effects to make them wow-worthy..besides, the web is F.O.C..but of course we have to sign up first...all we need is only an email account..that's all..from only simple pictures and videos, the web will make them extraordinary wonderful!!it's actually a good web for teachers like me..i can use it as teaching materials in my classroom..the children must be interested to learn when they see colourful and interesting pictures with great effects!
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