15th entry : Time for a SELF-REFLECTION of the whole 14 stops !!! (part 3)

1. Internet and computing skills

a.      What do you like about this module?

The steps are clear and it is the basis and a good start. 

 

b.      What do you not like about this module?

Nothing.

c.       What do you like about the task given for this module?

They are group and pair works and we can mingle around with other or friends of different backgrounds. ONE MALAYSIA !!!

d.      What do you not like about the task given for this module?

Nothing. 

e.       What are the specific skills that you learn in this module?

Converting files.I never know that we can do this. Marvelous !!! 

f.        How the skills learnt in this module can help in the making and choosing of teaching aids for the ELT classroom?

This skill helps to learn about scanning and how to scan images which is so important to produce teaching aids.

15th entry : Time for a SELF-REFLECTION of the whole 14 stops !!! (part 2)

What have you expected but do not learn from this course?

Nothing as I learn so many things that I only need to bring my laptop to my future classroom and make learning happens in a very exciting and interesting manner. LEARNING IS FUN and we TEACHERS make it happen. 

 

15th entry : Time for a SELF-REFLECTION of the whole 14 stops !!!

1.What do you like about blogging?

I like it because I can give my own views and opinions about the syllabus and the lessons learned. It makes myself heard.

  

2.What you do not like about blogging?

One thing I don't like about blogging because it's too difficult to upload a video. Google sites serve as a better platform to reflect and uploading videos. Uploading is faster and easier in Google sites as it is one type of wikis (web 2.0 tool).

What have you gained from blogging e.g. Language skills, improved fluency, critical thinking, improved thought processes, technology skills etc. How?

I learn how to improve my fluency in writing and how to play with words. This has also improved my efficiency in using technology effectively.

  

What do you like about this course?

I like the fact that I learn so much of skills and this is a priceless experience for me. Thank you, Pn. Foziah for all the modules.

  

What you do not like about this course?

Perhaps, I don't have anything that I don't like within the course. Everything is an eye-opener for me. Just FUN discovering the reality of TECHNOLOGY.

  

What have you learnt from this course?

SO MANY THINGS that I can't write as it will be a long list. But, all the 5 modules are so beneficial and they are so good indeed.

  

What have you learnt from this course that you did not expect to?

Audio editing and Video editing which provide me with a good experience to share something in a social platform such as YOUTUBE. This is my first time, that's why it's so important for me. 

 What have you expected but do not learn from this course?

Nothing as I learn so many things that I only need to bring my laptop to my future classroom and make learning happens in a very exciting and interesting manner. LEARNING IS FUN and we TEACHERS make it happen. 

14th week : Make your own video !!!

It's Module 4 and it's all about Video Editing skills. This time around, we blend ourselves into video editing softwares such as Sony Vegas Pro 9, Windows Movie Maker, Ulead video, etc.There are 3 tasks at the end of the module. The first task is a pairwork, the second is an individual work and the third task is a group work. The pairwork task requires me and my partner (Mahalingam) to produce a video with a theme: NATURE.This is the video produced and to watch the video, you may click on the link below. You will be directed to the video in YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXn4cTRk-8I

The rational of this task is actually a good idea of Pn. Foziah in order to encourage us to produce something using our own creativity. Thus, I like the video as the song and the images used have sentimental values and a sense of peace.

This is another video of mine produced for the group task as one of the teaching resources. It is a story book and it looks more interesting as children will tend to like. They might be interested and excited reading the story as they will imagine as if they are watching a television.

13th week : Please Submit Module 2 !!!

Editing photos and images give me an opportunity to be as creative as I want to be. I gives me a freer choice of producing my own materials. It is also good to make a clear flashcard such as the image below. There's no need to spend too much of buying the flashcards to teach a simple spelling lesson of vegetables, fruits, foods, transportation, things, plants, etc. Thus, we don't have to spend too much of our time, writing with markers pens as we are busy teachers and we are digital citizens, that is something for sure.

We can also change the mood of a picture by recolour it.

Photo editing skills are one of the magnificent skills and I am impressed with the capability of the softwares designed. The designers might be the real genius as they can really expand the usage of technology and produce something that can't be imagined by a logic mind. 

12th Week : Technology adds excitement to a simple story book !!!

This is how the equation goes:

Technology (Photo editing + Audio Editing + Power point ) + Simple story = e-Book.

We were taught on how to produce an e-Book. Basically an e-book is called as an e-book because it is controlled by electronic device such as computer and it is designed in a way that integrates some other elements rather than mere words. Those elements are sounds such as songs, animation, Gif images which can move, etc. An e-Book is a good resource to encourage primary school pupils to read. Reading, as we know, used to be said boring and tough by children will be easier and as they are motivated by the additional criteria offered by e-Book. 

This is a pair work and I'm working with Mahalingam and our story is Four Blind Men and An Elephant.

Puan Foziah informed us about all these features. There must be:

1) a theme to the story.
2) setting (time and place)
3) plot that shows the conflict, climax and resolution
4) characterization
5) navigational tools to make sure the slides can work properly (can go to next slide and previous slide)
6) pictures must be clear cut and colourful, no different shades or shadows.
7) sound to accompany the e-book reading.

 

All in all, it was a very good experience as we learn a lot to use technology at its maximum to enhance teaching and learning. TECHNOLOGICAL resources such as e-Book will certainly made life as a busy teacher easier and cool. 

11th week : Edit and mean it !!!

We are to edit a photo and make it looks more meaningful to be seen. When people view the edited photo, they must be able to see the message that is trying to be conveyed by the image.

I have chosen to edit a photo of a car. 'BENTLEY'

Some changes that I have done is:

- Inserting some words

- Recolouring the image and the background colour.

This is one of the beautiful cars and the figure impresses me. This reminded me that we can create an advertisements using these software. I have used Adobe Photoshop to create an ad for my elective courses and this is the product.