1/8/2007 (Wednesday)
Another new link introduced again, and this time by Ms. Chin (http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/pkey3101/blogspot?wpid:571027). This link is given to us based on the aim that we should learn from our senior on their amazing blogging style as well as their deep thought. After browsing at those blogs, I do think that some of them still can improve on their blog. However this does not mean that we cannot learn from those blogger as I always believe that we should “learn from the best and learn the other side of the bad”.
Another new link introduced again, and this time by Ms. Chin (http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/pkey3101/blogspot?wpid:571027). This link is given to us based on the aim that we should learn from our senior on their amazing blogging style as well as their deep thought. After browsing at those blogs, I do think that some of them still can improve on their blog. However this does not mean that we cannot learn from those blogger as I always believe that we should “learn from the best and learn the other side of the bad”.
After which it is the story sharing session by our dear Prof. She tells us the story on her experience visiting SMJK Datuk Ahmad Badawai in Penang, where the school has been selected to be the subject for a pilot test on 1:1 computer lab (under “Intel Teach to the World” project). It is an amusement for me to hear that they will be a personal computer—CMPC provided for the students and all the courses and lessons will be 
conducting using the PC! What a great advancement in the educational field! Bravo! However, inevitably, there are problems and problems and problems complained by the teachers in that selected school. Nevertheless our Prof believes that it is all depending on the teachers’ creativity and behavior in bringing success to this pilot test—indeed it is true that “Not to landed with a lot of technology, but do not know what to do with them.” (Quoted 
from Prof. Raja Maznah, 1st August 2007). Moreover, Ms. Chin has also brought out the pertinent issue on “theory versus practicality”. Undoubtedly, theory and practical is different. Theoretically, anything may sound possible and good, however, through my personal experience, I do agree that practically, computer lab is unused and is lacking in good maintenance. It is still vivid in my memory on the seldom visit to the computer lab 
though we are given the schedule to do so. In my point of view, technology should be (practically) integrated into the teaching-learning process and not for display purpose only. This is because I do think that by integrating technology, it can really enhance the teaching since it appeals not only to the visual sense, but also to the audio sense of the pupils and I believe this will cater to the different characteristics of the pupils. Hence it will help them to learn better. Thus, it is not a wise decision to just have the theory but without practical action taken.
conducting using the PC! What a great advancement in the educational field! Bravo! However, inevitably, there are problems and problems and problems complained by the teachers in that selected school. Nevertheless our Prof believes that it is all depending on the teachers’ creativity and behavior in bringing success to this pilot test—indeed it is true that “Not to landed with a lot of technology, but do not know what to do with them.” (Quoted 
from Prof. Raja Maznah, 1st August 2007). Moreover, Ms. Chin has also brought out the pertinent issue on “theory versus practicality”. Undoubtedly, theory and practical is different. Theoretically, anything may sound possible and good, however, through my personal experience, I do agree that practically, computer lab is unused and is lacking in good maintenance. It is still vivid in my memory on the seldom visit to the computer lab 
though we are given the schedule to do so. In my point of view, technology should be (practically) integrated into the teaching-learning process and not for display purpose only. This is because I do think that by integrating technology, it can really enhance the teaching since it appeals not only to the visual sense, but also to the audio sense of the pupils and I believe this will cater to the different characteristics of the pupils. Hence it will help them to learn better. Thus, it is not a wise decision to just have the theory but without practical action taken.The lesson is later leaped into a brief explanation conducted by Ms. Chin regarding our class reading task on Brennan Chapter 1. Adding onto my previous knowledge, this chapter, under Ms. Chin explanation, again exposes me to the importance in catering to the young learners’ behavior in relation to the integration of ICT in Primary education. During this session as well, a question is being raised by one of my classmates regarding “e-Portfolio”. Not knowing much about what this is all about, our Prof. has enlightens us by eliciting responses on the reasons for using e-Portfolio. Portfolio is basically a collection of work to show progress and to reflect the ability to organize. However e-Portfolio has more advantages than this. It is easy to retrieve, it can share information and creativity world-widely and it allows comments from anyone who views the e-portfolio. Still, there are some questions bothering me and swaying in my mind:
1.) Can we have an e-Portfolio anywhere on the web as we wish?
2.) Or there must be a specific website created for it?
3.) How about using the pupils’ favourite web site, for example, “Friendster” and perhaps “youtube” to create our own e-Portfolio, is it possible?
4.) Is e-Portfolio only to record our learning experience, how about personal story and events?
I distinctly know that there is a forum going on in the “moodle” website regarding the issue of the strength and weaknesses in using e-Portfolio, however can anyone please kindly sought these questions out for me? Perhaps I still can get some answers from the forum, and I will try my best to delve into those questions, but I do hope for enlightenment from all of you out there…
Despite all the doubts, finally, before the class dismisses, we are (again) given few websites regarding the use of PPSMI/ETEMS, e-Bahan and MyCD:
http://www.tutor.com.my/tutor/etems
http://myschoolnet.ppk.my/indexg.htm
http://apps.emoe.gov.my/lpm
http://www.on-sl.edu.my/ (however we need the username and password to sign in this particular website which we do not have~ sigh!)
Also, we are asked to do an assignment on that besides reading Chapter 3 in Brennan. The class then ends with all of us busy browsing for information relating PPSMI/ETEMS, e-Bahan and MyCD…
Indeed, this is a very technology-based lesson, haha!
1.) Can we have an e-Portfolio anywhere on the web as we wish?
2.) Or there must be a specific website created for it?
3.) How about using the pupils’ favourite web site, for example, “Friendster” and perhaps “youtube” to create our own e-Portfolio, is it possible?
4.) Is e-Portfolio only to record our learning experience, how about personal story and events?
I distinctly know that there is a forum going on in the “moodle” website regarding the issue of the strength and weaknesses in using e-Portfolio, however can anyone please kindly sought these questions out for me? Perhaps I still can get some answers from the forum, and I will try my best to delve into those questions, but I do hope for enlightenment from all of you out there…
Despite all the doubts, finally, before the class dismisses, we are (again) given few websites regarding the use of PPSMI/ETEMS, e-Bahan and MyCD:
http://www.tutor.com.my/tutor/etems
http://myschoolnet.ppk.my/indexg.htm
http://apps.emoe.gov.my/lpm
http://www.on-sl.edu.my/ (however we need the username and password to sign in this particular website which we do not have~ sigh!)
Also, we are asked to do an assignment on that besides reading Chapter 3 in Brennan. The class then ends with all of us busy browsing for information relating PPSMI/ETEMS, e-Bahan and MyCD…
Indeed, this is a very technology-based lesson, haha!
3 comments:
1.) Can we have an e-portfolio anywhere on the web as we wish or there must be a specific website created for it?
This question has been answered by question 2 aka as answer.
2.) How about using the pupils' favourite web site, for example, "Friendster" and perhaps "youtube" to create their own e-portfolio? Is this possible?
Anything is possible.
Have you heard of the phrase technology affordance?
Even multiply or myspace can act as portfolio. I am sure you are aware that FLYFM open their own portfolio in friendster. We have even out local singers/artiste(s) including international using MYSPace to promo or POrTFOLIO themselves.
It depends on how the user utilize the functions provided by these network.
Sze Mei, how about opening MYSpace or friendster specifically for PKEY3101. Test it!
4) Is e-portfolio only to record our learning experience? How about personal stories and events?
E-portfolio is a BIG umbrella.
Beneath it are many types of approach to e-portfolio.
SO, personal stories and events can be seen in yasmin-ahmad blog. Then from there you will see her journey of development towards something which is sometimes very hard to SHORTEN in 25 words in your CV.
I hope I have pushed some clouds away. ^__^
Thanks a lot for your answer...or I should say enlightenment. Yap, it washes away some of my doubts and uncertainty towards “What is an e-portfolio”. At least now, I have a better grasp of what it is though there are more that I need to learn. However, I believe that by reaching out to your hand, and with this baby steps, I could start on another bigger move in knowing more about e-portfolio. Thanks again…
Also PKEY3101 in Friendster? Well, I hope I can make this dream a fruitful one … soon I guess… hehe… !
Hi Mei Mei, came across ur site as i was surfing for more info on PPSMI. even when i was studying i was always interested in learning how they use ict in the classroom, but once i started teaching, well, the reality hit me really hard.
Im the PPSMI Coordinator at my schl, and even tho we do hv some ICT tools that we can use (and are using), some of them are really old. Like im using a DELL laptop that was fr the 2003 model. It doesnt even hv dvd. One of the teachers couldnt connect this laptop (we got the same kind) to the LCD projector coz the laptop wont recognize the LCD. in computer years, 5 years is REALLY old, and being old, there are some stuff we cant do w it. Id like to use the laptop to watch mvies and cartoon/educational shows w my students, make learning more fun bla bla, but well, our school doesnt even hv our own internet and SchoolNEt is awfully slow.
Plus, the other thing is we techers dont really hv time to prepare materials like webquests, which if created properly can really benefit the students (i can tailor it to suit their needs). We hv so much admin work to do, and not to mention the many books to mark.
G luck w your classes!
Tazz.
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