Week 7

Still on module (7th week)

As mentioned in my earlier post we were given the 1st module.

So, in this class we were to continue working on our module which was helpful as we could finish it up much quickly.

I would like to share one of the skill that i have learned through this model which is 'encoding' Before this i had no idea what it was all about and never would have tried but thanks to the module i did get my chance.

Encoding is the process of putting a sequence of characters (letters, numbers, punctuation, and certain symbols) into a specialized format for efficient transmission or storage. Decoding is the opposite process -- the conversion of an encoded format back into the original sequence of characters. Encoding and decoding are used in data communications, networking, and storage. The term is especially applicable to radio (wireless) communications systems.

Week 6

For today class, basically there is no formal lecture but we are assigned to finish doing MODULE 1. Mainly the module consist of certain aspect that need to be try and learnt such as :

1) Web Search

2) Downloading

3) Uploading

4) Encoding

5) Storing

6) Scanning

7) Burning

8) Sending e-mail

9) Compressing files

1.10) File conversion

Actually this Module helps and prepares me as a future teacher to integrate the application of technology in teaching and learning process. Actually it is crucial for us to explore the technology and to equip ourselves with the basic technology skills.

Week 5

Utilizing technology-based teaching aids in classroom instruction

Teaching aid, as its name suggests, is a kind of aids which support the teaching and learning activities of teachers and students.

To put it more specific, a teaching aid is a tool used by teachers, facilitators, or tutors to:

- help learners improve reading and other skills

- illustrate or reinforce a skill, fact, or idea

- relieve anxiety, fears, or boredom, since many teaching aids are like games

In short, teaching aids are the useful materials and equipment which help create motivation for teaching and learning environment.

Utilizing modern teaching aids successfully will create the best platform for learning and teaching. Teachers are using multimedia content with audio and video into their lessons. The teacher has to be sure to identify the main points of the contents so that children can absorb the knowledge. In doing so teacher might probably wanted to bring a chart or draw a neat diagram on the board, but effective learning still misses out.

One thing we need to bear in mind is the fact that a multimedia content gives the student a better learning experience as they can watch the actual phenomena and processes. With Interactive Whiteboards for instance teachers can annotate on their content and save it in computer files that can’t be done through traditional boards.

Time has come to integrate modern teaching aids into the classroom for effective learning and teaching. So yeah... be creative!!

Week 4

hmm....................................

I don't know how to say it....

class cancelled