~A Round-Up WiTh A Surprise~ Quiz in our FiNaL CLaSs!!

3rd October 2007 (13th Class)

Wow, Im amazed at how fast time flies.. It's already the 13th week of our course.. We're fast approaching the end of this semester. I must say that Im filled with mixed feelings of excitement and yet overwhelmed by a sense of sadness, reminiscing back at the time spent in equiping myself with ways to integrate technology in the classroom throughout this 13 rewarding weeks. Reflecting back, I have truly learnt a mile and picked up many little things in improving my ICT skills along my pathway of this course PKEY 3101. This journey of learning would not be possible without the guidance and relentless effort of Prof. Maznah and facilitators.. Ms Ng, Ms Chin, and honourable guests.. Ms Fenny and Ms Nazirah. Thank you so much for your time in preparing and guiding us to be well-equipped with ICT skills before we step out into the real teaching classroom in the time to come.

We also had the opportunity to be a part of Ilham's respondents in her survey on teachers using the IWB in the primary classroom. I penned down my thoughts and responded to her questionaires on my experience of designing a software using the Smart Notebook as part of our assingment. She then left us with her ever so sweet smile.. All the best to you, Ilham in all your undertakings.

Then, Prof brought us into the forum on our 'Soft-skills Acquisition' and encouraged all of us to contribute to the topic posted. She then introuduced us to the 'Fish Philosophy' which I find it very enriching and insightful. I am stirred by the important role that we play in our lives as a teacher and how we can make a difference to each of the pupils we teach. The four main principles applied by the 'fish philosophy' are 'Play', 'Make Their Day', 'Be There' and 'Choose Your Attitude'. This philosophy can be applied in teaching our pupils as we bring into class the element of 'play' or 'fun' in designing activities for our pupils. Learning should truly be fun and enjoyable for young learners to create a conducive learning environment. Indeed, it makes so much different when we choose to start each day with a positive note, walking around trying to make the day special for another person, and most of all, be a good listener and make it a point to be there for a person in need. We never know how an act of love and care can touch the lives of a pupil. Wow, Im just amazed that.. There's actually so much to learn from people around us.. the fishmongers!! Thanks Prof for bringing to our attention this beautiful philosophy in life and your sharing on your trip to Seattle. In fact, it reminds me of the movie 'Sleepless in Seattle' each time the name of the place comes to mind..:) It's just a beautiful movie that I love and remember.

As the title for this post suggests, yeah.. I'm throwned into a state of 'Surprise' with the announcement of a 'Quiz' which carries 5% of our overall grading for this course. I really do not know what to expect.. And at the first sight of the quiz paper, I was like.. "Hmm.. I remember this in class, but I just don't seem to recall the complete answer for it.. Aarrggh.." I tried my best in the quiz and it was another surprise when we were told to do peer-marking for our quiz.
Well, I'd put on my best effort and I really hope to do well in this course.

Prof briefly discussed through the questions we did for our test last week on the 'Airset', 'Yahoo Group', and 'Podcast'. Then, she gave us a round-up of the whole course with much valuable piece of advice for us to bring back home as this is our final class for this course. Many thanks to you, Prof and all the teaching team. I've truly learnt a lot and be refined in my perspective towards ICT as I learn to integrate technology into the classroom.

The class ended smoothly with Ms Chin bringing us through a list of useful sites on Yahoo Groups which we can be part of and learn from many other teachers around the country by joining the group http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/DipEd_2007/files

All the best to all my dear coursemates and may we leave this place a different person as compared to when we first stepped into MK1 and MK2 in the beginning of the course. As for me, I know that I have truly been enriched and hope for the best in our quest of being an 'Educator', the best profession that opens doors for us to touch the lives of children whom we keep in contact with.
Let's run this race together!!