Last Lecture_Today I Learn, Today I Question!

It cannot be disputed that I have learned a whole load of Web 2.0 technologies, models, ideas and how to share what I have discovered while exploring the Web 2.0 tools. All these were made necessary and available through the generosity and design of our lecturer, Huey Zher and the unselfishness of other classmates. It has been a truly wonderful learning experience and really complement the PXGT6111 course that I took to get an idea of what I want to do for my project paper. (YES! I managed to figure out and what tool to use and sent in the proposal to the office today!) It's like figuring out and putting the pieces of a puzzle together.

Let me sum up.

First the serious part:

Through the semester I have learned various important models, frameworks and approaches in teaching and learning i.e ADDIE, Engagement Model, Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction, Personalised Learning Environment, Blended Learning, TPACK, Bloom’s Digital Taxanomy, Technology Integration Matrix. All these will help me clear up the confusion I’m facing with my project paper. Oh yeah, the Smart School Vision too. Haha. I’ve never realised until now just how forward looking the Malaysian Government is, or at least was, back in 1999 when they first conceived the idea of the Smart School in Malaysia. Now I’m not so sure, seeing the regression in the PPSMI policy. Let’s hope however, because of the reversal of the PPSMI policy the government would spur its efforts in using technology in education.

Now the fun part:

Huey Zher introduced many Web 2.0 tools for us to explore. To be frank, this semester being a hectic one left me no time to experiment with many so after checking out that they are easy to use and the sort of requirements they needed (whether need to dl) I sub-contracted them to my 9-year-old to try out ;D
When I needed to do the Show and Tell (good way to make us try out the web 2.0s, Huey Zher!) I asked for recommendations from my kid. She recommended Kerpoof but when I tried to use it, I found that it was not so suitable for the level of students and task that I had in mind. So, I abandoned ship and moved to Myths and Legends. This served my purpose.

Lastly:

I also decided to share ‘Edmodo’ with everyone like I promised last week ,before the BLACK OUT! It’s actually very user friendly =)
That’s all for now! Better go to bed now to get some sleep before I go explore ice-skating tomorrow with my librarians!