fourth class reflection...

The fourth class was about educational website particularly in teaching profession. We were introduced of website like

 http://eduwebtv.com/

 http://cikgu.net/

Personally, I think that the creation of this kind of website is good because it can give and share the current information regarding education field. A part from that, this useful educational website act as a self improvement to the teacher whereby teacher can suggest and reflect their own teaching skill in the forum provided. Indirectly, by log in to the education website particularly under forum or discussion board, teacher can improve themselves in their teaching style in order to be a great teacher in all aspect!!!

3rd class reflection...

For this class, the lecture was about ASSURE Model and ADDIE Model. Basically, ASSURE Model is about:

Analyze learners 

State objectives 

Select instructional methods, media, and materials 

Utilize media and materials 

Require learner participation 

Evaluate and revise

I found out that this model is important in developing the right teaching and learning materials to be used in the classroom.

 Heinich, Molenda, Russell, Smaldino (2002) state, “All effective instruction require careful planning (p.54).” Incorporating the ASSURE Learning Model into the planning and delivery of instruction will ascertain successful delivery as well as learner outcomes.

 Another model which has been introduced to us was ADDIE model. The ADDIE instructional design model provides a step-by-step process that helps teacher plan and creates teaching and learning lesson. The ADDIE design model revolves around the following five components:

Analysis

Design

Development

Implementation

Evaluation

These five stages of the ADDIE model encompass the entire training development process, from the time someone first asks, "What do people need to learn?" all the way to the point where someone actually measures, "Did people learn what they needed?"

To me, The ADDIE model is a one of the systematic approach to the instructional design process, which provides teacher with a framework in order to make sure that the process of teaching and learning become more effective.

2nd class reflection...

Video Clip assignment.

The second week lecture was focusing more on the video clip assignment. The lecturer explained that in the video clip, we need to have an objective. We need to know to whom the video is made for. Besides that, she also explained video clip can be used to inform people about particular topic/things, to teach skills and also to influence people. Here, I realized that we can’t simply make a video and show it to other people but then we need to have some proper plan regarding our video. Some questions should arise when we plan to make a video such: what the main purposes of the video, who’s the target audience, is the content of the video suitable for the target audience and ect.

 A part from that, tutors explained about the storyboard. Wait!!!!!! Story board???? What is that???

Storyboard

This is where it all begins. The first step is to understand what you are trying to communicate and what your intended message is. If you don't understand your message, no one will. Creating a script or storyboard will help ensure that you and your audince understand your intent.

Think of your video as a story. All good stories contain certain elements. When creating your story keep in mind the 5 W's;Who, What, When, Where, and Why. This will help you fill in the main body of your story. Additionally, there are some general terms that you should be familiar with; protagonist, antagonist, plot, setting, turning point, dialog, introduction, conclusion, narration, and points of view.

There are two main styles for laying out your story - a storyboard or a script. They each have their pros and cons. Continue on to find which one best suits your needs.

STORYBOARD

SCRIPT

The storyboard and script methods should be used in conjunction with one another. Creating a storyboard allows you to refine and examine the overall story-line. Once completed turn the storyboard in to a script. The final script will provide the detail required for the actual shooting. It will also allow the talent to view and rehearse their lines.

After listening to the tutor’s explanation regarding the storyboard then I have a brief idea what the storyboard is. Before the class end, tutors showed some examples of video created by UM student. It was short, simple and nice and the most important things is in each video that were displayed contains some useful massage to the target group.  I was grateful because the tutors showed us some of the video so that it gave a clearer view on how our video should look like. Thank you so much my lovely tutors…

here is a useful link on video production;

http://www.sotherden.com/video101/storyboard.htm

How you as a teacher will be learning.

In my opinion, as a teacher, I need to well-equipped myself with the updated info about tehnology by: attend technology courses, learn from someone who are expert in techology and etc. Of course i'll try to learn as much as i can so that i do not have difficulty when dealing with technology. To me, when teacher starts to use technology in the classroom, the teacher's role changes as well. The teacher is no longer the center of attention as the dispenser of information, but rather plays the role of facilitator, setting project goals and providing guidelines and resources, moving from student to student or group to group, providing suggestions and support for student activity. As students work on their technology-supported products, the teacher rotates through the room, looking over shoulders, asking about the reasons for various design choices, and suggesting resources that might be used. By letting the student learn by themselves (and of course with the guidance of the teacher) they can explore things on their own and in creative way...

How technology is going to affect and how your students are going to be learning

When students are using technology as a tool or a support for communicating with others, they are in an active role rather than the passive role of recipient of information transmitted by a teacher, textbook, or broadcast. The student is actively making choices about how to generate, obtain, manipulate, or display information. Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executing skills than is typical in teacher-led lessons. Moreover, when technology is used as a tool to support students in performing authentic tasks, the students are in the position of defining their goals, making design decisions, and evaluating their progress.

Moreover, students, even at the elementary school level, are able to acquire an impressive level of skill with a broad range of computer software. Although the specific software tools in use will likely change before these students enter the world of work, the students acquire a basic understanding of how various classes of computer tools behave and a confidence about being able to learn to use new tools that will support their learning of new software applications.

P.L.E.A.S.E.

P.L.E.A.S.E.

This particular word was presented during the lecture of PKEY 3101 ~ Technology in Primary Education by Prof. Dr. Raja Maznah. When she asked members of the floor what the meaning of the word “PLEASE”, most of us gave the answers that associate with the polite or courteous way to ask for help or to ask for something. Hahaha… seemed that all of us gave the wrong answers because the word “PLEASE” is stand for:

~Personalize

~Learning
~Environment
~And
~Student

~Engagement

Now I’m realized that the word “PLEASE” is not a common ‘PLEASE’ that I use in my conversation (to show politeness when asking for help, of course) To me, the definition “P.L.E.A.S.E” by Prof. Dr. Raja Maznah portrays the scope of Teaching and Learning process…Why am I say that??? The letters “P.L.E” which stands for “Personalize Learning Environment” is specially highlighted to the teacher whereby the teacher need to provide a very conducive and lively learning atmosphere for student in order for them to learn better. Plus, the letters “A.S.E” which stands for “And Student Engagement” is referring to the students whereby engagement or involvement of the student in Teaching and learning process is very crucial so that they can learn from each other. (Personally, I do believe that when students participate actively in a lesson, they would learn better.)

All in all, when the word “P.L.E.A.S.E” is concerned, it is about a vital process in Teaching and Learning which involves teacher and students so that T&L will ran smoothly and effectively…

1st class reflection...

I would say, I like this course, and I believe I'll love it as it goes on. I think through this couse lot of thing can be explored n learn... Well, before entering this class, I was worried that this 3-hours class will be dull, sleepy and bored. Fortunately, it was not! Instead, I enjoyed it since it was rather relaxing! We had a brainstorming sessions where we talked, thought, shared ideas throughout the lesson such "Blogging" and "Technology" Eventhough m nope a techno savvy person, but I enjoyed the discussion. Lots of new info i got from the discussion such as on how to download a video from youtube.. Before this, i don't know on how to download video from youtube..huhuhu...
One thing that i like most about this course is the lecturer herself. Profesor Dr Raja Maznah Raja Hussain. To me, she's a techno savvy person. Lot of things she knew especially about technology- from software to hardware- where to download this and that, what software must we use when we want to edit picture/sounds and etc.. Its all about technology.....seem dat lot of things i can learn from her...
In short, I enjoyed the first class session and i'm looking forward to the next class to learn new input plus to explore new things....