why am I still posting?

why? Ask me why. I'm still posting because I want myself to remember that there's still a lot of things that I need to learn. I am not easily satisfied. I believe, I can do more, I can do better but the more I believe, the harder it gets for me to prove it to myself. I don't know but there's this nagging voices inside my brain telling me that I didn't do my level best.
I want to remind myself,in case I forget,the following things...

1. That it is never too late to learn.
2. It is alright to make mistakes, but remember to learn from them.
3. It is ok to be different.
4. To not be shy when ask for help, though I learn a lot on my own.
5. To not being too judgmental over my own ability and creativity.

If I ever stuck over the same crisis again, I hope when I read this post, I will remember.
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Oh yes, to tell you the truth, I'm still working on with Geocities. It's because, when I ask my family to go and check it out, there are a few glaring problems such as the choice of color, the not-functioning buttons and the list goes on. When I'm done, I'll put up my URL here.
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well, here it is...i really hope you guys can go and help to evaluate..thanks..

www.geocities.com/scienceyearthree

i don't want to live on the moon

Let's sing-a-long [and yes, you don't have to pay RM1/song]

or click here for a grown up version "I Don't Want to Live On The Moon"

i don't want to live on the moon

Well, I'd like to visit the moon
On a rocket ship high in the air
Yes, I'd like to visit the moon
But I don't think I'd like to live there
Though I'd like to look down at the earth from above
I would miss all the places and people I love
So although I might like it for one afternoon
I don't want to live on the moon

I'd like to travel under the sea
I could meet all the fish everywhere
Yes, I'd travel under the sea
But I don't think I'd like to live there
I might stay for a day there if I had my wish
But there's not much to do when your friends are all fish
And an oyster and clam aren't real family
So I don't want to live in the sea

I'd like to visit the jungle, hear the lions roar
Go back in time and meet a dinosaur
There's so many strange places I'd like to be
But none of them permanently

So if I should visit the moon
Well, I'll dance on a moonbeam and then
I will make a wish on a star
And I'll wish I was home once again
Though I'd like to look down at the earth from above
I would miss all the places and people I love
So although I may go I'll be coming home soon
'Cause I don't want to live on the moon
No, I don't want to live on the moon

[oh yeah..so i'll be close to my mum and dad..]
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I still remember when I was young, my mum made me watch Sesame Street so that I learn English. I remembered her making flash cards of words out of boxes so that I will get my first education from her. She taught me with patience. I remember her making records of my first words (sadly, we lost the cassettes while moving in and out a lot of times). She taught me well that when I went to kindergarten, i knew almost everything that I helped my friends to learn. My other friends did not get much education at home maybe because their parents were working, but my mom did not.
Once, my parent thought of quitting me from ELC [Early Learning Center, my kindergarten] because we [including me] believe that my mum can do the exact job my teacher was doing. But, my teacher came to my house and asked my parent not to and they promised to let me moved up to class Saidina Abu Bakar [they claimed that the students were better than my class, Saidina Umar]. My parents agreed. I don't know, but maybe I don't have many friends that I felt so left out, and my new teacher, Ustazah Rugayyah was a very strict lady [ she made us stood outside the class if we failed to give the right meaning of the Arabic words we learned ] that it caused me to fell on the second spot in the class. But my parents were happy, I knew it from their face.
When I listen to this song, it brings tears to my eyes. Not only that Earnie of Sesame Street brings up the memories, but the song reminds me of how I always want to be close to my parents.
I want them to know that I love them with all of my heart and I always try to be their good daughter. Mom and dad, I love you!

My soft skills acquisition...

Associate Prof RM has posted these questions in Moodle. And here's my respond...

A. How have you developed the soft skills in this class? and
B. What evidence do you have to show that you have polished your soft skills?

Communication
Yes, indeed I'd say I'm improving on this. I do believe that I can speak up my ideas and without feeling fear anymore. I'm also more open to critics and I guess it has helped me to improve.

Creative and critical thinking
With the integation of ICT in almost everything that I do now have really enhanced my KBKK (Kemahiran Berfikir secara Kritis dan Kreatif) You may wonder how and why. I'd simply say that I'm exposed to a lot of things and it requires me to think a lot too.

Team work
Definitely! During this course, I learned that working with other people can really expand my knowledge and skills. I'm happy that I belong in a group of wonderful, creative people.


Leadership
Have I or have I not? hurm..Leadership does not mean to always give orders but also to follow one. I guess during this semester I've learn to be more cooperative. In our group, we have this feeling of ownership where everyone takes charge of their part. So really, I am the leader of my own department and I guess I did a wonderful job ruling my own department.

Ethics and professional values
I don't realize if I have. But there were a few issues that I faced in this course that have to do with these two. Sometimes I think I've put my level best to attain the expected ethics and professionals values but being human, I cannot deny the fact that sometimes I made mistakes.

Enterpreneurship
Yes in a no. The course gives me ideas on entrepreneurship but I was not able to show it. Really.

Lifelong learning
Yes, I guess everyone accomplished this one. As far as I'm concern, this course has open up so many possibilities and new knowledge to me. I am glad to say, I learn a lot of new interesting stuffs that can be very helpful and beneficial for me.

A letter...

Dear blog,

I know that you might be wondering, why all of sudden I posted so many things to you. So, let me come clear of what really happen and I hope you will forgive me if you think that I‘ve treated you badly.

This month is Ramadan, yes the auspicious month for all the Muslim and it is best to let go of the business of our daily routine and concentrate on our ibadah. I wish I am busy for that reason but no, I did not. The first week of Ramadan, I was busy finishing my Norms and Values assignment. It was so challenging as I haven’t write Malay language essay for such a long-long time. I am ashamed of myself and I’m sure that my Malay language teacher would feel totally disappointed if they know this. Then, I have a lot of test that requires me to read and recall so many things. I know you know how much I hated test and exams. And I know you know how miserable I was during test and exams week. Towards the end of last week, I was busy finishing the assessment’s item construction. My room was a total mess I bet even a mouse wouldn’t want to opt my room as their place to live. I didn’t do the laundry and I even forget to charge my hand phone a lot of time. Can you imagine that?

I know you want to say that I’ve neglected you but I haven’t really. It’s just that I didn’t make much connection to the internet. While I was busy, I always find time to write and re-edited these posts. I hope you will forgive me.

Blog dearie,

I’ll always love you. You are the best place for me to write down all my feelings on certain things that I might have taken for granted. Thank you for being my blog. I will remember you for the rest of my life.

Yours forever,

Jz.

why oh why

hey mates! don't go hard on blog ya!

by right we should live happily like the sea creatures from Bikini Bottom..Ay Ay Captain!

The thing that should not be spoken...

Rita Skeeter @ Daily Prophet

VS

Jz (in the form of PowerPuff Girls) Blossom

RS: Hello, I’m Rita Skeeter from the Daily Prophet.

JZ: Oh, hi. What are you doing here in the Muggle world?

RS: Curiosity of course and I just don’t want to miss on your recent attempt at the Quidditch cup.

JZ: I’m sorry, I didn’t play Quidditch, and you must have got the wrong person then. That particular person must be in Hogwarts.

RS: Oh, so you were the one that I need to cover(looking frustrated). You sit for the test, if I’m not mistaken. Yes, the test that should not be spoken…

JZ: Oh, yes. I guess it doesn’t matter if I say it out loud. The ICTPE test.

RS: (Surprised) oh, so how does it go? The test?

JZ: I really don’t know what to say. Ah, that’s so typical of me. Anyway, I didn’t know what to expect, so really, I don’t know what to say.

RS: Do you think that the test is difficult to answer?

JZ: Partly yes. I’d be totally lying if I said no. I managed to answer the questions but I didn’t know if I do well.

RS: Which questions did you answer? And why did you choose to answer those questions anyway?

JZ: Well, I answer question A on Airset and Blog and Question B on SMARTBoard. I wished to attempt the last question but I think I will not be answering as better as I could do in Q A and B. so, that’s basically the reasons.

RS: Which one do you think is more difficult, question A or B?

JZ: Both have their own strength and weakness. I mean, speaking on my answers for both questions. In Question A I doubted a few facts that I wrote and in Question B I doubted if answer the question wrongly.

RS: You think you did wrong?

JZ: Exactly! I'd say that my answer doesn’t seem if I really-really answering, you get what I mean?

RS: Erm, almost…I heard you were so tensed? Was it true?

JZ: Yep. No doubt about that. I’m never relaxed for a test. No, I don’t find that sitting for a test is a comfortable experience.

RS: So what do you expect then?

JZ: Err, can I skip this question?

RS: Perhaps, you have better ideas on how it should be?

JZ: I don’t know. That’s so me. I never really like test, exams, you name it, I hate it.

RS: Hurm, what is your prediction on the test exactly?

JZ: No prediction. I don’t have feelings for this (looking elsewhere)

RS: Do you think that you were given ample time to complete the test?

JZ: Yes, more than I need. More time means that I need to write more. My palms and fingers were hurting after that. Maybe I haven’t written for such a long time.

RS: So you were saying that technology has taken away your writing skills?

JZ: No, I don’t blame the technology. It’s just that I don’t find a proper reason to write long paragraphs. I mean, if I can type, why should I write, right?

RS: Is there anything that you believe that this test has given you, apart from the pressure?

JZ: Haha (laughing).oh yes, it helps me to reflect on what I’ve learnt so far. It was great to know that before this, I didn’t know many things that I do now. Plus, the things that I do know now could really help me in my career in the future. It’s great.

RS: Magnificent answers! You save my job!

JZ: Its ok, Clark Kent from the Daily Planet said that to me too.(Smile)

Rita Skeeters is a character from Harry Potter.

Daily Prophet is the newspaper for the wizard world in the story and Muggle is the normal human being who does not possess any power and live in the normal world.

IWB in memories...

Q: How do you exactly feel after completing the project?

A: I hope I have more time, more brilliant ideas and more skills of using the IWB. However, I was completely hopeless. I’d say I’m not completely happy with my work. I honestly think that I can do better than that but I believe that there’s one thing that makes me quite astound by myself.

Q: Oh, exactly what is it?

A: That I was able to make use of only resources provided by SMART Notebook Gallery. Except for the video clip, I took it from YouTube.

Q: Can you share with us how you do your slides?

A: My, it's a long story. First, I chose a topic. I had to tell you I had a hard time to find one, one that can really help me design something that is somewhat creative. I am not creative,I guess that's why I didn't nail the project.I ended choosing "PREPOSITION" as the topic. After a stressing time choosing a topic, then came the other problem that was the designing on the SMART notebook.

Q: Wasn't it suppose to help, not to add the existing burden?

A: Ay, for a beginner, it's hard especially when you don't really know how it works. But it was soon that I discovered many things that the IWB can do. It can do a lot of wonderful things. About the designing problems, I managed to get help from my team mates. I tried to design an activity that is easy to use by both;teacher and students. The part when I have to determine the color and the font were the meticulous one, as I don't want it to give a hard time for the audience. A lot of theories from Nina Spada's book at last make sense to me when designing the activity.

Q: Throughout the designing process, how do you feel?

A: Oh my. I felt like throwing myself outside my bedroom's window. I focused on being original, authentic and I challenged myself to use of only the resources that were provided by SMART Notebook Gallery. I downloaded more pictures from the SMART Essentials for Educators for the activity. I did this simply because I wanted to prove it that this software works and it's user-friendly. It is suppose to lease the burden, as you were saying just now.

Q: In short, tell us how your project looks like.

A: A simple, interactive activity that can be used as a whole or just a part of the lesson.

Q: What do you think of your team mates’ products and the others as well?

A: Well, I wished someone could murder me during the presentation day. My, theirs were great; completely genius work and all of them deserved a standing ovation. Oh, I cannot help myself from clapping my own hand for them. I mean, how’d they do that? Where did they have all of those ideas from? It’s surprising to see how creative everyone could be.

Q: (Eyes rolling) so, are you telling me that you’re jealous of their work?

A: Absolutely! Wouldn’t it be great if I could read their mind…?

Q:Did you benefit anything from the presentation then?

A: Oh yes I do. Looking at others works gave me a lot of fresh ideas. If I were to use the IWB in the future, I’d definitely use their ideas; teachers are the greatest copycat anyway…(giggling)

Q:Do you think that you’d do well? I mean, weren’t you afraid that you’ll get low marks?

A: I gave a thought on that but seriously, I’m not that afraid. But, I didn’t say I’m fearless. Everyone expected high marks, right? But I put it this way, I’ve done my very best and yeah, of course I wanted to be appreciated. So, either it’s going to be high or low it doesn’t really matter to me as long as I know that I’ve accomplished that far.

Q: How about the Flash that you made for your group?

A: Oh yes, that’s the best part anyway. I got it from http://www.flash-slideshow-maker.com. I downloaded the software to my laptop and since then I’ve been hooked up with my laptop making flash files. It was interesting!

Q:Is it difficult to do the flash files?

A: Not at all. Maybe we need to try a few times but after that, we’ll be ok.

right from the bottom of my heart.Confession time.

Do you still remember that we need to do an evaluation on this course and submit it to Moodle?

At first, I thought I'll be dead as I didn't know that I need to do it. Luckily, Ms Ng prolonged the date due and Yap Jia Rong helped with the Airset,I'm back to normal.Thank you Ms Ng and JR.

I still remember my freshmen year in MPIK, that being honest could be hurtful. I am sure that my ex-foundation classmates know this tragic tale. I have nothing against the doer, really because I think that he/she just spoke his/her mind.That incident has leave a mark in my head and I'm sure that all of my ex classmates felt the same way too. As a result, when I wanted to write any comments or evaluating someone, I will take a long time, just to find the right words that might not hurt other's feeling.

Usually, I will never care of commenting as I'm not a judgemental person. However, maybe I'm getting older and more sensitive. Here's my humble point of view that I wish to share with all of you... (while filling up, i re-edited my evaluation form more than twice, I failed to recall how many times..)

What do you like most about the class? (please list as many as possible)
what i like the most about the class is that i always know that i will be doing and learning interesting new knowledge. i didn’t get any formal education on ict before so i always feel motivated to go to class to learn.

What do you like least about the class? (please list as many as possible)
i didn’t like the atmosphere. the lab was hot and with 75 of us at a time, i feel like suffocating. i tried to adjust myself to accept the condition. another thing is that sometimes, some of my mates at the back are talking with each other during the lecture which later caused me the failure to listen well. maybe it’s best for the lecturer to use a microphone.

what challenges did you face in learning the new ict skills in this class?
my challenge would be due to my learning style, which i am a slow learner. i can do many things and produce a good product or presentation but usually, it will take a lot of time. however, i managed to finish up my assignment in time though i feel like i can do much better than that.

what “preconceived” ideas and assumptions did you bring with you to the class?

1. usually i’ll check the muced website to find out what i will learn for the next class.

2. what i’m going to learn will be useful for my future teaching and learning processes.

what problems did you face in completing the assignments? how did you solve it?

first, for the blog assignment. i have to admit that to write down experience or a real life event would be one of my weaknesses. most of the time i failed to be critical as i always presumed that being optimistic is the only way. i always feel intimidated when i visited other people’s blog as when i look at mine, i always feel inadequate.to improve mine, i always edit my blog,and read it again and again.

for the forum in muced, when i wanted to write something, there will always be someone that has written down what i wanted to write. i feel it is hard to express myself. to solve this, after reading, when i agree with someone, i just reply straight to the person’s ‘reply’ instead of the ‘parent’ message.

for smartboard, since it’s something new, i have to try so many times to do it. to solve problem regarding smartboard, i ask help from my group member.

were you able to work with your team? yes/no. explain why and how.
yes. i am blessed to be in this group i must say. they are very helpful. there’s not a time when they didn’t help me to encounter my problem. while preparing the smartboard assignment, my team members were those who really help me and it makes me happy to learn as they are also motivating.

what is/are the factor(s) that make you blog? (please list as many as possible)

1. it makes me happy to share my thoughts
2. i really have to because it is apart from the assignment
3. it serves as a ground for me to learn more about internet
   

have your blogging habits changed overtime? yes/no.

i don’t really think that my blogging habit changed overtime. i only have time during the weekend to update my blog and sightseeing others’ blog because during weekdays i am preoccupied with other courses’ assignments. i didn’t do anything much on blog during weekdays.

how much does blogging helped you in understanding a particular item? explain.
maybe it helps me in understanding basic internet application that can be used.

how much does blogging helped you in understanding the course? explain.( argh the trickiest one!)
i have to be honest that i don’t really find that it is useful for me to understand the course. i found the resources and reading material given by prof r.m were very useful and sufficient.

what did you learn from blogging:- (a) technical skills (b) other skills (c) learning how to learn (d) others please explain each aspect.

i learn a lot of things from blogging. it improves my skills and understanding on html codes [i’m from science class and we have to build a website this semester]. from blog i learn and practice to make use all of the resources available on the net to build website and learn about html codes.

not only that, my blog serves as my memory too. i learn that i have progress over time and i positively think that i can do everything if i dare to try and if was given the opportunity.

what are the criteria which made you choose to read that particular course mates’ blog?
friends that really cares about me, my group members and those who leaves their comment on my blog.

did learning occur when you read your course mates’ blog? yes/no. explain.
yes. by reading other people’s blog makes me catch on things that i might have missed during the class. it also makes me realize things that i might not see or think.

would you leave comment(s) after reading the blog? yes/no. explain.
yes. if i find it’s appropriate to do so.

are there any suggestions that you could make to further enhance your blog?

i lack the creative writing skills. i am not even critical when writing. i think i need to be more creative and critical after this.

i always find that blogging is the last chore in my to-do lists. i should be putting more effort from now on.

i should also ask opinion from my usual visitors so i can improve my blog.


I humbly appologise if I've hurt anyone in attempting these questions.

Wait,

Announcement!

assalamualaikum and a very good day to all dear blog readers, friends, lecturers, muggles, halflings, he who-must-not-be-spoken and what not..(huh?)

i am indeed in grieve to tell you that i will not be able to manage the blog for a while. i have a few (still in editing) posts coming up soon and i will be back as soon as possible. this week is tremendously the most tedious week because i have two tests, a website project and yes, assessment assignment (did i just read your mind?) to do. so i hope that i will not disappoint anyone who come to my blog to read on something new. i hope my apologies will be accepted.

I am so sorry...again.

sincerely,
me, who always been in love with my own blog...

testing2

Get your own flash movies at Toufee.com

yeah..guys, simply go to this website to build your own flash..it's easy and don't worry because there'll be a tutorial for the first time user...

the one that i use for my presentation with IWB is another flash player maker..i'll give the details soon..i have to use this application because toufee's player can not be downloaded to the computer...

there are many things you can do with toufee's flash maker..i hope all of you have fun while discovering it..

oh yeah, as it is a free service, they encourage you to participate on their forum and survey to make sure that their customers are happy and to improve their services so i hope you will participate..

At last!

I need this!

i would like to wish all the Muslim visitor "Selamat Menyambut Ramadhan". i hope Ramadhan brings a lot of happiness to all of you..

..this week in my life..

(sorry for the undeniable -1 Megapixel K700i camera..hiho)

Giant opened it's 100th store in my housing area!
( It's big just like it's name..It's just opposite BK2-my housing area, I can walk myself there..huh)



Jia Rong's car Got Hit!
(here's what happened after Science Extra class..erm, disaster?)

Sze Mei Got Lucky!

(here's Sze Mei trying out Smart Board)

Finally, Zara drives a car!
(hey, I'm kidding..)

Fitting in.. my story so far..

As I stare this blank page I try to find the suitable word that explains me right now. I learn a lot of things, most of them are interesting things, things that I probably won’t spend hundreds of Ringgit, but the opportunity came rolling to my feet. I am lucky.
Yes, my friends and I are all lucky. Do you know that to enroll in such workshop (to learn how to make website, etc) can cost you a lot of money? And all of us here, got the chance for free (tell me who’s paying for this course). Come on, it doesn’t sound right if we are always complaining right? I’m saying this because at first I complained and complained, I never open up my eyes to see the brighter side of everything. I’m still fitting in, as a matter of fact, I don’t know where I stand right now. But, I have a strong believe that I’m going to be okay and I will do just right. I pray to God that what I learn something, it will be beneficial for me and I hope that I can spread the little knowledge that I have to others. In the end, I see myself gaining benefit from this course and other courses as well. I did not lose anything. Alhamdulillah, syukur O Allah for this opportunity!

Yeah, Let's Netscape baby!

Think that our Science class was tiresome eh? Think again.Yeah, we’re all busy but we’re busy with new things and I know, you will be jealous if we know more than we do (he he he). I’m not being proud or act like a peacock here but there are two side of each story right?

We know, the non-science society (ey, I’m making up name) might as well think we’re tortured, as a matter of fact, we are. However, I still found the bright side of the torture. We learnt about creating website. Ok, ok, the Netscape might be an outdated fashion. But, if we think about it again, it gives us a nice ground work on building a simple website.

We learn from step to step, from a blank page to a wonderful web page. I finally feel happy that I know the –how of website and I am glad that I no longer feel intimidated with my friends that learn all those stuffs.

Anyway, it makes me appreciate the work and toil of the web designer. They may have use and even create the more complex web templates that I may not be able to use, and that what makes me think they are the modern Picasso.
In the end, the one who works more earns more, right? Just is finally done.

Smart Board : The Beginning..

Oh, Zara’s lucky; she might have Smart Board in her school…

I don’t think that I get it right at the beginning. My head keep on asking questions that I never think of before. I doubt myself and my entire ability and creativity, oh God, am I going to survive?

When I got the chance to read the assignment, it doesn’t sounds that I am able to do it. Hey Smart Board is something very VERY new to me. I’m afraid that I would criticize myself in the end and say, I know, I can do better than that with OHP or PowerPoint!
To create a lesson using Smart Board doesn’t sound as if you are going to die, but as said earlier, this technology is way too advance for me. I grow up learning through blackboard and chalk; it was in high school I got the chance to use OHP and PowerPoint because my school was selected to become the 1st 88 smart school in Malaysia. And when I got moved to SMKPP, it was again blackboard and chalk. Learning how to use the Smart Board makes me think of how lucky the future generations are.

In the other side of me, I think Smart Board is motivating me to become a teacher. Everyone said that this teaching job is not fun, tiring complicated and the list of negativity goes on. But hey discriminator, look, my job gives me chance to discover a lot of things (and yeah who says AutoCAD was all fun huh?). I bet most of my friend didn’t know that things like Smart Board existed.

I know, there are a lot of things to learn but I will not give up easily. I hope that I will make use of this opportunity so that next time, I won’t sweat when given a chance to make use of the Smart Board. Hey, let’s not give up now, let’s try!

The Technology that I cannot live without..

mind you, this one is rather personal ;) but it's a deep reflection meant for fun reading..

What would it be without technology?
Ask yourself, whether you realize it or not, you’re in debt with technology. For today in technology, (ehem) let me take you to a journey of my so-called technology collections. Just for fun, but later who knows you might want to do the same reflection as I do.

>My handphone.
Yes, everyone owns at least one hand phone.
I cannot imagine, being separated from my Sony E K700i. The hand phone means so much to me. I have been the proud owner for years and I hope the hand phone will still be my baby for years to come. When I’m not on a line or busy typing sms, the hand phone is my mini ‘Nintendo’. Though it does nothing closer to Nintendo but still, it has games that never bore my finger or my brain. When I want some music to occupy my lonely heart, it serves as mp3 player as well as radio. I can keep myself happy listening to my favorite radio stations while waiting for my mum or while I’m on the bus. I can also surf the net with it, but the cost is too much. However, I can still surf the maxis GPRS site which is free and have fun knowing latest trivia and horoscopes. It is useful when you need a light, when you want to search things that fell in your car at night or when there’s blackout. Thanks to the camera’s light, it never fails me when I need it. The camera, though not even reach 1 mega pixel, still a luxury for most moments and thanks to Bluetooth, I can transfer the pictures easily to my laptop. It has video player too, which help me to preserve the growth of my cute and cuddly niece, Illya Zahra. Overall, K700i is the diamond among all gems in my heart.

>My camera.
I bought this camera for my birthday. (Hey, pity me; I have to buy my own gift!). I love it so much because it has been there for years. Luckily, I can capture millions precious moments with it. My trip to a lot of places in Malaysia, pictures of my beloved ones, my sister’s wedding ceremonies, and it serves as a wonderful hobby too.
I knew that there are a lot of cameras in stores now with a lot of enhancements that my Sony DSC did not possess, but hey, I don’t need those enhancements. I just need my Sony.

>My laptop

This is a gift from my parents. It was an accident that I ask my father for it since he always complained that I always use the computer when he needs it (tell you, there’s only one pc in my house with 3 avid users: me, my ayah and Nina) so every time he gets home and wanted to use the pc, either me or Nina was using the pc. So rather than a never ending family feud over a computer, he gave me the laptop. Honestly, I’m not a laptop person. I found that laptop does not give me the same satisfaction as using the desktop. But, I am totally blessed that I have one and I am so thankful to God and my parents for this gift. Since there’s so many works that requires me to type and surf internet, I am happy that I have this laptop to help me.

> Television

I'm a potato couch person. One of my undeniable talent is to stare at the stupid (hey!) box for hours and hours. From the melodrama OC to the unexpected EPL, I really need a TV to enjoy them. And did I mention to also watch DVD and VCD?

Oh, the list goes on and on. I might not have the best or the most expensive stuffs in my closet but whatever that I have, I appreciate and value with all of my heart. I did not come from a wealthy family that can offer me so many things but I am lucky enough to have what i have now. With all of these things, my life is easier and meaningful. I'm glad, Alhamdulillah.. :)

red alert!

Wednesday
23rd August 2007

oh, I'm pleading God that I will be able to post at least a few more blogs that shows the depth of my thinking of technology, as in today's class, Prof. Raja Maznah said that we need to have at least 5 postings in the blog!

5.It's f.i.v.e

Ok, Let's count this one as 1 post, with a deep thought and thorough reflection. Now, I'm left to four.

well, today's class started of pretty well. though I'm late for the first 5 minutes because of the travel form APM to Education Faculty. we begin the lesson with what we have discovered with Smart Board TM last week. well then, Prof showed us some of the products that her students did. from there i can clearly see that Smart Board has a lot more to offer than I think before. yes, come on everyone, it's pretty hard to handle at the beginning, but look at the wonderful things that Smart Board can give to our lesson.

i know, one of the most common thing that is playing in our head is, will there be Smart Board in my school, once we're going to teach? Well, my respond to this is again, it's all the matter of time. Opportunity to learn this kind of thing does not come all the time, especially when we're already teaching. I mean, when we always treat opportunity wisely, we're not in short in anything in the end.

(wait, there's a distratction)

oh, I've got to go, Ms Ng wanted to close the lab. Behold net people, I'll be back with more..as for now, Chiow!

this week on ICTPE

Our first baby...

The second one...an I love it!

Assalamualaikum..and hi everyone!

Its me again, back in the cyber world…I’ve been pretty well, got my allowance to keep on surviving and been busy stuffing my nose behind assessment book..
During the ICTPE class,I was dizzy and most of the time, try to adapt with myself with the uncomfortable situation as the air-cond does not work properly. But forget that. Last Wednesday we have a guest. She told us about how to create a simple poster using PowerPoint templates. The project was actually designed for the primary kids but we got to try it first.

For the project, I should thank all my Eureka’s team mate as we all work together to make the poster project successful. In my opinion we did a wonderful piece despite of the time constraint and limited source. I do believe that most of us, if were given more time and more freedom (in choosing pictures, templates) we will be able to produce more than what we can last Wednesday.

Did you face any problem during the session? Why?

yes, due to the limited source and limited time and limited space. If we are given all of these, I bet all groups might come with a better one. However it was fun. I think if we were given more source, we'll need more time.. hm..

•What do you think of the instruction?

the instruction given was very clear and we don't really have problem understanding the project..

What improvements can you suggest?

maybe by providing more pictures and let us to determine the poster's template..maybe the options should be like in publisher, paint or others, rather than depending solely on powerpoints..

How would you carry out this design session with primary level students?

Maybe not in the class, but as a homework or a group project. the teacher (or is it me?) can give out the instructions, show the pupils on how to- and let them use their creativity to produce it. it will be a lot more easier if each students can come up with one..the more the merrier..

...and the reason is you...

Assalamualaikum and hello everyone.
How do I begin this time, should I start from where I left or should I say something new? Last week was definitely the most unproductive week ever since I step my pretty feet in the historic UM. I fell sick. I got fever and it was bad, really bad. I went to the clinic and the doctor gave me 2 days off for rest. The first thing I told myself, “I cannot afford to rest!” (Yeah, you are not the only one suffering the adjustment crisis). With piles of work and assignment that is ongoing, nobody wants a two day MC. And I got it. Great!
Yeah back to busy-ness, I just get a chance to know everything last night, when everyone else might say that was last week’s thing. I just know that there were forums going on in ICTPE and oh my god! (remember Sir Anuar now, quick!), I get tired and numb since I lost words to reply to each posts. Seems like someone (or more than that) has the same point of view as mine and has already put up their views there. My oh my, there were people who think a lot and said a lot and also people who think a lot that made others think a lot too. I wonder where they got so many ideas to throw… I only have one brain that uses Intel Sempron, with a front side bus that moves slower than my niece’s baby steps.
Realizing that I still can catch yesterday’s news and still able to know what my pals are doing when I’m not in class makes me thank technology for being here (right now). Luckily, I have internet connection at home and I can learn just as much as my other friends. See, technology does help pity people! So I hope we’ll be more positive in using them, applying them and manipulate them (if you want to) as a person and as a teacher, one day.
I remember a forum started by Izzwaida, when she talks about the weaknesses of e-portfolio. In my humble opinion, everyone freaks out and always doubted everything that is new to them. The day they invented cars, they doubted if people get into accidents and if the car might explode. What I mean here, everything that man created has flaws. The day someone created a virus, he does not know the next day, someone invented anti-virus. Everything that goes wrong will definitely has the answer and solutions…
Oh! time goes by like lightening…but before I end my writing, I would like to apologize to my science team member (Ida, Aesha and Captain Amy) for not attending class. Sorry to Ihsan too, for the trouble and also to the N&N survivors (Ati and Apis) for any inconvenienced I’ve caused last week.
That’s all for now…bye.

First class: July 11th

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I was sitting next to a friend who slyly chats through the Yahoo Messenger. I tried my best to make myself comfortable as the room filled with 75 of us is distracting me away from the lecture.

Suddenly,

Prof Raja Maznah announced that all of us should own a blog. Yippee! I felt like jumping to the ceiling. I am going to have a blog with a purpose at last! Before this, I owned a blog but it did not survive due to my indiscipline nature of sending posts.

What blog means to me..
Blog is a mean of sharing thoughts, and ideas. You can write anything you like under the sun, feel free to express yourself, and you can gain feedbacks from other people too. It works best for people like me who is shy, timid and think that it is better to shut up than say something stupid. If you are born with talents to write story and poems, you can publish your ideas in the blog too. Blog serves as a medium to record events that is happening in my life too (mind you, my brain capacities is running out of space).
In other words, to blog is to share. We all love to be kind and sharing is kind right?

Blogging and teaching..
I remember a friend telling me that children (especially primary school pupils) will look up to teachers who know more than they do. So the next time you met a hooligan who show off his skills with Nintendo, ask them if they have a blog. I’m sure that they will be impressed. To have a blog is next to have a website. Remember, we are in the ICT era where everything goes digital. I am sure that the next 5 years, our primary schools will change tremendously. Next few years, we may want to asses our pupils with their IT knowledge and maybe all of us should each have a website, who knows. Even when Windows comes up with XP we never know that they are going to invent Vista a few years later! My point here is, technology evolves so we need to evolve too. Start with this little blog thing and later, we might not have much trouble for other complicated web things.

My expectations on PKEY 3101 class
Oh, I really hope we learn more about the net. It will be fun, enjoyable and beneficial. I also hope to maximize my knowledge on ICT and hope to become an IT savvy too…

Oops! My brain runs dry…see you later in the next post…

being honest..

Your Vocabulary Score: B

You have a zealous love for the English language, and many find your vocabulary edifying.Don't fret that you didn't get every word right, your vocabulary can be easily ameliorated!

How's" Your Vocabulary?

Your Blogging Type is Artistic and Passionate

You see your blog as the ultimate personal expression - and work hard to make it great.One moment you may be working on a new dramatic design for your blog...And the next, you're passionately writing about your pet causes.Your blog is very important - and you're careful about who you share it with.

What's" Your Blogging Personality?

greetings from the amateurish blogger..

Assalamualaikum and hello..

Finally, (I guess) I am happy with my blog. It is still under construction so I hope, please be patient for the posts. I am running out of ideas right now and I am still struggling to get use with this "technology".

Oh yes, now I know why we blog. Not only that we can share thoughts but we can also make new friends and make ourselves be heard.

I hope that I will make full use of this blog.

Thank you for visiting. Happy viewing!

p/s : I would like to be called Jz in my blog.=)

this is me..

assalamualaikum...
i'm still new to this big blog world but i guess, there's nothing to loose if we try, aite?

yeah..

this is my blog...mine...