Action Reseach Fundamentals

Hi Folks,

Please download this zip file and extract the contents. I will tell you what to do with it during class. Thanks!

http://www.mediafire.com/?zimz2zyzzlw

Your Help is Needed!

Hi Folks,

As you may know, the ESD training room T4A21 will soon be renovated (Thank Goodness!). We are now looking at the type of furniture to buy and since you kind folks will be using these furniture, I thought it would be nice to ask you for your opinions. You have a choice of 3 chairs and 3 tables. Make your choices by clicking the link below. Thanks for participating!

Click Here to take survey

Something to Share

Hi Folks

We are now into week 2. How has the first week been so far? I hope it has gone well for you and you had a good weekend. I thought I'll share with you this website www.aalf.org This foundation was set up for the idea that learning can happen anywhere and anytime. Anyway, they have a comprehensive website that you can browse through. I am directing your attention to http://www.aalf.org/News/default.aspx this is the news section where various instituitions around the world share their experiences with anytime anywhere learning. Enjoy.

Also, this week's class is on "Designing for Active Learning" which yours truly will be doing with you. See you on Wed / Thu at 2p.m. at T4A21.

Class for Next Week

Hi Folks,

It's a Friday! You have survived a week back! I saw my students for the first time today and I must say they are a all very very different and I think it will be a very interesting challenge to engage all of them. It may be a challenge but I bet it will be an interesting one. Am already thinking of how I can make them come out of their shells and be more vocal. This is quite an irony considering the fact that next week's Wednesday and Thursday's class is "Designing for Active Learning".

I will share with you some active learning strategies that some lecturers have used for both large and small groups. Don't forget to bring your laptops and don't forget to sign up for the course for catering purposes. Cheers folks and have a well-earned weekend to recharge!

See you on Wednesday or Thursday!

Weclome Back! Some Admin Issues

Hello folks!

Welcome back to the new term! Just some admin issues for you today. The new training schedule is ready and you can download it and plan your training for the next term. If you have already attended the workshop, you DO NOT have to do it again. This is where you will need to do your own tracking. Copies of the tracking form can be downloaded as well. Refer to the side bar on "Useful Downloads".

Also, I have started to link blogs which have been kept by participants on the CT programme. They have kindly agreed to share their thoughts with all of you. If you do have a blog, please do share the blog address with me and I will share it with the rest.

I would like to out on record my thanks to Roy Ang from MM, Yap Chin Hooi from MM, Abdul Rahim BE and Siti Rohanah from CASS for sharing their blogs! You can read their blogs by accessing the links on the right of this blog. Enjoy....

And finally, the class slated for this week is "Writing Good Learning Outcomes". See you either Wednesday or Thursday!

Your CT Assignments

Hi Folks

I have finally created a video guide on what you will need to do for the CT assignments. Please feel free to watch the video and do provide comments if any. The video resides in Blackboard so you will be prompted for your user id and password. Turn up the volume and enjoy!!!

CLICK HERE to launch video

Something to Share

Hi Folks,

SingTeach which is a publication of CRPP in NIE, has some interesting reading this month. Have a look at the one about conducting classes outside the classroom and let me know what you think!

Click HERE to access SingTeach!

Training Schedule Updated!!!

Hi Folks,

The CT training schedule has been updated and you can download it

HERE

If you need clarification, please check back with me. Thanks!

The Aftermath

Hi Folks,

Thank you for taking part in the one week CT "Design Project Using Laptops" Workshop. I had lots of fun and I hope you did too. More importantly, I applaud you for taking some risks and showing some creativity in the design of your lessons. Excellent job! Anyway, this is the stuff that you need to prepare to be submitted.

1) Learning Design Worksheet

2) Learning Design Template

3) Resources used e.g. PPTs, handouts, Discussion boards, blogs, wikis etc

4) Copies of peer evaluation form

You will need to submit BOTH hard and soft copies. For CT participants, please compile everything and put in your portfolio with all other assignments

Non CT participants, please compile it and send it to your respective facilitators.

*PS - Although it is a group effort, EVERYONE must have a copy of all the 4 above. If you are not sure, please call / mail me. Thanks!