Thursday, November 27, 2008
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This week, students had a peek into the vast invisible web (databases) to look for resources on their research topic. I am a huge fan of the invisible web as these comprehensive and impressive and pool of databases do not seem to fail me each time I turn to them for my research needs. They provide me with interesting leads to authoritative refereed journal articles and documents which definitely add value to my research.
I often wonder if my students share these same sentiments about the invisible web as I do. Based on class observations and informal chats with them as they plough through the databases, I realise that my students cannot deny that databases indeed provide them with authoritative and useful sources of materials for their research. The invisible web does indeed provide an impressive lead for research. Keep searching the Invisible web and you will find answers to your research questions nicely hidden just awaiting to be uncovered!
Labels: Invisible Web - The Impressive Lead for Research
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
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This week the Oct 08 semester students had to consolidate their report on evaluation and comparison of search facilities. Practical 4-5 requires students to critically look at the features and functionality of each search facility and analyse the effectiveness in searching for relevant documents for their research topic.
Students worked hard on their reports as evident from the questions they asked and response to my comments about their work. I am impressed with their dedication at ensuring that they produce quality work. It is also interesting to note that they had managed to effectively use these facilities to find relevant materials for their research topics.
Great work guys and gals! Keep up the positive attitudes and I look forward to reading your reports due on Week 7.
Labels: Search Facilities - Which one is better?
5:18 PM
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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To my Design Block 6 students , thanks for all your interesting presentations of your EIR Blogs this morning. I am glad to note that you had benefitted from the lessons learnt in EIR and that you could use EIR for doing research in your respective Diplomas. I am impressed with the extensive Blog contents and your objective and thoughtful reflections of lessons learnt throughout the entire duration of this CDS module. Indeed your professionalism, ethusiasm and great efforts are clearly evident in these works. Well done all!
Just like you, I too had much fun interacting and learning with you. Till we meet again in future encounters, I leave with you our group photos which I hope will remain as an impactful and memorable remembrance of the good times we had shared while learning EIR together.
2:34 PM
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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Dear Design Block 6 Students,
We have come to the end of our EIR journey this week.
Thank you for all your participation in the EIR class activities throughout the 1-month duration of the Design Block 6 of this subject. I am privileged to be hearing your interesting Blog presentations later this week. I will certainly enjoy reading your exciting Blog reflections.
I am most impressed by your class Wiki on "Cyberbullying". Well done!
As a final close to the EIR chapter for Design Block 6, I invite all of you to spend 1-minute of your time to autograph a meaningful & inspirational comment/remark about EIR in the comments column of this EIR blog. Till we meet again in other encounters, I wish you all the best in your forthcoming submissions of assignments in other subjects and in your future endeavours.
Best regards,
Faridah
EIR Subject Leader and Tutor
Design Block 6 (Oct -Nov 08)
Labels: EIR 1-Minute Autograph (Design Block 6)
5:56 PM
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The best part about the lesson on evaluating Talkingcock.com
http://www.talkingcock.com/ was the viewing of the hilarious videos about Singapore and Singaporeans including the creative adaptation of Singapore's national day song. We had the opportunity to laugh at the ugly-side of Singaporeans and the Singapore government's policies. It was nice to observe the smiles on my students' faces and hear their laughters as they discussed and evaluated this website with their group mates. It was indeed a very relaxing lesson sharing such light-hearted moments with my students.
Labels: What do you say about TalkingCock.com?
5:41 PM
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Teaching Effective Internet Research would not have been complete without talking about Youtube. My most best teaching moment on Youtube has got to be the part where I shared with my students on how Youtube has changed my life.
I learnt so much about life from the motivational videos on real-life experiences of special individuals who had managed to inspire others through their exemplary acts, despite having to deal with their own issues in life, some of which are even life-threatening!
Hey, Youtube has also served my entertainment needs by providing me with an excellent avenue to find out more about the world renowned legendary artiste - Elvis Presley. By watching his videos, I learnt alot about Elvis's passion for his music and career. I am very impressed by his deep love for his ex-wife Priscilla and their daugther Lisa-Marie.
Labels: Youtube Evaluation
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