Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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Dear DPA 2010 students,

We have come to the end of our short yet amazing & exciting 8-day EIR journey together from 18-31 Mar 2010. Its never easy to say goodbye so soon especially when we are just about to warm up and get to know one another better.

Thank you for your warm friendship – the bonding we share will be cherished for a long time to come. Thank you also for all your enthusiastic participation in the EIR class activities. I truly appreciate your kind patience in faithfully completing the class activities, despite your other commitments.

Indeed all of you have live up to the high standards set by your previous 2 batches of DPA students by producing quality work. I am impressed by dedication and your hardwork to complete all assignments at short notice, despite being playful at times. That's great life skills you have demonstrated which will be useful when you embark on your new Polytechnic life in the Apr 2010 semester.

We had fun using the numerous Web 2.0 social networking softwares to interact and engage us in our learning. Remember how we laughed as we evaluated and talked about the hilarious stories on Stomp and commented about Tweeter and Second Life?
I enjoyed these moments learning together with all of you. We had fun on the online shopping spree and going on our dream holidays. I am glad that we have made many new friends. We learnt useful values of virtually collaborating on Wiki space about our research topics.

I look forward to your interesting Wiki presentations. I know all of you will do well. I look forward to hearing about your metaphors you used to describe your EIR journey. I trust it will be creative and inspirational.

Well done all for doing your best to product good work! I have had a fantastic and joyful experience interacting and teaching all of you and learning from one another.

Our friendship does not have to end with the closure of EIR DPA Mar 2010 class today. We will meet up virtually on our EIR frens Facebook space, on Twitter (twitter.com/pristadel) and MSN (buddy-line@hotmail.com). You are also invited to talk to me on any issues on Second Life at the TP Enlightening Hub (My Avatar is Marigold Farslider). See you there my friends!

As a final close to our EIR DPA Mar 2010 chapter, 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. Remember to use what you had learnt in EIR when you are doing research for your other projects in your respective Diplomas.

Till we meet again in other encounters, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Stay Positive & Stay Happy Always!

Cheers!
Ms Faridah
EIR Subject Leader and DPA March 2010

Labels: A New Friendship has just begun

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8:54 AM

Thursday, March 18, 2010

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Hello there!

I'm Ms Farida from Diploma in Interactive Media Informatics. During my free time, I love to listen to music and watch TV. Being a dynamic & colourful person I love to listen to different kinds of songs from various singers like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Pink, Miley Cyrus and Beyonce. Current songs I like include Telephone, Bad Romance, Party in the USA, Halo, Down. Basically I like to listen to the rythm which helps me to destress. Music is so therapeutic for me. It can really boost my mood especially when I am down. I learn alot about life through the lyrics of these songs too.

My fav TV programmes include Fringe, CSI and Criminal Minds. I learnt alot about people and the issues they face through these programmes. I also learnt to cherish myself and the people I love by watching the stories in these programmes. Its destressing for me too.

As for my fav hangouts during my free time, that will be the beach as I love the freedom of being out in the open enjoying the fresh air and sights and sounds of nature.

One sport that I am passionate about is Swimming. You must learn to love being under water first before you can take up swimming. Swimming helps me to destress too and help me to stay fit and healthy.

Labels: Ice-breaker with DPA Mar 2010 students

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1:33 PM

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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Dear Students,

Welcome to the EIR Blog!

EIR allows you to create your own Blog so that you can document and reflect on the lessons learnt and meaningful exciting experiences throughout your EIR journey. Weblogs or personal blogs is a simple online journal that contains stories, links and your commentary about topics of your choice. Weblogs are easy to design and maintain.

You will create a personal blog that provides information about yourself, including your academic and personal interests.

Here's how you can start :
1) use a free blog hosting service and follow the directions to develop your personal site.
2) briefly tell us about yourself (refer to the ice-breaker worksheet)

-Your name/nickname/diploma
-Favourite past time activities
-Favourite singer, TV programme
-Favourite hangouts, chill out places
-Your Favourite internet sites

You are the Expert
-tell us about ONE skill / hobby that you are passionate about
-give us ONE tip to learn this skill / hobby
-show us links to find out more about this skill

4) add links to your favourite websites in your Blog with a brief description
5) once your blog is up and running, go to OLE. Post the URL for your weblog to enable your fellow classmates to visit and get to know you better.
6) comment on one of your classmates' blog post
7) remember to update your weblog after each day’s activities with additional links and commentary.

Enjoy your Blogging experience!

Labels: DPA EIR Day 1 - A Great New Beginning

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4:22 PM

Monday, March 15, 2010

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Dear DPA (Mar 2010) Students,

Greetings! A Warm Welcome to All of You! Its great having so many of you on board EIR.

This subject Effective Internet Research (EIR) allows you to make use of Web 2.0 tools and resources for effective Internet research. EIR gives you the chance to establish your presence on the web by creating your own blog, twitter, chat on MSN, make more friends on Facebook and set up group Wikis and collaborate virtually.

You can also create your own Avatars and meet on the virtual world Second Life for selected EIR lessons. We look forward to a beneficial sharing and exchange of knowledge and skills over the course duration.

Our first class will begin on Thur 18 Mar 10 at 10am.

Have a great time, just like your senior batches of DPA EIR students. Catch a glimpse of their EIR moments captured on photos posted on our DPA EIR group on Facebook .

Best regards,
Ms Farida

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2:36 PM