Semester 2 : GGGE6543
Information Technology in Education course
3rd Week ( 18th April 2022): First Class with Associate Prof. Dr. Fariza
On that day, it was my first online class with Dr. Fariza and my new classmate. I feel so excited and nervous because I think this subject would be fun and interesting to learn for me but at the same time I'm worried if the task are to difficult for me to handle it. Before I met Dr. Fariza, a lot of things came across in my mind, but when I first saw her and the way she speaks, she is such a wonderful lecturer. She explained everything thoroughly and make sure that we can followed her. In the classroom, it consists of 9 students and most of them were new faces for me and since that was our first meeting together, Dr. Fariza asked us to introduced ourselves. Most of my classmates are working but I'm still a fresh graduate. When it comes to my turn, I introduced my name, place that I lived, course that I'm taking and my educational background. It was nice to get to know each other before we begin our lesson on that day.
After that, Dr. Fariza explained about the Course Porforma. In this course, the lesson will be conducted by three others lecturer which are Dr. Fariza, Prof Dato' Dr. Norazah Mohd Nordin, Dr. Rosseni Din, and Dr Norhafizah Adnan. These lecturer will be teaching different topics by following the Proforma and for this course, it consists of 10 topics. As for this week, it was Dr. Fariza turns to teach us but before we begin Dr explained to us about the assignment that we have to complete before the end of this semester. It consists of individual and group task. As you can see, creating and writing this on Weebly is also one of the task that I need to do. I must admit that this is my first experience using Weebly and if Dr did not introduced me with this, I might not be able to know the existing of this website.
When Dr finished explaining about the task, she started to teach the first topic which is the concept of technology. Dr asked " What do you understand about technology" and most of them have different answers for it. As for me, I said that technology is mostly about gadget like tablets, handphone and etc while the others said it about software and many more. It such a good introduction to attract students to come out about our own understanding instead of spoon feed us. However, the correct answer for technology is that it's one of the things that give solutions to people and it's not just the materials but also the process as well. Then, move forward about the meaning of learning, instructional technology and technology. I must say that this topic is interesting and made me realise that when we speak about technology it is not just about gadget or software but it more about giving solutions.
After we finished the first chapter, I asked Dr Fariza regarding the task that we need to do which is "E-Portfolio". At first, I did not understand the way to do it but after the explanation I started to get it. Dr Fariza showed us few ways on how to do our E-Portfolio and example of Weebly by her previous students. Not that only, Dr Fariza itself is one of the well known writer and most of people know her because of her Weebly. A lot of new things that I've learned when I enter this class and I hope that I can apply this in the future. I cannot wait to explore more about technology and many more. Before we end our class, Dr. Fariza let us know about the next topic that we are going to learn which is about Domains of Technology. I can't wait to explore and share my understanding about it.
4th Week (25th April 2022): Domains of Educational Technology
For today class, we’ve learned about the Domains of Educational Technology. It consists of 5 Domains which are Design, Development, Management, and Evaluation. Dr Fariza explained thoroughly about these domains. Based from my understanding for the first domain, it also consists of instructional design (ID) which it is more into analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating instructions. Then, message design is more to visual, sequences, pages and the screen. After that followed by instructional strategies and learners’ characteristics. Dr Fariza also explained about content creation, content curation, and OER. Those elements were something new for me. I just realized that as for content curation it means we can modify someone else learning tools because when I went for internship most of the ideas and learning tools was made by me from scratch.
Then, Dr Fariza talked about utilization that consists of five steps to make it easier for educators. Next, management. As from what I’ve learned it consists of delivery system management which is planning, monitoring, and controlling. Meanwhile, information management is more to planning, monitoring and controlling stages. Furthermore, I also learned about the meaning of evaluation. Dr Fariza explained in depth about evaluation and it consists of problem analysis, formative assessment and summative assessment. So far every lesson I always do some notes to make sure that I can clearly understand the lesson. I’m glad to be in this positive learning environment and in the counting days, I wish to learn something new again so that I can use it not during the class session but in the future.
Then, Dr Fariza talked about utilization that consists of five steps to make it easier for educators. Next, management. As from what I’ve learned it consists of delivery system management which is planning, monitoring, and controlling. Meanwhile, information management is more to planning, monitoring and controlling stages. Furthermore, I also learned about the meaning of evaluation. Dr Fariza explained in depth about evaluation and it consists of problem analysis, formative assessment and summative assessment. So far every lesson I always do some notes to make sure that I can clearly understand the lesson. I’m glad to be in this positive learning environment and in the counting days, I wish to learn something new again so that I can use it not during the class session but in the future.
31st May 2022: Presentation of DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION, RIPPLES & ELLY'S CONDITION OF CHANGE
Finally, we had our class, after a long break but for this time around the class was held at night. During the class, we have to present our topic that was given on the previous class but first, let me share with you the process of completing this task.
On the previous class, Dr.Fariza told us to conduct a presentation on these topics but to be fair, Dr played “Wheels of Fortune” to see which group got which topic. The topics consist of RIPPLES, Diffusion of Innovation and Elly’s Condition of Change. So, who do you think are my group members and which topic that we got?
As for our group, we got the topic “RIPPLES”. For each group, they must have 3 group members and as for my group it consists of Akmal, Fasihah and me. This was my first experience working with them for this subject and I really hope that we can work together and bring a positive outcome. Once we got the topic, we started to conduct our discussion in group via Microsoft Team. Everyone really cooperated and always share their ideas, opinions and sources. During that time, we also started segregate the task so that it will become easier for us. Not that only, we also created a Telegram group in case if we have something to share or have a quick discussion. Alright! Let’s moving on to the presentation part.
RIPPLES? What if RIPPLES? The model is known as the RIPPLES Model because the main elements of the model are Resources, Infrastructure, People, Policies, Learning, Evaluation, and Support. Before we started our presentation, Dr.Fariza asked which group would like to start first and we volunteered to be the first presenter. Each one of us tried our best to explain it thoroughly so that others could clearly understand the topic. Once we’ve done with our presentation, Dr. Fariza gives comment and would like to us to share our slides and sources that we got. I’m really glad that we managed to complete the task despite on our busy schedules and to have a great group member.
On the previous class, Dr.Fariza told us to conduct a presentation on these topics but to be fair, Dr played “Wheels of Fortune” to see which group got which topic. The topics consist of RIPPLES, Diffusion of Innovation and Elly’s Condition of Change. So, who do you think are my group members and which topic that we got?
As for our group, we got the topic “RIPPLES”. For each group, they must have 3 group members and as for my group it consists of Akmal, Fasihah and me. This was my first experience working with them for this subject and I really hope that we can work together and bring a positive outcome. Once we got the topic, we started to conduct our discussion in group via Microsoft Team. Everyone really cooperated and always share their ideas, opinions and sources. During that time, we also started segregate the task so that it will become easier for us. Not that only, we also created a Telegram group in case if we have something to share or have a quick discussion. Alright! Let’s moving on to the presentation part.
RIPPLES? What if RIPPLES? The model is known as the RIPPLES Model because the main elements of the model are Resources, Infrastructure, People, Policies, Learning, Evaluation, and Support. Before we started our presentation, Dr.Fariza asked which group would like to start first and we volunteered to be the first presenter. Each one of us tried our best to explain it thoroughly so that others could clearly understand the topic. Once we’ve done with our presentation, Dr. Fariza gives comment and would like to us to share our slides and sources that we got. I’m really glad that we managed to complete the task despite on our busy schedules and to have a great group member.
13th June 2022: First Class with Dr Norhafizah
Hi everyone! This was my first class with Dr.Norhafizah and I’m so excited when I met her in our online class. I must say that Dr Norhafizah such a lovely lecturer and she so nice to us even that was our first meeting. When we started our class, Dr asked us to introduce ourselves so that Dr could get know us before we started our lesson. Once we finished, Dr started with the topic of the day. So, can you guess what is it about?
It is about “Instructional Design.” Sometimes when I heard people talking about instructional design, all that I know is about technology or something related to software but somehow, I was mistaken about the actual meaning of instructional design. After Dr Norhafizah explained about this topic, I started to understand that it is actually about the combination of technology that could be enhance in learning. It is actually helping the educators to conduct their lesson by using appropriate technology and materials in their teaching process. Hence, Dr also provide us a few models that could be use in the classroom such as ADDIE model, ASSURE model, Marrison model and others. Each of the models have their own method in make sure the learning process becomes successful. I must say that I become eager to hear more about this topic.
Therefore, before we ended our class session, Dr asked us to open our camera to take a picture together. Sadly, I couldn’t open my camera but I really enjoy our class. I hope we could have our next class with Dr Norhafizah again.
It is about “Instructional Design.” Sometimes when I heard people talking about instructional design, all that I know is about technology or something related to software but somehow, I was mistaken about the actual meaning of instructional design. After Dr Norhafizah explained about this topic, I started to understand that it is actually about the combination of technology that could be enhance in learning. It is actually helping the educators to conduct their lesson by using appropriate technology and materials in their teaching process. Hence, Dr also provide us a few models that could be use in the classroom such as ADDIE model, ASSURE model, Marrison model and others. Each of the models have their own method in make sure the learning process becomes successful. I must say that I become eager to hear more about this topic.
Therefore, before we ended our class session, Dr asked us to open our camera to take a picture together. Sadly, I couldn’t open my camera but I really enjoy our class. I hope we could have our next class with Dr Norhafizah again.
21st June 2022: First Class with Dr Rosseni
Hi everyone! For this time around, our class was conducted by another lecturer and I’m so thrilled. I always wondering when it comes to other lecturers that going to teach us, since we never met in class. So, because this was our first virtual meeting, I kind of excited to meet Dr Rosseni.
Our class supposedly started at 3pm, but somehow since Dr.Rosseni is not in Malaysia we have to start our class around 2pm. For today class, can you guess the topic that we have learned? You must be shocked because we learnt a lot of things. In today class, we learned about “DDR and Nilai.” Which consists of many subtopics. At first, I also shocked when Dr said she will be covered 8 topics because 8 is not a small number. However, Dr said that she will gives us brief explanation and we need to do our study by ourselves. Besides, when Dr gives explanation about the models, I managed to ask her few questions. I’m glad that Dr could explain it thoroughly so that I could understand the models.
Once we have done with the topics, Dr explained the task that we need to do. Since we already have Weebly, we don’t have to create another blog to write our reflection. Dr.Rosseni asked us to read each of the topics again and come out with one reflection about the things that we have understand based on our reading. I can’t wait to explore about DDR and Nilai. Thus, I hope I can produce a good write up like Dr.Rosseni wants. You guys want to look at the task that I’ve made? Just click on the top “Dr.Rosseni Task” and enjoy. ;)
Our class supposedly started at 3pm, but somehow since Dr.Rosseni is not in Malaysia we have to start our class around 2pm. For today class, can you guess the topic that we have learned? You must be shocked because we learnt a lot of things. In today class, we learned about “DDR and Nilai.” Which consists of many subtopics. At first, I also shocked when Dr said she will be covered 8 topics because 8 is not a small number. However, Dr said that she will gives us brief explanation and we need to do our study by ourselves. Besides, when Dr gives explanation about the models, I managed to ask her few questions. I’m glad that Dr could explain it thoroughly so that I could understand the models.
Once we have done with the topics, Dr explained the task that we need to do. Since we already have Weebly, we don’t have to create another blog to write our reflection. Dr.Rosseni asked us to read each of the topics again and come out with one reflection about the things that we have understand based on our reading. I can’t wait to explore about DDR and Nilai. Thus, I hope I can produce a good write up like Dr.Rosseni wants. You guys want to look at the task that I’ve made? Just click on the top “Dr.Rosseni Task” and enjoy. ;)
27th June 2022: Second Class with Dr. Rosseni
Assalamualaikum and hi everyone. As for today class, we were assigned by Dr. Rosseni to read about UDin Model that consists of 4 phases. We were not having any online class but we could ask anything questions related to this topic in the "Telegram". After doing my reading, a lot of new things i've learned. I'm so glad that i've been exposed with a lot of new things when I join this class. I never knew the existence of UDin Model until Dr. Rosseni explained to us about this. However, if you guys want to read more about what I've learned for today class you can just go and click "Dr.Rosseni task". I hope you guys enjoy it!
4th July 2022: AR class with Associate Prof. Dr. Fariza
Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! I’m excited to share with you what I’ve learned for today lesson with Dr. Fariza. Basically, our topic for today is Augmented Reality (AR) which this is part of our group assignment as well. To be honest, I must say that I never understand what is AR and I cannot wait to listen it further from Dr. However, before this Dr. Fariza has sent to us video with explanation that related with AR but somehow, I preferred Dr to explain it during the class. In class, Dr explained the important part of AR and the way to use it by using Blippar application. That was my first experience with Blippar and I can’t believe that it turns out so amazing. A lot of new things I’ve learned that time. Once Dr finished with her explanation regarding AR, Dr started explain about the task that we should do.
As for our task, we need to come out with AR educational book and it must relate with education. It depends on our creativity on how we want to make it looks interesting for students. Before this, on previous class, Dr asked us to find out the topic and try to come out with our own idea. So, my group has created our slides and want to share with Dr during the class. Before we need to share our slides, somehow, we listened from Dr that we need to come out with 10 videos and must produce by ourselves. So, we started to worried either we do it right or not. At first, one of my group members Akmal said he don’t want to present the slides because he thought that we do it wrongly since we just took the video from Youtube, but Fasihah and I convinced him and we managed to present in front of the class. I’m so thankful that I have a great and understanding lecturer like Dr. Fariza. Once we finished explain our slides, Dr even said that she likes our creativity and the way we make it looks interesting for students to learn. It’s just we need to come out the video by ourselves. Now, are you wondering what my group and I choose for our AR theme and topic? I must say that I also quite impress that we managed to come out with the ideas together.
So basically, our topic is old house. At first, we look into the year 2 textbook and try to find the topic that is interesting and easy for us to do since we need to come out with our own video. So, somehow, we found the topic that look interesting for us to do which is the old house. Basically, this topic is about the part of the house that consists of living room, dining room and many more. Since we need to have 10 videos, we created our own part of the house. Hence, we also decided to make it like a storyline. My group and I cannot believe that we can come out with such a great idea. Once we done with our discussion, we started to segregate the task since we did not have enough time because we also need to do our mini project at the same time. I’m so glad that I have a good team member, who are willing to share their ideas and help each other in order to make sure our AR educational book went well.
As for our task, we need to come out with AR educational book and it must relate with education. It depends on our creativity on how we want to make it looks interesting for students. Before this, on previous class, Dr asked us to find out the topic and try to come out with our own idea. So, my group has created our slides and want to share with Dr during the class. Before we need to share our slides, somehow, we listened from Dr that we need to come out with 10 videos and must produce by ourselves. So, we started to worried either we do it right or not. At first, one of my group members Akmal said he don’t want to present the slides because he thought that we do it wrongly since we just took the video from Youtube, but Fasihah and I convinced him and we managed to present in front of the class. I’m so thankful that I have a great and understanding lecturer like Dr. Fariza. Once we finished explain our slides, Dr even said that she likes our creativity and the way we make it looks interesting for students to learn. It’s just we need to come out the video by ourselves. Now, are you wondering what my group and I choose for our AR theme and topic? I must say that I also quite impress that we managed to come out with the ideas together.
So basically, our topic is old house. At first, we look into the year 2 textbook and try to find the topic that is interesting and easy for us to do since we need to come out with our own video. So, somehow, we found the topic that look interesting for us to do which is the old house. Basically, this topic is about the part of the house that consists of living room, dining room and many more. Since we need to have 10 videos, we created our own part of the house. Hence, we also decided to make it like a storyline. My group and I cannot believe that we can come out with such a great idea. Once we done with our discussion, we started to segregate the task since we did not have enough time because we also need to do our mini project at the same time. I’m so glad that I have a good team member, who are willing to share their ideas and help each other in order to make sure our AR educational book went well.
28th July 2022: Mini project presentation and AR presentation (Last class)
Assalamualaikum and Hello everyone! It’s so hard to say but this is actually our last class together with Dr. Fariza and my fellow classmates. For today class, we were assigned to present our mini project and also AR educational book. As usual, my group was the first presenter for our mini project. Our titled is “Pengalaman Guru Sekolah terhadap PAK21 melalui Model RIPPLES”. Since we have segregated our parts, Fasihah starts with the introduction, followed by Akmal and me. Once we have done with our explanation, Dr. Fariza started gives some comment but somehow, she did mention about our domain ripples that received the low and higher min which we need to make sure that we really understand the outcomes. After that, Dr also asked us few questions about what we gained when we conducted this study. At first, I’m quite nervous but I brave myself and answer to the question given. I said to Dr that when I do the analysis, I find out that there are still few aspects that school are still lacking and not every school got what they need by referring on RIPPLES Model. So, from the model I realized that there are few aspects like infrastructure, support and others that school need to take it seriously and help to make PAK21 more effective. Once we have done with our part for mini project, it followed by another group presentation.
Now, I think this is the best part for me which we can start presenting our AR educational book. We were still the first presenter for our AR book. I started by introduced our book and the part of the house which we have come out with ourselves. We also let Dr and our fellow classmates to scan by using Blippar so that they can watch the video. Once we have done, we received comments from Dr which we need to add on something at the steps part. At the same time, Dr also provide us with good feedback and not to forget our classmate also said that our AR book is cute. I’m so happy with the outcomes of our AR educational book. I must say we really give our best in doing this book. I also would like to thank to my group member which are Fasihah and Akmal because being such a helpful, understanding and always cooperate when it comes to our task. Not only this task but the others task given by Dr. I believe that with them, they really give me a positive vibe. Last but not least, not to forget my beloved lecturers which are Dr. Fariza, Dr. Hafizah and Dr. Rosseni for giving me the opportunities to join this class and teach me a lot of new things about technology. I really enjoy to be part of the class and I always hope for the best for my fellow classmates and educators. May we always achieve what we want and keep work for it because “hard work beats talent”.
Now, I think this is the best part for me which we can start presenting our AR educational book. We were still the first presenter for our AR book. I started by introduced our book and the part of the house which we have come out with ourselves. We also let Dr and our fellow classmates to scan by using Blippar so that they can watch the video. Once we have done, we received comments from Dr which we need to add on something at the steps part. At the same time, Dr also provide us with good feedback and not to forget our classmate also said that our AR book is cute. I’m so happy with the outcomes of our AR educational book. I must say we really give our best in doing this book. I also would like to thank to my group member which are Fasihah and Akmal because being such a helpful, understanding and always cooperate when it comes to our task. Not only this task but the others task given by Dr. I believe that with them, they really give me a positive vibe. Last but not least, not to forget my beloved lecturers which are Dr. Fariza, Dr. Hafizah and Dr. Rosseni for giving me the opportunities to join this class and teach me a lot of new things about technology. I really enjoy to be part of the class and I always hope for the best for my fellow classmates and educators. May we always achieve what we want and keep work for it because “hard work beats talent”.