Good ideas to have a blog for Dot com club. You should also consider signing google group so that you can save the better podcast and link it to the blog.
It will be good if the pupils continue to make use of what they have learnt. Since they learn about blogging, they should continue to maintain their blog and use it to reflect on things they have learnt as well as to showcase the work they have done during the Dot Com sessions, something like a portfolio for them.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Updates on March Hols & Task for T2, W1
Admin Task
OAS Scanning : The OAS papers were scanned. The OAS papers have been returned to the respective subject head or HOD's. There was not much problems with the OAS scanning except for the class P4.1, where by we have to highlight that they are not supposed to skip the LOA pupils and push the pupils register up.
SpongeBob SquarePants File : Prepared the files for SpongeBob SquarePants. It was a laborious task for slotting the papers in and making sure the CD is intact. We intend to complete the task of preparing the files for classes p1.1 - p1.6 during the June holidays.
ICT Social Studies Project : I have discussed with Mdm Ramiah to know her intrest in doing the Social Studies Project for the P4 pupils. She was keen to do it this year too. She wants to do on the same topic 'Hajjah Fatimah Mosque' but for 2 classes namely, P4.1 & P4.5 Pupils. It will be a done as a discussion in the LEAD portal. The rubrics for marking the discussion has been done already. I have also talked with the ETD officer, Mr Anthony to find out his intrest in the project for the school, as he was involved last year. He is intrested and he wants to have a meeting with the Mdm Ramiah next week. The project will kickstart in Term 3 and end in the week 2 or 3 of Term 4. I will inform Mdm Ramiah on pasting the information in MS Word or MS ppt. so that she can incorporate it in.
Testing using the I sight & Movie Maker : We did the testing on recording the voice and image in I movies & Movie Maker. As mentioned, I movies is earier to work with, rather than with Movie Maker. You have mentioned your intrest in purchasing the Net support Manager for Mac. I have discussed with Topaz soultion in regd to Net Support Manager. Awaiting for their reply.
Enrichment Programme
P1 Emailing Module : Prepared the files with the lesson plan and outline for the teachers. Briefed Qizhen on the Emailing Module, so that she can also assist the teachers when there is a need. Printed the schedule template for Lilian to fill up for the Emailing Module. Need to remind Lilian again to get the slot for training the teachers and starting the Emailing Module on T2W3.
CyberWellness : I have prepared the materials for P3 & P4 Pupils on Netiquettes and for the P5&P6 pupils on Copyrights. The lesson plan and outlines are ready. The worksheets for the pupils are also prepared. Zhang Min is to take a look at them, before it is being sent for printing for the classes. Zhang Min is meeting us on Thursday 20/3 to take a look of the materials prepared.
DOT COM Club: Prepared for the session on Podcasting. The pupils will be using Grage Band to record their podcast. The pupils have been tasked to work on 2 projects. As for the first project, the pupils will learn to record their voice and add in jingles. We want them to be creative as they can be, by using the jingles and creating an imaginary idea. As for the second project, they will record themselves on the topic ' I wished my school to be....' The pupils will be working in groups.
The bunch of boys that I have for the DOT COM Club, are highly energetic and enthusiastic. Wanted to channelize their energy to get something productive. They have the interst to attend the DOT COM Club. I feel that learning just the softwares is not essential. The pupils need to keep up with the trends and technologies.
With all this in consideation, I created a blog for the DOT COM pupils. The purpose of the blog is for interaction and posting in their views and suggestions. This blog is also useful to post in any intresting news they hear or see in regard to intresting things happening around the world. It also serves as a place to upload their best works, for the whole class to see.The pupils of P5, who were in the DOT COM Club, last year have created a blog and they are still using it. You can check out the blog at http://www.dotcomians.blogspot.com/
On the other hand, with the high amount of energy the pupils are very noisy in the classroom. I have discussed with Hui Hui in regd to this and we have suggested on having groups for the pupils. The pupils are grouped into 7 grps. Marks will be given for good behaviour and marks will be reduced for bad behaviour.
Tasks for T2, W1 -17th Macrh - 22ND March
Make up lesson : I have planned for a make up lesson with the pupils who were absent for the Lesson 5 of Class 1 and Class 2 on 28th March from 10am - 12pm in Computer Lab 1. I have printed the letters and have distributed it to the boys already.
Prepared the file for Cyber Wellness : Prepared the file for filling in the lesson plans and outlines for Cyber wellness.
Prepare for Cyber Wellness : Photocopy the workseets for the pupils
Checked in regd to the sharing folder : Checked in regd to the extra folders created in the sharing folder with Ms Lum
Collect the P5 Digital Art work to be displayed for the Art Week. Send it to Linda Tan
Prepare for the P4 EP, I am the EXCELlent Boss.
Relief Lesson - P3.5 for Lee May Po
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Ideas using Mac
Seems like things are going fine and no major issues.
Junior Daily
Good that pupils are creating new template and use them for Junior Daily. In a way, it gives them some motivation seeing their creation on the screen.
Also, kids these days are very comfortable creating things. If we look at the Internet, many young kids create content and post them on the web. We should start getting our kids to do that as well. (Eg: Blogs, Wikis)
Oral Skills
Do be familiar with the Mac. We should start making use of the tools to enhance pupils' learning. One way is to make use of iSight to record pupils' oral presentation. They can sit in front of the Mac and record their reading.
Pupils can playback the recording and record again if it is not up to their standard. Here are some key considerations:
1) Ease of use - Is it easy to record?
2) Collection of recordings - Can we collect the recordings easily? Emails? Post on the net?
Junior Daily
Good that pupils are creating new template and use them for Junior Daily. In a way, it gives them some motivation seeing their creation on the screen.
Also, kids these days are very comfortable creating things. If we look at the Internet, many young kids create content and post them on the web. We should start getting our kids to do that as well. (Eg: Blogs, Wikis)
Oral Skills
Do be familiar with the Mac. We should start making use of the tools to enhance pupils' learning. One way is to make use of iSight to record pupils' oral presentation. They can sit in front of the Mac and record their reading.
Pupils can playback the recording and record again if it is not up to their standard. Here are some key considerations:
1) Ease of use - Is it easy to record?
2) Collection of recordings - Can we collect the recordings easily? Emails? Post on the net?
Monday, March 10, 2008
Updates on T1, Wk 10
Enrichment Programme
P2 - Cyber Word Attack : This week, most of the pupils have completed the assignment on 'Making the strawberry milkshake". The pupils have started on their second assignment, " The recipe for making Popcorns". The pupils will be continuing the assignment for a week more and then they will learning to print their documents.
P4 - I am the EXCELlent Boss : This week, 3 pupils were absent for each class. Being the first day of the March hols, I believe some of the boys have left for their vaccation. I have a make up lessons to be conducted on 21st March, as one of the boys had informed me earlier that he will not be able to attend the lesson on 8th March, as he going to Australia for Vacation. I will conduct a make up lesson for the 6 pupils (3 pupils from Class 1 & 3 pupils from Class 2) on 21st March. I will be sending out letters to the 6 pupils on 17th March informing them of the make up lesson.
The pupils of class 1 and class 2, did not have time to print their work. I intend to attach their work& mail it to them using the LEAD email account. Some of the pupils, brought their Thumb Drive to take a copy of their work home.
P5 - Digital Art : Except for P5.7, all the other classes are working on the assignment " Class Portrait". The class P5.7, are working on their assignment "Scenery".
I have discussed with Arlette, in regard to printing the pupils work for P5.9 alone. She has agreed to it. I had too have the intention of collecting the pupils work in a folder with their names ad register nos. Had thought of roping the pupils in for the admin work. Shall work on it.
Admin Task
- The letters for the P4 Enrichment Programme,Class 3& Class4 were prepared.
- The certificates for the P4 Enrichment Programme, Class 1 & Class 2 were printed out.
- Created and assigned a hangman game to the P4 Enrichment Progarmme, Class 1 and Class 2 pupils, as a recap lesson on the skills they have learnt from Lesson 1 - Lesson 4.
- The OAS's were scanned for the EL Paper, P3, P4 & P6.
- Informed Lilian in regard to the Emailing Module. Have asked her to get the schedule when the teachers will be using the Lab for their Emailing Module, so that Qizhen or I can go and assist the teachers.
- Called LEAD helpdesk to check on Ms Kuan's LEAD Assignment error
- Conducted a Make up lesson for the P4 Enrichmen Programme pupils - Class 2, as they had to depart on 8th March for their vacation.
- Have extended the deadline for the Survey on PC usage. There are still 200 pupils who have not done the survey yet.
Have uploaded the EL Listening Comprehension files in the LEAD portal and have informed Regina about it. I have also informed her, of where she can find the EL listening Comprehension files. She will inform the P6 teachers.
Task for March holidays - 10th March - 14th March
- Complete Scanning OAS for EL - P5 and Science - P3 - P6 pupils.
- Prepare for the Cyber Wellness
- Check on the Emailing Module - Teachers Training and prepare for it.
- Prepare the files for P1 SpongeBob Squarepants Training.
Updates on Term1Week10
Junior Daily
I will change the template to one of the DOTCOM boy's work by this week. I will write the name of the boys on the template example:
Designed by: Joshua Lee P3.3 Updated by: Amose Chuan & Joel Yap P5.2
The attendance is quite bad this week. A number of them have gone on holiday and some are sick. I will give them a make up lesson when they are back to school next week.
Printed letters to the parents for P3 Cyber Power Adventure. (class3&4)
Printed the certificates for the P3 Cyber Power Adventure (class1&2)
OAS Scanning
Scanned OAS for P3-P6 for math and science.
For both math and science, P4.1 Reg number is not written correctly. Linda and I have to correct them one by one.
Update on LEAD
Jasmond came down and update us on LEAD. Video Bank is a new feature in LEAD. There are also new topics for chinese and higher chinese in "my test bank". I already e-mailed Mdm Lye about it.
Service request
-Burn 2 DVDs for Mrs Vera
-Upload Chinese Worksheet
-Set up visualizer in the conference room - It is already set up. I just check that everything is working fine.
-Set up projector/visualizer/laptop in the library
-Scan oral pictures and "cut" and save it in different part for Samantha (will do it by this week)
P1 IT Captain
We have the names of the P1 IT Captains. I will type it in soft copy and Fit will give them the IT training at 18 March.
I will change the template to one of the DOTCOM boy's work by this week. I will write the name of the boys on the template example:
Designed by: Joshua Lee P3.3 Updated by: Amose Chuan & Joel Yap P5.2
In this way, the boys will be pround of their work and the whole school will know who designed / updated the Junior Daily. The students still need reminder to update the Junior Daily.
The attendance is quite bad this week. A number of them have gone on holiday and some are sick. I will give them a make up lesson when they are back to school next week.
Printed letters to the parents for P3 Cyber Power Adventure. (class3&4)
Printed the certificates for the P3 Cyber Power Adventure (class1&2)
OAS Scanning
Scanned OAS for P3-P6 for math and science.
For both math and science, P4.1 Reg number is not written correctly. Linda and I have to correct them one by one.
Update on LEAD
Jasmond came down and update us on LEAD. Video Bank is a new feature in LEAD. There are also new topics for chinese and higher chinese in "my test bank". I already e-mailed Mdm Lye about it.
Service request
-Burn 2 DVDs for Mrs Vera
-Upload Chinese Worksheet
-Set up visualizer in the conference room - It is already set up. I just check that everything is working fine.
-Set up projector/visualizer/laptop in the library
-Scan oral pictures and "cut" and save it in different part for Samantha (will do it by this week)
P1 IT Captain
We have the names of the P1 IT Captains. I will type it in soft copy and Fit will give them the IT training at 18 March.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Admin SOP & Ideas
Dear all, I am implementing a SOP when supporting staff in ICT department are on MC or go for time off.
Medical Leave
When anyone of you go for medical leave, please update an Excel spreadsheet in the sharing folder.
OT & Time Off
When you are on OT and Time Off, please update the Excel spreadsheet as well.
The rationale for all these is that whenever something crops up, we will need data to back us up. These are only one set of data. We will refer to other data as well (eg: time off form, sign-in book) to verify that the data is accurate.
The learning point is that it is good to have information from a few sources, and with that, the information we have is more accurate.
I will also use the data to do planning and to access how the department is doing.
Ideas
Regarding the collection of money for the printing, you could get one of the pupils to do it during the lesson. He will use a classlist to collect the money. At the same time, create a folder to collect the photos, with the pupils renaming the photos to their register number, followed by their names. The person who collect the money will then check the folder to confirm the photos to be printed.
At the end of the day, it is also a good opportunity for the boy (who collects the money) to learn to be responsible and some organisation skills (how to go about collecting money). If money is missing, we can also pay the balance, as I don't think the amount will be significant.
So, do think about it.
Last but not least, shall end with a quote:
If one wants to do it, he will do it. Anything else is an excuse. (unknown)
Medical Leave
When anyone of you go for medical leave, please update an Excel spreadsheet in the sharing folder.
OT & Time Off
When you are on OT and Time Off, please update the Excel spreadsheet as well.
The rationale for all these is that whenever something crops up, we will need data to back us up. These are only one set of data. We will refer to other data as well (eg: time off form, sign-in book) to verify that the data is accurate.
The learning point is that it is good to have information from a few sources, and with that, the information we have is more accurate.
I will also use the data to do planning and to access how the department is doing.
Ideas
Regarding the collection of money for the printing, you could get one of the pupils to do it during the lesson. He will use a classlist to collect the money. At the same time, create a folder to collect the photos, with the pupils renaming the photos to their register number, followed by their names. The person who collect the money will then check the folder to confirm the photos to be printed.
At the end of the day, it is also a good opportunity for the boy (who collects the money) to learn to be responsible and some organisation skills (how to go about collecting money). If money is missing, we can also pay the balance, as I don't think the amount will be significant.
So, do think about it.
Last but not least, shall end with a quote:
If one wants to do it, he will do it. Anything else is an excuse. (unknown)
Monday, March 3, 2008
Updates on Term1Week9
Junior Daily
The Junior Daily was not updated for 2-3 days because the P5 went for excursion. The attendance is not perfect but it is definitely better than before.
P3 Cyber Power Adventure (Saturday Class)
The individual project works pretty well. Some of the boys forgot the steps (as expected) but some are good and they help their friends.
This coming saturday(8 March) will be the last lesson for class 1 and class 2. A certificate will be printed for every boy. They will finish up their project and I will do a final recap and a powerpoint presentation on thumb drive + digital camera.
Extra: Parents are still calling to change classes for their sons.
P2 Ms Words
The lesson is going on smoothly and most of them will complete their first project this week.
Cyber Wellness
Zheng Min will plan the schedule for all the classes. Linda and I will plan the lesson outline and lesson plan.
Dot Com Club (p3&p4)
The boys did the template for Junior Daily. I picked a few good ones and will put it up around Term 2. They have completed the powerpoint module and they are now learning how to send e-cards.
Table Keys from p2.2
Today the office called me saying that the teacher of class p2.2 could not unlock the table and need the key from our side. I found out that the lock is changed and our key is not updated. Janet told me the lock is spoiled and they changed it a few days ago. I updated Fithri and he said he will follow up from there.
Chinese Oral
Ms Chia said Mdm Lye requested the picture to be bigger. I will send the edited copy to Ms Chia by this week.
The Junior Daily was not updated for 2-3 days because the P5 went for excursion. The attendance is not perfect but it is definitely better than before.
P3 Cyber Power Adventure (Saturday Class)
The individual project works pretty well. Some of the boys forgot the steps (as expected) but some are good and they help their friends.
This coming saturday(8 March) will be the last lesson for class 1 and class 2. A certificate will be printed for every boy. They will finish up their project and I will do a final recap and a powerpoint presentation on thumb drive + digital camera.
Extra: Parents are still calling to change classes for their sons.
P2 Ms Words
The lesson is going on smoothly and most of them will complete their first project this week.
Cyber Wellness
Zheng Min will plan the schedule for all the classes. Linda and I will plan the lesson outline and lesson plan.
Dot Com Club (p3&p4)
The boys did the template for Junior Daily. I picked a few good ones and will put it up around Term 2. They have completed the powerpoint module and they are now learning how to send e-cards.
Table Keys from p2.2
Today the office called me saying that the teacher of class p2.2 could not unlock the table and need the key from our side. I found out that the lock is changed and our key is not updated. Janet told me the lock is spoiled and they changed it a few days ago. I updated Fithri and he said he will follow up from there.
Chinese Oral
Ms Chia said Mdm Lye requested the picture to be bigger. I will send the edited copy to Ms Chia by this week.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Updates and suggestions
PC Usage by the pupils : I realise only 84.72% of the pupis have completed their Survey on PC Usage. Some of the teachers were asking me, is it possible for them to do the survey after the 29th Feb. I have been explaining to them, that since Mr Goh needs to submit the results to MOE, 28th Feb has been given as the cut off date. I have also told them, I'll get back to them after discussing with Mr Goh.
So how, Mr Goh I believe you have submitted the results to MOE. But I was wondering if it is okay for us to extend the survey for abt 2 more weeks. The results will obviosuly help us for our E-learning day.
P4 Enrichment Programme : Oh gosh! this week had lots of technical probs during the lesson. There was a power trip in Computer Lab 1 and the trip had to be restored from the main. Unfortunaely, Mr Ong or Simon was not around to help us. Had sought the help of Achoo (Grace's mum) but it was futile.
I had swicthed my lesson from Lab 1 to Lab 3. The pupils were disappointed that they were not able to continue in Lab 1, but they were happy they allowed to use the PC's in Mac lab. The pupils were asked to email their work to their own LEAD email acct, so that they can continue next week.
2 pupils informed me that they will not be able to make it for the lesson next week i.e. 8th March, as they are off for their holidays. They agreed for a make up lesson on 5th March (Friday) from 11am - 12pm. There is another pupil who will not be able to make it on the 8th March,as he is flying off to Australia on 5th March. He has been asked to come on 21st March for a make up lesson from 11am - 12pm.
So how, Mr Goh I believe you have submitted the results to MOE. But I was wondering if it is okay for us to extend the survey for abt 2 more weeks. The results will obviosuly help us for our E-learning day.
P4 Enrichment Programme : Oh gosh! this week had lots of technical probs during the lesson. There was a power trip in Computer Lab 1 and the trip had to be restored from the main. Unfortunaely, Mr Ong or Simon was not around to help us. Had sought the help of Achoo (Grace's mum) but it was futile.
I had swicthed my lesson from Lab 1 to Lab 3. The pupils were disappointed that they were not able to continue in Lab 1, but they were happy they allowed to use the PC's in Mac lab. The pupils were asked to email their work to their own LEAD email acct, so that they can continue next week.
2 pupils informed me that they will not be able to make it for the lesson next week i.e. 8th March, as they are off for their holidays. They agreed for a make up lesson on 5th March (Friday) from 11am - 12pm. There is another pupil who will not be able to make it on the 8th March,as he is flying off to Australia on 5th March. He has been asked to come on 21st March for a make up lesson from 11am - 12pm.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Sharing
Good to see that the blog is updated regularly. Here are some points and procedure to take note:
Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting will be official meetings, with proper documentation - meaning, writing minutes. As usual, we will keep the meeting short and only highlight important matters. The purpose of minutes is to keep track of things done every month, as well as some issues to look into and with proper documentation, it can serve as a record.
Proper storage and labels
We need to start putting all the CDs into pouch and label them. Currently, the CDs are quite messy and there is no system to keep them properly. We will condemn as many CDs as possible and keep only those essentials ones. Once we confirm the CDs to keep, start keeping them properly.
Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting will be official meetings, with proper documentation - meaning, writing minutes. As usual, we will keep the meeting short and only highlight important matters. The purpose of minutes is to keep track of things done every month, as well as some issues to look into and with proper documentation, it can serve as a record.
Proper storage and labels
We need to start putting all the CDs into pouch and label them. Currently, the CDs are quite messy and there is no system to keep them properly. We will condemn as many CDs as possible and keep only those essentials ones. Once we confirm the CDs to keep, start keeping them properly.
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