FB and me (as a student)

Looking back, I've been in this job for like a year already. Looking at 3 batches of students.

Today I find myself in the role of a student, attending a workshop, listening to the lecturer. Now trying to feel what normally those who are seated in my lessons would feel like.

Could probably say that there is a slight hint of guilt that is flowing out. So well, I'm here FB-ing through the lesson. While that has sort of got on my nerves during my day to day work, looking at groups of around 40 people, with more than half caught on FB. But how could i blame that when the whole world is practically caught in it as well. The only thing that is more comforting is knowing that the workshop is on new media tools, so being on FB is part of the lesson.

While FB is already so integrated into our everyday lives such that its hard to imagine a day without it, and not to mention a day without computers, internet and most important of all, our mobile phones. What is worrying is that, due to this widespread usage and reliance on FB, are we shifting our lives to the online world?

With this technology, no one is ever far away anymore; everyone one is within the reach of your news feeds, or they are just a poke or a comment away. So this makes people spend more time trying to connect up with others, possibly ending up having fun in games and applications. Hopefully this extra time spent does not amount to end up becoming an addiction. And rather, more importantly, people do not spend time through virtual interaction in sacrifice of the real physical meetup and connection with people.

So where do you stand?

To make a disclaimer here, for lessons i do tolerate the presence of FB for i recognize the need and purpose of FB as a communicative tool which is pretty much a essential of human needs and that of civilisation. But having games and applications is totally on a different setting. The bottom line is about not compromising on the focus of the class and being able to understand what is being taught.

What if there was no school

This title should have caught your attention somehow. Originally titled as "back to school", i thought about it and felt that it was enough to turn anyone off.

Well, holidays were here and now almost gone, the 4 weeks of break. For some i do understand, these 4 weeks were full of projects and homework. In any case, whether its a much desired or awaited conclusion, its time to get yourself together and get ready to head back.

Before i start asking about your homework(which to be honest, is not my concern, unless your starting bringing them to my class), here are a few stuff i would like to ask your first:
1) Check your new timetable yet?
2) For sec 2s, have your work on the video assignment?
3) Fine tune your body clock for school schedule?

Yeah, point 3 is really important here. Else its gonna be some torturing days with lots of repercussion when you get back. Imagine all the dozing off in class, missing out lesson contents plus punishments coming your way?

On and on i could go, being a student once myself. I'm still one, considered that learning never stops. But here's to the june holidays and see your back in class. Cheerios!

Safety Video

Holidays are here and halfway gone.

Perhaps your are still stuck at doing all the homework.

But how's the video going?

Based on what your brainstorm before school ended, maybe can take some time off to work on the idea further. Do not necessary have to start the filming, but think about the location and the cast or talents your would like to use for your video.

Under the link list, I have added the slides about the safety video.

Good luck.

Holidays. What's Yours?

Ever since the term reach an end to make way for the holidays, things don't seem to be going easy for me. With lots of things on hand to do. Though I know most of your are thinking I'm a slacker right -.-'

Be glad I'm not handling out holiday homework(well.. this doesn't really apply to the Sec 2s). But here what I would like to bring across is.

While you get yourself busy with all the assignments, have you thought about what would you like to accomplish in this month? A holiday does not mean we stop working(that's why there are still assignments), it able taking on a different pace, for some its taking a break from work, for others, its about taking on something new.

What's Yours?

Leave me a comment? Or perhaps a word on my tagboard.
Enjoy~

Survey Spree

Exams are finally over, a sigh of relief.

Post exam activities are probably fun, though you wish you were at home instead.


So here's a little bit more things to do before we call it a day.

Surveys.

Under the school portal, log in, go to Communication and select Surveys.

Secondary 1E/1NA

A Special Lesson

Today's topic were different from usual. Perhaps the first class in the morning was more or less used to it already, a once a while change in the way lessons started. To which many would address as 'emo' or 'philosophical'.

The topic this time was  about 'Never Give Up',

After a weekend of thinking, brainstorming about what to bring up in the midst of exams, the answer came to me yesterday. After a much dreaded but joyous occasion.

The passing of my driving test, after 9 months of training and 2 failure attempts and uncountable sessions of scoldings by my instructor. I'm still unable to be one of those people who love to drive. But being in touch with the 4 wheel vehicle sure have brought me lots of lessons i wish to share here.

The morning of my test was bad, the test drive practically seemed to hint at another possible failure again. Which almost made me want to escape the place and save myself another heartbreak. Somehow i didn't manage to do that. And going ahead with the test, all i could tell myself was to do my best and make the best out of what i was given.

Somehow or rather, things went pretty well this time and i looked at myself outperform my usual days. Moments later, i was finally given my passing grade.

And so thinking, what if i really walked away at that moment and given up all hope. I'll just once again be further than what i worked hard for.

Even in times of adversity and when all odds are against you, don't ever give up, face it with courage and give the best you can.

It might be a tough period for many of you right on, strive on ahead! You'll make it.

And here's a bit more.

Exams. Wishes.

To all my dearest students

All the best for your exams!