Tuesday 23 August 2011

The latest..keep it for the best.Let the patience struggles first.

Assalamaualaikum warahmatullah and a very good day I wish to all of you.

This entry would be the last entry for this semester as the book read is reaching the conclusion.

It seems like the days have passed and memory folder adds up :D

Firstly, I would like to express my heart-felt gratitude to the course coordinator, Dr.Siti Fatimah Mohd Yasin and the course lecturer, Tengku Norazlan Tengku Sulaiman who have helped us and guided us without stopping and hesitating except to signal to do the best.

Secondly, special thanks to W. Syazwani Nasuha binti Wan Mazlan, my partner, who have always showed patient face and owns a big heart when dealing with me :D She knows how busy I am at times and I don't have to explain it to her. Thank you Nini! Sob2 It's simply irreplaceable, SIMPLY.

Thirdly, I would like to thank my classmates who have always been committed to help and showed me the right way whenever I got wrong. Guys, I really learn a lot from all of you :D

The last but not least, special thanks are dedicated to my co-mates from IPG Sarawak who helped in ways that have facilitated my learning experience. I found you guys wonderful :D

Still, all due thanks is to Allah the Almighty- The One that is behind everything, The One that teaches me how patience is the best value humans should have. Insya-Allah. Alhamdulillah.

Till then,
Zira.

Assignments 7a and 7b- OpenOffice.Impress & PowerPoint

Assalamaualaikum.
How can I missed out this entry?

'Careless, SIMPLY.'


Learning by doing Assignment  7a
 Based on assignment 5 - mini research, create a presentation kit
using Impress.
 Follow the guideline/rule  for good presentation skills
 Upload the presentation  using Google docs and share with your
coursemate. Edit the presentation if necessary

Learning by doing Assignment  7b


 Develop a multimedia  courseware: learning about the content you choose
for assignment  1  using Powerpoint
 The courseware should include  all multimedia elements: video (edit in
Windows Movie Maker); a layered graphic/image (edit in GIMP); (custom
animation;  edit in GIMP) & audio (record and edit using Audacity.

For this assignment, we are required to create a presentation by using that software above. It was nice actually, when you compare it to Microsoft PPT. It is nice by seeing at the aspects like the ease to find the wanted buttons, the designs and as such.


A view at our group Impress (W. Syazwani Nasuha and me)



The buttons are there, on the right hand side so do the relevant and user-friendly access :D

Till then, zira!


Week 7b- Database. Assignmnet 9.

Salam to all.

This is one exciting new tool to learn and I love it!
(OpenOffice.org)

"You just can't believe how smart it works and people have such ideas? Brilliant!"
One of the tables look like this.


One of the forms look like this



It was fun..got to teach people something :D

Zira.

Week 7a- Spreadsheet

"It is the spreadsheet."

This week, as responsibility mounts, we have a spreadsheet that needs thinking and programming.
The task is like this.


Plan, create and edit a simple  one year  personal financial management
(income and spending)  spreadsheet using Calc .
 Name the sheet  according to the month ie Aug11, Sept11 …. Jul12
 Create a formula  to calculate  a  balance  for each month (ie. balance of
august – will be added  to the balance of  sept). Link the formula between
the sheets.

As the spreadsheet finished, the amount of spending can be seen clearly.

The other one, is by using Mic Excel.


"Plan, create and edit a spreadsheet of
students score and grade  analysis (use function: define name for  table of
grade and score; VLOOKUP to refer to the grade of the score,  STDEV and
AVERAGE  or the score; COUNTIF to calculate how many students  for each
grade;  create suitable and meaningful graph Graph; sort to rank the highest to
the lowest score for each subject; filter to select  based on certain queries"

This one is tough, believe me.


:DD

Till then,
Zira.

Monday 15 August 2011

Week 5b- Bookfold ..not that enigma :D

Salam. Alhamdulillah, we have finished with the bookfold :DD (Triple smile there!!!)

To add up, the bookfold contains information that we do not use in our brochure, report and journal article.

Maybe you would like to check it out in order to equip yourself with the information- as the correct way of becoming a computer-savvy user. (Well, that's for me too :P)

Thanks to those who have helped- dignity is defined as attitude performs.

A glimpse to it




Thank YOU!
 Till then
Zoo-wee mama zira

Sunday 14 August 2011

Week 5a- Publisher..Brochure.

Finishing the publisher is quiet something
- as we basically, do not know how to use it optimally
- and we have narrow-minded thinking of it (that only some people use it for definite purpose like promoting business)

Anyway, this is how our brochure on Ubuntu versus Windows looks like.



Well, it looks simple and we both (W. Syazwani Nasuha and I) love simplicity :DDD

Till then

Week 4 Part 2 Qualitative Research & Report (Journal Article)

Assalamualaikum :D

Writing new entries at our blog has always been an enthusiastic act by some who are dedicated enough and full of ideas. But after some time, the passion could have easily washed off without the right approach to knowledge owned and right guidance, too. This is a BIG TEST. Not everyone can handle it but we have to, because we are teachers :D (A simple fact that is not that simple to comprehend)

I should say here that due to some constraints- the famous ones would be unstable internet connection and outside activities, I was unable to keep up with blog-writing. So, when I got the chance, I will send the bulk which is, alhamdulillah, felt easier:D

So, this one would be about the Journal Article. (Windows versus Ubuntu)

After a brief explanation by Kulan, I found this task as moderately easy. The mind-challenger aspect of it is the discussion based on the data collected.

Shortly, after the data can be seen inductively, participants actually agree that Ubuntu is better than Windows which reflect that our intention to deliver the right message of not to be rigid with one wave of change only (Windows) is fruiting.



Another eye-opening idea is that people also agree that Ubuntu is the best operating system. Well, maybe they just simply answered it but on second thought, it is a success (the questionnaire) when people start to know about the existence of Ubuntu.


One of the main and most liked comparison between Ubuntu and Windows is price. Based on the survey, 75% participants agree that price plays an important role in purchasing an operating system.


Basically, Ubuntu is more preferred by users compared to Windows. I am positive that if Ubuntu can widen its promotion and maintain its good face, it can be Windows's top competitor.

So, Ubuntu versus Windows..WHO SHOULD WIN?

Smart Users Know What To DecidE "D

Zira.


Friday 12 August 2011

Week 4 Part 1 - OH SPSS!

The result obtained from SPSS revealed the fact that people do know about Ubuntu (at least through the questionnaire) but the knowledge remains on surface level.

Some questions and example taken from the conclusion of the SPSS can be seen below :D

It seems that uploading image is not available right now. Hopefully, it won't persist :D

Well, from the questionnaire created, we (W. Syazwani Nasuha and I) found out that people do not really know about Ubuntu operating system. That is the inductive state of the conclusion drawn.

Surely, Windows is far more famous than Ubuntu but certain features of both start to break the gap and branch out different perspectives from users especially those who are computer-savvy.

Ubuntu differs in a way that its applications and programs are ready-to-use while that of Windows need to be installed first. This is a good point to remember actually, as it is up to the users' preferences whether they want some applications to exist or not.

Windows is surely needed purchasing and it is usually readily-installed in PCs. That is one main point regarding these two OS (Operating Systems)- price. Ubuntu is free- triggering curious minds to think more. Comp-savvy users maybe will prefer to have both installed and ran in their PC like one of my friend who can switch between Windows and Ubuntu at his will.

Still, it does not guarantee what you dream of from Ubuntu which like Windows, exists in three other more- Kubuntu, Edubuntu and Xubuntu. They all come with distinctive features that allow users to reflect and think first before deciding.

Nevertheless, it is a happy fact to know that those who have taken part in the questionnaire have gained new knowledge and we ourselves also have learned a lot :D Millions of thanks :D Alhamdulillah.

Till then,
Zira.




Friday 5 August 2011

Week 3b- Online Questionnaire with Surveymonkey:D (a continuum)

Alhamdulillah for such a great day in the fasting month ! :D

This reflection is just a continuum from the previous one- in which I would like to reflect on the online questionnaire.

It is not difficult doing it. But, if we, future teachers still say so, then we are looking down at ourselves. 'Difficult' is an outrageous word to be honest- friends, let's hold on to the end ! :D (spirited onion hehe)

 Double-struggled onion
Stressed onion :D







Anyway, the online questionnaire that we ( W. Syazwani Nasuha and I ) have to do had managed to gather more than 20 participants. Alhamdulillah for that. The next step would be to start doing the SPSS thing- the software that can manage the data obtained form the questionnaire and we feel extremely lucky to have it given and taught of the procedures by our respected and understanding lecturer- Tengku Norazlan :DD

Thank You Sir :D
Now, my dear co-mate, W. Syazwani Nasuha, is struggling like the double-struggled onion to finish up the SPSS thing. Hehe don't be mad :D

Insya-Allah, we will be able to finish it up in order to keep pace with the progress of assignments given.
La hawlawala quwwata illa billah. Amin!

Till then,
Zira.

Friday 29 July 2011

Week 3b- Online Questionnaire with Surveymonkey:D

Creating an online questionnaire is perhaps the most exciting part of this course. Honestly, I have never get involved with it before and it was a good experience- it was like asking people to join in the sharing of knowledge and hard work. (Creating a questionnaire was not easy indeed)

From Tengku Azlan's lecture on this questionnaire task, its features and the guidelines to it, I take it that creating a questionnaire is not easy. It should be based on certain criteria, like the following,

    1. Write a short questionnaire
    2. Use simple words
    3. Relax your grammar
    4. Assure a common understanding
    5. Start with interesting questions
    6. Don't write leading question
    7. Avoid double negatives
    8. Balance rating scales
    9. Don't make the list of choices too long
    10. Avoid difficult concepts
    11. Avoid difficult recall questions
    12. Use Closed-ended questions rather than Open-ended ones
    13. Put your questions in a logical order
    14. Pre-test your survey
    15. Naming your survey
    16. Cover memo or introduction
Retrieved on July 30, 2011 from http://www.accesscable.net/~infopoll/tips.htm

Following the guidelines above are an add-up value for the questionnaire created as I have to admit here that some questionnaires are really difficult and mind-testing which, by referring to my lecturer, is not a good element. I hope that our group (W. Syazwani Nasuha and I) questionnaire is not too difficult. But, if it is, let us know. Here is the link to our group questionnaire, 

No matter how high or low the tide is, we sailors should equip ourselves with knowledge. There is student without teacher, but there is no teacher without teacher. Good day to you, may God bless you :D

Week 3a- Literature Review- Windows vs Ubuntu

Salam and good morning to willing readers who have never stopped to reach the top :)

For Week 3a, it was a study on educational research process. My group (W. Syazwani Nasuha and I) have decided to choose the topic of 'Windows versus Ubuntu' under our previous task's activity that is OS or Operating System. We selected the topic as it was an eye-opening ICT issue for us- due to the fact that Syazwani and I have never really knew about other OS except for Windows.

So, by studying this matter, we both feel really good to be able to share the information with others :D

Surfing the internet through website and journal articles, we found out about the existence, and recommended free OS that are reliable indeed based on their customers' feedback.

One of them is Ubuntu which also comes with Edubuntu, Kubuntu and Xubuntu. I know the names are pretty funny but they come under meaningful and noble purposes. One of my friends mentions this issue as to be related to Rwanda massacre long time ago. (This is a not-proven fact, so be wise and don't make it a point if you don't know about it :)

When it comes to compare these two OS, we tend to become bias and support Ubuntu more- practically because it is free, much more reliable, complete and sophisticated. These factors are looked forward by smart computer users who prefer free-of-conflicts OS. (Which may mean that Windows always produce better OS after their previous one and I am quiet skeptic about it- do they really improve it so the price can be raised higher?) Nevertheless, I could not and would not deny the fact that it has done a lot for me and my family. Praise be to Allah and credits to the inventors :DD

Windows and Ubuntu have features that are quiet shocking. You may want to see them by following this link,
http://www.stchman.com/ub_vs_win.html

Honestly, if you are a computer-savvy user, you may want to consider using Ubuntu OS.

Below are some of its specialties.


Speaking of security level, one reliable source said that Ubuntu OS will never get infected by virus that easily. This piece of information could be one of the main factors as to why users change their OS to Ubuntu- a standard version like Windows XP. As an addition, like what has been mentioned above, this free OS also comes with Edubuntu, an OS that is designed for students. For kids who just started to explore the richness of knowledge and skills through ICT learning, this OS is just perfect for them. It can boost their spirit to explore, undeniably :D

A latest version of Edubuntu,


Its specialties


Amazing isn't it ? :D

After typing the conclusion of the elaboration about Windows versus Ubuntu, I realize the fact that being a latecomer in the modernisation and upgrading of ICT development would be such a waste, especially as a student.

Till then, drill the fact prepared :D

Sunday 24 July 2011

Week 2b- C/LMS- Course/Learning Management System

* Keeping up with the technology modernization has started to become my new interest. :)

Course or Learning Management System (C/LMS) is undeniably a new topic for me. I do know of the existence of the systematic system that manages files, information and other elements for an institution or a business but I do not know of the terms used or its related abbreviations. Well, thanks to this subject, firstly from the deepest of heart.

Based on the report done with my cooperative pair, W. Syazwani Nasuha, (following the guidelines of 5wh- what, why, where, who and how) I have summarised it for blog update except for the open source. That one is worth exploring :)


WHAT IS C/LMS ?
 LMS is a software application for the administration that enables the management

WHY USE C/LMS ?
1. Enhance communication
2. Keeps student interested
3. Helps faculty keeps up with the cycle of technology
4. Helps students prepare for the class and examinations


WHERE CAN WE USE C/LMS?
1. Long-distance learning
2. Anywhere, as long as there is Internet connectivity.
3. Wide collaboration businesses

WHO USES C/LMS?

Government
 Prevention Agencies
 Healthcare
 Automotive
 Transportation
 Financial Services
 Education
 Small to Medium Enterprises
 Any organization that wants to compete effectively

ADVANTAGES OF USING C/LMS
A) Maintain a good competency learning environment as well as ensure consistency
B) Educators may have an immediate evaluation for their students as LMS system
use „anytime anywhere‟ access.
C) Reduce cost such as expenditure on travels, print materials, training salaries and meals
D) The process of interaction between students and educators or students and reliable resources can take place at anytime anywhere which will make use of their time effectively.







Tuesday 19 July 2011

Week 2 (Think, Pair, Share)

For this second week, we are required to think, discuss and finish Assignment 1 which is under the quotation of 'Think, Pair and Share'. This assignment is to be discussed  in FB group by the pair. The following topics are :-


1. 21st Century Skills
2. Learning Abouf ICT
3. Thinking skills and ICT
4. Internet and Computer Security (Virus, Spam, Phishing)
5. Operating System
6. Original and licensing software
7. Open source Software
8. Web 2.0 in education
9. E-Learning
10. Mobile learning

Out of democratic vote, my pair (W. Syazwani Nasuha) and I have to drill our block of thinking on topic 5- 'Operating System' a.k.a OS. Then, we search out about the topic using search engines and we are lucky to find some information and are glad to share the new knowledge which is now ready to be opened at

http://www.facebook.com/groups/187308057994337?view=doc&id=190804010978075

'OS' or Operating System actually refers to the main software installed on computer which allows other minor softwares to be installed. Here, it refers to Windows (all types- Wind. 7, Vista, XP), MAC and as such.

Usually, computers or laptops come with this software- Windows. It could be because it really is sophicticated and the most used one. This facilitates softwares and files' sharing.

There is another possible explanation for OS. A webpage refers to it as the printers, CD-drivers, CPUs, keyboards and other parts. But, this fact is not as supported as the first definition above.

Reflection.

It was exciting actually when I got to know about this one. This is the first time in my life to know that there exist OS. It shows how the digital world is expanding fast- when one thing is new today and tomorrow is already a history.

I opine that people should use Windows as it is the most used one in order to ease up their work. Choosing this OS could really affect one's work and surely, no one would want to be crammed with work if their OS is not compatible with others' when we know that we live in globalised modernization.

- Enjoy it? I do :) -

Wednesday 6 July 2011

First Week Class

Salam. Good day :)
Honestly, I have never known that there exist a Yahoo! group. Well, it is a good thing to know it.


The registration was started with creating email accounts under Yahoo! and Google. After that, as what had been asked, I editted the signatures for both accounts, setting them with information of my name, my unit and my teacher training institute before sending an ethical email to Dr. Siti Fatimah Mohd Yassin, our course coordinator from UKM, Mr. Tengku Norazlan Tengku Sulaiman, our course lecturer and Mr. Mohammad Fariduddin Wajdi Anthony of IPG Sarawak.

* The following links are also added ;



* So, those loved and knowledgeable followers are invited (weng3) to visit them. Hm3

The story behind it was somewhat......... perplexing and bewildering (signing in and out was making my brain racing to think more and digest more information! Fuyowh! )


- Firstly, I created my new Facebook account with official Google email (wannazira3191@gmail.com) - with user name Wan Nazira under the link above.
- After that, I add my 19 classmates, course lecturer (KuLan- famous nickname) and surely Dr. Siti Fatimah Mohd Yassin the course coordinator.
- Then, I set up my username for Facebook as 'wchenor' as it won't approve the username for Google email.
- The group story came in- the closed group which is under my name of course and I invite the 'loveables' (classmates, course coordinator and course lecturer)
 Fuyoh :P

yahoo! groups.
* This is the first time I create my Yahoo! group and I found out that it was fun :) literally, friends!
* Before that, I signed up using Yahoo! account so that I can join groups.yahoo.com/group/ge1155ipg/ which belong to course coordinator Dr. Siti Fatimah Mohd Yassin.
*Only after that, I went to groups.yahoo.com so that I can create my own group which is named with A135711, Wan Nazira binti Che Nor, IPG KDRI. Like what had been asked to do from the task paper, I invited the loveables :DD

Blog oh blog!
* Blog writing is a great tool for academic purposes like seriously insya-Allah it is :D
* I create an official blog using the Google account and typed something in it..in here as what you are reading it now of course :P

Then, it is simply done. . in some manners, it is not wah3

Reflection of what I have learned for this week.


* Mr. Norazlan explained to us about the course proforma and gave us the details about it which was understandable.
* It is about giving chances to students to learn ( the internet issue hmm about the ones that are blocked which benefit students more..if we are using them accordingly..)
***Anyway, back to topic of education.

ONE THING THAT IS REALLY FUN ABOUT ALL THIS IS THAT IT ALLOWS US TO LEARN THINGS THAT WE KNOW NOT BEFORE AND IT..

- Seriously, updates me on latest internet modernisation
- opens my eyes to internet- that it is not as easy as we thought and it is not as useless as it was thought if we know how to benefit it..HONESTLY LIKE REALLY muhuu
- I got the chance to communicate with my classmates (academically -love the term haha) and get to know how efficient Dr.Siti Fatimah Mohd Yassin is.. ( a wow aspect that makes us learn to appreciate what Allah Taala gives us and use it wisely whenever time permits it :D insya-Allah)

* It was quite fun messing with my head on creating the accounts and the group but I love it- as they are for noble purposes (education) wihiii..


That's all. Special thanks to those who dare to read this writing kikikiki ( because it's long I know )