As I have now finished the course, an idea abruptly just popped up in my head. In an era where creativity and innovation are considered pivotal, one who possesses specific computer capacity would have a head start against others. I pretty much found the notion to be true since some of the rich and eminent figures are substantially intimate with dealing with computer technology( figures such as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs). Seriously, I read in a book once that if you have the lust for something earnestly, you would be able to accomplish that very goal of yours. Moreover, one cannot beat others that puts in all their effort in a certain area and going one step further, one cannot possibly even stop to think about competing with those that sincerely enjoy their work. Most of the time, I found this proverb to be inevidently and surprisingly true.
Even though the multimedia course was wholly and maybe rigorously designed to give all students the equal and egalitarian opportunity to proceed in learning the aspects of the software "POPCORN" and multimedia use, one cannot deny the fact that some students were motivated and indeed already fond of using computers. Whereas, some had to undergo the trouble of comprehending bizarre use of the program. To be clear, I definitely learned that it was of significant importance that one has to devote his time to have fair and sound contest with everyone else in the class. Also, I respect all of those that have, at one time or another, immersed themselves in learning and studying computer technology. Of course, this also includes applying and managing the program POPCORN. I concluded that in order to excel in one area or another, people should undoubtedly dedicate their assumingly priceless time and ultimately think of it as a bless to enjoy what they are doing at this moment. "Happy Newyear, Merry Christmas to all" Thank you.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Refllection About Class #2
When I first wondered about what sophomore students of English Education Department was going to learn in the class of Multimedia Teaching of English Language, I recollected my high school years. Indeed, I did take computer classes, most of which were strictly sponsored and managed by the school principal in order to provoke and develop computer manipulating strategies that were anticipated to be essential in the age of information technology.
Well, despite the effort put in by the school, all I had observed was an environment where students were chit-chatting or doing something else like playing computer games, hidden behind the monitor, guising their appearances from the teacher. Obviously, it was a quite a disappointment to me to find them carelessely dissipating time and money, not even pursuing to even care about why they were in the ambience of studying computers.
Fortunately, I didn't go through repeating my memory of high school years. I found that every college student in the class was contributing themselves to either speaking out when given the time to present one's ideas or incessantly trying to cope with the popcorn software. The course was driven two times a week, one period consisting of two hours and the other of 1 hour. I think that it was an optimum time distribution which allowed one to first take a look at the software and then at the theories of the book, "Teaching English as a Second Foreign Language"
Well, despite the effort put in by the school, all I had observed was an environment where students were chit-chatting or doing something else like playing computer games, hidden behind the monitor, guising their appearances from the teacher. Obviously, it was a quite a disappointment to me to find them carelessely dissipating time and money, not even pursuing to even care about why they were in the ambience of studying computers.
Fortunately, I didn't go through repeating my memory of high school years. I found that every college student in the class was contributing themselves to either speaking out when given the time to present one's ideas or incessantly trying to cope with the popcorn software. The course was driven two times a week, one period consisting of two hours and the other of 1 hour. I think that it was an optimum time distribution which allowed one to first take a look at the software and then at the theories of the book, "Teaching English as a Second Foreign Language"
Reflection About Class
Wraping up the fall semester of 2009, I came to realize that I've been dedicating myself to undergoing the good times and the bad, maybe because of the weather and the season autumn, or maybe because of the subconscious that had controlled my emotions. However, what I do know is that the seemingly long and arduous tunnel that actually had perplexed me is finally over, which I am quite glad about at this time of the year.
This was my first time, virtually coping with multimedia while doing language learning simultaneously. At first, for some reason or another, I never did take any acount of how important multimedia was and why I had to spare my time to confront it. What I actually had thought in my mind was consciously avoid using it or letting the time pass by until I was mandated to utilize in my daily life. This might include the appointed time to practically implement it(multimedia) as I engage in teacher practicum or essentially make use of it when I prepare for a time-consuming project or presentation. The flying popcorn, in that case, was quite worth learning, but a little bit intricate, to be honest. Any novice student in the area of coomputers would likely to find using the program somewhat astonishing yet complicated at the same time. It was resembling the structure and composition of Power Poing of Microsoft, but it had its idiosyncrasies that gave a boost of interest to most people. I was surprised to find the extension software programs of mulitmedia that could be interwoven with the popcorn, and surely did I spend that time myself to test its figures. Now that I've taken a course in the program and have designed a few of my projects via the software, I would take it for granted to possibly use it in the near future. Christmas is coming, so why don't I think about creating a Christmas card using it; Why not?
This was my first time, virtually coping with multimedia while doing language learning simultaneously. At first, for some reason or another, I never did take any acount of how important multimedia was and why I had to spare my time to confront it. What I actually had thought in my mind was consciously avoid using it or letting the time pass by until I was mandated to utilize in my daily life. This might include the appointed time to practically implement it(multimedia) as I engage in teacher practicum or essentially make use of it when I prepare for a time-consuming project or presentation. The flying popcorn, in that case, was quite worth learning, but a little bit intricate, to be honest. Any novice student in the area of coomputers would likely to find using the program somewhat astonishing yet complicated at the same time. It was resembling the structure and composition of Power Poing of Microsoft, but it had its idiosyncrasies that gave a boost of interest to most people. I was surprised to find the extension software programs of mulitmedia that could be interwoven with the popcorn, and surely did I spend that time myself to test its figures. Now that I've taken a course in the program and have designed a few of my projects via the software, I would take it for granted to possibly use it in the near future. Christmas is coming, so why don't I think about creating a Christmas card using it; Why not?
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