Week 1 - (3) Toolbelt theory

The toolbelt and Universal Design- Education for Everyone is an article that gives me a clearer picture of the 'toolbelt' term that I've been hearing in class. Initially what I have in mind about toolbelt are the tools that we use in living our lives such as plates, telephones and furniture.

After some reading regarding toolbelt theory, I come to know that it can also be used to assists us in doing ICT work. Toolbelt theory is about assisting everyone to use the right tool to complete tasks. For instance Kathryn has found the suitable presentation tool to display an overview of her collected thoughts and information. The concept map she displayed does help us to see her concept of using ICT during practical. Hope you'd do well for it k!!

The toolbelt theory uses a fine defined step for all students in choosing suitable tools which starts with identifying the task to be solved and the environment they are in. Then, one have to look at the skills they acquire to be able to choose the right tool that they can handle or use properly for the intended task.

Starting to find this toolbelt theory interesting? Try the TEST here to understand and gain experience in choosing the most suitable tool for us to use in our studies. Have fun and all the best!

Regards,
Sarah

Week 1 - (2) ICT simplifies, spreads, helps

I don't think anyone can deny that the use of ICT simplifies our lives, spreads information in a shorter time and enables a helping hand to one another. Currently Malaysia has been tested with a few kind of difficulties such as the hazy weather, the many weeks of no rain, shortage of water supply and the most recent scenario is the missing MH370 plane. In regard to the hazy weather, children at schools are strongly advised not to have outdoor playtime. In fact there are schools from other districts who had gotten the directive to close their schools due to the very unhealthy level of Air Pollutant Index (API).


 The local ministry have done a good job at displaying an API table for the citizens to follow up with the haze condition as accurate as possible. I find it easy to understand the API readings table to monitor the haze condition at our school as it is my responsibility to inform the parents if the school needs to be closed down.


On the other hand, I do have pity on tourist whose in Kuala Lumpur for a holiday as I'm sure it will be uncomfortable for them to go sight seeing. Buildings such as the KLCC and KL Tower can't be seen clearly due to the bad haze. None the less lets hope for a clearer sky, more rain and off course the return of MH370.


Regards,
Sarah

Week 1- (1) The introduction post

Hi!
First class of the week was.. refreshing! Interesting how this subject teaches me to use ICT as a transport to deliver information and knowledge in various creative ways. It's pretty awesome to know that now there are other methods of presentation via computer/ online besides what we had back then which was by using Microsoft Power Point (which is the only application I know when it comes to doing presentations). I am now seeing myself to be a more up to date educator as I'm getting my hands on these technology tools and I'm sure other course mates are hyped to get this started. Christinea is also seem to be excited to get her hands dirrty on this ICT course as she is ready to fully explore the digital tools available.

Regarding assessment 1 of this course, I'd have to say that David provides useful details in helping me to do this journal as best as I can. Referring to study desk, I am exposed to different kinds of channels to understand information regarding the assessment. I'm glad David posts videos to help people with visual learners to understand information better.

Till then,
Sarah