CIP Reflection

After 16 weeks of CIP, I must say that I've relieved that the module is over, as I find myself terribly bad with IT-related matters. Nevertheless, I understand the intention of the school to implement this module, as the world gets ready to step into the digital information age.Initially, I though that the module would revolve around learning about computers and its parts. How misinformed I was. I'm glad there was much more to CIP that I thought.

The workshop on the 4 programmes, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash MX, Microsoft Word, and Powerpoint was useful, especially for students like me without prior knowledge on these programmes. Given the time constraint, we only learnt the basics of them, but I believe that this 1st foray into such programmes have whetted the appetites of those who want to learn more about them. Personally, I enjoyed the workshops on Dreamweaver most, as it is something I have always wondered about. Learning it would enable me to have a personal website of my own one day.

After BCA from the previous semester, the PBL method of learning has taught me a different way of doing assignments, as compared to the previous ways of being spoonfed. It was indeed irritating initially, when our tutors don't seem to answer our queries directly. However, we understand that throught this way of learning, I tend to remember what I learnt better.

However, during every class, I find that 40 students abit too much, as there is a limit to the amount of attention out tutor can devote to the individual groups. Sometimes, when we need to ask a question, we may have to wait for a longer time. I do hope that it is possible for future classes to have 1 tutor to each class, so that students would be able to ask their questions with more ease.

The most memorable turn out of CIP is that I started blogging, apart from this blog. Blogging allows me to talk about things happening in my life, and I start to understand how blogging helps me communicate with more friends in one go. If not for CIP, I would not have started blogging at all. Thank you CIP.

PBL2 Presentation

Today we finally presented our last PBL for this semester. Somehow, we ended up being the first group to present. Even though we already have quite abit of experience in presentations, everyone was still nervous.

Dr Tan complimented us on our presentation, saying that we did very well. Hopefully that would equate to good grades. Now to concentrate on studying for the final test.

PBL1 Word Assingment Turnitin

Today my group submitted our PBL1 word report. Even though I already knew quite abit on Microsoft Word, I managed to learn some new and useful ways on presenting my reports for business purposes.

We had fun doing the assingment together, as we reminded each other on the different requirements of this assignment.

PBL2 assignment

We were given our 2nd PBL for this module. It seems a little bit easier than the previous one, perhaps because we are more accustomed to the problem solving process when doing PBLs. I must admit that it is a very different mode of learning, as compared to the other modules, which tend to be more direct.

The questions given in this PBL is quite useful, as many of these problems really do happen in real life. We divided out the tasks amongst our members.

Completion of Commom Tests

All the common tests are finally over. The CIP test was traumatizing, as I did not study for the powerpoint part at all. Thats a whole 10 marks for section A. I'm determined to work harder to get better marks for the rest of my CIP assingments, to make up for the shortfall.

The rest of the common tests were ok, hope I can do well for them.

CIP Test Revision

I've been busy studying for my CIP Test, as well as the other common tests due after the study break. I realised how much I have to catch up, as I havn't been revising as regularly as the previous semester.

I am taking a particularly long time to memorise the part on "Library Information Skills". The various classifications on the different types of search engines and functions really confused me. Must perservere.

Progress on my Website

Arrrrgh, I almost couldnt figure out the different layers in my web design. I consulted books and friends on how to settle the problems. Finally, after a crash-course on HTML from the internet, I figured out how to make them work.

After weeks of grueling brainstorming, I've finally completed my website. I've exceptionally happy with the final product, as it is something that I enjoyed doing. If I have the chance, I would post my website. =)