Final Lecture - Mock Test + Needs Assessment

Its finally the end of the semester.
A little reflection on the entire module throughout the semester.
I never expected to take up the e-learning course, and i only did so after dropping a SE3224 module.. so i basically only joined the class during the 3rd week.

I had my doubts from the start.
With the complicated readings and numerous theories we were introduced to, i felt as though i was going to be in for a tough ride.

My breakthrough in NM3204 only came when Mr Low attended one of our tutorial classes and started explaining the module to us...
And thankfully for Elmie and Alfred... i somewhat managed to clarify all my burning questions and confusion during tutorial classes...

Although up till now.i'm still rather worried like everyone else who's taking this module i believe...
Lets just cross our fingers and hope for the best...

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Today's lecture...
In order to prepare us for the exams, Mr Low came up with a mock test for us to do.

I've got to say that, despite reading up a little the day before, i struggled at the MCQs because of the nature of how it was set.
I only got 3 marks out of 10!

Onto the needs assessment...
I clarified a few doubts when i consulted Mr Low together with my friend Charlotte after lectures today...

Just time to blog out my thoughts in case i forget:

A Needs Assessment...
Identifies and prioritizes gaps (what is versus what should be) in performance.

Week 11 - Webquest presentations + Visit by African exchange students!

Okay, i just had to type something out here about this wk's lecture because in a way i was quite ashamed to be called a Singaporean during lecture just now.

NOT MEANT TO OFFEND ANYONE THOUGH! (if anyone's reading this)

1. Webquest presentations were made by several groups. While i was listening and stuff, i noticed the African exchange students actively participating in the lecture, giving opinoins and commenting on the students who presented their webquest.

It wasn't exactly a surprise for me. But it made me wonder:

WHY ARE SINGAPOREAN STUDENTS SO PASSIVE? (And yes, i include myself)

The african students were like ACTIVE, while the rest of us just sat down like zombies, not daring to voice our opinions.

Then came the fun part, the students kindly requested we sang our national anthem for them.

And what did we do? we YOUTUBED the video and played it. And while the music was being played, NONE OF THE PEOPLE AROUND ME SANG!

i was thinking to myself "omg... what an impression we are creating"

THEN,
the african students VOLUNTARILY sang their anthem, and despite having like probably only 20% of the number of people we had, they sang like 500% louder than us!!!!

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Okay. maybe this has nothing to do with e-learning...

But lets now at least try to link this phenomenon back to education (since its after all an educational module)... There's something flawed with the educational system in Singapore. and that includes NUS...

Students are constantly finding ways to beat the system, when they are supposed to be learning actively. Yet, majority of us are just going for the easiest option out (How do i get an A without studying too much)

or...
(I shall only participate in class because i am going to be awarded 10 for class participation...)
(I shall only go for lectures because attendance is taken and marks will be awarded)

Enough said,
i think today's webquest presentations were great..
I liked the kachang puteh one...