Creation of own video

This is week of 13th. It reminds me that this course is going to end soon. However, I still have abundance of workload to be done. In this week, our lecturer, Pn. Foziah wanted all of us to show our very own creation of video. Every video must have its own theme.


My partner and I had decided to do the video based on the theme of "determination". It was basically about a singer's bibliography. The singer is Jay Chou who is a very versatile and talented singer in Taiwan. He passes through many experiences and obstacles in life in order to be a King of Singer as today. He loves his mother to the fullest as she raises him up by herself. This is because Jay's father is a heavy drinker.


After the consultation with Pn Foziah, we managed to revise our video due to some brilliant ideas from our lecturer. She reminds us to add in more photos and also the experiences of Jay Chou such as how he overcomes his obstacles. This will eventually portray more determination in the video. A good quality of video is an audience can easy get the main idea of it when he or she views it for the first time.


Before, we end the lesson of today, all of us have to submit the module 2, ebook, and not to be forgotten the task 3 lesson plan. We are also reminded with the upcoming examination on 2 of November 2010. Study!!!!

Ebook

This is the 12th week of attending resources class. The moment I enter the class, our lecturer has shown us the sample of ebook. This is the first time I see how a e book looks like. Pn. Foziah explains to us that e book is important to use in class. This is because e book consists of:
i) Theme
ii) setting
iii) storyline (Plot)
iv) Characterization



We have a chance to several ebooks such as including with sound effects and also voice recording. These ebooks really become an eye opening for me. Fantastic isn't?



Then, our lecturer facilitates each group from time to time. She gives me and partner some comments on how to improve our ebook to a better one. For example, I should add on another slide to show the expression of my character. Thus, I have taken her advice into consideration. Besides, she also asks my group to add in our voice as the narration of the story. This will give more impact to pupils and also to arouse their interests too.


Apart from that, all of us were given another 2 sets of module. These 2 modules were part of the continuous of the module 2. Although most of us sigh the moment we receive the module, we do also appreciate with what we have. This is because we are able to gain something new or knowledge from it.



Lastly, Pn. Foziah shows all of us a video that is created by her blog friend. She mentions that her friend has chosen "Onetruemedia" website as it can be decorated according to our own preferences. She also mentions that the video must consist of setting, theme, characterization and etc.

All in all, the lesson has brought lots of benefits to us. See you all in next entry.

Editing Photo

This week was the 11th week. Photo editing was still discussing by our lecturer, Pn. Foziah. She gave some feedback regarding to our assigned task that was to upload our edited photos by using Photobucket. Each of us had to post our original and edited photo on the photobucket website. I was so amazed to see my friends' edited pictures. Pn. Foziah reminded us that all the pictures must be colourful and meaningful.



Firstly, she reminded everyone that it was a must to include our own name or even a nickname in our photo. This was to avoid any plagarism and remain our copyright. This eventually reminded me that a person's hardwork should be recognised so that others would appreciate it. Thus, I had made the changes in my photo.



Secondly, cropping was the second element being discussed in class. I was so admired with the invention of technology that cropping could cause gossip especially in circle of entertainment. Pictures of artists were shown by Pn. Foziah such as Ella and Wu Chun, chinese artists. This meant that pictures could speak thousands of words such as being a couple, single and etc.



Thirdly, she mentioned the purposes of editing pictures.
i) Able to create our own pictures according to teaching topic.
ii) Able to create a story by using few pictures.
iii) Arouse pupils' interest in learning.


Apart from that, we were assigned to work in group of 4 for task 3. It was about editing 8 pictures which emphasized on speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. In addition, all these oictures must according to a chosen topic in syllabus. Every of in groups brainstorm to generate new ideas.

All in all, this lesson reminded me the importance of cropping and also including the nickname in photos.

Photoshop (CS3) Part 2

Aw... It is week 10 th. Today lesson was not as hectic as other lessons. All of us were allowed to complete our module 2 which was Photoshop. I saw some of my peers were discussing about iPhoto as it did not function on what was expected. Thus, most of them had to struggle and think critically. OOps... me too. I realized that this course had eventually made us to tickle our little mind sometimes.

Furthermore, for those who had completed their assignments were allowed to do their own work. Fun and lots of freedom for all of us. Hurray!!! But all of us had to bare in mind that there is still another module that was module 4. Although all these modules were killing us softly, we did benefit from them. For instance, we gained and explored website that we had never been there before.

Before, Pn. Foziah ended the class, all of us had to edit a picture that was able to portray its own meaning and upload it on the photobucket. All in all, this week lesson had expanded my horizon in ICT tools especially on photoshop.

Photoshop (CS3) Part 1

Time passed so fast. This week was a brand new week for all of us as it was just after Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Although everyone was still in the mood of celebration and holiday, we still had to continue and carry on our study.

Module was given out to everyone of us even though our lecturer, Pn. Foziah did not enter the class. In my heart, I could feel that it was pacing so fast as if I had just finished my cardio exercise. “When should I submit?” was the first question that I asked to Haikal, the person who in charged for resources. He told me, “Next week or else you will be very hectic with the coming module”. Without wasting my precious time I started my work.

This week module was all about photo editing by using different types of software. Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop CS3, ACDsee, Triscape FXfotoand Iphoto were some of the examples. I was so excited to try them out as I had some pictures in my mind to be applied once I could master it. However, there were adversities as well while I was completing each of the tasks. For example, I could not find the tools that I wanted because there were too many or just too hidden. I tried to ask guidance from my peers. I believed cooperation was the most important element in achieving success.

Besides, through this module, I gained a lot of knowledge in terms of the editing such as control the brightness, noise reduction, reduce the length of photo or even blemishes. Fantastic wasn’t it? In my opinion, learning photoshop would never be a wasted as I could apply one day for any school event that involved photography. Thus, it would be an advantage for me.



All in all, this module had widen and expanded my horizon. Thanks to the module 2 and Pn. Foziah.

Audio Editing

In today lesson, everyone was so busy with the module 1. Hectic life had begun and the class was so quiet. I could even hear the coughing sound from my coursemates. By doing the module, I had learnt a lot of things such as converting Mp3 to WAV, PDF to Microsoft word and etc. It had really enhanced my skills in using the technology. It was unbelievable when I told my brothers that I was now able to burn my own CD as well. Hurray... I had become more independent and knowledgable in ICT.

Besides, most of my coursemates were bus discussing on the adversities that they were facing in order to complete it. This really portrayed the cooperation among our cohort. It strengthened the rapport as well.

Although it was a nightmare in completing the module 1, I think it was valuable as it had explored lots of website that were completely peculiar to me. Thanks to our lecturer for giving this opportunity.

Module 1

This was the sixth week lesson. Pn. Foziah told us that she had surprise for all of us. I was wondering what it was. “Module was here” Pn Foziah told us. In my mind, there would not be any free time for me especially SHOPPING, HANGING OUT WITH MY HOUSEMATES, AND ALSO WATCHING DRAMA. So sad wasn’t it? Another heart attack news for me was I should complete the module which was as thick as a dictionary within 2 weeks. Possible? Gosh!!! I would not have time to eat, drink and sleep peacefully this time or else I finished my module.

After distributing the module, Pn. Foziah explained the proper way of completing the module. For example, I had to fill up a form such as the time starts and ends, name, location, and etc. for each sub topic that I had done. This was because all of us were participating in Pn. Foziah’s research. Besides, I also had to jot down the problem if I faced it. I started to flip through the module and my mind and all my nerves told me that I should be prepared for the reality. ‘Jeng Jeng Jeng’… I accepted the challenges.

While doing the sub topics, I realized that I had learnt a lot of new things in my course. For example, I had learnt how to download certain essential software such as ORBIT. This eventually gave me an opportunity to learn and expose to all these new software rather than be a froggie who had only an empty shell about technology. I also took some initiative to ask for help from my housemates especially when I did not understand some elements in completing the task. In my opinion, by asking I questions, I had learnt and gained tones of knowledge because when a person talked, he or she would help us to remember better as it involved more than one sense.

All in all, this module had widen my horizon especially on technology. In order to complete the moduel, I had to work extremely hard and struggle for at least two weeks. I kept on remind myself that was never give up as the more you did, the better you would be. See you all in next week. ^^