Thursday, July 30, 2009

Elearning 31/7

3. Why is it important for students to keep up to date with the news? Share some tips on how students can keep up with what is happening around them and around the world.

What if one day, a mutated H1N1 virus has been discovered. It spreads through any body contact and is lethal. We would NEED to know right? But without a clue of this, we will still go through body contact like shaking hands. Without knowing it, you may be infected. This is an example on how important keeping up to date with the news is important.
Keeping up to date with the news is easy. Just spend maybe half an hour reading today's newspapers and know of of the world's news. Or you can watch the daily news telecast on television.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Elearning 30/7

2. What are some tips you would offer fellow students to stay healthy?

Hi guys. Nowadays, lots of people are getting sick, and H1N1 virus is spreading like wildfire. In fact, my class was one of the few where we are suspended from school. Now that that the situation is so serious, we must contribute by keeping a clean and hygienic environment. Also, protect your self from getting sick. Here are some tips:

1)Avoid crowded areas
2)Cover your mouth when sneezing/coughing
3)Where a mask if feeling unwell or has flu-like symptoms
4)Do not go out of you are feeling unwell or has flu-like symptoms
5)Drink lots of water and stay healthy!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Elearning 29/7

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1. What are your thoughts about home learning? Is it more effective than learning in school?

Home learning, it is as stated, learning from home. Home learning may sound fun, staying at home, but it can be tiring too. You have to continue sitting on the chair in front of the computer, for straight 6 hours or so. Even though there are time for breaks, the thought of returning to the computer is...bad. But opportunists will take the time to slack off, or play computer games while doing at the same time. Discussions are mostly empty, with uncontactable people busily enjoying themselves.
I think that learning at home is not as effective as learning in school. In school, the teacher can specifically explain the questions that we do not understand. However, at home, all we can do is email the teacher and have a written and unspecific explanation. Also, as stated before, the students will take the opportunity to slack and play computer games. No one will know if someone is not doing their work seriously.
Conclusion: It is better to learn in school, with approachable teachers and watchful eyes, better than at home slacking the time off.