Dear S1 Students
Please be reminded that you are required to have the Google Account ready on Day 1.
You are required to login to the blog, as well as to submit your blog username for in some activities.
As of your learning device, please ensure it is fully charged before bringing it to school.
From: Ms Loh
20101226 Announcements to Students
Dear Students...
Announcements to Students will continue to be posted the ANNOUCEMENT BLOG.
The link is available on the left sidebar in this blog, too.
Please FOLLOW the Annoucement blog as well... that would ensure information come to you in a timely manner.
Aside to the SST Pioneers,
Notice that some of you were helping to answer to the junior's enquiries... Thanks! You have given good advice. Keep up with the good spirit in this community :)
Cheers,
Ms Loh
Announcements to Students will continue to be posted the ANNOUCEMENT BLOG.
The link is available on the left sidebar in this blog, too.
Please FOLLOW the Annoucement blog as well... that would ensure information come to you in a timely manner.
Aside to the SST Pioneers,
Notice that some of you were helping to answer to the junior's enquiries... Thanks! You have given good advice. Keep up with the good spirit in this community :)
Cheers,
Ms Loh
Maintenance of School Server (20 Dec 2010 8 pm to 21 Dec 2010 8 am)
Dear all
Due to maintenance of the school server, your email and googlesite would not be available between 20 Dec 2010 8 pm to 21 Dec 2010 8 am.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
ICT Team
Due to maintenance of the school server, your email and googlesite would not be available between 20 Dec 2010 8 pm to 21 Dec 2010 8 am.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
ICT Team
Technology as A Way of Life
In SST, we adopt technology as a way of life. Ubiquitous use of technology takes place not just in classrooms, but also in co-curricular programmes. Students would be equipped with the technology skills and life skills to use ICT responsibly for learning, social interaction and recreation.
We believe our digital natives are adventurous, enthusiastic and possess lots of initiative - important characteristics of technology-savvy 21st century citizens. They explore, try and discover! They will explore the unlimited possibilities and strive for excellence. Fear not, you are not on your own. The teachers are around to get you started with this exciting journey.
Welcome to the Whole New Way of Learning!
We believe our digital natives are adventurous, enthusiastic and possess lots of initiative - important characteristics of technology-savvy 21st century citizens. They explore, try and discover! They will explore the unlimited possibilities and strive for excellence. Fear not, you are not on your own. The teachers are around to get you started with this exciting journey.
Welcome to the Whole New Way of Learning!
An Overview
In SST, students would apply a range of ICT skills to learn and demonstrate their understanding (e.g. creation of artefacts). This is in line with the national strategies as well as SST's goals to prepare our learners to be 21st century-ready.
This repetoire of skills includes
(a) MOE's Baseline ICT Standards for Students (rolled out to all schools in 2007-2008):
1. Basic Operations - Operating in an interactive media environment
2. Learning with Searches - Intenet navigation and search
3. Learning with Text - Word Processing
4. Learning with Multimedia - Production and Manipulation of media content
5. Learning with Spreadsheet - Data Management and Processing
6. Learning with Communication Tools - Online Communication
7. Learning with Data Collection Tools - Data Collection and Transfer
In SST, students will go deeper into each of the above areas. They will also be using the following:
(b) Web 2.0 Applications
Generally, the suite of applications includes
1. Blogs
2. Wikis
3. Discussion Forum
4. Twitter & Plurk
5. GoogleApps such as GoogleSite, GoogleSpreadsheet, etc.
6. GoogleMap
7. GoogleSite
(c) Software applications that come with the learning device
This includes...
1. iLife - Photo Booth, iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband
2. iWork - Pages, KeyNote, Numbers
3. Preview
4. QuickTime Player
This repetoire of skills includes
(a) MOE's Baseline ICT Standards for Students (rolled out to all schools in 2007-2008):
1. Basic Operations - Operating in an interactive media environment
2. Learning with Searches - Intenet navigation and search
3. Learning with Text - Word Processing
4. Learning with Multimedia - Production and Manipulation of media content
5. Learning with Spreadsheet - Data Management and Processing
6. Learning with Communication Tools - Online Communication
7. Learning with Data Collection Tools - Data Collection and Transfer
In SST, students will go deeper into each of the above areas. They will also be using the following:
(b) Web 2.0 Applications
Generally, the suite of applications includes
1. Blogs
2. Wikis
3. Discussion Forum
4. Twitter & Plurk
5. GoogleApps such as GoogleSite, GoogleSpreadsheet, etc.
6. GoogleMap
7. GoogleSite
(c) Software applications that come with the learning device
This includes...
1. iLife - Photo Booth, iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband
2. iWork - Pages, KeyNote, Numbers
3. Preview
4. QuickTime Player
Preparation...
While "waiting" for the learning device to be ready for collection, we can start preparing ourselves by exploring the following Applications:
(1) Blogger (http://www.blogger.com/) - Blogging will be one of the common activities across various subjects. Find out how to insert images, embed video clips and other gadgets in the blog.
(2) GoogleMaps (http://maps.google.com/) - Discover how to tag images (and add notes) to different locations in Singapore or on the world map!
(3) Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/) - Put down your thoughts in a short and concise manner.
Activities are designed to bring you through the 3 applications.
(1) Blogger (http://www.blogger.com/) - Blogging will be one of the common activities across various subjects. Find out how to insert images, embed video clips and other gadgets in the blog.
(2) GoogleMaps (http://maps.google.com/) - Discover how to tag images (and add notes) to different locations in Singapore or on the world map!
(3) Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/) - Put down your thoughts in a short and concise manner.
Activities are designed to bring you through the 3 applications.
- Do NOT rush! Take your time to explore the features in each application.
- At the end of each activity, there are some questions for you to ponder, for further exploration.
- You may wish to stagger the activities over a week or two.
Activity 1: Blogging with Blogger
Objective of this activity
To create a blog with at least 2 posts, each with text and image(s)
To Create a Blog: For beginners, watch the following videoclip before getting started
Source: Blogger Help. (2009, December 06). How to create a blog with Blogger [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY
Useful resources
Your Task 1
1. Create a blog, name it "My Journey begins... @ SST"
2. There should be two posts to this blog:
(a) In the 1st post, insert an image that is represents your feelings and reactions when you received the letter/ call that confirms your posting to SST. Share why you choose this picture to represent your feelings and reactions.
(b) In the 2nd post, describe your experience in creating this blog. Also, suggest how blogging can be part of your learning experience in SST.
Submit your blog address in the following form:
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Something to ponder...
If you need clarification on this task, or need help to complete the above, enter the questions under "COMMENTS". Remember to sign off with your name so that we can respond accordingly. Anonymous questions will not be entertained.
To create a blog with at least 2 posts, each with text and image(s)
To Create a Blog: For beginners, watch the following videoclip before getting started
Source: Blogger Help. (2009, December 06). How to create a blog with Blogger [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY
Useful resources
- Find out what is a "blog" from wikipedia: Blog
- Blog in Plain English
- Blogger: http://www.blogger.com/
- Click HERE to access Blogger's Help Page
Your Task 1
1. Create a blog, name it "My Journey begins... @ SST"
2. There should be two posts to this blog:
(a) In the 1st post, insert an image that is represents your feelings and reactions when you received the letter/ call that confirms your posting to SST. Share why you choose this picture to represent your feelings and reactions.
(b) In the 2nd post, describe your experience in creating this blog. Also, suggest how blogging can be part of your learning experience in SST.
Submit your blog address in the following form:
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Something to ponder...
- How to change the order of the posts? (e.g. to move the latest post to the bottom of the page)
- How to allow visitors to comment on one post but not the other?
- How do we decide to let visitors to comment or not to comment at a particular post?
- How many account(s) is/are required if a blog is required for each subject?
If you need clarification on this task, or need help to complete the above, enter the questions under "COMMENTS". Remember to sign off with your name so that we can respond accordingly. Anonymous questions will not be entertained.
- Cite your image if you are not the owner of the photograph/image.
- Do not post your photograph in the blog.
Activity 2: Getting to know places with Google Maps
Objective of this activity
1. To use Google Maps to get useful information for planning
2. To create a personalised map
(a) Using Google Maps: For beginners, watch the following videoclip before getting started
Source: Google. (2009, December 06). Introduction to Google Maps Singapore with Traffic & Transit [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec1_G2xGxHA
Useful resources
Your Task 2a
1. Using Google Maps, find out the suggested route(s) from your home to SST.
2. Apart from the suggested routes, what other information does Google Maps provide that helps you plan your journey to school?
3. How useful and reliable do you think are the information that Google Maps provide?
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(b) Personalising Google maps: For beginners, watch the following videoclip before getting started
Source: Google. (2009, December 06). How to create a "My Map" in Google Maps [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TftFnot5uXw
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Your Task 2b
1. Using Google Maps, create a map on ONE of the following:
Here's a an example of how your personalised map will look like when embedded in the post.
View Some Places in a larger map
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Something to Ponder...
If you need to clarify anything about this task, or need help to complete the above, enter the questions under "COMMENTS". Remember to sign off with your name so that we can respond accordingly. Anonymous questions will not be entertained.
Enquiry 1: Embedding Map in Blog Post
1. To use Google Maps to get useful information for planning
2. To create a personalised map
(a) Using Google Maps: For beginners, watch the following videoclip before getting started
Source: Google. (2009, December 06). Introduction to Google Maps Singapore with Traffic & Transit [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec1_G2xGxHA
Useful resources
- Find out what is a "Google Maps" from wikipedia: Google Maps
- Google Maps Singapore: http://maps.google.com.sg/
- Click HERE to access Google Maps Help Page
Your Task 2a
1. Using Google Maps, find out the suggested route(s) from your home to SST.
2. Apart from the suggested routes, what other information does Google Maps provide that helps you plan your journey to school?
3. How useful and reliable do you think are the information that Google Maps provide?
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(b) Personalising Google maps: For beginners, watch the following videoclip before getting started
Source: Google. (2009, December 06). How to create a "My Map" in Google Maps [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TftFnot5uXw
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Your Task 2b
1. Using Google Maps, create a map on ONE of the following:
- (a) Some places that you been to, in Singapore, during this school vacation; or
- (b) Some places that you been to overseas
- At least 3 landmarks/places marked on the map.
- For each landmark/place, there should be at least one image and a brief description.
Here's a an example of how your personalised map will look like when embedded in the post.
View Some Places in a larger map
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Something to Ponder...
- If the map were to reflect several places to be visited in a day, how do we enhance the personalised map so that it could be used like an itinerary?
- How could two or more of us collaborate on the same map?
If you need to clarify anything about this task, or need help to complete the above, enter the questions under "COMMENTS". Remember to sign off with your name so that we can respond accordingly. Anonymous questions will not be entertained.
Enquiry 1: Embedding Map in Blog Post
- How to use Google Maps to map out the routes for than 2 locations?
- How different are the suggested routes for Location A to Location B, and vice versa?
Activity 3: Let's Tweet!
Objective of this activity
1. To tweet, to follow and be followed
2. To search for tweets
View the following:
Your Task 3
1. From your account, follow the SSTSingapore, the official twitter account from SST.
Something to Ponder...
If you need to For clarification or help needed to complete the above, enter the questions under "COMMENTS". Remember to sign off with your name so that we can respond accordingly. Anonymous questions will not be entertained.
1. To tweet, to follow and be followed
2. To search for tweets
View the following:
- Twitter in Plain English to have an idea what is Twitter and how it works.
- Twitter Search in Plain English to learn how 'communities' can be formed in the Twitter community, which renders opportunities for collaboration.
- Find out what is "Twitter" from wikipedia: Twitter
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/
- About Twitter: http://twitter.com/about#about
Your Task 3
1. From your account, follow the SSTSingapore, the official twitter account from SST.
- By doing so, you will be updated of happenings and announcements that SST makes via Twitter.
Something to Ponder...
- With limited number of characters allowed, how do we insert long URLs in tweets?
- Picture speaks a thousand words. How do we include pictures in a tweet?
If you need to For clarification or help needed to complete the above, enter the questions under "COMMENTS". Remember to sign off with your name so that we can respond accordingly. Anonymous questions will not be entertained.
Activity 4: More about your DIGITAL self through digital collage
Objective of Activity
To create a digital collage to illustrate the Web 2.0 tools that you have tried and are familiar with. Here is an example a a digital collage:
Your Task:
To create a digital collage to illustrate the Web 2.0 tools that you have tried and are familiar with. Here is an example a a digital collage:
Your Task:- List down the various online applications that you are familiar with.
- Insert the logos into any application that allows you to insert and organise images.
- Save this digital collage as an image and post it in your blog.
- In your blog, Insert the URLs where these online applications can be found. Amongst the online applications, pick ONE which is your FAVOURITE and share with us why you like it.
Activity 5: When you wish upon the "Wall"
Objective of this activity
1. To share your view on a public space
2. To embed the wall in your blog
Your Task
1. You are going to contribute an idea in the public space (Wall wisher) by posting a sticky on the wall.
Suggest one software/ application that you think is useful for SST students to know. Explain briefly, in what way this software/ application is going to be useful in your learning.
You will be able to see the updates when others contribute their ideas, too.
2. Create a post in your blog and name it "Wishes on the Wall". Embed the Wall in your blog.
In the same blog post, pen down...
(a) What is some useful features of wall wisher?
(b) What are some limitations of wall wisher?
(c) In what way you think this could be used in your learning activity or CCA? Give an example.
Something extra...
Register an account at wallwisher.com and experience how easy it is to create a wall.
1. To share your view on a public space
2. To embed the wall in your blog
Your Task
1. You are going to contribute an idea in the public space (Wall wisher) by posting a sticky on the wall.
Suggest one software/ application that you think is useful for SST students to know. Explain briefly, in what way this software/ application is going to be useful in your learning.
You will be able to see the updates when others contribute their ideas, too.
2. Create a post in your blog and name it "Wishes on the Wall". Embed the Wall in your blog.
In the same blog post, pen down...
(a) What is some useful features of wall wisher?
(b) What are some limitations of wall wisher?
(c) In what way you think this could be used in your learning activity or CCA? Give an example.
Something extra...
Register an account at wallwisher.com and experience how easy it is to create a wall.
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