Reflection of a year 2 student.

Hey peeps!

I’m Aisyah, year 2 student, in semester 2.2, to be exact. Before you go, “she must be one of those Director’s List students or someone from SIG, blogging for IMI”, well, for the record I’m not. I’m just an average student, sharing my school experiences.

Before entering TP, I was from ITE. Therefore, I did experienced culture shock when I saw the kind of workload I had to face in polytechnic. ITE was of course more relaxed. During 1st year, I remembered having to take my 1st CDS in semester 1.1. It is because I had deferred 2 modules as I had taken it before in ITE. My careperson, Ms Nat, thought that it would be good if I started on my CDS earlier. Thus, I settled on “Intro to Japanese” for a start. I love semester 1.1 as I can always go off earlier than my classmates. During the term break in semester 1.1, me and a group of friends, together with Ms Josephine (whom taught me VDT & NMT) , visited Northview Primary School. It is part of our efforts to spread the happiness during the festive period. I really enjoyed the time I spent with the kids. I’m sure my friends did too.

I got my 2nd CDS in semester 1.2. I took “Public Speaking”. It is really fun! I always look forward to the classes. Oh yes, by now, I had gotten used to programming as a must-have module. There was once, I had to rush a programming dateline, for the module Animation Programming (ANP). It was also on my birthday. I felt really demoralized and sad. My only consolation is that I can enjoy myself after all this is over. And yep, I did enjoy myself after that.

Oh here comes the fun part! I cleared my 3rd CDS even before I entered year 2! Yup, you heard that right. I took Transnational Studies (TNS) vacation. 2 of my friends got through too, so it was fun getting to stay in a flat with your friend for 2 weeks, going home on weekends. It’s similar to guys booking in and out of camp when they’re doing their National Service (NS). I stayed at Temasek Green, the block of apartments beside TP. I love staying together with my friends even though we are of different races and religions. We respect each other and we would always go out together during those 2 weeks. Till now, we still keep in contact.

Come year 2, it gets even more hectic! I love the modules I was taking in semester 2.1, but the workload was kinda crazy. I do appreciate the times when the lecturers actually extended our datelines, maybe due to the fact that the datelines clash with other modules. A special mention to Mr Douglas, the lecturer in charge of IN3D, for being generous and helpful when it comes to datelines. We as students, really appreciate your kind gestures. Oh I have a favourite module too. It’s Human & Computer Interaction (HCI). Lectures are done by Ms Nat, and my tutor is Mr Vijayan. He’s one of the best lecturers that you can ever ask for. He’s very nice, encouraging, and full of ideas and at the same time makes you get out of your comfort zone so as to give your best in everything you do. I always look forward to his lessons. This semester was also the time I started to stay overnight in school with friends in our effort to complete our work together. My friends and I would meet at the school bus stop around 10 pm, and then make our way to the concourse.

Now in semester 2.2, I’m doing my option, Edumatics. We have to do teaching plans and did a lot of research on learning styles, for example. I’m also having term teaching. It is way different from the normal semester teaching. The modules have to be cleared in a term and thus, the datelines were

speed up to an earlier date. That’s the disadvantage. The advantage is that, I am now enjoying my term break without any assignments or projects! How awesome is that?! I never thought that this day would come true. Heheheh. I was only taking 3 modules in term A of semester 2.2. When school re-opens, I have to take another 2 more modules. Nice right? But the workload and stress level is somewhat more manageable for Term A at least. I hope Term B will be nice. After that will be the school vacation, and then poof! I will be in year 3.

Alright, that’ all I’ve got to say for now. Hope you all like what you have been reading. Sorry if it was a bore. Bye! J

Our seniors have finished their Major Project and one team is here to share about their experience. They have created a application known as "Cyber wellness A Virtual Tour for Parents". It is an application designed for Health Promotion Board (HPB) and Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC).

It aims to encourage parents to learn about the digital world while taking place in an interactive, fun and engaging learning environment. It is a mixture of interactive video and games. The top 3 main topics covered in this application; social networking, cyber bullying and online security.

Alicia

During this MP, I learnt that looking at different angles to solve a problem is important. When one solution failed, there are other solutions to act as back up. When I was editing one of the videos, I initially planned to use this method called tracking. Unfortunately, there were complications and the method cannot be used. Therefore, I tried another alternative way to emphasize the specific part. In addition, i also learnt that communication is important (for both with the client and our team members). For our MP, filming was required. The filming process can be rather difficult and tiring sometimes. However, I felt that it is the most enjoyable period throughout the whole MP. It was interesting and fun with all the funny NGs and such.

In my opinion, I felt that to do a good MP, planning out the whole schedule and really following it is important. Also, when planning, always try to set the completion date earlier in case there are changes to be made at the last minute. Not forgetting, there is final report to complete within the dateline too!

Overall, I gained good experiences from working with the client. It allows me to have a clearer view of how working in the IT/media department will be like.

Foong Ting

I had learned and gained a lot of experience from this Major Project. 

I found out that it is not easy to follow a schedule exactly, there bound to be times where the project will be delayed.

Hence, planning ahead of the deadline is very important.

Although during the process some of us were lost and not sure what we were supposed to do next, we were able to get back on track and complete the application. It was a good experience to be able to have an actual client from external to feedback to us, it makes me feel that I am in the actual working environment.

Ain

By taking Major Project this semester, I had the opportunity to explore possibilities working with an industrial partner.

It is an eye opener and provides a real life experience in a working environment. As there were minimal assistance from

lecturers and students, the learning medium was through research and lots of reading from online resources and books.

While at it, we learn a lot of things and apply it to the project. One of the ways that we overcome the challenges and pressure

is to remain calm and positive. What I learn is that procrastination, lack of leadership and team work will effect the quality of work.

Make a wise decision when choosing group mates because it is important to have people working together and on the same page as well.

These are some screenshots of their work!

IMI Bonding ONE-Day 2011

On the 13th October, IMI SIG and IITSC held an event called the IMI Bonding ONE-Day 2011 Event for students in IMI to bond and have fun together as one family. The event first took place in the IIT school starting with the registration of students where they are grouped into 4 different teams; Red, Blue, Yellow and Green.

After which, we had an introduction of the committee involved and followed by ice breaking games for the different teams.

We also had games like Capture The Flag, where the teams were combined into two teams which were red and blue together, while green and yellow were teamed together. Teams had to first fill up their water bombs before the game started. Later, the teams had to first only carry one water bomb person and go around searching for the flag. Players could throw the water bombs at the opposing team players and that would then get them eliminated. Players had to find the flag, and bring it back to their base. It was definitely a fun experience for them and all of us!

Another game we had was called the Running man, where this time all four teams were playing as opposing teams. Teams had to go through four stations. There were four different stations located at different locations. Teams had to complete each station before getting a clue on where the other station would be located at. At the end after completing all four stations, teams had to gather at Mushroom to complete a game. After so, teams will have to go around the different schools in search for poker cards.

We also had BBQ after Running Man! Everyone was hungry and exhausted after participating in Running Man. We also had an impromptu Hide and Seek game after the BBQ.

We all had fun at the event and we hope that those who attended enjoyed themselves too! For those who didn't attend, we assure you that there will be more fun events to come!

Till then! :)

OCP: Cambodia

On the 1st October, 29 Interactive Media Informatics and 19 Information Technology students with Mr Sankara(IMI Lecturer) and Ms Christine Lau(IT Lecturer) went to do an Overseas Community Project(OCP) at Cambodia for 8 days.

The main Objective of this OCP was to foster the spirit of volunteerism, raise awareness, appreciation of a foreign culture, develop leadership, interpersonal skills and understand the environment and social-economical development issues in Cambodia.

Before going, some of them manage to find some sponsors and donors for the T-shirts, shoes, stationary, school bags and simple gifts we were going to give them. The others taught them english at their level, played interactive games such as Captain's Ball with them and perform a cultural item for the school. It was lots of fun.

We brought our energy and creativity which the kids there enjoyed and appreciate. I'm glad I had the chance to experience this amazing trip!

KM Singapore 2011

KM Singapore 2011 is the 8th IKM conference organised by iKMS. The theme for this year's conference is "Riding the Wave of Experience". It was held at Hotel InterContinenetal on 31 Aug - 2 Sep 2011, from 9.00am - 5.00pm.

The conference aims to bring together the IKM community in Singapore, both IKM practitioners and partners from the public and private sectors to share and learn about the latest development in KM in Singapore and beyond.

This event is mainly for KM/IM/OD/OE practitioners, HR professionals and senior executives. Delegates will gain insights on the trends and opportunities facing IKM professionals today, how other organisation capture, share and reuse their corporate knowledge and exchange dieas on how to cultivate a learning and sharing culture.

This year highlights include:

• International Keynotes : James Roberson and Dr Gary Klein
• Local Keynotes: Maish Nichani and Patrick Lambe
• Practitioner Case Presentation: Aw Siew Hoong, Shell
• Pre-Conference Masterclass: Michelle Lambert

On 1st & 2nd September, four current students and three graduates from Interactive Media Informatics(IMI) attended to learn more and help out the organizers as well. It was quite an amazing experience for all of them. Ms Faridah, our school's lecturer was also there to talk about her experience in knowledge management.

Delegates at the conference.

For more information, feel free to visit http://www.kmsingapore.com/

*KM is a common acronym for knowledge management.