My tomorrow's talk - Sharing Learner's Experience

Preparing the slides are not easy since.. I have no experience in giving talk to a big crowd. My audience are new students for this semester. This is my first time. I would like to thank En Abdul Rahim, OUM JB Director for giving me this opportunity. With the help of Eja, Aza, Su and Hafiz..my officemates...   finally I had 22 slides. Thanks for your support.

The challenge begin and I feel like a bit nervous. Although I can give talk...but who knows something might happen tomorrow (Saturday 15 May 2010). Why I always think negative.. I don't know...


So, as you can see. My slot is from 9.40am-10.10am... Hmm... half an hour... thinking on how.. how I'm going to make full use of my slot. How if I finish earlier? How if nobody want to ask me question? How if I don't know how to answer? How if my talk make them bored? How to add fun in between?  How suddenly I blank? Lots of why.. in my head..

I'm sharing with you too... Most of the presentation mainly about...

Why I choose OUM?
  • Variety of programmes/courses to choose
  • The programmes/courses offered are fully accredited by MQA/LAN
  • Employs experienced and educated lecturers
  • Has Learning Centres and branches all over Malaysia
  • Can register programmes at anytime by online (intake January, May, September)
  • Learning mode that is very flexible especially for working students
  • Recognised as the 7th private university in Malaysia
  • Blended learning consists of self-managed learning (own), face-to-face learning (actual) and online learning(virtual)
My First Semester Experience
  • Semester May 2008 - daily routines changed
  • Took 2 subjects - OUMH1103 Learning Skills for Open and Distance Learners and OUM1203 English for Written Communication
  • Afraid of not having enough time to study
  • Always work outstation
  • Difficulties in adapting the blended learning in OUM
My First Semester Experience - How I Manage My Study?
  • First step : search for 3 past exam papers, do some exercises
  • Second step : always refer to lecturers
  • Third step : give full attention during tutorials
  • Fourth step : keep handout/note properly
How I Plan My Study?
  • Read and study module before attend tutorial/class - highlight important points
  • Doing self-study at home (4.30am-5.30am) everyday - note making
  • Do research in the internet and OUM Digital Library
  • Open distance learner - active in myLMS online forum
  • Discussion and study with coursemates/friends
  • Give full attention and concentrate during tutorial/class
  • Always refer to lecturers
  • Know how to spend and divide time according to the work, study and home matters
How I Plan My Study? - Active in myLMS online forum
  • Very important (Quality & Quantity) - contribute 5%
  • What to be included?
    • simpel notes/handouts
    • additional information
    • tutorial discussion
    • questions and answers
    • assignment enquiry/discussion
    • discuss/answer past exam papers
My Study Tips
  • Discipline
  • Willingness to learn
  • Energetic and proactive
  • Active in myLMS online forum
  • Don't shy to ask lecturers
  • Don't miss any tutorial
  • Don't give up
  • Study smart not hard
  • Don't force yourself if you're unhealthy
  • Moral support from family
  • Pray to God
My Study Tips -Assignment Preparation
  • Understand clearly the question
  • Find resources :
    • module
    • internet
    • OUM Digital Library
    • friends
    • lecturers
  • Gather all the information
  • Answer the assignment
  • Put additional information (diagrams)
  • Include reference to support the statement
  • Submit assignment draft to lecturer for any suggestion/comment
  • Make any amendments if necessary
  • Submit assignment punctually
My Study Tips - Exam Preparation
  • Study module
  • Understand the main point, then elaborate myself
  • Memorize the first letter of the main point
  • Sketch into diagrams
  • Write back what I understood
  • Answer past exam papers for revision
  • Have enough sleep
So, how do you think? Ok or not? I know different students have their own method of study. These are  my own way of study.. I used to study very early in the morning.. before Subuh. Importantly, have enough sleep.

For new students, I wish you the best of luck! Do study smart and you will succeed to strive for the best!

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4 Comments

  1. all d best kak ju!
    i noe u can do it more better than u expect ;)

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  2. last week our class held a similar talk on this topic and you show something we have not covered yet, thanks.

    - Laura

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