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!