Course/Learning Management System

Last week's activity is about Course/Learning Management System.

It's another Think, Pair & Share activity but this time, my pair and I are required to upload it on Google Doc. Honestly, I really enjoyed acquiring new knowledge on this topic when both Azrul and I did further research. I've learned a lot and gained basic ideas on what is actually Course/Learning Management System (C/LMS).

In Malaysia, we are slowly adapting to such system as what the Western counterparts have been doing for years. In my opinion, it is still a less popular system to be applied here in our country. Our citizens prefer to do things "manually" but little do they know, this system provides the ease and of course, it cuts some cost on money as well as time. In the path of achieving a developed nation by 2020, Malaysia needs to adapt to what the rest of the world are doing. I've heard and listened to news about online education and training going on in the Western countries to provide full access education wherever you are. Yes, the key point is wherever you are. Gaining knowledge is hardly restricted anymore because the technology will undergo research and development. I believe the technology soon will reach out to the everyone - it's not going to be any narrower, but broader with more opportunities to accomplish things.

Exposure of online training and education as per say of the system should be carried out in the nation. There is no need of face-to-face interaction because one can achieve as much as that online. Imagine those who wish to pursue higher in their education but could not do so due to commitment and career, enrolling in such system would be perfect for them. Education is a life-long learning process, therefore it shouldn't be hindered by means of classroom. The chance is there but it is up to the mentality of Malaysians in abolishing the traditional classroom and move forward with the new era.

Of course it is of no doubt that there would be limitations in carrying out such system. This is where R&D needs to work around in providing means for e-learning. Overall, I believe that everyone should be given opportunities to gain knowledge, wherever they may be. Education is not a restriction anymore, it's an invitation to every possible knowledge in life.

The main challenge that I'm facing in every activity and assignment for this subject is undoubtedly time management. As this semester is compressed into just 7 weeks, I find it hard to really focus and manage my time appropriately. It was stressful as well but my pair and I overcame it by doing research and finalising everything in our free time. I constantly e-mailed him and vice versa for information, research, editing and finally, the end product. This is also an example of e-learning when both of us do not need to see each other to discuss on any activity but through means of e-mail and Facebook.

Fingers crossed, I hope things will go well for next week.

B. Ed TESL IPGKS-UKM
IPG Kampus Sarawak
Jalan Bakam 98009
Miri

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