http://www.learnerstogether.net Learning to Learn at Ngee Ann Polytechnic Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:54:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The students from Mass Communication enjoyed a stimulating and authentic learning experience on a recent trip to Wuhan, China. While on the trip, they produced 2 magazines on Wuhan and also completed the Chinese History and Culture module.]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/authentic-learning-in-wuhan-china/697 Many students can't see the connection between the different modules they study. Here's an approach that integrates learning across 5 modules, and has community benefit as a worthwhile outcome.]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/integrating-learning-approaches-in-the-psychology-community-services-curriculum/706 The designers of the World Issues: a Singapore Perspective module give us an overview of how they transformed this compulsory subject such that it encourages the students to form their own opinions and broaden their outlook.]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/global-outlook-and-singaporean-identity-world-issues-a-singapore-perspective/733 Students learn how to make business decisions using spreadsheets, via a problem-based learning methodology.]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/learning-to-use-spreadsheets-a-problem-based-approach/620 Here are some interesting resources to enhance your engineering lessons. ]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/resources-for-teaching-engineering/578 Preetam Rai from the Teaching and Learning Centre outlines the changing nature of Internet-based communication and how it can improve interaction with students.]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/internet-messaging-and-building-a-learning-network/163 The best way to stretch your students’ EQ and professional acumen is to put them in an environment that pits them against the real pros. Joh Ting from the School of Film and Media Studies tells how she got her feet wet, putting students into a "real" new situation.]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/journalism-a-risky-business/401 Iz Ong from iMedia Centre gives us an overview of some of the learning innovations emanating from iMC. The iMC is involved in courseware development, mobile learning, our very own YouTube, and video production. ]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/imedia-centre-bringing-learning-and-technology-together/288 Creative Commons is a licensing system that gives authors a way to share their works within certain guidelines. Educators can use such works for lecture materials, or websites, as long as it is properly attributed. Preetam Rai from the Teaching and Learning Centre gives us an overview of how to cite works released under Creative Commons.]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/how-to-use-and-cite-creative-commons-resources/312 Materials engineering is normally seen by students as a dry subject that is difficult to learn. Lim Choon Boo gives us an outline of an innovative approach to the teaching of materials engineering that includes experiential learning, mind maps, inventing a product and videos.]]> http://www.learnerstogether.net/materials-engineering-in-a-learner-centred-learning-environment/296