second book teaser #3

OK. This is the final preview and teaser for the second book of Life through my Eyes. Soon enough, you can see the full version of the book! :) 

This is exciting. Malaysia, United Kingdom and Ghana! 3 countries in one book. There will be so many stories that can make us think about life and education and actually beyond that. 

I believe that this book is important for this time being, important message for us :)

PS: I love the colour of the book and how it matches the first book! 

The Perks of being ICT Literate

Yesterday I went for a conference - Digital Education Show Asia 2014. There are many things for me to learn and share. It is amazing to hear about what is happening out there and in Malaysia itself in education through technology. This kind of event brings people from many sectors, mostly ICT and education, to sit together and discuss.

One interesting part that grabbed my attention was about the usage of ICT in schools in Asia and in Malaysia. Mainly about the acceptance of teachers and pupils of the usage of ICT in schools. Questions that came to my mind: if it is not now, then when? if it is now, then why?

I think whether we like it or not, it is now already - the time for us to make our new generation of pupils and students to get involve with virtual learning environments. It is already time to prepare them with ICT literacy. We all need to be open to this. Technology will keep developing, so will education...we cannot expect technology to develop but we want to stay in the same place, the same work, with the same expectations, trying to ignore all the developments in technology around us. We use it all the time in our daily life, but when we are in the school, we suddenly take technology as a burden...hm...

It is very important for the next generation to be prepared and equipped with technology literacy. It is important to make sure that we are open to the benefits and perks of the virtual learning environment.

We cannot expect people to develop technology in education and at the end of the day we turn back to the traditional way only. I think that sacrifices need to be made in order to let something new to start and change this situation... What do you think?

PS: no more excuses maybe?

not just yet...but who knows... :D

I'm so glad that my paper that I submitted to Australian Academy of Business and Social Conferences 2014 has been accepted! Wow! It's really a shocking experience for me. Again, I just did this for fun and try only. So glad that they read the paper and found that its good enough to be a part of the publication :)

However, in the letter that i received, I also shocked to see my name as Dr. Ismail! Ahaha...too soon to call me Dr. I think... Not yet...but thank you though...who knows one day it might be real ;)

PS: If you do not try, then do not expect miracles...

Online Tour

This is so amazing! To bring yokids in your class for a tour without really being there. Online tour! I think this is the amazing things about the technology. No need paperwork to bring your kids outside of the school, no need to think about budget and no need to think about the kids safety!

Watch this video and see how this kids learn from an Eagle Tour in Kuala Selangor!

If I am still a teacher, this is definitely something that I will join. It's good for kids to do and learmn. So many steps we can cut off in online world - bring the new learning experience in the classroom.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or send me message if you are interested to organise online and live learning experience to your classroom! :D exciting! 

PS: Great things happen when you do something,so act for it :D

second book teaser #2

So excited to share this with you guys! So the second book is coming out very soon. Now, is the last stage for the book before it will be published.

Take a look at this photo...a little piece of the book cover. Can you see any letter? What do you think it spelled for? Any try? :D How about the light at the corner there? The light gives lots of message about the book, convey such a strong symbol of the book, delivering powerful meaning... What does that light means to you?

Are you excited? I am :D ahahaha

Shout out your Good Luck message :D

Don't be shy to leave your motivation words and encouragements for these kids! They are the year 6 pupils in SK Jalan Selangor 1. I am working very closely with this group of pupils and they are all amazing children. UPSR will be coming soon in September. But why waited till last to give encouragements right? Shout your positive thoughts for them!!! :D

PS: kids are always amazing!