This is my second self reflection, and I will reflect on “Low Productivity during World Cup season”, “Cyber Wellness”, “Emotional Intelligence” and “English Language”.
For the “Low Productivity during World Cup season”, at first when I read the news, I was convinced that World Cup actually lower the productivity of workers as they might spend a lot of time in watching the game late at night and will not have enough energy and mood to work in the next morning. But however, after deep deliberation, I feel that World Cup will not affect the work productivity. Through this topic, I’ve learned how to see things in a different point of views from others.
For “Cyber Wellness”, I’ve learned that we should not misuse cyber and also, we must also learn how to protect ourselves from cyber scam etc. Parents also played an important role in helping their kids to avoid harms from cyber.
Next, is “Emotional intelligence” This topic allows m to express my thoughts for teenagers who have low Emotional intelligence. Besides spreading the message that people should not end their life of hurt them when they met problem, at the same time, I also gave myself a gentle reminder as when if I face a problem in the future, I’ll try to keep my mind cool and try to solve the problem and not run away from it.
Lastly, “English Language” Since young, I grew up in a Chinese speaking family and English is never my forte. I had many strugglers since primary school until now. I always asked myself why, why is it so important to ace English in Singapore. I felt reluctant to continue in improving my English at times and feel like giving up and just stay at my current English standard, but this topic reminded me that English is very important in the society now and there is no reason for me to stop improving my English.
After all the blog topic given by Mr. Christopher Pang, I specially want to thank Mr. Christ for giving us all the topics and help us to mature and be more able to analysis and write.
Signing off,
Lo Pei Chuan
102320J
Friday, July 30, 2010
English Language
English is an international language and people from all around the world are able to communicate with each other is because of English.
In this face paced world, acing in English means advantage to everything. In a working society right now, companies all look for potential communicators and writers to help company to achieve deals and satisfy clients.
English is like a common language, imagine a world without English, how can trade and communication go on? Conflicts and misunderstanding will occur as soon as there is no common language to communicate. What if a country met danger and they do not have a common language to communicate with other country to seek help?
Every single second, almost all the things around us is written in English. Thus, if one does not know English language, the person will be lost and everything around will seems alien to the person.
In Singapore, learning English is the most important and first thing we should know in education. When comes to PSLE or GCE O LEVEL, English is a compulsory subject in order for us to move on to the next level of education.
Beside the use of communicating and understanding, English is also a very flexible language and it allows same thought to be expressed in several ways.
In conclusion, English language is a powerful language and people can’t live without. Without English, the world will be in chaos.
In this face paced world, acing in English means advantage to everything. In a working society right now, companies all look for potential communicators and writers to help company to achieve deals and satisfy clients.
English is like a common language, imagine a world without English, how can trade and communication go on? Conflicts and misunderstanding will occur as soon as there is no common language to communicate. What if a country met danger and they do not have a common language to communicate with other country to seek help?
Every single second, almost all the things around us is written in English. Thus, if one does not know English language, the person will be lost and everything around will seems alien to the person.
In Singapore, learning English is the most important and first thing we should know in education. When comes to PSLE or GCE O LEVEL, English is a compulsory subject in order for us to move on to the next level of education.
Beside the use of communicating and understanding, English is also a very flexible language and it allows same thought to be expressed in several ways.
In conclusion, English language is a powerful language and people can’t live without. Without English, the world will be in chaos.
Self reflection Part 2
On the first self-reflection I shared my blogging experience and how I felt about blogging on the first 4 articles, so for this reflection I will be sharing how I felt about the following blogging topics and conclude blogging as a whole.
I, personally liked the topic on EQ, as I think that EQ is very Important and I think that it should take priority over IQ, a person with high IQ but has a low EQ will most likely perform better as an individual, however lacking in teamwork and HR comparing to someone with high EQ but lower IQ, but it the society, people of high EQ are more in demand in terms of business because in my opinion working as a team will bring more results compared to working as an individual.
The 14 weeks of blogging was very rewarding as it helped me to build social and environmental and even cyber awareness as well as cultivate good habits such as reading and recycling. I also I felt an slight improvement in my writing skills and mature a little upon writing the blog entries. On a whole I was delighted to have been given a chance to not so much of impress but rather express myself on the current affairs on this blog. My best regards.
-mich
I, personally liked the topic on EQ, as I think that EQ is very Important and I think that it should take priority over IQ, a person with high IQ but has a low EQ will most likely perform better as an individual, however lacking in teamwork and HR comparing to someone with high EQ but lower IQ, but it the society, people of high EQ are more in demand in terms of business because in my opinion working as a team will bring more results compared to working as an individual.
The 14 weeks of blogging was very rewarding as it helped me to build social and environmental and even cyber awareness as well as cultivate good habits such as reading and recycling. I also I felt an slight improvement in my writing skills and mature a little upon writing the blog entries. On a whole I was delighted to have been given a chance to not so much of impress but rather express myself on the current affairs on this blog. My best regards.
-mich
Self-Reflection
I have never thought that studying this module, Effective Writing Skills, would involve me in writing blog entries about certain world issues which is totally different from personal blogging. This exercise has definitely taught me how to be more aware and alert of the current affairs around me and I could not disagree that I have grown to be more mature. It has definitely changed my way of thinking too.
Regarding the topic about "Environment degradation", I personally liked it very much. All along, I've known about helping the earth. Small little actions like switching off the lights when it's not in use and recycling materials like plastics and papers can help conserve the environment. Blogging about this article has made me look deeper into it and realise how much damage human had caused the world to have a higher chance of crumbling down due to its non-reversible process.
Last but not least, regarding the topic about "MOE reducing the weightage of Mother Tongue in PSLE", if i did not write about this article, I would not have known that MOE is trying to reduce the weightage of Mother Tongue. Though Mother Tongue might be very limited and does not provide a large number of words or expression, it is still a language of origin and makes other people feel more belonged.
Therefore, having this exercise has made me realised that there are more things happening in the world than what I've thought so. It also deepens my knowlegde about things that are happening around me and has changed my point of view towards those events.
-Kimberley
Regarding the topic about "Environment degradation", I personally liked it very much. All along, I've known about helping the earth. Small little actions like switching off the lights when it's not in use and recycling materials like plastics and papers can help conserve the environment. Blogging about this article has made me look deeper into it and realise how much damage human had caused the world to have a higher chance of crumbling down due to its non-reversible process.
Last but not least, regarding the topic about "MOE reducing the weightage of Mother Tongue in PSLE", if i did not write about this article, I would not have known that MOE is trying to reduce the weightage of Mother Tongue. Though Mother Tongue might be very limited and does not provide a large number of words or expression, it is still a language of origin and makes other people feel more belonged.
Therefore, having this exercise has made me realised that there are more things happening in the world than what I've thought so. It also deepens my knowlegde about things that are happening around me and has changed my point of view towards those events.
-Kimberley
English language
Over the years, English language has become one of our principal assets. it does not require any further argument to establish the advantage English language has brought to us at the international level. English language comes to our aid in our commercial transactions throughout the globe. English is the language of the latest business management in the world. English is a means not only for international commerce; it has become increasingly essential for inter-state commerce and communication.
I believe the world has understood the importance of english language as most country including the developing countries such as indonesia and china are prioritizing english language and putting as a subjects in most schools either as primary or secondary language. As english will be the basic requirement when looking for a job upon graduation as no one will hire a person who cannot speak english as it will be difficult for the individual to work with a team thus. Without understanding english its very difficult to communicate as english has become a common language.
However making english as a common language has its defect, as people might tend to lose thier identity as they do not practice their own native language such as bahasa and chinese
-mich
I believe the world has understood the importance of english language as most country including the developing countries such as indonesia and china are prioritizing english language and putting as a subjects in most schools either as primary or secondary language. As english will be the basic requirement when looking for a job upon graduation as no one will hire a person who cannot speak english as it will be difficult for the individual to work with a team thus. Without understanding english its very difficult to communicate as english has become a common language.
However making english as a common language has its defect, as people might tend to lose thier identity as they do not practice their own native language such as bahasa and chinese
-mich
Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence is a person's ability to understand their own emotions and those of others, and to act appropriately using these emotions.
Nowadays, I find that teenagers lack emotional intelligence. When problems like relationship, money issue or family problem occurs, they will tend to lose the ability to think and react correctly.
For example in recent years, many teenagers self harm when they met problems. One example of self harm is by cutting their wrist. They felt that by cutting their own wrist, they could replace the pain in their heart.
Emotional intelligence is something that cannot be taught. The only way to have emotional intelligence is to learn from past experience or own mistake. Besides that, family support is also very important. If a teenager does not have a complete family, they will lose the ability to think correctly and come to the worst, they will seek suicide when they face problems which they think that can’t be solved. By doing these foolish actions, they are actually not easing their pain. Furthermore, they will add pain to people around them, people who care about them.
In conclusion, having good emotional intelligence is very important.
Nowadays, I find that teenagers lack emotional intelligence. When problems like relationship, money issue or family problem occurs, they will tend to lose the ability to think and react correctly.
For example in recent years, many teenagers self harm when they met problems. One example of self harm is by cutting their wrist. They felt that by cutting their own wrist, they could replace the pain in their heart.
Emotional intelligence is something that cannot be taught. The only way to have emotional intelligence is to learn from past experience or own mistake. Besides that, family support is also very important. If a teenager does not have a complete family, they will lose the ability to think correctly and come to the worst, they will seek suicide when they face problems which they think that can’t be solved. By doing these foolish actions, they are actually not easing their pain. Furthermore, they will add pain to people around them, people who care about them.
In conclusion, having good emotional intelligence is very important.
Cyber Wellness
Cyber wellness refers to the positive well-being of internet users and a healthy cyber culture for the Internet community. It involves an understanding of the risks of harmful online behavior, an awareness of how to protect oneself and other Internet users from such behavior, and recognition of the power of the Internet to benefit oneself and the community at large.
For children and young people this helping them to realize that when they use the internet and mobile technologies, they are sending, receiving and communicating in a public space. Cyber wellness is about learning the skills to use and communicate with these technologies properly, keeping safe and secure, and learning how to publish, disclose and interpret sources of information online and how to respect other users.
The Internet has become an integral part of modern life and children are most vulnerable to the threats. With the increasing use of the Internet as a source of information for teaching as well as for class and project work, it is important for the school and parents to expose our children to some of the danger of the net. The solution to this problem is not to ban them from using the Internet but to teach them how to protect themselves by raising ‘Cyber Awareness’.
-PeiChuan
For children and young people this helping them to realize that when they use the internet and mobile technologies, they are sending, receiving and communicating in a public space. Cyber wellness is about learning the skills to use and communicate with these technologies properly, keeping safe and secure, and learning how to publish, disclose and interpret sources of information online and how to respect other users.
The Internet has become an integral part of modern life and children are most vulnerable to the threats. With the increasing use of the Internet as a source of information for teaching as well as for class and project work, it is important for the school and parents to expose our children to some of the danger of the net. The solution to this problem is not to ban them from using the Internet but to teach them how to protect themselves by raising ‘Cyber Awareness’.
-PeiChuan
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Emotional Intelligence
Personally, I find the article "Recruiting Emotional Intelligence Trumps Technical Know-H0w" very interesting.
Softchoice Corp has taken a very special approach by recruiting employees based on their EQ instead of the usual IQ. It is also very interesting to know that the company actually 'wants' their employees to like dogs and even allowed them to take their dogs to work!
After reading through the article, I find that Softchoice Corp is a very creative corporation.
Their approach is not only wise but also 'out of the box'.
The phrase "They realize that, the shortage of skills, they are probably better off hiring for attitude and then training for skill," has made me realised that a good attitude is more important than just having good skills.
One with a good attitude can always work harder to achieve better results.
Whereas, one with bad attitude can never achieve good results because they are not willing to put in more effort.
Yap Si Ling
100832P
Cyber wellness
The internet displays both good and bad information and it could be both useful and harmful depending on the user, which is why cyber wellness is so essential to ensure the proper use of the internet
Cyber wellness is essential to computer users especially, one who spent over 5 hours on the computer each day. The article mentioned that Singaporeans are not vigilant when it comes to cyber assaults. They do not report illegal activities also display ignorance about copyright laws which a serious crime is also known as plagiarism which was one of the blog topics we’re assigned to. I believe we all know the importance of respecting one’s work. Ironically they claim to be street-smart in cyber space.
I believe that cyber wellness should be practiced and cultivated upon the use of internet as there is risk of being exposed to unsuitable content such as pornography, also harmful behavior. By cultivating cyber wellness it helps in understanding harmful online behavior and ways to protect oneself from such behavior.
Some of the ways to build cyber wellness are, involvement of parents in cyber wellness among youth, filtering the content to only display useful and relevant information, educating them about the potential risk of cyber space.
Having said that, it’s not always easy to control such behavior as the education now requires much use of the internet and it’s hard not to come across harmful articles.
-mich
Cyber wellness is essential to computer users especially, one who spent over 5 hours on the computer each day. The article mentioned that Singaporeans are not vigilant when it comes to cyber assaults. They do not report illegal activities also display ignorance about copyright laws which a serious crime is also known as plagiarism which was one of the blog topics we’re assigned to. I believe we all know the importance of respecting one’s work. Ironically they claim to be street-smart in cyber space.
I believe that cyber wellness should be practiced and cultivated upon the use of internet as there is risk of being exposed to unsuitable content such as pornography, also harmful behavior. By cultivating cyber wellness it helps in understanding harmful online behavior and ways to protect oneself from such behavior.
Some of the ways to build cyber wellness are, involvement of parents in cyber wellness among youth, filtering the content to only display useful and relevant information, educating them about the potential risk of cyber space.
Having said that, it’s not always easy to control such behavior as the education now requires much use of the internet and it’s hard not to come across harmful articles.
-mich
Cyber Wellness
The definition of Cyber-wellness is to be responsivle, respectful and rational, as well as to be alert to scams and learn how to protect oneself in the virtual world.
Being in the 21st century, the internet has become one of the most important tool in the world today.
Therefore, it is important for us learn more about cyber-wellness in order to ensure Internet safety.
More people are losing control over the amount of time they are spending online. Some people even think that life without the Internet is meaningless and depressing. This is a bad sign.
We should not misuse the Internet and should be aware of the dangers posed in the Internet.
Personally, the Internet has been a great help in my studies.
Without the Internet, it would have been tedious for me to look for information needed for reports and projects.
So as a frequent user of the Internet, I feel that it is important for me to know more about Cyber-wellness so as to protect myself from any possible threats like cyber-bullying etc.
Yap Si Ling
100832P
Self-reflection
Ever since I started on this assignment, I have become more conscious about the events occurring around me.
Through this exercise, I have learnt to understand and share my views about various interesting events.
Personally, I find the article on the World Environment Day very interesting.
The article has motivated me to learn more about environmental issues.
The article on Plagiarism has taught me the importance of originality.
I have learnt that a simple action like 'copying' and 'pasting' information found on the internet might be wrong or even illegal.
In conclusion, I have benefited from this exercise by gaining more knowledge from the various events occurring around me. I have learnt to look at things at a different point of view instead of 'judging a book by its cover'.
Yap Si Ling
100832P
Emotional Inteligence
In the modern world, EQ is a very important quality. From daily activities to looking for a job especially in a postion of a leader, in fact it may even be more important than IQ. Having a adequate EQ gives an individual the edge when it comes to HR, which is important in businss, because to be able to achive at least a manager position, they have to be able to relate to thier underling's work problem even to thier personal complains. People of better EQ are able to inspire and motivate team member to increase productivity in thier work also pariticipate in team related activities, not only work it could also be in other aspect such as team sports like rugby and football
More and more employers are looking for a very flexible, very adaptive, somebody who can manage and navigate well in a very ambiguous environment. Also having good EQ will also give them the edge in time management, stress management even anger management. Also the ever-increasing business emphasis on technology and globalization it will mean more
communication, cooperation, and teamwork is necessary to get projects completed on time and on budget.
Companies have to hire good communicators if they want to survive.
in conclusion i would like to highlight that EQ is essential in all aspects of life. Business emphasises on people has a high EQ rather than IQ as business need people who can paricipate in team discussion and works well with people rather than a skillfull individual but is not very good in working as a team.
-Mich
More and more employers are looking for a very flexible, very adaptive, somebody who can manage and navigate well in a very ambiguous environment. Also having good EQ will also give them the edge in time management, stress management even anger management. Also the ever-increasing business emphasis on technology and globalization it will mean more
communication, cooperation, and teamwork is necessary to get projects completed on time and on budget.
Companies have to hire good communicators if they want to survive.
in conclusion i would like to highlight that EQ is essential in all aspects of life. Business emphasises on people has a high EQ rather than IQ as business need people who can paricipate in team discussion and works well with people rather than a skillfull individual but is not very good in working as a team.
-Mich
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Higher EQ = Better?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to monitor one's own and others' feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use the information to guide ones' thinking and actions. People who has a higher EQ are better at perceiving, evaluating and managing emotions. They are more agreeable to things, more "open" and has more positive social experiences. Thus, they settle situations in a calm manner.
It is indicated that emotional intelligence is a powerful key to leadership. Today, Intelligence itself is not enough to succeed in businesses. In the working industry today, companies only tries to recruit those who has higher EQ because they believe that they have the essential skills to succeed and are capable of contributing more in the company. More and more companies are also recognizing the benefits in specializing their staffs in the area of Emotional Intelligence because when we are dealing with people, we don't only deal with their minds but also their feelings. This also strengthens the bonds between people and maintains the relationship well.
Emotional Intelligence brings out the best in us because it results in positive emotions, better performances and professional success. Therefore, I feel that Emotional Intelligence is an essential tool for everyone because it makes things easier as we're able to understand others better, thus putting ourselves in other people's shoe too.
-Kimberley
It is indicated that emotional intelligence is a powerful key to leadership. Today, Intelligence itself is not enough to succeed in businesses. In the working industry today, companies only tries to recruit those who has higher EQ because they believe that they have the essential skills to succeed and are capable of contributing more in the company. More and more companies are also recognizing the benefits in specializing their staffs in the area of Emotional Intelligence because when we are dealing with people, we don't only deal with their minds but also their feelings. This also strengthens the bonds between people and maintains the relationship well.
Emotional Intelligence brings out the best in us because it results in positive emotions, better performances and professional success. Therefore, I feel that Emotional Intelligence is an essential tool for everyone because it makes things easier as we're able to understand others better, thus putting ourselves in other people's shoe too.
-Kimberley
Importance of English Language
English is the language of the world and it is widely used, be it on the internet or real life. Almost every language book has translated English version which makes it easier to get information of the world.
It is highly essential to know English as a form of communication. English is a code we all use to express ourselves and also, to communicate with one another. English language has been a basic capacity in distingushing humans from other living beings, therefore it is capable of expressing ideas and concepts as well as moods, feelings and attitude. Since English is getting more common among countries, it makes it easier for people from around the world to communicate with each other.
As seen from the articles, it is said that China is trying to make it compulsory for most of their citizens to learn English. This shows that China is trying to catch up with other countries, and do not want to create any fuss if there's foreigners visiting China because those foreigners might not know how to speak China's native language. Since China has cheap labour, foreigners tend to migrate over and start investing, therefore English has became more and more important for them, so as to communicate well with the foreigners to prevent hassles and troubles. Sometimes, the citizens from China might even want migrate to elsewhere to study or work, therefore they also need English to communicate with others.
Movies in other languages has also been translated to English or at least have English subtitles. This shows that there is no need for any futher arguement to establish the advantage English language has brought to us at international level. In conclusion, I think that China made the right decision in making English compulsory for most of its citzens because it'll be helpful in the outside world and it will also benefit its economy and culture as well.
-Kimberley
It is highly essential to know English as a form of communication. English is a code we all use to express ourselves and also, to communicate with one another. English language has been a basic capacity in distingushing humans from other living beings, therefore it is capable of expressing ideas and concepts as well as moods, feelings and attitude. Since English is getting more common among countries, it makes it easier for people from around the world to communicate with each other.
As seen from the articles, it is said that China is trying to make it compulsory for most of their citizens to learn English. This shows that China is trying to catch up with other countries, and do not want to create any fuss if there's foreigners visiting China because those foreigners might not know how to speak China's native language. Since China has cheap labour, foreigners tend to migrate over and start investing, therefore English has became more and more important for them, so as to communicate well with the foreigners to prevent hassles and troubles. Sometimes, the citizens from China might even want migrate to elsewhere to study or work, therefore they also need English to communicate with others.
Movies in other languages has also been translated to English or at least have English subtitles. This shows that there is no need for any futher arguement to establish the advantage English language has brought to us at international level. In conclusion, I think that China made the right decision in making English compulsory for most of its citzens because it'll be helpful in the outside world and it will also benefit its economy and culture as well.
-Kimberley
CyberWellness
CyberWellness is a term which includes not only about concerns around safety and security online, but also taking people's psychological and emotion well-being into account. Using the internet for various purposes has been very common now adays, thus people have to be careful and more cautious. This does not only applies to the younger people, but also to the older ones.
When using the internet and mobile technologies, we are sending, recieving and communicating in a public space. CyberWellness will teach us how to use and communicate with such techonologies properly, keeping safe and secure, learning how to disclose sources of information online and also how to respect other users.
Though there are alot of people who spend more than 10 hours on the internet each week, most of them are not knowledgable or aware about CyberWellness, which also means they do not know much about protecting themselves from harmful online behaviors. There are a few types of cyber crimes which includes cyberbullying, plagarism and piracy.
Everyone is responsible in educating themselves by using the internet correctly. The government has taken measures to ensure that, by holding workshops and events. Therefore, I think the schools and parents should also participate and help by educating the students and their child so as to lessen the government's burden. Schools can give handouts to students to promote CyberWellness and parents can communicate with their child about the proper way to use the internet, and also not to get too addicted in it.
-Kimberley
When using the internet and mobile technologies, we are sending, recieving and communicating in a public space. CyberWellness will teach us how to use and communicate with such techonologies properly, keeping safe and secure, learning how to disclose sources of information online and also how to respect other users.
Though there are alot of people who spend more than 10 hours on the internet each week, most of them are not knowledgable or aware about CyberWellness, which also means they do not know much about protecting themselves from harmful online behaviors. There are a few types of cyber crimes which includes cyberbullying, plagarism and piracy.
Everyone is responsible in educating themselves by using the internet correctly. The government has taken measures to ensure that, by holding workshops and events. Therefore, I think the schools and parents should also participate and help by educating the students and their child so as to lessen the government's burden. Schools can give handouts to students to promote CyberWellness and parents can communicate with their child about the proper way to use the internet, and also not to get too addicted in it.
-Kimberley
Monday, July 26, 2010
Office productivity being affected
Though the biggest football tournament on earth is a good news for all supporting fans, it's still bad news for companies. It is a serious concern that the Fifa World cup would affect office productivity. A few times, the timing for the games would tend to clash with office hours.
This will not only result in employees not coming in for work, or taking a few days leaves, but also hogging the servers in the company if employees are watching it in their office since they do not intend to miss a minute of action. Some people would even go to the extent in quitting their jobs just to not miss any games because it only takes place once every four years.
This shouldn't be happening at all because people should be more responsible, they should finish up their work first before doing anything else. Employees have to balance their life with football and work but yet, they have to seperate it as a different entity. Though the football tournament only occurs once every four years, and employees still have the rights to deserve a time off to enjoy it so as to pay off their hardwork, but still it should not affect them from working.
-Kimberley
This will not only result in employees not coming in for work, or taking a few days leaves, but also hogging the servers in the company if employees are watching it in their office since they do not intend to miss a minute of action. Some people would even go to the extent in quitting their jobs just to not miss any games because it only takes place once every four years.
This shouldn't be happening at all because people should be more responsible, they should finish up their work first before doing anything else. Employees have to balance their life with football and work but yet, they have to seperate it as a different entity. Though the football tournament only occurs once every four years, and employees still have the rights to deserve a time off to enjoy it so as to pay off their hardwork, but still it should not affect them from working.
-Kimberley
Sunday, July 25, 2010
My blogging experience
For the past few weeks, I have learnt to be more aware of the happenings and current affairs around me. Interesting topics such as Plagiarism, Cyber Wellness, Environment Day and Emotional Intelligence has caught my interest in finding more information on them. Blogging on current affairs and issues definitely changed my outlook, my point of view and the way I look at things.
After blogging on the topics such as Plagiarism and Cyber Wellness, I have came to know how important it is not to copy other people's work or stealing their ideas, and the importance of safety and security online. One must also have integrity and be responsible enough for their own actions. Illegal downloading of information and documents are examples of cyber crime. Therefore, knowing more on these two topics will prevent me from commiting all these crimes and to use the internet safely with responsibility.
On the other hand, I have also learnt more on environmental issues. Many animal and plant species around the world are disappearing at a fast rate and there is a high possibility that they will become extinct. This is a very major issue that I think everyone should be aware of and should also do a part to conserve the environment. This has definitely made me more concern on environmental issues.
In conclusion, blogging on these topics has definitely changed my outlook. I have learnt to look at the bright side and be more positive with the things that happened around me. I am also becoming more mature and responsible for my own actions. Before I act, I will think twice.
By: Zhengyi (104611S)
After blogging on the topics such as Plagiarism and Cyber Wellness, I have came to know how important it is not to copy other people's work or stealing their ideas, and the importance of safety and security online. One must also have integrity and be responsible enough for their own actions. Illegal downloading of information and documents are examples of cyber crime. Therefore, knowing more on these two topics will prevent me from commiting all these crimes and to use the internet safely with responsibility.
On the other hand, I have also learnt more on environmental issues. Many animal and plant species around the world are disappearing at a fast rate and there is a high possibility that they will become extinct. This is a very major issue that I think everyone should be aware of and should also do a part to conserve the environment. This has definitely made me more concern on environmental issues.
In conclusion, blogging on these topics has definitely changed my outlook. I have learnt to look at the bright side and be more positive with the things that happened around me. I am also becoming more mature and responsible for my own actions. Before I act, I will think twice.
By: Zhengyi (104611S)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, feel, use, communicate, recognize, describe, identify, manage, understand and explain emotions. It is said to be a powerful key to effective leadership.
In the workforce, most employers nowadays are looking for people with high Emotional intelligence so that they're able to contribute to their company. This is due to people with high emotional intelligence tend to be more successful in life than those with lower emotional intelligence. Examples of these people normally possessed self-awareness, self-motivation and good relationship skills.
A person with a high emotional intelligence is also capable of understanding the feelings of others. Therefore, they are better at handling relationships compared to those with a lower emotional intelligence. This means one is able to secure better relationships with colleagues at work or even the people around you. With such capability, one will definitely succeed in life. According to the article, `Emotional intelligence' a new hiring criterion, "the ever-increasing business emphasis on technology and globalization means more communication, cooperation, and teamwork is necessary to get projects completed on time and on budget". Hence, with better relationship and strong teamwork built with colleagues, better decisions and agreements among each other can be done easily.
On the other hand, most of us would think that there are people who are born with talents and thus they become successful. But that is wrong, what they did was to develop the ability to understand their own emotions, inspire and understand the emotions of others. Even if we are born with certain emotional intelligence, this is a skill developed and it is definitely not a kind of talent.
In conclusion, emotional intelligence is a very important ability that we should all develop if we want to solve personal, business and social issues in a more effective way, achieve our goals and have a happier relationship. Talent and IQ is definitely not enough to be successful.
By: Zhengyi (104611S)
In the workforce, most employers nowadays are looking for people with high Emotional intelligence so that they're able to contribute to their company. This is due to people with high emotional intelligence tend to be more successful in life than those with lower emotional intelligence. Examples of these people normally possessed self-awareness, self-motivation and good relationship skills.
A person with a high emotional intelligence is also capable of understanding the feelings of others. Therefore, they are better at handling relationships compared to those with a lower emotional intelligence. This means one is able to secure better relationships with colleagues at work or even the people around you. With such capability, one will definitely succeed in life. According to the article, `Emotional intelligence' a new hiring criterion, "the ever-increasing business emphasis on technology and globalization means more communication, cooperation, and teamwork is necessary to get projects completed on time and on budget". Hence, with better relationship and strong teamwork built with colleagues, better decisions and agreements among each other can be done easily.
On the other hand, most of us would think that there are people who are born with talents and thus they become successful. But that is wrong, what they did was to develop the ability to understand their own emotions, inspire and understand the emotions of others. Even if we are born with certain emotional intelligence, this is a skill developed and it is definitely not a kind of talent.
In conclusion, emotional intelligence is a very important ability that we should all develop if we want to solve personal, business and social issues in a more effective way, achieve our goals and have a happier relationship. Talent and IQ is definitely not enough to be successful.
By: Zhengyi (104611S)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Low Office Productivity during World Cup Season is OKAY!
World cup only happen once every 4 years and it only last around 2 months. Thus, how can it compare with employees that worked for years in their office?
Therefore, I think that employers shouldn’t complain about the low productivity and should close one eye for the employees as to “reward” them for helping the company for years.
Secondly, not everyone is interested in soccer. Mainly men are interested. Thus, there are definitely enough employees that are not interested to cover up the space for those who watch soccer and affected their office productivity and work performance.
According to the website given by Mr Chris, in china, a worker actually quit his job to watch soccer. I bet his job is not even stable at the first place. Or else, in an economic crisis like this, how many people are willing to watch soccer with an empty stomach. Thus, majority of the people will know the priority and will not quit their job for world cup Especially in Singapore where our country is not participating in the world cup. Thus, people who are interested, are only interested in the country they support, thus, they won’t spend every night watching soccer and thus, their office productivity won’t be much affected. Another type of Singaporean who watches soccer is because of gambling. Thus, they can just check live score and therefore, their office productivity won’t be affected as well.
In conclusion, employers are making a big fuss about small matters. In Singapore, World Cup season will not affect the office productivity. Even if it does, employers should close one eye as their employees had wholeheartedly served their company for years.
Written by: Lo Pei Chuan ( 102320J )
Therefore, I think that employers shouldn’t complain about the low productivity and should close one eye for the employees as to “reward” them for helping the company for years.
Secondly, not everyone is interested in soccer. Mainly men are interested. Thus, there are definitely enough employees that are not interested to cover up the space for those who watch soccer and affected their office productivity and work performance.
According to the website given by Mr Chris, in china, a worker actually quit his job to watch soccer. I bet his job is not even stable at the first place. Or else, in an economic crisis like this, how many people are willing to watch soccer with an empty stomach. Thus, majority of the people will know the priority and will not quit their job for world cup Especially in Singapore where our country is not participating in the world cup. Thus, people who are interested, are only interested in the country they support, thus, they won’t spend every night watching soccer and thus, their office productivity won’t be much affected. Another type of Singaporean who watches soccer is because of gambling. Thus, they can just check live score and therefore, their office productivity won’t be affected as well.
In conclusion, employers are making a big fuss about small matters. In Singapore, World Cup season will not affect the office productivity. Even if it does, employers should close one eye as their employees had wholeheartedly served their company for years.
Written by: Lo Pei Chuan ( 102320J )
Self Reflection
After few weeks of blogging, I have learnt the importance of keeping up with current affairs and news. Before this blogging on world current affairs, I was unaware about all the affairs that are happening around me. For example, without the blogging topic on “MOE reducing the weightage of Mother Tongue”, I will not know that MOE had this idea of reducing the weightage, which I’m totally, disagree with the idea.
Besides focusing on Singapore’s education, I have also learned to focus on Singapore as a whole. Through the 2nd topic, “How can Singapore stay young forever?” I have learned think of alternative factors for individual and government to keep Singapore young and competitive for other countries.
Regarding the 3rd topic for “Plagiarism”, I have learned that Plagiarism is also considered as a serious offends. Be it big or small matters, people must not steal someone’s ideas. I’ve also realized my mistake of copying information from the internet and paste it on my own project report without crediting the author. Thus, after learning about Plagiarism from blogging, I had stop copying information from website directly without even changing the words or without crediting the author.
Lastly, the topic “Conserving the Environment” is my favorite topic. Since young, I’ve been taught to conserve the environment even by doing small things like switching off the lights when I do not need them. However, blogging had also allows me to look deeper into this topic and know how much damage human had cause to the world.
Overall, besides learning on how to write my own comments on each individual topic, I’ve also gain awareness and understand the happenings around the world.
Written by: Lo Pei Chuan [102320J]
Besides focusing on Singapore’s education, I have also learned to focus on Singapore as a whole. Through the 2nd topic, “How can Singapore stay young forever?” I have learned think of alternative factors for individual and government to keep Singapore young and competitive for other countries.
Regarding the 3rd topic for “Plagiarism”, I have learned that Plagiarism is also considered as a serious offends. Be it big or small matters, people must not steal someone’s ideas. I’ve also realized my mistake of copying information from the internet and paste it on my own project report without crediting the author. Thus, after learning about Plagiarism from blogging, I had stop copying information from website directly without even changing the words or without crediting the author.
Lastly, the topic “Conserving the Environment” is my favorite topic. Since young, I’ve been taught to conserve the environment even by doing small things like switching off the lights when I do not need them. However, blogging had also allows me to look deeper into this topic and know how much damage human had cause to the world.
Overall, besides learning on how to write my own comments on each individual topic, I’ve also gain awareness and understand the happenings around the world.
Written by: Lo Pei Chuan [102320J]
Office Productivity
Office productivity is often affected by distractions, especially during the world cup period where by all the office workers are dying to watch the country they are rooting for and itching to leave work early. As a result, they lack concentration and focus on the task at hand which lead to the decrease in office productivity.
There is plenty of options to be able to watch the world cup and still able to cope with work. I agree with what the article had mention; Prioritize. Identify which tasks must be done and which can fall a little by the
wayside. complete the urgent and important task first, by doing so, they are able to make time to watch the game without worries and also the impact on office productivity will be lesser.
Another way that was mentioned, is by bringing forward deadline and having an excellent time management. A list of specific and
achievable tasks with set deadlines can do wonders for time management. A looming deadline can make people work faster provided that they can handle stress well. In my opinion the best method is to become your own boss, yes although more work will pile up but you have no string attatched, able to break your own rules, with decent disciplinary and planning it will turn out fine.
Personally, I think it might work if the company work together to bring the deadline of the work foward so that it does not clash with world cup game timings.
-Mich
There is plenty of options to be able to watch the world cup and still able to cope with work. I agree with what the article had mention; Prioritize. Identify which tasks must be done and which can fall a little by the
wayside. complete the urgent and important task first, by doing so, they are able to make time to watch the game without worries and also the impact on office productivity will be lesser.
Another way that was mentioned, is by bringing forward deadline and having an excellent time management. A list of specific and
achievable tasks with set deadlines can do wonders for time management. A looming deadline can make people work faster provided that they can handle stress well. In my opinion the best method is to become your own boss, yes although more work will pile up but you have no string attatched, able to break your own rules, with decent disciplinary and planning it will turn out fine.
Personally, I think it might work if the company work together to bring the deadline of the work foward so that it does not clash with world cup game timings.
-Mich
Thursday, July 15, 2010
English Language
English is said to be one of the most important languages in the world, but how important is it? English might be the one and only language that truly links the whole world together. It is needed for communications all around the globe. As English is so widely spoken, it has often been referred as a "World Language".
According to the news article titled "Beijing steps up English-language drive", China has make it compulsory for most of their citizens to master English language, from as young as kindergarden kids to adults in the working industries. This shows that China is trying to catch up with other countries and do not wish to be lag behind. Speaking good English in China do bring them benefits in their economy since China is the second largest trading nation in the world and the largest exporter and second largest importer of goods. This also allows citizens in China to communicate well with others when working or studying in other countries.
In Singapore, our Government has adopted English as the official language in 1956, therefore English Language is made compulsory for all students. It is the only language that links the whole of Singapore together as Singapore is make up of different races and religions with different mother tongue languages. Therefore it is important for us to communicate well so that conflicts would not occur.
In my opinion, English do bring benefits to the economy and culture as well. With different races and religions in Singapore, citizens are able to communicate well in English with each other and exchange ideas or even their own cultures.
By: Zhengyi. (104611S)
According to the news article titled "Beijing steps up English-language drive", China has make it compulsory for most of their citizens to master English language, from as young as kindergarden kids to adults in the working industries. This shows that China is trying to catch up with other countries and do not wish to be lag behind. Speaking good English in China do bring them benefits in their economy since China is the second largest trading nation in the world and the largest exporter and second largest importer of goods. This also allows citizens in China to communicate well with others when working or studying in other countries.
In Singapore, our Government has adopted English as the official language in 1956, therefore English Language is made compulsory for all students. It is the only language that links the whole of Singapore together as Singapore is make up of different races and religions with different mother tongue languages. Therefore it is important for us to communicate well so that conflicts would not occur.
In my opinion, English do bring benefits to the economy and culture as well. With different races and religions in Singapore, citizens are able to communicate well in English with each other and exchange ideas or even their own cultures.
By: Zhengyi. (104611S)
Friday, July 9, 2010
Cyber Wellness
The Internet has become an integral part of modern life. With the increasing use of the Internet as a source of information for research and project work, it is important for everyone to take note of some of the danger when using the Internet. The only solution to this problem is not to ban us from using the Internet but to know how to protect ourselves and know the proper use of the technology. The term Cyber Wellness refers to the positive well-being of Internet users and a healthy cyber culture for the Internet community. It is also defined as being responsible, respectful and rational, as well as being alert to scams. It is important for one to know how to protect themselves when using the Internet such as blogging, online surfing and gaming.
According to an article on Asiaone.com, a study have shown that Singaporean teens spend an average of 17.2 hours on the Internet each week, most of them don't know much about cyber-wellness. This is seen as a serious problem and if it's not handled properly, cyber crimes might occur. Illegal downloading of information such as movies and songs are example of cyber crimes, as they are copyrighted. Another commonly seen cyber crime is cyber bullying.
In my opinion, both parents and school are responsible in educating the youths in using the Internet correctly. Schools can use informative pamphlets or handouts to education youths on the legal and illegal activities online. On the other hand, parents can try to communicate with their children about online responsibility and the proper use of the Internet. Another way is to encourage teenagers to manage their Internet usage well and try to spend more time on other leisure activities instead.
Education of our young Internet users is important to promote a culture of safe and responsible use of the Internet. Therefore it's best for them to start as early as possible, in order to be more careful of certain things that are going on in the net.
By: Zhengyi (104611S)
According to an article on Asiaone.com, a study have shown that Singaporean teens spend an average of 17.2 hours on the Internet each week, most of them don't know much about cyber-wellness. This is seen as a serious problem and if it's not handled properly, cyber crimes might occur. Illegal downloading of information such as movies and songs are example of cyber crimes, as they are copyrighted. Another commonly seen cyber crime is cyber bullying.
In my opinion, both parents and school are responsible in educating the youths in using the Internet correctly. Schools can use informative pamphlets or handouts to education youths on the legal and illegal activities online. On the other hand, parents can try to communicate with their children about online responsibility and the proper use of the Internet. Another way is to encourage teenagers to manage their Internet usage well and try to spend more time on other leisure activities instead.
Education of our young Internet users is important to promote a culture of safe and responsible use of the Internet. Therefore it's best for them to start as early as possible, in order to be more careful of certain things that are going on in the net.
By: Zhengyi (104611S)
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