Hi all, this blog is specially created for this Cds which is E.I.R (Effective Internet Research) previously, it was U.I.R. (Using Internet as Research Tool).
On the first day, we were introduced to E.I.R. The general learning outcomes are: To use,evaluate and discuss internet resources and search facilities. E.I.R will also engages us in E-learning, E-lectures, online discussion forum, Blog and set up group wikis. Wao! There's so many fun activities lined up. And of course, I hope by the end of the 4 weeks, I will get to learn more about Effective internet research that is useful for my future purposes.
The first activities we had was online ice breaking. We were grouped in group of 6. My group consists of Kai Siong, Samir, Colin, Donson and lastly our group leader, Royston. (recommended by me). *laugh*=D. Our search topic was about celebrities. Each of us have different question. My selected question was, ‘What was Britney spear first baby name?’ With that, each of us went on to find the answer. We exchanged the answer through online. MSN! Compared to the other cds module, I guess this is the only module that allows us to use msn openly instead of secretly. 4 weeks has yet to come, I have already begin to like this EIR module! Msn allows us to communicate online just likes talking on the phone. It is an organizational site created by Microsoft. It has been upgrading from Msn messenger to Window live messenger 8.5. There are new features improved. You can check this link to know more about Window live messenger. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Live_Messenger).
The second activities are to select a research topic to research on for the rest of the weeks. My initial topic that I was keen to research on was impact of drug abuse on youths. This is because I have went through a course called SANA 'Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association'. It is about drug. With that knowledge about drug abuse, I thought it would be an advantage for me to choose this topic. However, it was chosen by my fellow friend. Thus from then, I have come up with my own topic, which is the impact of child abuse. This is because I am keen to know more about child abuse. It is a very exciting topic to look on. However again I did not carry on, as this topic is too big to research within 4 weeks. (adviced by Faridah). Finally, with Faridah’s advice, I have chosen the topics regarding the impact of the proliferation of fast food chains in the world market on public health. *smile*
Personally, I love hunting for foods therefore this topic attracted me when I scanned through the list again. From here, I shall begin my journey of FAST FOOD and HEALTH with E.I.R. I have used Google to search on my topics. We are supposed to search for four internet resources; Discussion Forum; Electronic journal; WWW site; Blog. I have found each internet resources for It. As shown on the bottom of the page, this is a WWW site. It is an organizational site. Its purpose is to provide information. Yeah! It indeed provides me with information about Fast Food and this adorable picture. It may be adorable, but the meaning behind it is do not let fast food become part of you!
You may check this interesting link regarding fast food: It shows Fast food Nutrition Charts. (Click and calculate before you consume any fast food.)
http://www.fastfoodhealth.org/home.Reminder: Don't let Fast food become part of your eating habit.
In conclusion, most importantly, I have learnt to identify if the website is personal or organizational and know it purpose for it. This is new to me and one thing to be proud of for the day. =)
Last but not least, Ms Noor Faridah will be our guardian angel through the journey in E.I.R. Stay consistent, passion and ENJOY! ‘Words from Faridah’ "I agree!"
Smile E.I.R =)
