Search engines & online database ft CMC & ESL

Hello! Welcome back everyone! So, now I’m on my week 3 phew. This week, Madam Azida taught us about search engines and online database on the first class of the week and CMC & ESL on the second class of the week. Now I’m going to explain one by one to make you easy to catch up. So, have fun learning and stay focus okay? 💪🏼

First and foremost, I want to share with you guys about what are actually search engine and online database. I bet you know what search engine is right? 😉

• Search engine is a web tool that allows users to enter keywords and find informations on websites contained in its database. 
• Online database is a computer application that is delivered from the internet that stores and organizes data to make it accessible to the user. 

Basically, search engine has it own database. Example of search engines are Google, Yahoo, Bing and many more! You also should keep an online database so that you can access your information from anywhere not only at work.

There are 4 types of search engines which are;

1. Database - where all indexed webpages are stored. In simpler terms, it known as storage. 
2. Web crawler - it looks like a spider! 🕷Web crawler crawls all over web page collecting infromations. But how does it collected? Yup, through keywords, titles, synonyms, relevancy and access frequency.
3. User interface - user friendly application/site/page where users may input query and search results are presented. 
4. Info retrievel system - system used to match user’s query to indexed webpages found in database. Results presented in rank according to relevance.

Other than that, there are actually two types of search engines which are, specialized search engine and meta search engine. Example of specialized search engine are Google Scholar, Education World, Pipl.com, Sketch Engine and many more. Meanwhile, for meta search engine the example are Dogpile.com, Meta Crawler and savvy search. Above all, now you have more options when you want to search on or about something. Try it now!

Apart from that, on the second class, madam taught me about CMC which is the acronym for computer-mediated communication. Wait.. what is CMC? Something popped out from your head? 💡? Okay let me tell you, CMC is any form of communication or interaction between two or more people via separate computer through network communication.

CMC in education started in late 1980 & 1990. It become widespread with use of email and forums. It was implemented for long distance teaching/learning. There are 2 types of CMC which are:

1. Asynchronous - which means it’s not happen in real time. Message are not exchanged and replied too immediately. For example, emails, internet forums, blogs & message board.
2. Synchronous - means real time communication. Message can exchanged immediately. It also allows direct communication. For example, internet chat rooms (Whatsapp, iMessage) video/audio conferencing and messenger.

In late 2000s, CMC was implemented for long distance learning. Synchronous communication allows teachers and learners to interact without being in same location. For instance, video conference and e-tutoring. You can go to this website to find out more. Sign up and you are ready to go! There are some courses that you have to paid to access it but hey don’t worry there’s lots and lots of courses that are free. 

I think that’s all my knowledge rant for now. I hope this may benefits you. Till for the next post, stay tuned!

💜,

A

Get to know CALL & Canva

Hello guys and hope everyone have a nice day! Basically for week 2, I have two new interesting information to share with you guys. Before I start, I would like to wish Happy Chinese New Year! (yes I know its too late now) (but better late than never) I almost, almost forgot to update my new post since currently now I am fully enjoying my midterm break (well, not really a "midterm" break) since I just got into new semester for only 2 weeks. Okay enough with that, so what is CALL? and what is Canva? 🧐 Without further due, lets get started!

Last week, during my class Madam Azida taught me and my classmates about CALL(no,no not that hellohello call). So, what is CALL actually? CALL is the acronym for Computer Assisted Language Learning which an approach to language teaching and learning in which when we use computer as an aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be learned and usually including a substantial interactive element. Wow, wow such a long definition isn't it? To make it simpler, CALL are the activities that use computers and internet in teaching and learning new language.

Other than that, for your information, there are various type of CALL programme such as CALL-specific software, web-based learning materials, generic software and computer-mediated communication or known as CMC. The one that I use now, blogging, is one of the example of web-based learning. During the lecture, I got to know about the progression of CALL which are Behaviouristic CALL, Communicative CALL and Integrated CALL. Madam Azida taught us the differences as well as the advantages of each of the progression. Now, I am going to briefly tell you the definition of each of the progression. Behaviouristic CALL involves repetitive drill and practice for the students while Communicative Call is more focuses on the usage of the language. Last but not least, Integrated CALL is integrating technology more fully into language teaching. 

Next, for the last class of the week, Madam Azida taught  and guide us a new thing which is on how to use Canva. Wait... what is Canva? 🤔 Does any of you know about it or use it? If you guys know about it before I tell you, you guys are a step above me 😂 (bcs I just know it when Madam told me lol) For the first timer here, (we're gang!), let me share with you. Canva is graphic-design tool website and it provide access to million photographs, graphics and fonts. Basically, you can design anything with Canva. Anything and can publish it anywhere. I am so excited with the existence of this website (est since 2012, I just discovered in 2019 lol). Madam asked us to design our first post entry based on our own creativity (but I’m not creative) (I'm the least creative in class I think) (Sorry madam)

I think Canva website going to benefits all of you either you are students, teachers, employers, and even housewives too. You can make birthday invitation cards for your children! 🎉 So, click here for the link. Sign up and you are ready to go! Anyway, that's all for now. I hope this post somehow will benefits you on CALL and Canva website. Stay tune for more information and knowledge!

💜,
Aifaa

This is one of the example graphic design using Canva. There's lot more!