Ketahui bagaimana Frog Classroom membantu pelajar SMK Puchong
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Ke mana arah tuju kita dalam pembelajaran abad ke-21?
Tech: helpful or harmful?
Rahayu Ramli dari Google ada jawapannya Pg.10
Check out what other parents think! Pg. 20
MARCH 2015
T H E L I LY PA D # 4
W W W. F R O G A S I A . C O M
CO N T E N TS A note from the Director
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Dear FrogAsia‌ We love hearing from you!
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21st century learners speak! SMK Puchong students share their thoughts
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Bridging the digital divide with the Frog Classroom
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Aspirasi dan hala tuju ke arah pembelajaran abad ke-21 Temu bual bersama Rahayu Ramli
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Splash: Students Pullout
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ForFreedom school shoutouts Taking a stand #forfreedom
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What kind of 21st century learner are you? Find out the learning style that ďŹ ts you!
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Find the Frog! A fun challenge for all ages!
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Arts and Crafts: How to bind a book
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Recommended Reads: Four books you need to read!
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5 ways to grow a love for reading
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Addictive or helpful? Do mobile devices help learning?
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Pick of the month
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Extra Coolriculum A Shout out to Superstars Teh Tarik Time
CRE DI TS Editorial
Crystal Cha | Esther Dharshini | Joseph Wong | Ramziah Razak | Sarah Lim | Victor Lau
Cover Photo
Sarah Lim
Design And Art
Aamyra Amin | Kelvin Ng | Nor Zamillia Zainal | Victor Lau
Featured
Phang Chia Chen | Rahayu Ramli | Roshyam binti Abdul Malik Kasim
What is 21st century learning? How different is a 21st century learner from all the learners before? ‘21st century learning’ is a modern buzzword is that is commonly misunderstood. As it is usually defined, 21st century learning involves the use of technology to facilitate learning and application of knowledge. The truth is, technology is merely the vehicle used by students and teachers to make it easier to learn and teach. 21st century learning benefits from the use of technology, but does not necessarily rely on it. 21st century learning is a re-emphasis on the importance of re-engaging students on their own terms in the noble pursuit of knowledge. In other words, it is about allowing a student to participate in self-learning at their own pace and in a conducive environment. Technology provides the means and the tools to make this happen. The exciting thing is that we can already see this happening in the Frog Classroom at SMK Puchong. The enthusiasm shown by the students and their teachers show how one’s learning environment coupled with the use of technology can change anyone’s outlook toward education. As Google’s Rahayu Ramli shares in this issue, the face of education has been changing and is going to change rapidly in the coming years. We can’t run away from the fact that we are in the 21st century and technology is invading every area of our lives, but how do we make the best of it? We at FrogAsia are confident that the success at SMK Puchong is just an example of what can happen when it’s done right. It can be replicated anywhere, even at your own school! Tomorrow is going to be bright and bold to match the tenacity and excitement of future generations. Teachers, parents and students, we hope you’re excited as we are to be part of shaping this future! Happy reading! God bless,
Lou Yeoh Executive Director
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21ST
CENTURY LEARNERS
SPEAK! The students of SMK Puchong share their thoughts [By Esther Dharshini ]
What do you think of the Frog Classroom?
If you were a teacher, how would you teach your students?
It’s very colourful which makes it interesting to study in. The Chromebook helps us find information easily and it also helps us with our future and our careers.
I wouldn’t be strict and I would be friendly to impress them, as usually students don’t like strict teachers but like loving teachers. I will also use technology and presentations. By doing that I will be able to increase their interest in studies.
It’s the best classroom! This class is very pretty, creative and interesting. When students come to this class, they are more focused. It’s different from the old classes, which are boring. This class is new, so it has a different kind of feeling.
I would ask the students to decorate this class. For example, if the students have created a mind map, I will ask them to paste the paper on the wall so others can see it. If a student does research at home, they can also paste their research on the wall. Everyone can share what they have learnt with each other.
It's nice! It's definitely more comfortable than our previous classroom which really helps us concentrate on what our teachers are saying when they teach. My favourite part is of course, the mirror!
I would give them presents for good marks so that they will be excited to learn!
Thareni a/p Kalaivanan
Fatin Hidayah Rusli
Chen Qiao Xin
The classroom is more beautiful compared to normal classrooms. The colour of the classroom makes the students’ minds peaceful and they don’t feel angry all the time. The table arrangement and seating order is also nicer.
I would ensure there is two-way communication between the students and teacher. This will help to solve the students’ problems and also understand their feelings.
Mateswaran a/l Muralyi 5
BRIDGING THE
DIGITAL DIVIDE WITH THE
FROG
CLASSROOM [ By Crystal Cha ]
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hen SMK Puchong was founded in 1975, it had only just over 200 students in a single session. Today, the school has grown to over 1,600 students and holds a morning and an afternoon session. Phang Chia Chen, a Mathematics teacher and the school’s Frog Admin and ICT coordinator, has been teaching in the school for over 22 years now. When he was first posted to SMK Puchong, it used to be notorious for gang fights and disciplinary issues. The school was located in an underdeveloped area of Puchong and students did not came from privileged backgrounds. “When I first came to SMK Puchong, I was shocked, ” says Phang. “Many students come from lower-income families and didn’t even have enough pocket money to afford food at the canteen.” “What motivates me,” says Phang, “is knowing that kids can change. That’s why I have been a teacher for 31 years. I’m always positive that people can change.
“When I saw the
COMPLETED CLASSROOM,
it totally surpassed my expectations. It would be great if every classroom could be like this.”
Today, more development has come into Puchong, and things have improved. Our school has produced respectable engineers, doctors and lawyers.” Phang believes that access to technology is the key to giving his students an equal chance to compete on a level playing field when pursuing higher education or joining the workforce.“The future is going to be digital,” says Phang. “Everything is moving towards being digitized. Kids who don’t have exposure to technology will be left behind. That is the reality we have to face.” Although the school has made notable progress academically, it has been a constant challenge to provide the students of SMK Puchong with access to technology. Phang has been lobbying for more classes to be taught with technology and assigned homework through the Frog VLE. 6
However, this is a challenge when students don’t have computers at home to study with. “I do whatever I can to help them,” said Phang. “Once, after school, as I was getting into my car to drive home, a student approached me and asked if she could use the computer lab to complete her homework. Her teacher had assigned her homework on Frog and she didn’t have a computer at home. I got out of my car and opened the lab. If I can open up more access to technology for a child, I will do it. But there is always more that can be done.” A turning point for the school came in of 2014, when Datin Kathleen Chew, Programme Director of YTL Foundation, was invited by Teach for Malaysia to teach a class in SMK Puchong.
She was surprised to find the classroom in a terrible state of disrepair. Chairs and tables were broken and vandalised. Window panes were missing, which meant that outside noise spilled into the classroom. She was also surprised to find that the school was very active in promoting the use of Frog and technology despite the challenges. Wanting to help, YTL Foundation enlisted help from other divisions within the YTL Group and set to work transforming one of the classrooms into a colourful, comfortable, air-conditioned environment for learning and collaboration. “I was very touched that YTL wanted to come and do a classroom makeover,” said Phang. “I felt that all my efforts in trying to implement technology in the school were finally bearing fruit.”
“WHAT
MOTIVATES
ME IS KNOWING THAT
Kids Can Change.
THAT’S WHY I HAVE BEEN A TEACHER FOR 31 YEARS.”
When they go for
job interviews, kids who don’t have exposure to
TECHNOLOGY will be left behind. This is the reality we have to face.
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“When the idea of a classroom renovation was first brought up, I was wondering how a basic classroom was going to be transformed,” said Lee Poh Eng, the principal of SMK Puchong. “But when I saw the completed classroom, it totally surpassed my expectations. Having this kind of access to technology is a privilege for our students.” Currently, the Frog Classroom is used for teaching English and Mathematics. To encourage teachers to make full use of the space, the school has created a calendar with different time slots for classes to be held in the Frog Classroom.
MANFAAT
Teknologi
DALAM DUNIA
PENDIDIKAN ...bersama Cikgu Norsham
S J
Apakah nasihat cikgu kepada guru-guru lain yang ingin menggunakan teknologi, tetapi takut untuk mengambil langkah pertama?
S J
Bagaimanakah teknologi membantu pelajar memupuk skil-skil penting untuk memasuki alam pekerjaan kelak?
“Teachers are facilitators to students’ learning,” said Lee. “That’s why they must know how to operate technology and how to guide students. Students are fast learners and once you guide them and give them a direction, they learn on their own very quickly.” When asked what the response has been since the Frog Classroom was launched, Phang said, “The students enjoy it and are constantly begging to have more classes in the Frog Classroom!”
S J
Pada pendapat cikgu, mengapakah suasana pembelajaran yang baik penting untuk pelajar?
S J
Apakah perubahan yang cikgu nampak pada pelajar sejak kelas ini diubahsuai?
S J
Apakah kepentingan teknologi untuk pelajar masa kini?
Ia sangat penting kerana pelajar akan lebih fokus dan mendengar kata guru apabila berada di dalam kelas yang selesa dan mempunyai hiasan dalaman yang menarik.
Pelajar semakin bersemangat untuk bersaing secara sihat sesama rakan sekelas. Mereka juga selalu berbincang untuk mencari jawapan dan suka bertanya soalan kepada saya.
Sangat penting. Mereka boleh menerokai lebih banyak maklumat di alam maya dan tidak hanya bergantung kepada buku teks dan guru sahaja.
Jika anda tidak menggunakannya sekarang, bila lagi? Para guru harus berani untuk mengambil langkah pertama. Mintalah bimbingan dari guru lain yang lebih mahir dan mereka perlu sentiasa belajar menggunakan teknologi jika ada masa terluang.
Melalui penggunaan Frog, pelajar lebih yakin untuk menggunakan komputer. Mereka dapat berlatih menggunakan e-mel dan membuat pembentangan. Teknologi juga membantu pelajar meningkatkan skil komunikasi melalui aktiviti berkumpulan.
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What’s in a
Frog Classroom
?
Curved tables
x1
Chairs
x1
Punching bag
x1
Air-conditioners
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Vanity mirror
x1
Printer
x1
x4
x41
x16
4MB
Chromebooks & Headphones
x1
Chromecart / Charging station
Superzoom
Line for 1 year
x41
Projector
Bag hooks
x4 Menangi Frog Classroom makeover untuk sekolah anda! Sets of white boards, cork boards and magnetic boards
Nantikan 1BestariNet Teacher Awards untuk mengetahui maklumat selanjutnya!
Win a Frog Classroom makeover for your school! Stay tuned to the 1BestariNet Teacher Awards to find out how!
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Aspirasi & Hala Tuju
ke arah
Pembelajaran
Abad Ke-21 “Untuk berďŹ kir di luar kotak, kotak itu harus dihapuskan.â€? Itu pendapat Rahayu Ramli apabila ditanya tentang pendidikan abad ke-21 di Malaysia. Dalam temu bual berikut, Rahayu berkongsi lebih lanjut tentang usaha Google dan FrogAsia dalam memberi nafas baharu kepada sistem pendidikan di Malaysia.
Rahayu Ramli Hai Rahayu! Terima kasih kerana sudi ditemu bual. Boleh ceritakan sedikit tentang peranan Rahayu di Google Malaysia? Sama-sama. Sudah tentu! Peranan saya sekarang adalah sebagai Education Program Manager untuk Google for Education di Malaysia. Kebanyakan tugas saya melibatkan kolaborasi bersama FrogAsia melalui projek 1BestariNet. Salah satunya ialah Teacher Training di mana ia melibatkan bahan yang dibangunkan oleh Google, untuk digunakan oleh guru. Saya harus memastikan guru mempunyai sumber yang mencukupi di dalam kelas. Selain itu, saya juga bekerjasama dengan Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan Negeri (BTPN) dan saya turut berinteraksi dengan pelajar.
[ Teks Oleh Ramziah Razak ]
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Dunia kini sedang melangkah ke arah pembelajaran abad ke-21. Apakah hala tuju Google dan FrogAsia dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran abad ke-21 di Malaysia? Antara skil pelajar abad ke-21 ialah bijak menyelesaikan masalah, berďŹ kir di luar kotak dan berani mengambil risiko. Hasrat kami adalah untuk mencipta suasana pembelajaran yang lebih terbuka untuk memupuk skil-skil tersebut ke dalam diri pelajar. Kami melakukannya melalui penggunaan teknologi. Kami akan terus berusaha memberikan yang terbaik sama ada melalui peranti ataupun aplikasi yang lebih mesra pengguna. Kami mahu pelajar tahu bahawa ilmu pengetahuan bukan sekadar terhad di dalam kelas sahaja. Boleh jelaskan apakah usaha Google dan FrogAsia dalam menerapkan ciri-ciri pembelajaran abad ke-21 ke dalam diri pelajar? Bagi saya, skil utama yang perlu ada dalam diri pelajar adalah kebolehan untuk mentafsir maklumat menggunakan cara yang paling efektif. Teknologi mampu memupuk skil tersebut di dalam diri pelajar. Selain itu, sistem awan di dalam aplikasi Google dan Frog memberikan akses tanpa sempadan kepada pelajar. Untuk berďŹ kir di luar kotak, kotak itu harus dihapuskan. Guru dan pelajar boleh berkolaborasi tidak kira di mana saja mereka berada. Mereka boleh berkomunikasi dengan pelajar dari negara lain. Seterusnya, apakah cara terbaik untuk mereka mendapatkan maklumat dengan lebih cepat? Sudah tentulah melalui kerjasama, bukan?
Ilmu pengetahuan bukan sekadar terhad di dalam kelas sahaja.
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Bagaimanakah ibu bapa dan guru boleh membantu pelajar agar lebih bersedia dalam berdepan pembelajaran abad ke-21 ? Guru boleh menayangkan video dari YouTube, menjemput penceramah dari negara lain melalui aplikasi Connected Classrooms, memberi tugasan di atas talian, memberi kuiz ketika cuti sekolah dan banyak lagi! Guru tidak perlu risau tentang ruang simpanan kerana tiada had simpanan di dalam Google Drive. Sistem Google Educator Group(GEG) pula membolehkan guru dari serata dunia berkomunikasi dan berkongsi idea. Ibu bapa mempunyai kelebihan untuk mencari aplikasi yang boleh membantu anak mereka belajar di laman seperti Chrome Webstore dan FrogStore. Ia mudah digunakan dan kebanyakannya ialah percuma! Mereka boleh melog masuk ke dalam Frog VLE dan melihat status kerja rumah anak mereka serta mencipta dokumen bersama-sama. Semuanya sudah tersedia untuk mereka. Yang penting, sama ada mereka mahu ataupun tidak. Selain Google Science Fair dan Google Summer of Code, apakah program lain yang disediakan oleh Google for Education untuk guru dan pelajar di Malaysia? Kebanyakan program di Google adalah berskala global. Paling membanggakan, beberapa projek oleh pelajar sekolah dari Malaysia telah berjaya menarik perhatian juri di dalam Google Science Fair. Selain itu, program CS First membantu sekolah melaksanakan pembelajaran sains komputer. Kami juga mempunyai modul pembelajaran Computational Thinking yang membantu guru menggunakan pelan pengajaran pengkomputeran di dalam kelas. Ya, program-program ini berkait rapat dengan sains komputer namun ia juga melibatkan pemikiran analitikal. Pelajar perlu melalui proses mencipta teori, menguji teori, membuktikan teori dan membuat keputusan. Bagaimana dengan subjek lain seperti sastera, sejarah, pendidikan seni dan bahasa? Yang menariknya, modul Computational Thinking juga bertujuan untuk membantu guru menyusun program dan bahan pengajaran untuk subjek-subjek lain juga. Google Art Project pula membolehkan pelajar atau sesiapa sahaja menerokai hasil seni hebat dari seluruh dunia secara maya.
Teknologi
mencapai
Akhir sekali, apakah impian anda untuk dunia pendidikan di Malaysia? Saya berharap pelajar di Malaysia tidak perlu lagi menggalas beg sekolah yang lebih besar dari tubuh mereka! Alangkah bagusnya jika pelajar hanya perlu membawa sebuah buku sahaja dan selebihnya ada di dalam peranti atau di laman web. Ia satu langkah yang praktikal dan saya harap ia akan menjadi kenyataan. Terima kasih kerana sudi meluangkan masa berkongsi idea dan pendapat bersama pembaca Lilypad! Sama-sama! Saya berbesar hati dapat berkongsi sedikit sebanyak pendapat bersama pembaca Lilypad.
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connected classrooms
FROG CONNECTED CLASSROOMS
GOOGLE CPD UNTUK GOOGLE DAN FROG
G O O G L E S C I E N C E FA I R
membolehkan kita
lebih daripada apa yang kita mampu capai sebelum ini.�
GOOGLE SUMMER OF CODE
Book binding: a fun project Turn to to do! Bind your own book in 5 easy steps!
Love to read? Check out four book titles that we recommend!
Turn to
#ForFreedom Read what other students are doing #ForFreedom!
Students!
We want your ideas for SPLASH! Share them with us at hello@frogasia.com
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What if you could change the world simply by doing what you love? Be it dancing, running, baking, or even painting! Last year, a few schools around the country decided to do just that, after being inspired by worldrecord athlete, Julia Immonen and her 45-day row across the Atlantic ocean to raise global awareness on human trafficking. Following Julia’s campaign title #RowForFreedom, each school chose a #ForFreedom project that would contribute to helping others in need whether its simply raising awareness on social injustice or directly raising funds towards its cause.
#GiveForFreedom SMK KIARAMAS A"Free Market Day" where two orphanages were invited to ‘shop for free’! The students collected items, raised and donated RM2400.00 for them, and also cooked food for the event.
#EducationForFreedom SMK ASSUNTA A voluntary tutoring program where students took turns in groups to tutor children from the Agathians Shelter every two weeks. They held art and reading sessions for these primary school-aged children that helped encourage creativity and improve literacy.
To watch Julia Immonen’s talk
Click Here >
Taking a stand
#ForFreedom [ by Sarah Lim ]
#SBUForFreedom SMK SERI BINTANG UTARA A 500m awareness walk and a day full of games to remind students that not every child has the freedom to play safely. All participating students shared their thoughts about human trafficking and what they’ve learnt throughout this awareness day.
#PlayForFreedom SK KARAK A sports day that gave special needs students and typical students the chance to learn how to play and work together.
#Anti-BullyForFreedom SM SAINS SELANGOR An awareness campaign educating other students on how to deal with bullying. It also involved a car wash, selling t-shirts and buttons, as well as a talk session with police. They also visited other schools to talk about how they can also be bully-free schools.
“If not now, then when? If not you, then who?” Do you have an idea for a #ForFreedom project? Gather some friends or people in your school to do it and tell us all about it by sending an email to hello@frogasia.com
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F O D N I K T A H R W E N R A E L Y R T U N E C S T 21
? U O Y E R A
In the past students used to study looking at blackboards and books. Now, we study using the Internet and computers. Through all of this, learning styles still remain the same. Ever wondered what kind of learner you are? Take this quiz and find out.
I love my bedroom because: A. I can be as loud or as quiet as I want B. I love how comfortable it looks C. I like to rest in it
My favourite way to learn in class is to: A. Listen to the teacher teach B. Act out lessons C. Watch the videos and pictures that the teacher uses with her lessons
When I am reading, I prefer to read: A. Comics! The more colourful, the better! B. Books with nice, long stories C. Audiobooks
When I’m with a group of my friends I like to: A. Talk a little and listen for a short time B. Listen and talk as well C. Wave my hands to make a point
I remember things better when I: A. Do it myself B. Listen to instructions C. Watch someone else doing it
In my spare time, A. I listen to music B. I watch TV C. I find a comfortable spot and read
Mostly A’s You’re a Visual Virtuoso!
Mostly B’s You’re an Audio Astronaut!
Mostly C’s You’re a Tactile Traveller!
You can easily remember the things when your teacher uses pictures in lessons! Knowing this, it’s best to keep your table clean so you can focus on what you’re working on.
Your friends sometimes get bored of listening to lessons, but you find it fun! Try to find a quiet place where you can study without being distracted by noise!
You learn best by doing things. Sometimes, when nobody’s looking, you even dance around the room for fun! Don’t forget to take a break now and then to stretch!
To better understand your learning style, hop into the Frog VLE, click on the Quick Launch icon and select the Learning Styles App. You’ll be taken through a list of questions to show you the type of learner you are.
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MAKE YOUR OWN
Book FrogAsia’s World Book Month is just around the corner, so we thought it would be fun to learn how to do simple bookbinding! It’s an easy art and craft idea that can be used to make presents.
YOU’LL NEED A4 patterned paper x 1 A4 plain paper x 10 A hole puncher x 1 A blade x 1 1.5 meter coloured string x 1 Ruler x 1 Stickers (optional)
Just follow the 5 steps below!
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Fold!
Fold the A4 patterned paper down the middle and use the blade to cut it in half. Do the same for the A4 plain paper and make 20 A5-sized pieces in total. Use a ruler to help you get straight line cuts.
Put Together!
Sandwich your plain paper in between your patterned paper. Make sure the patterns are always facing the outside. Then stack it together so that all papers are aligned on the side that you will be binding.
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Make holes!
Using a hole puncher, punch holes through the papers on the side that you will be binding. Make sure your holes are evenly spaced apart.
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Decorate!
This part is entirely up to you. You can draw patterns on it, leave it plain, or fill it with colourful stickers just like we did!
Tie up!
Thread your string through the first hole at the corner and tie a small knot. Using the longer end of the string, start weaving through each hole as shown in the photo. Tie a knot to secure the string. Cut off any loose ends.
This is a simple bookbinding technique for beginners. For something more advanced, watch this video tutorial.
Watch Video
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Love reading?
DISCOVER A WORLD OF STORIES [by Esther Dharshini ]
Want to become smarter, improve your memory, expand your vocabulary, meet interesting characters, and learn more about the world around you? We’ve got the answer for you: Reading! Whatever your reading level, here are some books that will take you into new worlds.
Get ready for World Book Month, a celebration of books and literature. Find out more soon! Brought to you by
Geronimo Stilton Series Recommended for ages 7-9
In New Mouse City on Mouse Island lived Geronimo Stilton, a nervous and shy talking mouse. Geronimo would like nothing better than to live a quiet life, but he keeps getting involved in adventures with his siblings Thea, Trap, and Benjamin. Follow Geronimo’s adventures to Egypt, Ancient Rome, French museums, and other exciting places!
The Maze Runner
Recommended for ages 10-15 Imagine waking up in an elevator remembering nothing but your own
name - this was the experience of Thomas, the main character in The Maze Runner. He emerges into a world of 60 teen boys who have learned to survive in the Maze. For three years, the boys have been trying to find a way to escape but the road out is not easy. Thomas and several of his companions try to run for freedom, but will they make it?
The Hunger Games Recommended for age 10-15
The story revolves around the annual reality show, the “Hunger Games”, held in The Capitol of Panem. Every year a boy and a girl from each of Panem’s 12 districts is chosen to compete in a fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen - a 16-year-old girl from District 12 volunteers to replace her younger sister, Primrose Everdeen. Her courage and bravery lead her to become the victor of the seventy-fourth annual Hunger Games.
My Sister’s Keeper Recommended for ages 16-17
Imagine that your parents gave birth to you so that you could be the donor of bone marrow and platelets to your older sister, who has a rare form of cancer. Imagine what it must be like to grow up in a family where all decisions revolve around a deadly illness or medical emergency. In the book, 11-year-old Anna Fitzgerald is tired of undergoing medical procedures to donate to her sister. My Sister’s Keeper is a book about family, siblings, choices, and the sacrifices we have to make in life.
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ways to fall in
g n i d a e r h love wit Reading is a good habit to have. You’ll be able to read and learn about many wonderful places and things. Constant reading also helps to improve your language skills. Here are some ways to grow your love for reading!
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Set a normal reading time Think of a time in your day when you’re free. Maybe in the morning, at the bus stop or in the evening, after you’ve finished your homework. Instead of watching TV or surfing the Internet, spend 20 - 30 minutes reading instead. Make sure you do it every day!
Always carry a book with you Going somewhere where you’ll be waiting a lot, like the dentist, or following mum to the bank? Then make sure you bring a book along! It’s a great way to pass the time and not be bored!
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Find a book you love! Books and stories are often divided into categories like Mystery, Science Fiction, Fantasy and so on. Find one with stories that interest you the most!
Ask your friends about what they are reading! Grow a habit of reading and sharing books with your friends! This helps encourage you to read books you’ll otherwise not read or buy!
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Keep a reading diary After reading a book, write down the parts you found interesting in a reading diary. You’ll remember the story better while improving your writing skills. If you have a NILAM book, why not write in that as well?
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Reasons parents allow device usage
Addictive or Studies show most Southeast Asian parents believe mobile devices help learning
80% For education 68% For exposure to tech 57% For entertainment 55% To keep kids quiet
helpful?
2,700 parents surveyed were from:
You’re at a restaurant, enjoying dinner, when your 7-year old starts to fuss. Keep quiet if you want to play your games,” you say, shushing him as you hand him the iPad.
Thailand
MALAYSIA Singapore
Or, you’re stuck in a traffic jam and your youngest one starts to whine and ask repeatedly, “Are we there yet?” “Not yet,” you reply. “Here, watch Dora the Explorer.” If the above scenarios sound familiar, know that you are not alone. In a recent survey conducted by TheAsianParent.com, of parents said they allow their children to use mobile devices. Read on for some facts and figures about what Southeast Asian parents think about the role that devices play in their kids’ lives!
spend more than 1 hour per sitting
41%
21%
37%
Indonesia
Where children use devices
98%
Time spent by children on devices
Philippines
spend less than 30 minutes
99% At home 71% While travelling 70% In restaurants 17% In school
98%
of children in S.E.A use mobile devices
67% use their parents' devices 18% use shared family devices 14% use their own devices
spend 30 min to 1 hour
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allow device usage for their children to further their education
How Frog helps your child learn
Entertain and educate Gone are the days when children could sit for hours reading encyclopedias. Today’s kids are savvy Googlers. But although they may be naturals at technology, are they missing out on other important life knowledge, such as the science behind a GPS, what an entrepreneur is and how painkillers work? The Channels on the FrogStore are chosen to keep your children entertained for hours with videos that are not only fun and interesting, but also teaches them valuable things about the world around them.
Learn through games FrogAcademy is a game-based learning platform within Frog developed in the UK. Kids love it because it’s filled with classic arcade games such as ‘Whack-The-Monkey’. By collecting points from the games, children can redeem clothes and other special add-ons to customize their online Avatar. In order to unlock points, children
Recommended Channels:
have to complete a series of quizzes.
Cha-Ching, Minute Physics, Ted-Ed
FrogAcademy offers free basic general knowledge, English, and Maths quizzes - but you can also purchase quizzes for a wide range of
Gain exposure to tools used in the working world
Standard 1 to Form 6 topics. Premium quiz
Many offices today are switching to cloud-based software such
partners such as Pelangi, Focus A and more.
content (called Question Banks) starts from as low as RM3 per set, and is created by reputable
as Google Apps for Business, as it is more cost- and time-efficient. Why not expose your child to it at an early age? Your child’s 1BestariNet ID comes integrated with Google Drive access - and so does yours! You can send email, collaborate, and communicate all from a single online platform. Get your child to
Click to visit FrogAcademy
store photos, documents, and plan family holidays using Google Drive so that they will have no trouble getting used to the working world.
Click to visit the FrogStore
Recommended Apps to get started with: Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets 21
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March 2015
Need to build more excitement for the countdown to Sport’s Day? Check out the Sports Day Site under ‘Collections’ at the FrogStore! Here you can put together sign up forms, results, and teams. There are also billboards and other great resources that you can use. You can even turn your school’s Sports Day event into a broadcast and let parents watch the event live on Google Hangouts! Download the Sports Day Site by clicking the button below.
Did you miss the Leaps of Knowledge: Inspiring Changemakers in Education speakers? Now you can find them on the FrogStore! Just hop in with your 1BestariNet ID and watch these inspirational speakers wherever and whenever you like. The FrogStore also features workshops, so if you missed out on a workshop or two during the Leaps of Knowledge Conference, you’ll be able to catch up on these informative and valuable sessions.
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CLICK HERE > To watch the videos
Improve communications with parents by using this PIBG Site! It’s a one stop hub that includes all the resources needed for you to create a great PIBG meeting. No more searching around for different materials to include in these important meetings because everything is in one place.
PIBG SITES
Included in this is Site is all the information that you might need when you’re explaining the 1BestariNet program and Frog VLE to parents. It also has documents outlining the steps of how to run a PIBG meeting.
Click here to download the PIBG Site >
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CLICK HERE > To Sign Up
‘COOL’RICULUM Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Get all the latest updates on What’s Happening and Where.
SPORTS DAY SITE WEBINAR This webinar will be live on:
10 MARCH 2015 Learn how you can use the Sports Day Site to organise your school’s sports day events in a fun and smooth way by joining in our Sports Day Site Webinar.
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Ukulele Class [Level 1] This month’s classes:
to Register
15, 22, and 29 March 2015 11am - 12pm | CLiC, UTC Sentul
*Open to children aged 8 - 12 and limited to 20 students per class only
SITE CREATION WORKSHOP
CLICK HERE >
This workshop will be on:
4 MARCH 2015 3pm - 5pm | CLiC, UTC Sentul
To Sign Up
Open to all English teachers who are interested
in learning how to create and use Frog VLE as a teaching tool.
What happens after SPM or STPM? Visit this exhibition that’s happen ing all across Malaysia and discover a variety of study programs available. Facon Exhibitio n Fair is where you’ll make a mark on your ne xt phase in life. Better plan early!
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This workshop is on every
connected classrooms
Wednesday
beginning on 25 March onwards
Join in this series of interactive online workshop to improve your English through creative writing activities every Wednesday, beginning on 25th of March.
Click Here >
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A SHOUT OUT TO
SUPERSTARS
Recognising changemakers in schools and beyond
The greatest things often start with small beginnings and we know a few schools who are definitely on the right track. Here are our shout outs to some amazing people who are making a difference for schools in Malaysia!
SK Sayong, Perak
En. Arthur Bangguan SK Pendidikan Khas, Sabah
For implementing a creative method to teach the Standard 1 hearing-impaired children how to write alphabets. Using the Chromebook, En. Arthur uses animations from YouTube that show step by step how to write each letter. He then gets his students to trace on the screen and they would then practice on paper. As a result, students are more focused and engaged and they would high-five each other with smiles when they managed to trace the letters correctly! Well done Cikgu Arthur for thinking out of the box in finding ways to teach better!
For being so generous with knowledge of how to use Frog! They conducted a Frog training Latihan Dalam Perkhidmatan (LADAP) session for 18 teachers at SK Tanah Merah and despite some initial technical challenges, teachers were able to learn how to use Frog. Well done to SK Sayong’s “Jurulatih Utama” En. Mohammad Nor, Pn. Hartini Md. Sirat, Cik Salasiah Zainuddin and the Head Teacher Tuan Aziman Abu Bakar! We are very proud of you for taking the initiative. These are true Frog Teacher Champions!
SJK(T) Barathy, Kedah For winning the first place in the Kedah State Best Primary’s VLE Dashboard Competition! The competition was held in conjunction with Karnival Pembestarian & Teknologi Pendidikan Negeri Kedah 2014. A special shout out to SJK(T) Barathy’s Head Teacher, Puan Amuniyammal A/P Supramaniam for encouraging the students to participate in competitions that give them the chance to enhance their skills with Frog.
Pn. Marziean Shapian SMK Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Selangor
For innovating new ways to use Frog! Together with few of her students from her ICT class, Pn. Marziean created a site called SmartCo on Frog. With this, she initiated an online Co-Curricular Registration system where students need not fill in paper forms anymore. The system went viral and other schools have followed suit! She also created a fun and informative site for the Program Transformasi Diri (PTD) that is managed by the school’s Guidance and Counselling Unit. We are so proud of you, Pn. Marziean for believing that change is possible if we work towards it!
If you know a school or teacher who has done amazing things to help improve teaching and learning using technology, write to us at hello@frogasia.com or use the hashtag #frogsuperstars on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and we just might feature them in our magazine!
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Sesi Soal Jawab FROG! Get your Frog Questions Answered! Saya melog masuk ke FrogAcademy sebagai ibu bapa untuk kali pertama. Tetapi, saya tidak boleh melihat proďŹ l anak saya di dalam FrogAcademy. Bagaimana untuk menghubungkan akaun saya dengan akaun anak saya supaya saya boleh menugaskan kuiz kepadanya? Selalunya, akaun anak akan dipautkan secara automatik kepada akaun ibu bapa. Bagaimanapun, terdapat kes di mana ibu bapa mendapati nama anak mereka tidak dipautkan dan mereka tidak boleh melihat butiran lanjut anak mereka di dalam FrogAcademy. Hal ini mungkin berlaku kerana anak mereka telah bertukar sekolah atau pihak sekolah telah mengemaskini data anak mereka, dan perubahan tersebut masih belum dipaparkan di dalam FrogAcademy. Bagi kes begini, anda boleh menambah nama anak anda secara manual. Untuk berbuat demikian, pastikan anda mempunyai nombor sijil kelahiran atau nombor kad pengenalan anak anda, ID Yes 1BestariNet anak anda dan nombor telefon anda. Untuk arahan lanjut tentang cara menambah proďŹ l anak anda ke dalam akaun anda di dalam FrogAcademy, sila KLIK DI SINI. Minta bantuan! Saya ialah FrogAdmin dan saya mengendalikan semua Dongle Yes di sekolah saya. Saya terlupa salah satu kata laluan Dongle tersebut - bagaimanakah cara menetapkannya semula?
Saya seorang guru Tingkatan 1 dan beberapa ID 1BestariNet pelajar saya telah hilang dari pangkalan data VLE sekolah. Bagaimana saya boleh menambah ID 1BestariNet mereka ke dalam pangkalan data sekolah saya di bawah kumpulan T1(Tingkatan 1)? Kehilangan butiran beberapa pelajar Tingkatan 1 anda dari pangkalan data VLE sekolah anda berlaku kerana pengekstrakan data APDM dan proses peralihan sekolah (dari sekolah rendah ke sekolah menengah) dilakukan secara berperingkat. Tiada tarikh muktamad bila proses ini akan selesai, kerana ia bergantung kepada FrogAdmin di sekolah (rendah) terdahulu pelajar anda. Mereka perlu mengeksport data pelajar lama mereka supaya ia boleh dipindahkan kepada sekolah baru pelajar tersebut. Oleh yang demikian, masa yang diperlukan untuk data pelajar Tingkatan 1 dipaparkan di sekolah baru berbeza untuk setiap sekolah. Saya seorang guru sekolah rendah dan saya telah diminta untuk memindah keluar ID para pelajar Tahun 6, 2014 saya ke sekolah menengah mereka yang baru. Bagaimanakah cara untuk melakukannya? Berikut adalah langkah-langkah untuk memindah keluar ID pelajar dari sekolah anda:
1) Log masuk ke dalam Frog VLE dengan akaun Admin anda. 2) Klik ikon FrogDrive. 3) Klik tab Applications. 4) Pilih ikon Users dan kemudian klik tab Users.
1) Log masuk dengan akaun Admin anda. 2) Klik ikon FrogDrive. 3) Klik tab Applications. 4) Klik ikon Users dan klik tab Users. 5) Pilih Transfer User dari menu ke bawah. 6) Dalam menu ke bawah User type, pilih Student. 7) Masukkan nama pengguna pelajar atau nombor I.C. pelajar ke dalam ruangan yang disediakan dan klik Verify untuk memastikan yang data telah dimasukkan dengan betul. 8) Pilih Transfer Out dari menu ke bawah dan klik Save untuk mengemaskini sistem.
5) Dalam menu ke bawah Choose option, pilih Dongle.
Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila KLIK DI SINI
Jangan risau! Sebagai Pentadbir Frog, anda boleh menetapkan semula kata laluan mana-mana Dongle Yes di sekolah anda. Ikuti langkah berikut:
6) Masukkan Yes ID dongle tersebut ke dalam kotak Username/Nombor I.C. Klik butang Verify untuk memastikan ID yang anda masukkan adalah sah. 7) Masukkan kata laluan baru dan klik Save untuk mengemaskini kata laluan baru Dongle tersebut.
Anda ada soalan untuk kami? Hantarkan e-mel ke hello@frogasia.com atau hubungi kami melalui Facebook.
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