Archive for August, 2014


ASIATEFL 2014 & my first visit to Kuching

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I was glad that I had the opportunity to be part of 12th AsiaTEFL 2014 & 23rd MELTA International Conference 2014 held in Kuching, Sarawak. I have been attending MELTA conference on annual basis but I had to give it a miss last year due to my final examination. Boy, was I glad I decided to […]


Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in Malaysian Schools

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21st century learning has given impetus to the exponential growth of mobile assisted language learning (MALL). It fosters engaging personalized learning where students can optimize their understanding and learning gratification on language learning via wireless mobile devices. It is inevitable to deny that majority of Malaysian students own a mobile phone. I even have students […]


The Homecoming: An elegy for MH17

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As I watch the news on the upcoming arrival of the 20 Malaysian remains of MH17, I feel this solemn sadness heaving my heart. I decided to immortalize them in an elegy and here’s what I wrote, in dedication to all the fallen heroes of MH17.   THE HOMECOMING : AN ELEGY FOR MH17 By […]


SPM Writing Workshop

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This morning, I conducted a writing workshop at my former school, SMK Tasek Utara. Enclosed are some photos taken during the session as well as some snapshots of the materials I’ve shared with the students. It was great meeting familiar faces as well as sharing my knowledge with the lovely students. Wishing you the best […]


Knowledge Management of Social Media in Classroom Teaching

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It is inevitable to talk about 21st century classroom learning without including Social Media in the big picture. In the context of classroom learning, teachers have been contemplating on its implementation, not on  the need to use it but more on which social media tool that best delivers the intended objectives of the lesson. It […]