Week 4: Lab 1 – E-Learning

Does multi-tasking give you a real or false sense of having accomplished something?

To me, multi-tasking gives me a false sense of self-confidence. That is to say that when i am multi-tasking, i have this assumption of being very capable. This would be due to the fact that being able to do different things at one go is considered to be amazing. In fact, self-confidence comes from one who accomplished great things or even small things. So for me, when i multi-task, i get a sense of achievement because i had completed two or more different things a one go. However, in my opinion, real or false sense does not matter at all, because in the end we will end up thinking we have accomplished something.


Is learning 3D and design different from learning programming, or is all learning the same?Why?

Learning these two subjects are no small matter, because they both have a lot of content to be learned. However, there are slightly different learning approaches for them.
First of all, design is made up of a core factor called creative. And being creative and being logical are two totally different things. For me, 3D and design makes use of our creative juices and senses, and on the other hand, programming is pretty much stagnant and traditional studying. In 3D, being able to see through the 3D view in a 2D medium takes some skill that not anybody can learn. Also in programming, being able to understand the flow of logic in the codes is a skill that not just anybody can learn as well. Therefore, logical thinking is very important in programming. And in 3D, imagination is a much bigger factor than logical thinking. But, one can argue that logic makes up the 3D view in our brain. However, to picture that in our brain and then drawing it out is a very different thing.
Also, learning does not equal to studying. In our field, practical hands-on is very important and crucial to success. Because these are subjects that will keep on evolving throughout the years and to practical learning approach is the best way for us to retain memory so that we do not forget what we learned.




The article states that "Learning is actually a very complex operation for an individual". Do you agree with this? Do you feel that you approach your learning style in the best way - if yes, how, and if no, how can you change your work style?


Yes. Definitely. This is because of the process that i believe the mind takes to learn. Firstly, we must get exposed to the subject. Secondly, we must interact with it. Thirdly, we have to understand it. Fourthly, we must apply it. Finally, we must memorize the subject and recall the process of how we get to this stage. 
In approaching my learning style, i believe i use the process that i just stated. Therefore, it i feel that it is undeniably the best way. Just as i stated, i first got introduced to the subject by lecturers. Then, i got to play around with the program. And as i was playing around with the program, the lecturers gives us guidance and theory. And then i apply what i learn from them. And finally, i memorized what i have done in the past and so in the future, apply the same techniques again.

What are your thoughts about the last paragraph in the extract?

It is true that in our industry, talent plays a big role in getting the job. However, like the paragraph stated, there is the other factor. And i believe that the other factor is a bigger one. Having a personality that fits in the team will mean that good relations with the team is a must, and also, not be a burden to the team. In relations, you don't have to be extremely sociable, just sociable enough so that you can at least chat a bit while having lunch. Not becoming a burden means that not handing up work late. As stated by the paragraph, communication is important. And so, i believe that being able to take constructive criticism from people is a great strength, because, after taking them, i would be able to show better works as based on the critics. Thus, this paragraph pretty much sums up everything that i believe is right.

Should your lecturers also focus on your work attitude, or just leave you to sink or swim on your own? Why?

Ok first of all, in order for lecturers to focus on our work attitude, they should first understand them. Because, i believe all of us have different approaches to work. And so, after understanding them they should focus on them and then decide to leave us to sink or swim on our own. If our works are too far behind, lecturers should get the reason from us. And after getting that reason, they should step in and help us swim or leave us to sink. Because you never know if whether the student really do not understand or is just too lazy to do the work. If we are doing fine, then it should be fine for us to swim on our own as well. But, once in a while lecturers should have a talk with us regarding this work attitude. So that mutual understanding can be achieved.