Finding your Ikigai (生き甲斐)

I was assigned to create a 60-second podcast about my idea to make the world a better place to live in. I recently read "Ikigai and Other Japanese Words to Live By" by Mari Fujimoto, which helped me gain a mindful understanding of living a fulfilling life by having a purpose.. So, I thought it would be great if I chose something from it. I chose to introduce the word Ikigai, a Japanese term which means one’s “reason for being.” My main aim was to inspire listeners to make their living meaningfully with just one simple word, but having a deeper meaning, which emphasizes how discovering one’s Ikigai can lead to happiness and a positive contribution to society as well.

As for the process of task completion, it was a bit challenging for both finding the right words to script and managing time effectively. At first, I wasn’t too concerned for the time, but I take lots of records for making a minute timeframe. I would say it was quite a struggle, especially when I listened to my voice like over and over again, I noticed that I was speaking too quickly. However, at least I managed to complete it!!

I would definitely think of assigning a similar podcast task to my learners in my future teaching career, too. It is really such a creative way to encourage engagement and help learners to express their thoughts.

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Netiquette 101

As an assignment of the ICT course, I was assigned to create an infographic on a topic related to ethical and legal issues in technology use.  I chose netiquette, which actually combines the concepts of "network" and "etiquette" to highlight our proper online behaviours. I think it is something everyone should be aware of about these rules. In today’s increasingly digital world, understanding netiquette is crucial for anyone who engages with online platforms. In the beginning, the idea of designing the infographic sounded exciting, however, as I got deeper into the process of making design infographic, it was more than that feeling. I revisited my course notes for additional research. I began by reading Shea's 10 Core Rules and the guidelines put forth by Hartney again. Then, I used Canva for design with a few design ideas in mind. As I browsed through the themes, I wondered how I could creatively present these netiquette rules using an acrostic format. This idea is appropriate for me to not only convey the information effectively but also to engage learners in a more memorable way.

In other words, I tried to explain the 10 main rules through the infographic by using the letters of netiquette engagingly. So here we are, I have adjusted to help learners to be remembered through visuals and keywords. It took so much time and effort to choose the right layout, colors, fonts, and icons, and make sure readable and concise for learners. My goal was to ensure the information was straightforward, making it easier for learners to remember and apply these essential rules.