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1. My name according to my IC is Mohamad Haziq Bin Mohd Ridzuan. People call me Haziq, but some of my friends call me HR (that's the initial of my name which is Haziq Ridzuan). I came from the land of Selangor paddy field, Tanjong Karang. I am not yet 23 years old as my birthday is at the end of the year. So yeah, I'm still 22. I enjoy drawing, cooking, singing, watching movies and listening to music during my free hours. I am also the class representative for the group ED2208A.

2. I would rank myself as 5/10 when it comes to my computer skills. I am not an expert but I do know how to handle the basic things. I think my knowledge is average. It's not like I am illiterate or something, but I could say that my current knowledge is letting me survive in today's digital world.

3. Computer software.....hmmm I guess I'm quite good with Microsoft Office. I can handle all their software quite well (except for Excel). Other than that, I'm quite comfortable handling Audacity, Photoshop, Power sound editor and flash (just to name a few). As for hardware, I am familiar with the components and parts of the computers, but I don't know how to operate them. I mean if you ask me to repair a computer, then I am very extremely 100% sure that I couldn't do it.

4. I have NEVER took any online courses except when I accessing my Student Portal. Other than that, I did not have any experience learning through online formally. I did browse the websites (sometimes) but have never interested to try.

5. Yes I did integrate technology in my lessons during my practicum weeks and it's a total success, I could say. I attached videos and exercises from ESL websites and asked them to complete the task using the computer in class. I even did a task in which I asked them to submit their work to my email.

6. Technology can be very helpful if incorporated in language teaching. Students nowadays are very visual, thus it's easier for them learning via the incorporation of technology. I remembered explaining a topic to them and they couldn't grasp the message that I wanted to express. However, when I showed them the videos and examples from several websites references, they started to get a clearer vision. Plus, they have access to technology all the time, so why not incorporate them? =)

7. My expectation for this course is basically the same as other computer integrated course. Maybe, we'll learn more about how and why should we use technology in teaching language. I think we will be able to be more comfortable working with computer software at the end of this course. It's for our own good to prepare ourselves as future educators.

8. I choose a topic that I think is my niche area for my AE. It is "The Incorporation of Drama Techniques in Increasing Motivation and Reducing Anxiety among ESL learners". I like drama and performing arts and I think it is a great tool to teach English. My supervisor is Madam Roslind Xavier and I am very glad to have her because she is also the core person with experience in teaching drama. So far I'm glad to say that I'm on track. I have been seeing her for several times to consult and discuss the content of my research. For now, I just have to alter my questionnaire survey questions and I can proceed with my sample subjects later on. Time planning is very crucial in completing AE, so I decided to make full use of the weekends specially for AE. Other assignments must be done during the weekdays because I don't want to mix my focus towards AE. I hope (really hope) that I could abide the deadlines given, submit my AE on time and grad with first class honor (God willing).