Explorace - Chapter 8

Thursday, 28th February 2019

We were given a task to walk around in Polytechnic area and find Traffic Signboards and Road Markings, as well as road furniture as given in the instruction below:

Team METCALF & TRESAGUET

Task : Find 3 Regulation Signboards, 3 Warning Signboards and 3 Information Signboards

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Team TELFORD & McADAM

Task : Find 3 Guidance Roadsigns, 3 Roadstuds / dileanator / Reflectors and 3 Road Furnitures / barriers etc

REFLECTION

The activity was quite enjoyable as we got to walk outdoors and identify in-person the types of signboards, road markings and road furniture. However, the number of devices were limited due to area of study. Since we only walked in the polytechnic area, it was difficult to find various types of device. The lecturer reviewed all the photos and briefed us on the types, uses and materials for road signs and devices. 

Mindmap - Chapter 6

Monday, 18th February 2019

For this class, we were given worksheets in Google Classroom and was instructed to complete the mindmap on Chapter 6 as shown in the photograph below.

We were allowed to find our answers through Google and eNotes. The information was easily accessible via smartphones.

After completion, we had to post the completed mind-map on Google Classroom. 

REFLECTION

By the end of the activity we were able to summarize all the important information on Chapter 6 : Traffic Signs and Road Furniture. Because the information were gained first hand, we experienced some researching activity which gave us a broader perspective of the topic. 

Quizlet - Chapter 3 & Chapter 4

Thursday, 31st January 2019

Class began with a Quizlet segment. This activity involves students having to be in random groups as soon as they join and would have to find their members to answer questions. The answers were jumbled up accross different phones and students had to work together to win.

The Interface of Quizlet where we had to enter the code to play.

The Groups are set up randomly and winners are determined by a race.

The questions in Quizlet mostly consist on Terms in the chapter and students would have to select the best answer that matches the terms given. Everytime a student answers wrong, the time will be reset and we would have to answer again and again until we get all correct.

 

 

 

REFLECTION

The activity was very interesting and beneficial as we were forced to remember the definitions and terms from Chapter 3 (Flexible Pavement) and Chapter 4 (Rigid Pavement). It also made us perform great teamwork as we were highly motivated to win. By the end of the activity, we were able to understand and remember some terms from the topics questioned. 

Google Classroom - Tutorial Chapter 4

January 28th 2019 (Monday)

Class continued with a Tutorial for Chapter 4. We were given a worksheet of a mindmap about chapter 4. We were instructed to complete mindmap by researching about the topic via Google and lecturer's eNotes. Then, after completing the mindmap, we posted our mindmap to Google Classroom.

Instructions given by the lecturer. 

Worksheet given by lecturer.

Photos of the activity are as follows:

 

 

And here is a screenshot of our submitted work in Google Classroom. 

Reflection 

The activity was interesting as we were given the chance to conduct our own research to fill in the blanks of the mindmap. Besides that, it was also a very good method to simplify our notes as well as fullfilling the syllabus. 

  

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Lecturer's Feedback - 23 january 2019

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Kahoot!, Padlet & Mini Presentation - Chapter 3

Date : 17th January 2019
Time : 8.00am to 10.00am (TECC)

Chapter 3 Construction of Flexible Pavement

Task 1 : Kahoot

Class begins with a Kahoot! about the topic. The winners are as shown in the photo below.

Winners : Hazliana (Telford), Afiq (Metcalf) & Raz (Telford)

The questions were related to Flexible Pavements. However, because we haven't been exposed to the topic, marks achieved were quite low.

Summary for Kahoot! 

Task 2 : Padlet

The lecturer gave us a task to conduct a research on Flexible Pavement. Then, we were asked to find a video about the construction process of a Flexible Pavement and present it to the class at the end of the lesson.

 

 Below are some photos during the activity:

 
 

Our lecturer, Miss Anne also facilitated our research with some suggestions on what to find and post on the padlet.

The lecturer guiding students to research about Flexible Pavement

A copy of the padlet can be obtained at https://padlet.com/pavementhighway/9ccgfw613tjp or click HERE.

Task 3 Video Presentation

Lastly, students were to present their videos to the class and was facilitated and guided by the lecturer. Some of the presentation videos are shown here.

Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2CbLOPZqHDx12Ad3HZSqBw or click HERE for all presentation videos. 

 

Students' reflection

Overall the tasks were very interesting and we were trusted to conduct our own research on the topic and learn more about the construction on flexible pavement from open resources.