3MT - SLIDE ... dos and don'ts

 

We had a workshop for our 3 minute thesis participants yesterday. My slot was on how to come up with a single static slide for the presentation. I'm putting my notes here for safekeeping... LOL 

DO NOT ...

1. use text and complicated graphics
2. rely 100% on your slide to convey your message
3. use bullet points

DO ...

1. use a single readable sentence that the audience can refer to if they get a bit lost
2. choose one 'hero' image or diagram
3. add some personal touches
4. use visuals that appeal to our senses 

•  The title can be in the form of a question or the actual title of your research.
• Try to use a metaphor or an analogy that can help explain your research
• your slide should create a deeper understanding of what you are talking about.
• keep it simple - your slide should be CLEAR, LEGIBLE, CONCISE.  in other words ... 

LESS IS MORE 

BE SO SUBTLE ... update 4 minit

Be so subtle that you are invisible.

Be so mysterious that you are intangible.

Then you will control you rivals' fate. 

SUN TZU

LEAF RUST PADA DAUN KEMBOJA

Salam and good day,

Pokok kemboja saya mengalami masalah 'leaf rust' atau karat daun. Menurut  maklumat dari internet,  keadaan ini disebabkan oleh jangkitan fungus.

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Beginilah rupa  daun kemboja yang dijangkiti fungus

Bahagian bawah daun diliputi debu bewarna kuning seperti besi yang berkarat. Ini sebenarmya adalah spora fungus yang bila diterbangkan angin akan melekat pada daun lain dan akan membiak bila keadaannya sesuai iaitu dalam keadaan cuaca yang agak lembap, dan memang sekarang keadaan cuaca agak lembap dan sejuk.

Masalah ini bukan masalah besar sebenarnya. Ia boleh diatasi dengan menggunakan racun serangga atau  dengan mencabut daun yang dijangkiti. 

Saya pilih  untuk mencabut daun yang dijangkiti. Harap2 daun yang masih tinggal  mencukupi untuk pokok terus hidup. 

Pokok kemboja yang sudah saya cabut daun yang 

dijangkiti. Cuma tinggal daun2 muda dan pucuk 

sahaja.

Reference: http://myagrilog.blogspot.com/2015/06/masalah-leaf-rust-pada-daun-anggur-fig.html?m=1

BUSKING BY THE BEACH ... 4 minute update

Salam and good day...
went to Teluk Cempedak beach to pick my grandson from his  school outing.
Got a chance to listen to our local buskers.

preety good...
click here for the video. enjoy...

TUESDAY MORNING IN KUANTAN

Salam and good day.

Tuesday - 25.12.2018
Took my grandchildren to Sungai Pandan waterfall, aka Panching waterfall.

The last time I came was more than 20 years ago. Situated less than 20km from Kuantan, it is practically right at our doorstep... still, not many Kuantan citizen has ever set foot here.

it is pretty much the most beautiful and clean waterfall I have ever been to. Great for relaxing with family and friends. 

For more photos and videos, click here

THE BOOK OF LIFE...chapter 52

Salam and good day,

ya... saya masih disini wakaupun chapter 52 tidak muncul pada hari yang sepatutnya.
Sejujurnya, saya tidak update the book of life pada 9 Nov kerana saya tak mahu cuma menulis senarai perkara yang membuat tahun 2018 agak muram bagi saya.

Namun, jika tiada langsung update mungkin ada yang akan fikir cerita saya berakhir di chapter 51... chapter 52, saya sudah tiada... mungkin ada yang akan sedih, mungkin juga ada yang gembira.... apa saja lah.

The point is, this is chapter 52, and I am still alive and kicking... Thank you Allah.

DREAMING...tell me

Salam and good day, 

Here is my all time favourite song, First heard it when I was at university, ages and ages ago. Heard it again this morning. Brings back so many memories. Anyway, enjoy!

Dreaming... tell me - Yngwie Malmsteen

Shades of night, fall upon my eyes 

lonely world fades away

Misty light, shadows start to rise 

lonely world fades away 

In my dreams your face is all I see 

Through the night you share your love with me 

Dreaming visions of you 

Feeling all the love I never knew 

Here we are on the crossroads of forever 

Shining star lites the way 

Walk with me on the winds of time 

Love's mystery is for us to find 

Dreaming visions of you 

Feeling all the love I never knew 

Until that day 

Until the day I find you 

I won't rest, 

I won't let go 

Somehow Someway 

I know I'll be beside you 

To warm my heart 

and fill my soul

EARLY MORNING MIST

disappearing trees

where is the playground, he asked?

early morning mist

THREE LETTERS FROM TEDDY

Salam and good day,

This story was introduced to me by my friend who was the Assistant Principal way back when I was still teaching in secondary school. It is an inspiring and heart-warming tale of teacher and student. It teaches me of the true meaning of teaching. Since yesterday was Teachers' Day, I am compelled to share this with you. enjoy!

HAPPY TEACHERS' DAY 

TO ALL TEACHERS 

FROM PRE-SCHOOLS TO HIGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

blast from the past - LEVEL 42

Salam and good day,

I was browsing for songs to use in my critical thinking class when I stumbled across Level 42 - Something About You.... needless to say, I was immediately transported back to the 80s. I have forgotten how much I love this song...
No matter what others might say, I love the 80s... for me, it is the best decade for music with Level 42, Culture Club, George Michael, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, the Pet Shop Boys, Wham, Cindy Lauper, Maddonna, Johnny Hates Jazz, Nik Kershaw, Howard Jones, Tina Turner, and rock bands like Van Halen who actually had an album titled 1984, and Bon Jovi's Slipperry When Wet, Def Leppard's Hysteria and Prince's Purple Rain ,to name a few.

and, this particular song is deeply moving and mellow and nostalgic. it magically transported me back to the 80s, rummaging record shops looking for the single, running to the common room to watch Top Of The Pops... and it still sounds so good.  Enjoy.

 

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xnumkm