sometimes Internet is quite difficult to access by Indonesian College Students

You know what?
When I want to comment on one of the posting in subject:

"How Do People use technology fot language learning"
posted by Teaching Learning English with ICT blog, in May 2, 2011,

I have do it repeat and repeat again continuously. I have done it for more than 50 times already, and still, I can not entering my comment on that blog. I don't know why this is happened to me. then, I asked some friends about it and they say,"we have the same problem!". But I never give up. I'm still continuing to enter my comment although it's never give me a good chance. So, in this posting, I want to include my comment In Teaching Learning English with ICT's blog, if there are no chance to me to enter my comment in the real blog actually. Here it is.


well, I think youtube is one of the most useful website in our teaching learning process (if we use it correctly). I give several examples that are showing us that youtube is important, especially for us who learn English as second languages. Youtube give us chances to be able to doing communicate with foreign people. besides that, by using youtube video, we can found a lot of video that are very useful. I have some experiences for that. for example, when I want to see the debating video for Academic debate contest in America, I just have to go to visit this website and I found many of the videos. oh, I remember the time when I want to search some videos in 'making a cup of coffee' that is I want use to support my delivery lesson plan in TEFL class, I download it from youtube, too. when we get confuse about how to pronounce the vowels, consonants, and diphthongs in English spelling in phonology class, we can use this website to download or just see the videos how the native speaker speak in English fluently. I think we all are already use the youtube also in order to promote our blogs to the others. Now I want to introduce a website that is very useful for us, too.

http://www.mylot.com

have you ever been go to this web address above before? it is a kind of social network that is very interesting. in this web, we can share our ideas and our problem solving, of course our education need as well. this web also give us a chance to earn money by ourselves. it is quite easy. we just start our own discussion or comment in to others discussion/posting, then we can earn money (dollars). I am already a member of it, but I don't want the money actually, I just want to improve English skill (because everything in this web is in English) and share my ideas with others. we can post anything, but based on the type of the posting. In this website, there are many type of discussion that are we can share with. for example, education, school, English, food, campus, travel, student, reading, listening, writing, speaking, health, love, music, movies, sports, and many more. they are all in interest's group. So, what you're waiting, just join to this group and enjoy the discussion...

Posted by: Onten Juliantini

I give this example of one of the problems about the difficulties in accessing internet for Indonesian people. Someone told me that it is because of the limited bandwidth that are Indonesian have. Someone else told me also that it is because of the signal of my CDMA are very slow to be gotten by my modem. I still do not know why...

Mr.Cary, who is one of the foreign lecturer in FKIP UNTAN Pontianak, from Alabama, said that "Indonesia can be more successful compare to the other countries including America, Japan, China, and others, if the government increase the limit of internet bandwidth, because there are many Indonesian people that are very smart and diligent. Indonesian people have to know more knowledge outside."

I think it is because ICT is very important for us, nowadays.

Posted by: ONTEN JULIANTINI

FUN ACTIVITIES AMONG THE COLLEGE STUDENTS

When in college, you may have many frustrated assignments that are make you crazy. I feel that feelings, too. It is very common for students to get overwhelmed. From the cost of just college in general to all the work it takes to succeed it is easy to understand where the stress comes from. When a college student you need to make sure you have time for school but also for your life outside of school. Between working a job and going to school there is little time to do the things you enjoy. Although it is hard to find time for a social life and fun activities it is important to set your schedule around having fun as well. For good health you need to get out of the house, have fun and live a little. Being stressed out over college is no way to live. Since you’re probably not used to getting out or having a lot of fun you may need some ideas for fun activities. Read below for ideas on how to have fun as a college student.

Be a kid again

What did you like to do as a kid? Whether you liked to play a sport, draw or play video games those were what you loved. Why not pick them back up again? Yes, it can be very hard to find time but what is a half hour of your day to have fun and enjoy life for a while?

Go up town

Get some friends together and hang out up town. Try spending a nice night walking around town, grabbing a bite to eat and maybe go out for ice cream later. Get some fresh air and enjoy the places around you besides your college campus. For example, you and your friend can go to Ayani Mega Mall or Korem for refreshing your mind.

Call up your friends

Plan a day with your friends to hang out later in the week. This will give you something to look forward to throughout the week. Spending time with friends is a good way to relieve stress by telling your friends what’s on your mind and enjoying yourself. Usually, I call my friend to go to the karaoke once a month. Lol.

Game night

There is nothing more fun than a game night with your best friends. Get some friends together and plan for a day to play some board games. Board games are played by little kids to senior adults because they are fun and never get old. Or you can have a pajama’s party with your girlfriends, if you yourself are a girl, too. Hohohooo..

Watching Movie

I love watching movies, and my friend love watching korean movies. Humm… whether you have some friends over or you go out to the movies take some time to kick back and watch a good movie. It’s nice to just relax and spend some time watching your favorite movies.

As a college student it is important to still have some fun once and a while. You want to avoid being couped up in the house all the time. For good health it is important to enjoy life and get out and have fun once and a while. Consider some of the ideas above and see how you can make your week more fun! But still remember that you have the duties as the student. Okay…??

POSTED BY: ONTEN JULIANTINI

THE STUDENT'S DUTIES IN COLLEGE

As the students in a faculty, we have many duties that we have to do. Not only the students have to do the duties as the students in college, but the teachers or the lectures as well. The duties of a student, from my perspective, are very much. They are:

1. To buy the book or other required materials and bring them to class, if asked.

2. To do all readings and assignments by the time they are required.

3. To be present in class and ready to listen, participate, and learn.

4. To avoid noise, smells, and other things which are might distract other students.

5. To read the syllabus and ensure that s/he understands what is expected of him/her.

6. To put aside sufficient time to study, including extra time for exams, projects, and papers.

7. To cooperate with team members on group projects, taking responsibility for doing her/his share.

8. To keep copies of all returned assignments as evidence that they were submitted and graded in order to make them easier when they got trouble technique with the teacher about their scores.

9. To be honest and ethical in the completion of classwork, avoiding plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty.

10. To listen to and accept that others (the teacher/lecturer or other students) may have opinions and/or reactions different from those which s/he may have.

11. To participate in class appropriately, neither sitting in stony silence throughout the course, nor talking constantly.

12. To keep all discussion and work civil, avoiding profanity or other rudeness or offensive comments.

13. To inform the teacher/lecturer immediately if an emergency prevents the completion of an exam, paper, or other assignment as scheduled.

14. To accept the consequences of his/her own mistakes and not try to argue the teacher/lecturer out of them (as when missed homework results in a grade reduction).

15. To accept the grade assigned, as long as it is without calculation errors and meets the criteria set out in the syllabus.

Now, what about the duties of teacher/lecturer as an educator? What do you think, if you see that there are several lecturer/teacher who are often absent during the class meeting in a semester? Yeah… as we know that we as the students have to learn autonomously, but still, we need a guider or facilitator in order to make us in line with the syllabus. What do you think…??

By: Onten Juliantini

TIME MANAGEMENT IN STUDYING AS COLLEGE STUDENTS

Many college students like us have to learn very quickly the value of our time when we are struggling to campus and a social life. With so much to do it can be easy to become overwhelmed, stressed and eventually burnt out. We can help ourselves stay sane and still get everything done by developing good time management skills early on.

While you may not have that many hours of classes each week, you still have to account for the time you’ll need to spend studying for them. Here are some tips on how you can fit your study time into your schedule.

1. Take advantage of downtime.

If you take a long time to play games or just watching TV program, why not use it to get a little studying in? The less time you waste during downtime, the more time you’ll have later.

2. Set goals.

It can be hard to get motivated to study when you don’t have a clear goal in mind. Set a goal of how much you want to get done and try your best to meet it. For example, you’ll go to the Pasir Panjang beach for 3 days if you pass the subject.

3. Use the syllabus.

Although in English Study Program the syllabus is not too much give the influences in the teaching learning process in FKIP, but your syllabus will let you know when and how fast you’ll be covering topics in your class. You can use it to get ahead when you have extra time or to know when and what you’ll need to work on each day to keep up.

4. Work to boost your memory.

You’ll spend much less time studying if you can remember what you study the first time around. Easier said than done, however, but you can play games, read books and eat foods that will help keep you at your maximum memory potential. I often do those things actually. Hehehheee…

5. Learn what works for you.

Different methods work better for different people. If you’re struggling with a certain way you’ve been studying, try something else.

6. Study difficult subjects first.

There’s no sense in putting off the worst for last — it will only encourage you to procrastinate and get less done in the long run. Get the hard stuff out of the way and you’ll have a much happier rest of the day. Just like an Indonesian quotations :
“Berakit-rakit ke tepi hulu, berenang-renang kemudian. Bersakit-sakit dahulu, bersenang-senang kemudian.”

7. Work in short blocks with breaks.

You won’t be doing yourself any favors by pulling marathon study sessions with no breaks. Studies have shown that the most effective way to get through material is to go through it in smaller sessions and to give your mind and eyes time to rest in between with short breaks.

8. Team up with classmates.

There’s no need to study alone if you can get more out of working with your classmates. Sometimes collaboration can be a much faster way to get through material, and it can be a great help if you’re struggling with certain concepts. Just make sure your study sessions don’t get too off track. For example, you make a study group with your friends. You can study everywhere that you like.

9. Avoid skipping class.

While everyone skips a class now and again to catch up on sleep or to get other things done they feel are more pressing, try not to make a habit of it. Going to class will make it easier for you to keep up with the material and will give you the chance to ask questions.

10. Create a strategy.

You’ll get the most out of your study time if you go into it with a strategy in mind. Focus on certain subjects first or spend a little extra time on topics that you struggle with. Whatever you do, make sure it works for you and makes the most of your time.

Posted by: Onten Juliantini

Learn From The Expert

On 10 June Djarum scholarship plus presents a well-known writer on the show Raditya dika Learn from the expert at the University of Tanjungpura. This event received a good respond from the students, it seen from the queue of hundreds of students who want to participate to the event that located at the 3rd floor of Rectorate building.
Creative writer-themed event with Raditya Dika, Raditya dika explains the 3 steps in writing: think something you feel then continue with observation and the last provide the imagination.
In question session, looks all participants were very enthusiastic, while answering questions from participants Raditya answer with little expense to make the participants laugh. Raditya said that events like this is good for students who are interested to write and want to learn how to be a creative writer.
Posted by: Septi

Surviving Your First Day at Campus

Soon the new students will start classes.College students certainly different from the high school student. In particular, a more demanding way of learning activeness and independence.This to you who just bearing the title of student. There are some important things you need to know.

Achievement in the Early Semester

Brilliant achievement that will be the first step is good for you for next semester-semester. Remember, the number of courses that can be taken one student in each semester depending on student achievement index in the previous semester. In addition, these achievements would ignite your spirit to continue to excel at the next half-semester.


Selectively Selecting Friends

Friend is also one important factor. Independence in college made a fellow student relationships tend to be individualistic. Moreover, if the lecture that followed rarely or do not require cooperation and group cohesiveness.

Friend needed to learn, discuss, work assignments, or get information. Choose friends who fit in and can support your learning achievement because a friend gave considerable influence.

Establish Good Relations with Senior

Senior is also important for you to recognize. Be polite so that we can establish relationship well. They will be more sympathetic if you can appreciate them. You also can easily borrow the book and lecture material. In addition, information about courses, professors, and others also can ask your senior.


Utilizing Library

Nothing to lose if you frequently visit the library. As we know, library is information science warehouse. Especially if you can borrow textbooks from there.

Be Active Students
Being a student, certainly not the same as a student. Do not just pass through the same route every day: home--school-cafeteria-house again.

Many campus activities that you can follow. Starting from journalistic activities, arts, sports, photography, nature lovers, theater, scouts, etc.. Select the appropriate organization and match the interests and talents. Even better if it can support your studies organization.

By association, you can develop skills and deliver your ideas in every activity. Furthermore, you will have the managerial capability and skills in specific areas of a time of need when you've jumped into the community.

Manage your time
In college, you will be free and independent. For that, you yourself who will manage your studies alone. Want fast or slow? However, one should remember is that every state university has a maximum time limit of study. So clever-pandailah set the time between lectures with other activities.

Set the time when you eat, when to learn, when to rest, when to exercise, etc.. After you set, then do with discipline.

Read the Information

Information is very important for a student. Whether it's college information, campus activities, scholarship, and others. Sometimes, there are professors who cancel or change class schedules without giving notice directly to students. So, frequently read the announcement, or seek information from friends so as not to miss the news.


Keep your motivation

Motivation to learn remains to be preserved. There are students who have confidence that he will fail through a particular course, though he has not tried it. To achieve good achievement,you must set motivation and strong belief in yourself that you can follow the lectures.

There are also other cases, there are students who are too fond of his organization until his college negligent. All you have to remember is your main goal is college. Do not disappointed your parents by giving a bad performance lecture. But show that you can succeed in college without having obstructed organize.

Stay Healthy

Maintaining health is very important for you because it really affects the health of academic achievement. Health problems will cause a further decline in learning ability to make achievements slump. Even worse can derail your studies in the middle of the road.

Well, friends, enjoy your new experience. Hopefully it helpful for you.

Posted by:Septi s

How to deal with final examination

Friends , do you ever feel stress during final exams? I also often feel it, but I have some tips for dealing with them. I hope the following tips useful for you.
1. Avoid stressful people.

Stress actually is contagious. During exam week, resist the urge to have a study session with your super-tense friend, especially if she’s complaining about all the work she has to do and breaking pencils all over the place. Her stress will only add to your stress.

2. Eat healthy and exercise.

This seems like a no-brainer, but it’s a wonder how many people forget it. Skip the sugar, which will make you crash, and go for snacks like granola bars, healthy cereal or fruits and veggies to keep your blood sugar stable. If you’re studying for a long period of time, eat some protein too. Also, try to get some form of exercise. Even a 10 minute walk will leave you calmer and more focused.

3. Just say NO.

I don’t mean to drugs, although I’m not recommending them or anything. What you need to say no to are the people who want to take up your time. There will probably be a friend who needs to talk to you for hours about her life, or a keg party the night before your final, and if you say yes, you’ll probably be tempted to blow off studying. Resist the urge. Say no to the distractions and be selfish for a day. You want a good GPA, right?

4. Force yourself to take breaks.

For every hour or so that you work, take a 10 or 15 minute break. Let yourself do whatever you want (check Facebook, check out that guy sitting nearby, stare off into space, call a friend, etc.) for those 10-15 mins, then start working again. This gives your brain a little rest and will help keep you more focused when you are actually doing work.

5. Visualize it all going right.

This is actually my favorite tip of all, even though it sounds kind of nuts. Imagine yourself taking the test and feeling confident that you know all the information. Picture getting all of the answers right, and focus on how relaxed you feel. Then picture the A on your test paper. When you imagine a happy ending, that’s often what happens, because you make the decisions that lead to it without even realizing.

6. If you’ve studied all you can, get up your confidence!

When test-time rolls around, it’s time to get yourself into confidence mode. You’ve prepared as much as you could, and now it’s time to ace the test. The tip here is to do whatever works to convince yourself you are going to do really well. Again, I know this tip sounds a little crazy but you just have to try it for yourself. I think you’ll like the results.
Posted by: Septi s