Cheng Puay just shared this with his advanced biology class and was filled once again with enthusiasm and affection for one of our favourite authors, whose books The Intern needs to read. 

One reason I think why I still out-google my students is because I'm faster. I have several tabs open and loading in the background, while they are still fondling their mice towards the first URL window. I do get impatient so will integrate tips into their writing guidelines in first and second year. Even simple things like alt-tabs to switch between windows in a PC is news to many.

My relatively efficient use of the Mac is built on a legacy of having read a Mac Secrets manual in the 90's. You just have to read one once, and practise. It's surprising how useful what you learn will be. And its transferable, so you'll be better on a pc too. For something we use many hours, everyday, it's worth it. Over the years, I've read a few manuals about the Apple OS. These below were from a decade ago (1999, 2002) and are to be pulped. I'm a stranger to the existing OS' and it's time for a read. I'll probably get reacquainted with Mountain Lion.

"Educamps are informal peer learning meets where educators from local
and international educational institutions, administrators,
researchers, technologists, training professionals from the industry
and education entrepreneurs come together to share experiences. All
the discussion topics are selected via participant votes. "

Te next session is confirmed for 15th June: 2.00pm!

Register here: http://www.educampsingapore.com/

Greetings from the NUS Office of Alumni Relations!

 

In May, Louis Ng drops by to tell us about his work in animal welfare and protection. Join us to hear about his experiences working with ACRES and the many struggles faced fighting for the rights of animals in Singapore.

 

We would like to invite you to our May session of U@live, a forum that showcases outstanding members of the NUS community who are working to make this a better world.

 

The event will be streamed live through a dedicated website (www.nus.edu.sg/ualive) and will also incorporate an interactive forum that allows users to post real time comments and questions to the speakers. The event will consist of a 10-minute talk by Mr. Ng, a 10-minute interview conducted by Mr. Viswa Sadasivan and a 40-minute Q&A session open to the live and online audience.

 

Details of the event are as follows:
Date: 23^rd May 2012 (Wednesday)  
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Registration at 6:45pm, Cocktail reception after event)
Location: Auditorium (2^nd Storey), Shaw Foundation Alumni House, 11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119244

We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us for this event. If you would like to attend, register using the link below.

 

 

Warm Regards,
The U@live Team

 

To register for the event, click HERE

 

 

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