Our Learning Journey in ICT500
Through ICT500, I have developed deeper learning by using the theoretical concepts of ICT to implement the activities of the project, especially in the development of our website. The course has helped me to understand the project goals since all the activities, whether in system development, system planning, or even system evaluation, were geared towards meeting the needs of the users and the project itself. The experience of working in a group has also helped me to improve my communication skills since it is important to have good relationships within the group in order to work effectively and support each other in times of difficulty. Critical thinking has also been developed through analyzing the system's requirements and coming up with appropriate solutions. Moreover, creative thinking has also been developed through designing user-friendly interfaces and coming up with ideas to improve the system's look and feel.
ICT500 enabled me to have a meaningful learning experience as it enabled me to comprehend how ICT theories can be converted into practice via a project. The subject assisted me in concentrating on achieving the objectives of a project due to the efficient management of tasks and ensuring that all parts of the system functioned properly. The positive group dynamics also contributed to our success, as it is essential to cooperate and respect each other in a group to manage time effectively and work as a team. My critical thinking skills have also been improved, as it is essential to evaluate problems, make decisions within constraints, and improve the performance of a system. Moreover, creative thinking is applied when contributing ideas to the design of a system to ensure it is user-friendly.
Throughout the course of ICT500, I have achieved strong learning outcomes as I gained experience in planning, developing, and evaluating an ICT-based project. The course has enabled me to understand the significance of the project goals, as these goals ensured that our system met the academic and user needs. The experience of working with my group members has enhanced my interpersonal skills and enabled me to realize the importance of effective group dynamics. My critical thinking skills have been enhanced as I analyzed the user feedback, recognized the weaknesses of the system, and proposed improvement solutions. At the same time, my creative thinking skills were promoted as I considered new ideas for the design, functionality, and presentation of the project.
ICT500 has improved my learning as it incorporated both theoretical knowledge and the implementation of the project. This has enhanced my knowledge of how ICT can be used in solving real-life problems. The subject has also shown the significance of achieving the objectives of the project through appropriate planning and improvement. The strength of the groups played a crucial role in the success of the project as effective communication among the members facilitated the completion of the project. The critical thinking skill was achieved by troubleshooting errors in the system and making appropriate decisions. On the other hand, creative thinking was achieved by designing new features in the system and improving the look of the system to make it user-friendly.