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Singapore, 17 December 2002
It’s no surprise that some first time students find e-learning daunting when they first start on their first course. The first time jitters experienced are perfectly normal to the newbie. All they need is a helping hand or an online helping hand in the case of e-learning. The facilitator can play a very important role in helping the newbie adjust to his new online surroundings. An appreciative student, Mr Trapal Singh Narula, student in the Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (ADCS) course initially found it difficult to juggle between work and study. However, after talking to his facilitators, he managed to reduce his time management problems and graduate from the course.
After 4 months of National Service, I was deployed to my unit as a clerk. I found I had some time in the evenings after duty hours, so I decided to pursue the ADCS course. I later found it wasn’t as easy as I thought, as the ADCS course demanded much more time and effort as compared to the DCS. It was also tough juggling between National Service and studying part time. A lot of times I thought of quitting as I found it difficult to cope. However, when I had a problem I could not solve, you were always there to support me and give me alternatives on how to overcome my problems. One memorable incident I recalled was that I had problems getting exemption from duty for an exam and you were willing to vouch for me to the Commanding Officer if he refused to let me go. On another occasion when I had problems with my project group, and the other member was always causing problems, you gave me good advice on how to overcome the problem. Finally, I manage to complete my project and obtain my ADCS qualifications. I am not going to go on about the times you've helped me because it would look like I'm just trying to get in your good books, the truth is I don't want to or have to do that. I just want to sincerely thank you and all the staff from the ADCS department. It’s because I truly believe if it wasn't for you and the other lecturers of the ADCS department I probably would have quit the ADCS a long time ago, and I would have never accomplished what I have today, that is, graduating from ADCS!. I would also like to give special thanks to the following: - 1) Mr Michael Lim for his support and understanding 3) Mr Lim Jyh Ren, my favorite lecturer If ever any of you come to Bangkok for holiday, I’ll be most delighted to show you around town. Tks again & B.Rgds Trapal Singh Narula If you are a PurpleTrain student, feel free to highlight
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