Oh yes, you did look taken aback when I voiced my opinions on e-learning. :)

I think the technology itself is improving all the time, and there is great potential. Especially in geographically sparse or inaccessible regions, e-learning can be a godsend to students.

But looking at the Singapore context, I have my concerns over how it’s used. There seems to be an unhealthy emphasis on IT and technology. Like you pointed out, e-learning is meant to supplement, and not replace, traditional classroom teaching.

After all, when it comes to inspiring the love of learning, nothing beats a dedicated teacher.

Just hang around in ping.sg more and I think you’ll notice more of these events? :-)

Jag

Yes indeed,

Social media is an evolution of what has always been around since humans started to communicate ;)

Social media is just a new term for something old! Hehehe

Ladyironchef

Yes, hope to see you then! :D

Ida

For me, I noticed it from the blog aggregate ping.sg and there also promoted themselves through facebook which makes it all the more accessible :-)

Yuhui

Yes, it was very good to see you again :-) I do hope to hear more of your thoughts in the next meet!

Sham

Thats cos I take good pictures ;)