Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New, Ring Happy Bells Across The Snow

 

Dear Anne,

The Christmas celebration was over. And it is the time to invite the New Year.... Yes it is 2022. It is a new book that we are going to read and experience. 

After a few days, we entered the college. But l felt something new and odd feeling remembered me the first day in the college. Something, somewhere changed...may be it was my thought. The snow of December was disappeared and the days of summer had arrived. A new beginning...and moments of cherishing memories of last year's.

It told me, 

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on themselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is 'New year day' .

First session was our optional- Physical Science. Neena mam discussed about- Different methods of Science, how it act as a Process, Product, and as an attitude also about scientific Attitudes and genral myths in science. The session was really informative and interactive. 

Second session was handled by Joju sir. He began the class with a silent prayer. And he gave a new year message - it was inspiring and thinking. He cherished beautiful memories of the last year and new hopes in the coming year. Later he discussed about the e-content development and about the script writing. It was really interesting. 

Afternoon session was taken by Maya mam . She started the class with discussing about the new year resolutions of ours. I remembered the words of D. S Mixell , words inspired me a lot, 

'Many years ago, I made a new year's resolution to never make new year resolution. It's been the only resolution I have ever kept'. 

She also gave another face to the new year- not only for hopes but also for the time to cherish past memories. It was interesting. 

Later, she discussed about the Competency of a teacher including- subject competency, competency in using ICT, effeective use of teaching aids and also about the different strategies - demonstration method , lecture method, project method, Brain storming and discussion. She discussed about,

'We remember 20 percentage what we hear, and 30 percentage of words we see, and remember 90 percentage of what we say or do'. 

Thought evoking words .... Really informative and interesting ....

After the class we poured some water to the plants who was eagerly waiting  for us . We could find the end of their thirst for some moment. Yes it is a remembrance .. it is our duty to protect and enhance our mother nature's  beauty. 

In the evening , we had a seminar session organised by research wing of our college. ' The Beginning with the end in mind' by Dr. Vidya Hari Iyer. A great person with great ideas and messages. Session was really informative. An insight into the future...

   

I hope that every day is a fresh start that every sunrise is a new chapter in our life waiting to be written..

'Hopes smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering It will be happier' 

With lots of hopes... Good Night dear...

It Is The Christmas In The Heart That Puts Christmas In The Air

   

Dear Anne, 

It was the Christmas celebration day....

The holiday season is finally here.. which means it is the time to deck the halls, embrace all things mercy and bright. And while it is called the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

We believe that, 

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful..

Our MTTC were drowned in red, white and green to receive the magic touch of Christmas.Everywhere , in  every thing we felt the invisible vibes of Christmas. Happiness, enjoyment filled everywhere.we were welcomed by the very beautiful Christmas tree in the college corridor.

It is said that, 

'If you don't have a Christmas your heart

You will never find it under a tree' 

Our college union Nisarga arranged a wonderful feast for us. The celebration was inaugurated by Fr. Jolly Karimpil and the occasion was blessed with the presence of our pricipal Dr. K.Y Benedict sir, Bursar , college union chairman and our inspiring teachers. 

Pricipal Benedict sir delivered a meaningful speech including the birth of Jesus, and the voyage of Jesus. And also he detailed about the pursuing of hopes in our life.  Fr. Jolly Karimpil delivered a wonderful, mind blowing speech , which took us to a world of spirituality and hopes. Bursar also added new vision in us. Thoughtful moments...

Later we celebrated the beginning of Christmas joy with the sweetness of cake. 

    

Afternoon session was the real celebrations.

First years and second years lend our ears by their charole. It was soothing and relaxing. 

 

Mathematics association presented a short skit on the speciality and importance of  Christmas decorations including candles, cakes , trees etc. It was a different but innovative presentation. Within a short period, they  described the whole Christmas. 

Later, Natural Science and MEd association presented Christmas vibes through their songs and dance . They captured our mind and eyes fully . We thoroughly enjoyed. 

       

It remembered me , 

'The thing about Christmas is that it almost doesn't matter what mood you are in or what kind of a year you have had - it is a fresh start... '

Later we physical Science performed a short dance to add sweetness to the celebrations. It was fun, and full of enjoyment. 

After that , the results of some programs conducted announced and the Social Science association won the Letter to Santa competition. During the prize distribution principal read the letter - it was a letter filled with fun and our  wonderful experiences in college. Appreciating words .....

     

And we got the second prize for the Christmas Card making competition. That moments were filled with joy and togetherness. We received the price expressing our happiness through dancing. Unforgettable moments...

      

At last we thoroughly enjoyed by dancing and singing , not only we but also our loving teachers .... Moments of celebrating happiness ....

   

Dear friend, like snow flakes,my Christmas memories gather and dance- each beautiful and unique.

Today always remember me,

Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past, today's Christmas should mean creating happy hours for tomorrow and reliving those of yesterday...

Memories remember me again and again,

'We did not realise we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun'

I want you to tell you and the whole world,

 'We may  have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now ...

      I wish ,   

'May all the sweet magic of Christmas conspire to gladden your heart and fill every desire...

Let us hope for the New year may  filled with new adventures and good fortunes 

With lots of hopes..... Good Night dear....

Start Where You Are,Use What You Have, Do What You Can...

 Dear Anne,

It was another pleasent day.... morning was very clear remembering the coming days of Christmas. 

The first session was Small Group discussion on the topic  Merits and demerits of cyberspace . It brought new thoughts...new ideas... I think group discussion is essential in all levels of education, because through the interaction and discussion , it becomes the Dias for the integration of different informations. It is a method essential for the effectiveness of learning.

'Discussion is an exchange of knowledge,an argument an exchange of ignorance'.

    

Later Maya miss entered the class with a beautiful smile. And she discussed about the different Qualities and Competencies of a teacher. She beautifully and conveniently described the Requirement of a good teacher. About physical and mental health, emotional stability, IQ,EQ,SQ, punctuality and impartiality..... She always take an effort to explain about each points making a model of a inspiring teacher. Self thinking and informative moments...

      

I believe, 

'Good teacher is more a giving of right questions than giving of right answers'

In the afternoon , following the instructions of Neena mam we planned about the Christmas programmes. It was interesting and fun . We planned for different and innovative programmes. Also we chose our Christmas friend...moments of little surprise and joy....

  

When ideas are confronted with reality, there will always be surprise

 Afternoon session was handled by Joju sir. He presented a few videos showing the different aspects of an e- content development. Later he detailed about the mandatory ingredients of an e content .our classmate  Bharath detailed about the importance of music and video in an e- content. It was a new experience and really informative. 

The jingle bells are ringing...

Christmas is not a story of hope,  it is hope 

Yes, it is the season of Perpetual Hope ...

With lots of hopes... Good Night dear.....

Do Not Dwell In The Past, Do Not Dream Of The Future, Concentrate The Mind On The Present Moment

     

 Dear Anne, 

It was another mesmerizing as well as a regular college day. The sky was clear and visible. Everyone seems to be happy after the holidays. I felt college regained its previous energy and vibrant after a few days.we were welcomed by the beautiful, enchanting Christmas tree in the college. It creates the flowers of coming hopes and happiness in our minds. 

First session was our optional Physical Science. Neena mam entered the class and gave an introduction to the mandatory works we have to complete before January 3, including assignment, presentations. She remembered us about the hectic time schedule that we are going to face in the future. And there was a small introduction of our new friend Anju, she sang a beautiful, heart touching song for us. Later, teacher discussed about Science- Theoretical basis, nature. Numerous thoughts , opinions were gathered .

     

Yes, ' Science is a way of thinking, much more than it is a body of knowledge' .

Later it was Joju sir's class. He briefly described about the semester 1 technology paper and divided the assignment topics also. His class is always interesting because of his thoughts and songs . 

Afternoon session was also taken by Joju sir . In that session he discussed about the Difference between Technology in education and Technology of education and different definitions and scope of educational technology. 

'Educational technology is the application of scientific method and techniques to education'.

      

After that, we went the library. The smiling faces of books welcomed us to their world. There is a large collection of books so we can fly with anything. Our minds and thoughts scattered everywhere. 

'Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improve our qualities of life'.

In the Evening , we have a seminar by Insight Indepth of MTTC on the topic Indicators of teacher effectiveness, by Sindhu Sarah mam. She deeply explained about the knowledge of a teacher, and teaching indicators. 

      

    

New informations and New thoughts...

Hope is a waking dream 

Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.......

With lots of hopes.... Good Night dear.....

 

Trust The Magic Of New Beginnings, There Are Far,Far Better Things Ahead Than Any We Leave Behind.

 

Dear Anne,

 

It was a new beginning...a new exploration in the world of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. I was little anxious, and curious about this session, because I believed that  the Robotics world was complicated and beyond our thoughts. But when I entered the computer lab , slowly I realised that It is not magical . 

The session started with a relavant quote that ,

'Robots are not going to replace humans, they are going to make their jobs much more humane'.

Yes, still some people are reluctant to know or enter the world of Robotics. So these words are really welcoming and understanding.

The session opened a new chapter of Robotics in my mind. 

It is an interdisciplinary branch of computer science and technology, and involves design, construction, operation and use of robotics. So it develops machines that can substitute for humans and replicate human actions. It can be used in many situations for many purposes, even in dangerous environments and manufacturing processes, where human cannot survive.

Generally, there are five types of robots,

1) Pre-Programmed robots  ( robots operated in a controlled environment)

2) Humanoid robots ( mimick human behaviour)

3) Autonomous robots ( operated independently of human operators)

4) Teleoperated robots ( semi- autonomous enables human control from a safe distance)

5) Augmenting robots ( either enhance current human capabilities or replace capabilities a human may have lost ) 

So surely we can say, Robotics is a rapidly growing field. 

      

The programming and execution of robot was interesting and informative. It was a true reflection of advancement in technology. Each programming made curiosity in our minds. 

Mesmerizing moments...

New experiences...

Exciting moments,

So Robotics session created a magic world with its pen of  possibilities. It is unending, but overwhelming. It is a true prediction of future. 

Little moments...big Memories... 

With lots of hopes....

Learn From Yesterday, Live For Today,Hope For Tomorrow

 Dear Anne, 

Another day had dawned, bringing with it new hopes and aspirations.

Today was cool and invigorating day , with full of calmness and silence. When I entered the college I felt, Are our college and our mother nature relaxing or taking rest after the stress of NAAC visit?  It remembered me , 

'Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths'.

Yes, we students and the whole college were in a mood of laziness and calmness before the arrival of the Storms of Christmas.

The hardwork and efforts for attaining our goal was still smiling everywhere in the college, in the seminar hall, on the walls of every classrooms and in the corridor.... They remember us the fruits of hardwork even after long years...

The forenoon session was taken by Dr. Maya miss. She commented on our efforts and contributions. And also she engaged us in a different activitity - it was a short writing about Positives that we acquired, and the qualities needed to improve as a Teacher and also a true, genuine review about teacher's class. It was interesting and introspective. Because writing always bring our minds and souls to what we write.

 ' We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect'.

After she read a few, assured that surely we could find remedies for building our confidence and communication skills. 

        

Afternoon session was handled by Dr. Joju sir ,a man with full of Positivity and energy. He started our class with a prayer song which admires the efforts and hardwork to the success and praising the Invisible Hands of God. Later,he concluded the group discussion topic Pros and Cons of Technology . And gave an short introduction to technology - Hardware and Software technologies. It was really informative.

There was a silence everywhere , remaining a Splash of hopes and dreams are waiting us. 

Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future. 

Dear friend, I wish to tell you that,

Hopes smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering ' It will be happier'. 

Hope... Hope for the last....

Good Night Dear....

If Everyone Is Moving Forward Together, Then Success Takes Care of Itself

Dear Anne,

It was another blissful day. It was the second day of NAAC visit. The morning was very calm, and refreshing. We entered the college by wearing the Kerala Saree - the symbol of our tradition and culture. We had assembly also . Everyone was more active and happy. The assembly was very systematic as per the instructions of our seniors. Assembly the symbol of unity ,

'There is beauty and power in unity, we must be united in heart and mind, one world, one people'. 

Started with prayer , and then pledge  , campus news , thoughts were filled. And the principal Dr. Benedict sir delivered  mesmerizing thoughts also. Then, to receive

Christmas , students of all associations presented gifts to pricipal . And it was ended with National anthem. 

We got more time in the morning to capture beautiful moments of ours. It reflects ,

 Do not wait for the perfect moment,

Take the moment and make it perfect.

Collecting more photos encouraged us to,

 

'Collect all beautiful moments, until it becomes a memory , because most of our happiness is not stored in photos'

 

It remembered us, 

A camera is a SAVE button for the mind's eye

The afternoon session was Robotics . It was a new experience and also a new beginning to Artificial Intelligence. The class started with a quote, 

'Robots are not going to replace humans,

They are going to make their jobs much more humane' .

And it teaches us, 

  

Predicting the future is not magic, it is Artificial Intelligence. 

The programming and execution of robot was interesting and informative.It is the true reflection of advancement in technology. 

 

 

'Every new experiences brings its own maturity and a greater clarity of vision'

Hope never dies ...it always activate our dream and passion. 

 

With lots of hopes .. Good Night dear ....