Criticak Thinking and Digital Technology

 Name: Mufarid Class: 3C Student's ID: 2223220077      I had a very exciting class last week in the academic speaking course which was a Sharing session about Struggle to have an experience of going abroad. With the guest speaker Bro Alfian Fajri Nasrulloh, in the class he explained unique stories, difficulties, and strategies to solve these difficulties. His unique story is that he was once asked unique things such as how to overcome English that he already understood but could not reply to.      However, it was not only fun experiences that he shared, he also experienced failures in achieving something, such as failing IELTS and IISMA and also not being able to exchange to USM because of his economic factors at that time. He also had difficulties during the exchange programme such as the language barrier. And he once experienced burnout because he was too imposing himself in other people's environment, fortunately he was able to overcome the burnout....

Name: Mufarid NIM: 2223220077 Class: 3C      AI is a significant part of the environmental crisis, with the potential to either help us overcome our ecological struggles or exacerbate them further. As of April 2023, AI has not yet reached the milestones of sentience and physical mobility, but recent advancements in AI have unleashed tools that could threaten us from unexpected directions. The capabilities of these tools include writing text, drawing images, composing music, deep-faking voices and images, drafting bills, and manipulating language.      The crux of the ongoing AI revolution revolves around its unparalleled mastery of language, surpassing human capability. AI has hacked the operating system of human civilization, utilizing language to create systems, beliefs, and even friendships.       For centuries, human pursuits have been guided by the persuasive power of laws and stories. Soon, cultural, political, and theological fram...

 Name: Mufarid Student ID: 2223220077 Class: 3C Subject: Academic Speaking      A diplomatic language/communication is the mode by which a person can get their message across and convince people to change without damaging the relationship. It is the art of using words and expressions in a way that maintains respect, fosters understanding, and avoids unnecessary offense, particularly in contexts involving international relations, negotiations, or sensitive discussions. In socialising, there are times when we have to be very direct, but there are also times when we need to be more polite and less direct. Sometimes we need to be direct, but if we are too direct, it could lead to misunderstandings and it could damage relationships. Often, it's better to choose a more diplomatic style. And now I will share 6 tips on how to speak in a diplomatic style that I collected from several sources.      Tip number one is to use words and phrases that soften what you ...

 Name: Mufarid Class: 3C Student ID: 2223220077      Study abroad is typically described as life changing. Creative thought and critical thought cannot be separated. And the intellectual traits constitutive of critical thinking are interdependen. The both combined with certain impact studies show that study abroad enhances both creativity and criticality.      The primary value of the advantages of study abroad contributions to critical thinking and world citizenship lies in their potential to realise not only the Socratic ideal of rationality but also the Diogenan ideal of cosmopolitanism. Study abroad spurs the growth of several intellectual traits. Firstly, 98 percent said study abroad expanded their understanding of their own cultural biases and 82 percent said it helped them develop a more sophisticated way of looking at the world. Secondly, 84 percent said it caused them to modify their sociopolitical positions and 64 percent said it encouraged t...

Name: Mufarid Class: 3C Student ID: 2223220077     Digital literacy is the ability to use digital technologies effectively and efficiently. It involves not only technical skills, but also critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Digital literacy can enhance the learning experience by providing access to a wide range of resources and tools that can be used to engage students and facilitate learning. So, what is the importance of digital literacy: 1. Enhances student engagement When teachers implement digital literacy in the classroom, it helps keep students engaged in their schoolwork. 2. Improves academic performance Digital literacy can improve the academic performance of students by allowing them to create content such as presentations, videos and blog posts.  3. Creates more opportunities for collaboration Teachers incorporate collaboration in their lessons to engage students in the material and to help them have academic discussions with their peers. Digital ...

 Name: Mufarid Class: 3C Student ID: 2223220077      At the fifth meeting of the academic speaking course, I felt the experience experienced by the speaker, Yesika Maya Ockarani S.S., M.Hum and became my motivation to know the meaning of life, with an experience we can know and understand the challenges and opportunities that we will go through.  The theme of the webinar is LIFE CHANGING-EXPERIENCES THOUGH OVERSEAS STUDY. And moderated by Yunita Oktarisa Ph.D. on 30 September 2023 at 13:30-complete.      Studying abroad, according to Mrs. Yesika, was a very fulfilling experience. She gained a lot of knowledge about various cultures, languages, and worldviews. She gained a broad perspective via her interactions with multinational coworkers and from taking classes from renowned teachers. Aside from that, she learned about independence, tolerance, and adaptation from going about her everyday business in a new setting.      The conclusi...