Posts Tagged ‘#scrapbooking’
A Moment of History for Digitalisation in the World of Learning
Introduction Face-to-face workshops were the norm since I started my first class back in Aug 2018. However, the COVID-19 outbreak changed everything. During the 2-month Circuit Breaker period, I piloted two online workshops via Zoom meetings (please see A Meaningful Cause during the Circuit Breaker Period and Webinar Series – Nourishing your Soul). The experience…
Read MoreA Meaningful Cause during the Circuit Breaker Period
Background Between 5 April and 1 June, Singapore entered an unprecedented Circuit Breaker period to curb the spread of COVID-19. The government introduced measures to minimise social interaction and community activities. Schools and workplaces were closed. Only essential services that support daily needs remained open. Everyone played a part While there was uncertainty and fear…
Read MoreCreative Grandparenting to Connecting Generations
Background Grandparents have a special role to play. Their experience can provide trusted guidance and help their grandchildren feel a broader sense of safety and stability in today’s lives. Introduction What do grandparents want to share? They like to leave something that the grandchildren can remember them by (see blog Legacy of Life Stories –…
Read More30 days challenge – Write your Life Story
The Background: We are in an extraordinary time of history battling the outbreak of COVID-19 since end-January this year. Suddenly the world around us becomes quieter, we are advised to stay home and to observe social distancing when we are outside home. During the circuit breaker period (Note 1), schools close and the non-essential services…
Read MoreiOuting Workshop – Capture your Outing Experience
Kowling and I found that there are many interesting places in Singapore which are best kept secret to Singaporeans and tourists. How about coming close and personal and document our experience through photos, drawings and video slideshow? With the advancement in mobile technology, we can stitch the digital media content into a personalised video…
Read MoreParent-Child Bonding over Electronic Collage Class
I conducted one course in end-Nov in one of the People’s Association Community Clubs. It was a crash course as within 1.5 hours I introduced cyber wellness, mobile photography 101, and electronic collage-making and gave a glimpse of how to make a video slideshow. Luckily, the learners were very open, enthusiastic and receptive. In this…
Read MoreLeapfrogging from PC to Mobile Platform for Electronic Scrapbooking
Collage-making on mobile platforms took off around 2015 with the perfect storm contributed by the pervasiveness of 4G infrastructure, mobile-native applications, and social media. The PC platform is no longer the prerequisite. The intuitive mobile platform interface makes navigating the complexity of the file system and operating system environment become a thing of the past.…
Read MoreTechnology Disruption of the Scrapbook Industry is not a matter of When not If
I think that the traditional scrapbooking industry will be disrupted by technology gradually, similar to the publishing and music industry. Notwithstanding, there is still a niche that cannot be fulfilled by digitalization. Why traditional scrapbook industry is like the arts of brewed coffee? We love the therapeutic feel and touch of physical tools and materials…
Read MoreThree Electronic Scrapbook Ideas for Chinese New Year
Introduction Let us stop and think for a minute, what has been the subtle impact of technology on our practice of new year traditional custom? Be it Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Pursa, or other festive celebrations for other races? Has technology disrupted the traditional custom of the new year? Absolutely! Technology is everywhere: Online…
Read MoreExplore the Creative Use of Scrapbooks in the Healthcare Industry
The use of scrapbooking as part of art therapy, a complementary approach to engaging patients is still in its infancy. However, reports of its use have been explored in community care and hospitals outside of Singapore. An ‘ePortfolio’ in the form of a scrapbook consisting of photos and journals enables us to use the pealing…
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