Stuff you must read today (Sat, 28 Nov 2009)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009
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  • Question the model

    • “Grading is a waste of time. We only do it in schools and universities. It’s a sorting technique, not truly an evaluation technique. Iterative and formative feedback is what’s really required for learning.”

  • 1001 Rules for the Singaporean

    • “Getting things straight for the citizens, new immigrants and foreigners living in Singapore.”

  • Stalking Saint Jack

    • “…all I could feel was a profound sense of disconnected history and lost landscapes.”

  • Price of bilingualism

    • “I am comforted that finally someone at this high level of government has come to see my point of view, which I have voiced for a long time.”

  • BES

    • “It’s only fair the girls get a turn.” – Nanashee expands on her previous post and publishes her take on the different categories of women she has encountered.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs eRegister system.

Sat, 28 Nov 2009
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If you’re a Singaporean, and you’re going overseas for work or travel, it’s probably best if you register your details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

I don’t know how much information is used for ‘surveillance’, but I think it’s always good to be prepared in the event of any emergencies.

BTW I found out about this thingy after submitting an Overseas Travel Notification to the Ministry of Defence – not because I want to, but because it must be done.

Anyways, there was a nifty little link provided at the end of the confirmation page which brought me to the MFA eRegister system, and I thought I’d share it with everyone because I think all of you should know about this.

Also, since the Civil Service often gets more brickbats than it does bouquets, I thought I’d take some time to express my pleasure at a good idea (IMHO) and a good example of synergy at work.

Okbye.