Revisiting CeL's 10% time

Posted by: Dr Ashley Tan on: October 5, 2012

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1. In 2010, I implemented a variation of Google’s 20% time at the CeL in a bid to encourage my staff to work on a project or passion of their choice. They can use 10% of their work time to do this.

   In 2010 documented that idea here.

   Now in 2012, I document that idea in Storify.

2. Programmers

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   #cel10: I use my 10% time to read articles on fav topics e.g. the latest in tech dev, motivational sharings, hw to use e-learning 4 com-care

   Yeu Ann

   Mon, Oct 01 2012 19:56:56

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   #cel10: Then I sit back & journal my thoughts & action-ideas after reading. This helps me step back & see e bigger pic & purpose of my job.

   Yeu Ann

   Mon, Oct 01 2012 20:00:05

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   #cel10: Plus, I also get to read up on the latest geek ideas & innovations too! These help keep me inspired & connected w the geek community

   Yeu Ann

   Mon, Oct 01 2012 20:01:55

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   @yeuann Thanks for sharing your #cel10 idea openly. In your case, your passion is aligned to your work. Let me know how it goes!

   Ashley Tan

   Mon, Oct 01 2012 21:05:14

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   My 10% is going off earlier to fulfill my family responsibilities. #cel10

   Eveleen Er

   Wed, Oct 03 2012 18:59:48

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8. Instructional Designers

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   My 10% time is volunteering with the Girls Brigade Singapore as an officer. Hanging around with students helps me stay young. #cel10

   Benji Chan

   Tue, Oct 02 2012 00:05:15

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    Volunteering with GB also gets me on the ground with students & teachers – helps me know what’s happening in Sch… #cel10

    Benji Chan

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 21:45:06

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    Being in Sch helps understand what educators & learners face in the changing education scene in SG #cel10

    Benji Chan

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 21:47:06

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12. Pending the addition of one more tweet (currently protected).

13. Tech-Admin

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    I spent 10% of my time finding ways to simplify my work processes so that I can really work 90% & make good use of the remaining 10%.#cel10

    Choo

    Tue, Oct 02 2012 04:06:52

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    @HweekhimChoo That 10% is still official work. How about something like enrichment or entertainment? Smoking does not count!:)

    Ashley Tan

    Tue, Oct 02 2012 21:19:01

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    @ashley Yes boss. I tweet and check my FB plus personal emails during my smoke breaks. See how hardworking I am? #cel10

    Choo

    Thu, Oct 04 2012 01:40:03

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17. Video Content Developers

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    #cel10 Grateful to @ashley cos his pro family approach enables me to spent the 10% to overcome the morning ‘rush hour’ crunch for my family.

    Henry

    Tue, Oct 02 2012 04:28:29

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    For updating myself with video tech, tech & e-learning trends, socialize with NIE staff and colleagues #cel10

    Ted Shing

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 02:07:21

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    Watching videos uploaded by my subscriptions on YouTube and checking back on the iPhone games that I play at the moment. #cel10

    Niko Chen

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 22:29:46

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    #cel10 Hope to make use of the 10% for exercise, such as jogging. To build my stamina for the work ahead.

    Loh Pek Mee

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 23:17:07

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22. Multimedia Developers

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    my current #cel10 time is wedding planning. includes seeking vendors,negotiating,venue seating arrangement,pleasing parents,site visits etc

    Oon Oon

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 19:45:29

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    @eekkw It sounds like a productive 10% time. What might your #cel10 time be after you are happily married?

    Ashley Tan

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 19:55:07

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    @ashley Hmm I’d hafta re-evaluate again. It changes periodically. When I first joined Cel, I read abt design. Then abt sports/health, then

    Oon Oon

    Thu, Oct 04 2012 00:35:19

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    @ashley about wellness/well-being. Basically reading about things to keep a well-balanced mind & body

    Oon Oon

    Thu, Oct 04 2012 00:36:28

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    @eekkw Perhaps you can consider what @wan_fareed @raifanah and @BlackPrincex do for #cel10

    Ashley Tan

    Thu, Oct 04 2012 00:40:02

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    My 10% allows me to prepare for my up-and-coming motherhood and time away from work to reflect how I can balance work and family #cel10

    Kartini

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 19:58:49

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    #cel10 I am using the much needed time for my school homework and studies in computer science!

    Bernard Tan

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 20:09:24

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    #cel10 I will use my 10% to go another master degree of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning with Hongkong university, part-time.

    youfang

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 22:27:17

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    @cyouf Wow! You go girl!

    Centre for eLearning

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 22:28:53

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32. Educational Technologists

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    #cel10: my 10% time is reading Bible scripture. It help me stay sane and remain human. .

    kimchewng

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 20:34:03

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    My 10% happens mostly in the morning, while I take my breakfast (bread), I check out information on Twitter & FB. #cel10

    Sally Loan

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 20:34:53

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    As ET, I scan things around me via Twitter, Facebook, Scoop.it, blogs. I feel happy when people retweet and like my sharing #cel10

    Sally Loan

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 20:40:22

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    Using my 10%, I discover new technologies and platform for teaching and learning. Here is where CeL host them http://goo.gl/Sb9rR #cel10

    Sally Loan

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 20:53:43

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    I extend my lunch hr with the #cel10% time for some light exercises at gym. To keep me away from feeling sluggish on/off working hrs.

    Wan Fareed

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 22:24:48

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    Hope to use my 10% time to read interesting books or browse online media to broaden my knowledge #cel10

    Raifanah Ramli

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 23:47:34

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    Maybe sometimes to use my 10% to exercise too to keep healthy #cel10

    Raifanah Ramli

    Wed, Oct 03 2012 23:48:35

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    @raifanah Maybe i will join you for exercise when my body is not aching #cel10

    Bernard Tan

    Thu, Oct 04 2012 00:19:23

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