Faaizah Shahbodin

ICT + PBL = holistic learning solution: UTeM's experience

This paper highlights how ICT could be integrated in the process of teaching and learning in the Problem Based Learning (PBL) environment. The main focus is integrating the ICT components such as multimedia and internet technologies as a tool for PBL learning environment, and utilizing the PBL approach for the delivering instructions in the teaching and learning process at UTeM. This paper also shares findings on the effectiveness of PBLAssess which have been developed in this study. Fifty-six respondents (second year students) enrolled for the Human Computer Interaction course are selected for this study. Two research instruments are developed for the purpose of evaluating students performances and preferences which include a set of questionnaire and prototype known as PBLAssess. Further some of the current work on integrating ICT and PBL learning environment are also shared. Understanding both the current state of art for PBL and future prospects are the key issues in setting an agenda for future research and development in PBL.

Designing Problem Based Learning (PBL) Problem Scenario for Statistic Using Linear and Non-linear Multimedia Presentation

Problem Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional method that is known to offer students with knowledge suitable for problem solving. In order to test this assertion the process of problem based learning is described and measured against three principle of learning: activation of prior knowledge, elaboration and encoding specificity. Using PBL method, students’ understanding with regards to the problem scenario is very significant process. One of the main defining characteristic of PBL, which distinguishes it from some other method, is that the problem is presented to the students first at the start learning process. Traditionally, problem scenario is presented in a printed text, which is not tempting for student to understand the motive behind it. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the other hand has widely accepted in many areas which include education as well. By applying multimedia presentation as a discipline in ICT, it is believed that it could helps in designing the effective problem scenario. The purpose of this study is to design and test the effectiveness of PBL problem scenario for subject Statistic using linear and non-linear multimedia presentation. Linear presentation is known as no navigation control is involved through that process while nonlinear presentation uses user interactivity to control the presentation. This paper discusses the early storyboard design and the icons that used.

Implementation of 3D approach in development of electromagnetic theory courseware

Courseware is always used in teaching and learning environment because of its function and attraction in helping students gaining more knowledge in learning. When users get a better result in academic while using courseware, the courseware can be categorized as excellent courseware. However, some of courseware is not fulfill the requirement by user as user using the courseware, but level of knowledge is not increased especially in engineering subject or more specific, physics. The discussion of this paper is to explain about implementation of 3D approach in developing courseware for engineering student and focus on Electromagnetic Theory subject. The product of this research is known as 3D-EmT courseware.

Problem solving steps in online PBL: Research framework

Problem based learning is a well known learning method that will start the learning by giving the problem as the appetizer of the learning process. The existence of online problem based learning invites researchers to produce more creative learning system. This paper will discuss about the research framework for development of Online PBL IT Security subject. The design of testing method also will be discussed here. Finally the storyboard design of the prototype will also be highlighted.

Alcomputerized of Assessment Technique in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for Teaching Human Computer Interaction (HCI): Case Study on User Interface Design

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a pedagogical strategy for posing significant, contextualized, real world situations, and providing resources, guidance, and instruction to learners as they develop content knowledge and problem solving skills. PBL has been used since the 1950’ s. Students take responsibility for their own learning as PBL encourages students to identify their learning needs and determine the resources they will need to use to accomplish their tasks. While it originated in universities, it is now also employed in businesses and classrooms. PBL also encourages collaborative and cooperative learning among students and their peers; students play the key role in encouraging learning in this collaborative setting. The objective is to conduct a research which is the best assessment technique for HCI subject either; 1)self assessment, 2)peer assessment or 3)group assessment in PBL application to assist UTeM students in answering PBL questions. This study is also to adopt an assessment technique as a testing tool for PBL application where lecturers are involved in evaluation before the final prototype is developed. Sample of students are second year of Faculty of Information and Communication Technology students in Interactive Media course pursuing Bachelor in Computer Science at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). The course is held in the second semester of the second year of the Computer Science programme. The topic chosen is User Interface Design. Three types of assessment techniques are highlighted in PBL. There are self, peer and group assessment. Methods conducted are questionnaire, interview and observation. Problem-based Learning, curriculum design, the role of the tutor and various other aspects, much less attention has been given to the purposes and principles of assessment in PBL . A pre and post test questionnaire will be distributed to the students before and after the exposure respectively. The final product will be released in the form of PBL web based.

Malaysian higher education system towards industry 4.0 – Current trends overview

Industry 4.0 has been a great deal in the past years as it is known to be the latest revolution in the industrial field. Moreover, this revolution gives an inevitable impact to the other fields such as education which caused a new term of Education 4.0. This paper aims to give a view of the current trend in the industrial revolution and education system, focused on the higher-level education, by the look on Malaysian perspective. By using structured literature to investigate the current issue regarding the topic, it shows that Malaysian government has been aware and currently prepare to welcome the Industry 4.0 and Education 4.0.

Questionnaire on perception of online collaborative learning: Measuring validity and reliability using rasch model

This study aims to generate empirical evidence on the validity and reliability of Perception of Online Collaborative Learning Questionnaire (POCLQ) using Rasch model. The questionnaire was distributed to 32 (N=32) Diploma Hotel Catering students from Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan, Johor (PIS). Data obtained was analysed using WINSTEP version 3.68 software. The finding showed that POCLQ had high reliability with five categories of difficulties items. So, it can be concluded that POCLQ is reliable and strongly accepted. Meanwhile, analysis of items fit showed there were six items that are not in the specified range and based on standardised residual correlation measurement value; there were five items found to be overlapped that should be dropped. All the items that needed to be dropped based on the analysis of result had been refined and retained for the purpose of the study and based on experts view. Therefore, all items remained after Rasch analysis. It is hoped that this study will give emphasis to other researchers about the importance of analysing items to ensure the quality of an instrument being developed.

Personalized Learning Environment (PLE) Experience in the Twenty-First Century: Review of the Literature

In the fast-changing world of the early twenty-first century, education is also changing. The use of ICT in education lends itself to more student-centered learning settings. Given this changing landscape of teacher education, the purpose of this chapter is to explore new educational approaches to enhance teachers’ ICT capabilities in the twenty-first-century learning environment. The literature indicates a brief explanation of twenty-first-century education about the roles of (i) student, (ii) teacher, (iii) curriculum, (iv) classroom, and (v) information and communication of technology (ICT). The new approach in education nowadays is introduced, which is personalized learning environment (PLE). PLE enables learners to organize their learning, provides the freedom to choose content, and allows communication and collaboration with others easily. In conclusion, the chapter concludes with recommendations for continued improvements in twenty-first-century education in order to ensure the opportunities of higher education remain open to as many students as possible.

The effectiveness of 3D approach in development of 3D-Atomic Cubic courseware

This research is about the development of the 3D courseware named as 3D-Atomic Cubic as a tool for teaching and learning chemistry subject. This 3D-Atomic Cubic courseware will contain all multimedia elements used to attract students attention for learning the contents. This courseware is specifically developed for a topic in chemistry subject for student of Mechanical Engineering in Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). The questionnaire is the instrument used in this research to determine the problem statement. Based on the questionnaires, Properties of Matter topic is identify as the most difficult topic. Because of this topic need students to visualizing the arrangement of the atom in cubic cell, one of their problems facing when learning this topic is, student cannot imagine the arrangement of the atom easily. This research is focusing on delivery approach of learning by using three dimensional (3D) approaches in study Chemistry subject. Advantages from this research can be benefits to students, lecturers, education industry and high institution and also to the public. For evaluation on the effectiveness of 3D-Atomic Cubic Courseware, 52 of Mechanical Engineering students from UTeM is involved and they are divided by two which are Conventional and Experimental Group. From the analysis of the result, both of conventional and experiment group showed an improvement but the student who use 3D-Atomic Cubic courseware get higher mark. This shows that 3D-Atomic Cubic courseware can be used as teaching aid material in classroom since it shows those students who use the courseware get better result.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Self and Peer Assessment using PBL on Student Performance and Preference: Malaysian’s Experience

This paper reports on the effectiveness of students’ performances between self and peer assessment based on student’s preferences. A total of 56 respondents from the second year of study at UTeM who enrolled for the Human Computer Interaction course took part in this study. Three research instruments were developed for the purpose of evaluating students’ performance and preferences which include a set of questionnaires, interview questions and prototype development. A t-test was conducted to analyze independent variables by self and peer assessment while student’s preferences and performances are dependent variables. Findings of this study revealed that students prefer peer assessment rather than self assessment. The use of courseware namely PBLAssess can increase student’s understanding towards the topic that has been taught. Results showed that assessment in PBL is significantly related to student’s performances and preferences.