The Manifestation Of Varieties Of Blended Learning Pedagogy In Higher Education

Despite the increased recognition on the use of online technologies for the delivery of flexible and student-centered learning environments, there are numerous critiques that its usage does not transform academic’s pedagogy: the uses of online technology for teaching and learning have been restrictive, mainly for dissemination or display of knowledge. This paper draws on the findings from three case studies that explore the manifestation of blended learning pedagogies in higher education. Six academics teaching at three different higher education contexts at two different countries, namely Australia and Malaysia were interviewed in order to understand the ways in which online technology is utilized for teaching and learning and the tensions arising from the usage. Guided by the perceptions that BLP is a socially situated practice, the study aims to interrogate the different manifestations of BLP at different contexts of higher education, highlighting the complex interplay between the users (academics), online technology and other significant elements within specific socio-cultural contexts. Focusing on the academic pedagogical practices that are shaped and reshaped within its specific socio-cultural context, this study demonstrates the complexity and fluidity of the different varieties of blended learning pedagogy that are manifested in different conditions and contexts. It contributes to further understanding of the ways in which online technologies are used in higher education pedagogy within the context of global knowledge economy that emphasizes flexible and student-centered pedagogy

A Comparison Study Between Two Algorithms Particle Swarm Optimization for Depth Control of Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle

This paper investigates two algorithms based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) to obtain optimum parameter. In this research, an improved PSO algorithm using a priority-based fitness PSO (PFPSO) and priority-based fitness binary PSO (PFBPSO) approach. This comparison study between two algorithms applied on underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle for depth control. Two parameters in Single Input Fuzzy Logic Controller will tune using two algorithms to obtain optimum parameter. There are two parameters to be tuned namely the break point and slope for the piecewise linear or slope for the linear approximation. The study also covered a comparison for time execution for every time the parameter tuning was done. Based on the results the PFBPSO gives a consistent value of optimum parameter and time execution very fast. The best optimum parameter of SIFLC determined using 2 methods such that average of optimum parameter and intersection of y-axis. The PFBPSO gives comparative results in term of two parameters and time execution very fast compared with improved PSO

Communication At The Workplace

This book has been revised extensively to better meet students' and instructors' needs. This book has 14 chapters to cover the necessary communication skills needed by those seeking for a job, recommending a project in a report, conducting meetings, and delivering oral presentations. Being proficient in general usage of English is not a guarantee of success in the field of engineering general English differs from technical English. While English of general usage deals with topics of general nature, technical English deals with activities related to engineering and technical field. The contents of this book demonstrate one approach to learning technical English. Being familiar with technical English provides a better chance to become more successful In technical field. Educators, learners and practitioners of engineering will find this book useful as it deals with skills which, according to engineering content specialists, are needed by engineering graduates

Assessing the Use of Mobile Technology for Technical English

Mobile technology in a new learning paradigm indicates the use of mobile and wireless technologies which scaffold the teaching and learning dimension in most tertiary institutions. The objective of this paper is to assess the level of students’ readiness in using a mobile technology for Technical English in one of the technical universities in Malaysia. A quantitative analysis was used through a survey method in which 200 survey questionnaires were sent out to randomly selected students in engineering faculties at the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. The findings showed that the majority of students were ready to embark for a mobile-based learning as they had mobile phones equipped with a 3G service for class notes retrieval, multimedia messaging services, video call services for easy interaction among peers and with tutors. The results provide useful guidelines for curriculum designers and educators. Future work should integrate the perspectives of administrative units and educators to gain an overall assessment of the mobile technology readiness from various dimensions

Assessing the use of mobile technology for technical English

Mobile technology in a new learning paradigm indicates the use of mobile and wireless technologies which scaffold the teaching and learning dimension in most tertiary institutions. The objective of this paper is to assess the level of students’ readiness in using a mobile technology for Technical English in one of the technical universities in Malaysia. A quantitative analysis was used through a survey method in which 200 survey questionnaires were sent out to randomly selected students in engineering faculties at the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. The findings showed that the majority of students were ready to embark for a mobile-based learning as they had mobile phones equipped with a 3G service for class notes retrieval, multimedia messaging services, video call services for easy interaction among peers and with tutors. The results provide useful guidelines for curriculum designers and educators. Future work should integrate the perspectives of administrative units and educators to gain an overall assessment of the mobile technology readiness from various dimensions

The Development Of MUET Corpus And MUETapp

With the emergence of Industry 4.0, this study takes into consideration the application of the digitalisation era in education. The prevalent use of mobile devices, such as mobile phones, has an impact on how students learn, especially in the case of foreign language learning. Despite the fact that a large vocabulary is a powerful unit in language learning, it poses challenges to the MUET candidates in scoring good bands. Thus, this project intends to focus on expanding the vocabulary knowledge of the MUET candidates by capitalising on the technology in education. The project looks at the development of the MUET Corpus and MUETLex (a mobile language learning application). A collection of MUET question papers has been obtained from the Malaysian Examination Council (MPM). Next, the corpus of the question papers (the MUET corpus) will be developed and analysed to determine the vocabulary profile of the MUET question papers. Several other types of linguistic analyses will be carried out to further define the vocabulary in contexts. Next, the study will involve identifying the equivalent Malay language (Bahasa Melayu) translation of the vocabulary from the Malay Language Dictionary (Kamus Bahasa Melayu), Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka (DBP), before devising the list of bilingual dictionary entries of MUET question papers. This list has been used in the development of MUETLex – the first MUET mobile application in Malaysia. The MUET corpus will serve as the database for other aspects of investigation of the MUET question papers in the future. The list will be used for the development of a mobile language learning application - a bilingual (English-Bahasa Melayu) MUET dictionary (the MUETApps). This attempt is hoped to contribute significantly in improving the MUET candidates’ vocabulary knowledge, thus preparing them better for MUET