Z. Shaffiei, M. Mokhsin, S. R. Hamidi, N. M. Yusof
{"title":"A study of user's acceptance and perception towards Campus Management System (CMS) using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)","authors":"Z. Shaffiei, M. Mokhsin, S. R. Hamidi, N. M. Yusof","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235374","url":null,"abstract":"In today's world, administration and management of organizations, particularly educational institutions, has become a tedious and complex task. It requires careful planning, systematic approach and accurate control of administrative processes to attract the best students, produce the best results and project the best image. Coupled with tight competition from the industry, these institutions are increasingly seeking the help of information technology to improvise their facilities and maintain a competitive edge to their educational business. International Education College (INTEC) is one of the educational institutions which have been provided with the information system called Campus Management System (CMS). Nevertheless, this system seems to be tedious and is not user friendly to the user. Therefore, the researchers conducted this research which covers on three (3) objectives which are i) to identify the demographic criteria towards the user acceptance and perception of CMS, ii) to identify the demographic criteria towards satisfaction level on CMS and iii) to analyze and determine users' acceptance and perception factors that significantly describes the current usage of CMS. As for the research methodology, a model called Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has been used while the questionnaire is also being constructed and distributed to the CMS user in order to get the best result for the study.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123586275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Semantic-based online Outcome-based education measurement system","authors":"N. Zaini, M. F. Abdul Latip, H. Omar","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235393","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235393","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes an online Outcome-based Education (OBE) Measurement System, which promotes a centralized OBE data repository for an institution, allowing concurrent online transactions between distributed multi-users. A well-known OBE framework currently being followed by most higher learning institutions in Malaysia is based on the four to seven levels of learning outcomes; a hierarchy commonly composed of course outcomes, program outcomes, program educational objectives, learning outcomes and soft-skill outcomes. The last two learning-outcomes were outlined by the Ministry of Higher Education serving as a standard guideline to be followed by all higher learning institutions in Malaysia. In connecting between the different levels of learning-outcomes, mappings or links between the different levels were pre-defined. Based on these mappings, OBE measurement activities could be carried out across all levels, indicating learning performance achievement reflected at different degrees and perspectives. To accelerate such evaluation processes, we propose a novel online-system design for our OBE measuring engine, adopting semantic notion in defining the concepts of learning-outcomes and their mappings.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123984921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z. Zakaria, R. Kassim, Aisah Mohamad, N. Buniyamin
{"title":"The impact of environment on engineering students' academic performance: A pilot study","authors":"Z. Zakaria, R. Kassim, Aisah Mohamad, N. Buniyamin","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235371","url":null,"abstract":"The main aim of this research is to examine the relationship between academic performance of electrical engineering students in the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia and various factors affecting their grades. In this study, the students were categorized by gender, and the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) was used as the Key Performance Index (KPI). The factors that affected students' grades such as environment, teaching methodology, teaching aid, students' attitude and lecturers' involvement were selected as the parameters to be investigated. The data were collected via questionnaires distributed to 90 students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree program (B.Eng.), UiTM. In this pilot study, this paper compares the academic performance of both genders and the effect of environment towards their grades. Results indicate that male students have better grades than female students and that, environmental factors affect them differently. The paper concludes by summarizing environmental factors that can influence academic performance, which will provide data for academic institutions to provide facilities and environment that will support learning and subsequently enhance students' academic achievements.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117345533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A case for using ICT in distance learning to empower non-traditional students in a third world nation","authors":"W. Ofosu, O. Kwapong","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235372","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235372","url":null,"abstract":"National development is a primary objective of all developing nations. For the development process to occur, the nation in question has to ensure that certain needs are met, and education ranks among the top priorities as it underpins all needs. In many third world nations, education at the tertiary level usually takes place in universities in selected urban centers and mostly for traditional students. This is viewed as inadequate and efforts are being made to extend university education to other centers with the hope of involving more people in the non-traditional sector in the education process. University of Ghana has adopted this and has extended their service to mature and non-traditional students. By employing information and communication technology (ICT), these students will be able to participate in the education process from their homes. This paper describes how Ghanaians view this technology and may use it to empower non-traditional students in their effort to improve the level of education in the country which will lead to the advantage of sustained development in the country.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129110731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. A. Rashid, M. Taib, S. Lias, N. bin Sulaiman, Z. H. Murat, R. S. S. Abdul Kadir
{"title":"EEG theta and Alpha asymmetry analysis of neuroticism-bound Learning Style","authors":"N. A. Rashid, M. Taib, S. Lias, N. bin Sulaiman, Z. H. Murat, R. S. S. Abdul Kadir","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235363","url":null,"abstract":"Students Learning Style (LS) and Personality Traits have been considered as a major components in education domain. The success of teaching and learning could be enhanced by considering the learners' preferred LS. On the other hand, Neuroticism is one of the traits that could shed some light on the learners' well-being. In this study, the participants' LS and Neuroticism attribute were investigated using Kolb's Learning Style Inventory (KLSI) and Electroencephalogram (EEG). First, The participants' (N=41) LS were classified using KLSI which grouped them into Diverger, Assimilator, Converger or Accommodator style. Subsequently, their brain signals were recorded whereby the Theta band and Asymmetry Relation Ratio (ARR) of Alpha band were chosen for analysis using the SPSS 2Step Cluster Analysis. Assimilator was found as the Neuroticism-bound LS.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"31 26","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113934477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modality effects in multimedia learning: A case study","authors":"R. M. Rias, H. Zaman, Norhana","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235384","url":null,"abstract":"According to the cognitive theory of multimedia learning, when presenting a multimedia explanation, the words should be presented auditory rather than visually. The current research was designed to investigate whether the modality effect applied to learning of an Operating System Concept topic in Computer Science In a series of two experimental studies, a total of 35 students took part in this experiment where these students were divided into two groups. The first group learned the module containing materials with animation and narration. The second group of students viewed materials with animation and text. Participants were in their first year of tertiary education. A test on recall and transfer of knowledge was given to the participants after viewing the treatment. The effects of modality on students learning and understanding is highlighted and discussed.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134642019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z. Nopiah, N. Ismail, H. Othman, I. Asshaari, N. Razali, M. H. Osman, M. H. Jamalluddin
{"title":"Identification of student achievement and academic profile in the Linear Algebra course: An analysis using the Rasch model","authors":"Z. Nopiah, N. Ismail, H. Othman, I. Asshaari, N. Razali, M. H. Osman, M. H. Jamalluddin","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235389","url":null,"abstract":"There has been great concern placed on the declining level of mathematical comprehension among engineering students. Earlier identification and classification of the students proves to be vital for future actions. Students profiling is important for any institution especially when the educator seeks to identify the factors of strengths and weaknessess of their students towards any subject knowledge. This paper presents an analysis of 215 students' profiling and Linear Algebra results for semester 1 Academic Session of 2010/2011 from the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FKAB), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) using the Rasch modeling technique. Students profiling which consists of gender, department, programme, pre-university qualifications and results are used as variables in this study. Students' final results of the Linear Algebra course are also considered as another variable. The major finding was highlighted to be the variables of pre-university qualification and sex, where students with Malaysia Higher School Certificate (STPM) holder and male students have been found to be performing well in this course, as comparison is being drawn to other qualifications and gender.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123848831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved laboratory manual designs: In accordance with system development life cycle for logic building and algorithm designs","authors":"Zahid Mahmood Khan, D. Alghazzawi","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235364","url":null,"abstract":"A laboratory manual design for information system department has a high importance and is an essential part of teaching subjects that require hands on practices i.e. knowing how to use designing tools and translation of designs into codes, the same goes for observations and logic implementation. Practical exposure to explain the steps that are involved in software and algorithm designing are made clear via well illustrated and designed laboratory manuals. The paper is an effort to emphasis the need of working out well structured, formatted and designed laboratory manuals for undergraduate courses that are offered in universities. The focal point is to synchronize theoretical topics with textbooks, computer laboratories tools i.e. selecting appropriate software and platform to work out practical activities, and evenly distribution of time both for theory, and laboratory activities. It is acknowledged that the study would provide immense help in designing appropriately formatted, well structured manuals for SDLC or Object Oriented Analysis and Design. The contribution of this paper will add to addressing problems, analysis, design, implementation, code readability, testing, documentation and group dynamics in relation with theoretical definition of available tools in system designing and their translation into codes. This will support students in implementation and compilation of software projects.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131256917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing the educational strategic and leadership plans for IAU university: A real case study","authors":"A. Khatavakhotan, N. Taba","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235358","url":null,"abstract":"This document gives formatting instructions for authors preparing papers for publication in the Proceedings of an IEEE conference. The authors must follow the instructions given in the document for the papers to be published. You can use this document as both an instruction set and as a template into which you can type your own text.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126901121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}