On the 10th December 2014, UTM CSI had organised Innovation Competition which opened for UTM undergraduate students. Most of the participants were among students who enrolled in UTM General Course UKQU1002 Innovation and Creativity.

Figure 1: Q&A during evaluation session

In this event, author has been appointed as the Head Jury to coordinate the evaluation session.

Figure 2: During the certificate giving ceremony

Figure 3: Author with the UGS Dean, Prof Dr Ahmad Kamal, and UTM CSI Director, Dr Abdul Rashid

UTM CSI had organised Innovation Competition on 10th December 2014 for UTM undergraduate students. Most of the participants were among those who enrolled in the General Course UKQU 1002 Innovation and Creativity. Figure 1: Competition Banner

Author has been invited to become the Head Judge in this event to coordinate the evaluation process Figure 2: Author during the evaluation session

Figure 3: Certificate giving ceremony for the participants

Figure 4: Author received Certificate of Appreciation from UGS Dean, Prof Ahmad Kamal

Once again, I have been invited as Panel Assessor for the Innovation Colloqium 2014

Groups of PIS lecturers were presented their innovation product as part of the process in selecting the best ideas or products which will then being sent to the national exhibition or showcase. Below a few snapshot from the event:

Fig 3: Presentation by one of the group

Fig 4: Receiving souvenir from Tn Hj Syed Shikh (Head of Hospitality Department)

Fig : Before having lunch at the polytechnic’s restaurant

On the 2nd April 2014, I have been invited to become the Head Jury for Politeknik Merlimau Melaka Innovation Day. Figure 1: Author with the PMM Administrators

Figure 2: The event was officialy launched by the Secretary General, Ministry of Technology, Environmental, and Energy

Figure 3: During the Certificate Giving Ceremony

Figure 4: Delivering Comments on the participants overall achievements

On the 2nd April 2014, I have been invited as Head of Judges for Hari Perkaya Inovasi Politeknik Merlimau Melaka 2014. This is a venue for PMM Semester Finalist to exhibit their Final Project Products or Research Findings. The participants were selected amongst students of four Departments which are Department of Mechanical Enineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Hospitality and Tourism, and Department of Commerce. This exhibition involved 54 products, and research outcomes.

Fig 1: Author in a discussion session with PMM Management Team

Fig2: Author deliver Judges Comments on the aspect of participants’ products and research qualities

Fig 3: Received Souvenir from Deputy Secretary General of MOSTI

On the 15th Januari 2014, I have been invited to become one of the Panel of Evaluator in selecting potential innovation product to participate in ITEX 2014. The session has been taken place at Centre of Technology (COT), Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan.

                               Fig 1: Participants presenting their innovation product proposal

                                    Fig 2: Receiving appreciation souvenir from Tn Syed Shikh

                                       Fig 3: (from the left) Tn Syed Shikh, myself, and Assoc.Prof.Dr Md

Wahab (UTHM)

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123 Design

December 5, 2013 — CAD

I am intrigued by the research by Aede Hatib Musta’amal and the links between Creativty and CAD(Computer Aided Design). Other research surrounding this debate suggests that CAD is a presentation tool. I am trying to incorporate some element of CAD into each unit this year to allow students to gain those skills vertically throughout Grade 6-9. In a research paper dated 2008, titled “Links between Creativity and CAD: Reality or fiction, Musta’amal et al describe various creative behaviours demonstrated by masters students using CAD. Behaviour recognised as creative were spontaneity, risk-taking, continuous reflection, fluency of Ideas and displaying curiosity. The list is not exhaustive but I have just mentioned a few that I think relate to the IB Learner profile.

I have certainly found the implementation of CAD is motivating for students as it allows them to produce a professional standard of design ideas. As Ken O Connor described Mastery is essential for student achievement. Selecting the right software is also essential, over the past 18 months I have been using Google Sketch up however I have recently started using 123 Design by AutoCad. Both are free to use, I am still in two minds which is the best.

Below are some examples of Grade 9 design for the unit Build for life. Students explored a real world problem of their choice to investigate and inspire their designs.

Being in such a unique environment, The KAUST School has the luxury of using some of the facilities at the University. The students and I took a trip to visit CAD/CAM in action within the context of a Scientific Lab. Students were able to have some of their designs brought to reality using the 3D Printer, we also saw a 3D Scanner, the students were blown away by the technology.

Abstract

Pic 1: The author introduce Prof Eddie Norman to the students

Pic 2: Prof Eddie Norman deliver his lecture

Pic 3: Many thanks Prof Eddie Norman for the great sharing and memories

Invited as External Assesor for Innovation Product Competition at this event

From the left: En Norehan (PIS), author, En Kamsin

From the right: En Hatta (PIS), Assoc.Prof Dr Yusri, Dr Prasanna (PIS)

Invited as one of the judges on the 12th December 2013 at COT, Politek Ibrahim Sultan

                            Fig 1: Author with the judges and academic staff of Politeknik Ibrahim

Sultan