Learning Analytics Training

Posted on July 17, 2025 ·

Today was not too packed or hectic, Alhamdulillah.
In the morning, I attended a four-hour online training session on Learning Analytics, delivered by PM Dr. Nurbiha. Initially, I was fully engaged and learned a great deal. However, midway through, my focus was disrupted due to several urgent research management (RM) issues that required discussion with the top management.

At the same time, running in parallel with the training, there was also the MRUN monitoring session – a presentation session for Performance and Financial Report Monitoring under the MRUN Research Officer Grant Scheme (MROGS) – UTM.

After lunch, I joined a meeting to discuss eLPPT research input and output calculation, together with MJ, the RMC Director, and Deputy Director.

#20242025 Day 017

#Thursday

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Invigilating Final Exam for METE1153 ODL: Occupational Safety for Energy System

Posted on July 13, 2025 ·

It’s a peaceful and fulfilling Sunday, a day off in the calendar. My day began with attending the Pengajian Kitab (Kitab Faridatul Faraid) at my local surau after Subuh. I returned home shortly after 8:00 a.m., mentally preparing for the final examination of METE1153 – Occupational Safety in Energy Systems, which I am conducting for the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) cohort.

This semester, 28 students are enrolled in the course, spread across various parts of Malaysia, with one student even based in Europe. I initiated our Webex session at 8:35 a.m., and to my pleasant surprise, half the students were already present, waiting patiently and punctually for the session to begin.

By 8:45 a.m., I conducted a short briefing on the final exam procedures, ensuring clarity and alignment with the students. Since everyone was ready and there were no pending issues, we agreed to start the exam slightly earlier at 8:55 a.m., with a scheduled end time at 11:55 a.m.

Delivering ODL for METE1153 this time has been both rewarding and challenging. One major challenge was the fact that both the students and I are still relatively new to the ODL format. In addition, my hectic academic and administrative schedule added complexity to planning and execution.

However, there is much to be grateful for. I now have a clearer vision of what needs to be improved. With the help of:

Past trainings I’ve attended,

  • Feedback and support from the METE course coordinator,
  • Comments from students, and
  • My own reflections from two years of teaching experience in ODL,

…I am confident that I am better equipped to deliver an improved ODL experience in the next cycle. InsyaAllah, the next offering of this course will be a significantly enhanced version.

So, stay tuned. Better things are on the horizon.

#20242025 Day 013

#Sunday

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Weekend Commitment: Supporting a SPACE Final Year Project Student

Posted on July 12, 2025 ·

Weekends are typically seen as a time for rest and personal renewal, especially for most employees. However, for academicians and lecturers, weekends can often be just another extension of our academic responsibilities. While Saturday and Sunday are officially non-working days, it is not uncommon for teaching-related duties to spill over into the weekend due to packed schedules on weekdays.

Today was one such instance. I had to carefully balance my time between personal, family, and social commitments in order to accommodate a mock presentation session for one of my Final Year Project (FYP) students from the SPACE program, UTM’s part-time undergraduate program for working adults.

Given my full-day commitments, I informed my student, who is currently working at a major oil refinery in Pasir Gudang, that we would conduct the mock session later at night, after I returned from attending the Maulidur Rasul Kuliah at Masjid Taman Pulai Indah. We began the mock presentation at 10:25 p.m. and concluded by 11:00 p.m. I listened attentively to his presentation and provided detailed, constructive feedback focused on both the content and delivery aspects. I advised him to revise the slides and submit the improved version to me by tomorrow for final review. I sincerely hope that the revised presentation will reflect significant improvement—InsyaAllah.

Earlier in the day, I also attended a wedding ceremony in Pasir Gudang, following an invitation from a former colleague at Mewaholeh Industries Sdn Bhd, my previous workplace. It was a meaningful social occasion that allowed me to reconnect with old friends, former students, and fellow professionals.

Days like today remind me that while weekends are meant for rest, they can also offer valuable opportunities for mentoring, reflection, and nurturing long-term academic relationships, especially with committed students who juggle work and study in parallel.

#20242025 Day 012

#Saturday

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Inspection Visit: Ventilation Piping of the Chemical Cabinet at the CREG Laboratory

Posted on July 11, 2025 ·

Last week, I was approached to assist and provide professional advice regarding the ventilation piping system of the chemical cabinet at the CREG Laboratory. The request was made following the advice of Dr. Kamarizan Kidam, the Safety Head at the Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, who emphasized the need for a Professional Engineer to inspect and provide input on the matter. After agreeing on the date and time, I arrived at the lab as scheduled today (3 pm after Friday prayer).

This laboratory holds a special place in my journey at UTM, as it was the first lab I worked in—initially as a Research Assistant in 1999, then a Research Officer in 2000, followed by my Master’s studies from 2001 to 2002, and later as a PhD student from 2009 to 2013. Because of this long-standing connection, I felt a deep sense of responsibility and urgency to contribute and help.

Upon inspection, I observed that the overall condition of the lab remains largely unchanged. However, I noted that many critical components, including the fume hood, chemical cabinet, ducting system, ventilation fans, and electrical systems, are aging and require attention. Most notably, the ducting system is in urgent need of an upgrade to ensure full compliance with current laws and safety regulations. While there is a strong intent to make these improvements, cost remains a significant challenge.

Following a discussion with the lab team, I offered several preliminary recommendations. These include:

  • Engaging a qualified consultant to conduct a full technical assessment and provide expert recommendations.
  • Performing a site visit to the recently upgraded Faculty of Science laboratory, which has implemented a new ducting and stack system, to learn from their setup and vendor engagement.

These initial steps will help the team formulate a clearer upgrade strategy that is both compliant and feasible within their budget constraints.

Earlier the same day, I attended the Jawatankuasa Tetap Senat (Penyelidikan & Inovasi) Meeting (Bil. 3/2025) held at Dewan Senat, UTM, which commenced at 9.00 a.m. and concluded at 11.45 a.m. The meeting involved the discussion and approval of several important planning documents and policy papers.

A key highlight of the session was the deliberation on budget planning for research and innovation activities within the university. The chair addressed the ongoing challenges of sustaining UTM’s status as a Research University, especially in the face of reduced financial allocations compared to previous years. Strategic measures and prioritization frameworks were discussed to ensure that research excellence and impact can still be upheld despite the budgetary constraints.


Other tasks of the day:

  • Updating the JKPD LPB and agenda for the upcoming meeting this coming Monday.
  • Evening discussion with my MKKL Master student – ALCOA+ in pharmaceutical industries.
  • Getting an update on our staff visit to SPRM yesterday.
  • Checking the copyright document made by my postdoc.

#20242025 Day 011

#Friday

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Visual Communication Through Freehand Training (VCTF)

Posted on July 9, 2025 ·

Last week, I was informed by my friend from MCKK, Amirul Iskandar, that he and Dr. Ruzaimi would be coming to UTM to conduct the Visual Communication Through Freehand (VCTF) training. Unfortunately, yesterday was completely occupied. Alhamdulillah, today I had a relatively free schedule, allowing me to focus on other pending tasks without any meetings.

After lunch, I stopped by Masjid Sultan Ismail to perform the Zuhur prayer, where I unexpectedly met Amirul and Nazri Rusli. Following our prayers, we walked together to the training room at FABU, where the VCTF training was being held for UTM’s non-academic officers.

I took the opportunity to sit in and re-immerse myself in the session. Even though I had attended this training previously in May 2024, I still found it highly insightful and inspiring. The session emphasized the power of visual communication and sketching as a universal language — a truly valuable skill in academic and professional settings alike.

I was also delighted to learn that Dr. Ruzaimi and Amirul have recently published a book on VCTF titled Profits from Visuals. From what I saw, it’s an impressive and one-of-a-kind publication — informative, creative, and absolutely engaging. Congratulations to both of them on this remarkable achievement! I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in improving their visual communication skills.

Other tasks of the day: (1) Finalizing NYR International paper work (2) Marking assignments for METE1153 ODL

#20242025 Day 009

#Wednesday

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Marking Test for ODL METE1153 Course

Posted on July 6, 2025 ·

It has been very tough for me to pursue this personal mission – that is to download and mark the test for ODL METE1153 Course – Occupational Safety for Energy System. This was mainly due to my super extravaganza hectic schedule. However, I forced my self, squeezed some time in a peaceful Sunday morning to mark as much as I can. I am pleased with what I did today. There are 10-15% more of marking to be completed, which will be done tomorrow.

In the evening, I was having a second mock presentation for my three FYP students (Tsai, Amy and Syahmi). I can say they have improved their slide and presentation. InsyaAllah they will do better tomorrow, during the official FYP 1 presentation.

#20242025 Day 006

#Sunday

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Delivery of Teaching and Learning of ODL Programs

Posted on July 4, 2025 ·

NAMA KURSUS : Delivery of Teaching and Learning of ODL Programs
DURATION : 1 Hari
TARIKH : 4 Julai 2025 (Jumaat)
MASA : 9.00 pagi – 5.00 petang
MEDIUM : Secara dalam talian

SINOPSIS KURSUS:
This course provides a comprehensive guide for educators on effectively delivering Open and
Distance Learning (ODL) courses. It begins with an overview of essential preparations, including the
development of Self-Instructional Materials (SIM), activity planning, integration of Open Educational
Resources (OER), and ensuring compliance with ODL system requirements. Participants then explore
instructional design strategies and tools for engaging learners in synchronous, asynchronous, and
blended modes. The course also introduces the use of learning analytics within Learning Management
Systems to monitor and support student progress. Practical exercises, peer presentations, and
feedback sessions offer hands-on experience, culminating in a Q&A and wrap-up discussion to
reinforce key takeaways.

Other tasks today:

(1) Settling urgent JAN Audit (2) Meeting my PhD student and Postdoc (3) Settling and managing various RMC tasks.

Because of the above, I have to be as efficient possible and this was the set up at my office:

#20242025 Day 004

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AMSET Research Group Strategic Planning Writing Workshop

Posted on July 1, 2025 ·

In the era where research grants reduces, diminish and shrink, I was invited to this program to share about Research Grant Opportunities for UTM Researchers. It’s best to focus our effort more on industrial and international research grants. That’s the way to go. Thanks AMSET RG for inviting me as a speaker.

Hopefully the sharing was fruitful and beneficial to AMSET members, as well as the students. InsyaAllah.

After lunch I missed Dr. Ilyas inspiring sharing. I heard his sharing was aspiring!

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In the afternoon, I have MESYUARAT JAWATANKUASA PENGURUSAN JABATAN TNC (P&I) BIL. 3/2025 to attend too.

#20242025 Day 001

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Past Final Exam Papers for METE1153

Posted on June 29, 2025 ·

Here are 2 past final exam papers for METE1153 for your reference and exercise. All the best 2025 ODL student. It’s a pleasure having you as my students.

Past Final Exam 2223Download
Past Final Exam 2324Download
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Pemantauan Berkaitan Projek R&D MOSTI- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) – Ts. Dr. Muhammad Hanif Bin Ramlee

Posted on August 30, 2024 ·

Pada keheningan Khamis petang lalu (29 Ogos 2024), Program Pemantauan Projek R&D MOSTI- UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM)( TDF12221651) -” In Vitro and In Vivo Investigation of Bioabsorbable Carbon Nanofiber Reinforced Mg-Zn Composites as Orthopaedics Implant” (Milestone 1) telah diadakan seperti ketetapan berikut:

Tarikh : 29 Ogos 2024 (Khamis)

Masa : 2.30 petang – 4.30 petang

Tempat : Bilik Mesyuarat 1, Aras 2, Blok F54, Pusat Pengurusan Penyelidikan (RMC), 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor

Saya telah mempengerusikan sesi pemantauan tersebut. Alhamdulillah, pemantauan Milestone pertama telah berjalan lancar. Ini juga kali pertama saya bertemu dengan ahli panel subject matter expert baru, iaitu Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Hj. Solehuddin Shuib dari UiTM Shah Alam, pakar dalam bidang Kejuruteraan Mekanikal.

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