Category Archives: Teaching and Learning

GIS Training Camp 1 2025 Site Visit

Last week I went to Teluk Gorek, Mersing to visit 2nd year students of Geoinformatics that are currently doing their GIS Training Camp 1.

This time GIS Training Camp 1 was held in Telok Gorek, Mersing. With a total number of 48 students. They collected all the data for the resort and later will be processed and stored in a geospatial database.

I hope this experience will help them facing the real world problems and able to provide solutions related to issues they’ll face later.

#geoinformatics #sbegh #GIS #GISbootcamp #GIStrainingcamp

Master Project Proposal Defend

I’m grateful to become one of the panels for Master of Science in Geoinformatics this semester with Dr Suzanna Noor Azmy and Prof Dr Anuar Ahmad

All the students’projects are really interesting and hopefully students will gain some insight and information to help their projects grow and be improvised later

Hope to hear good news from all of them later!

#geoinformatics #MSc #masterproject #MBEO

Courtesy Visit to MBOT: Strengthening Academic and Professional Collaboration

I had the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) to discuss key matters related to the Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics with Honours programme at the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

The main objectives of the visit were to discuss on the current curriculum and explore enhancements aligned with industry needs. Besides that, this discussion also important to understand the procedures and guidelines related to academic programme registration with MBOT.

Other than curriculum matters, this courtesy visit also discuss on exploring any opportunities for closer collaboration between FABU UTM and MBOT in student activities and professional development programmes.

The discussion was meaningful and timely to ensure that our academic offerings remain relevant, industry-driven, and capable of producing professionally recognised and competent graduates.

Thank you to the team at MBOT for the warm welcome and continuous support in strengthening geoinformatics education in Malaysia.

#MBOT #Geoinformatics #FABU #UTM #HigherEducation #ProfessionalRecognition #CurriculumDevelopment #Geospatial #STEM #AcademicIndustryLinkage

New Teaching and Learning Books

I’m pleased to share that one of my writings has been published in the recently released book “Best Practices of Research-Led Teaching” by UTM CDeX, launched in early 2025.

My chapter, titled “GIS and RS Applications,” highlights how I incorporate a research-tutored approach in the classroom — guiding students through real research content and methods to develop deeper understanding and skills in geospatial analysis.

This work reflects my continued commitment to bridging research and teaching — ensuring students are not only learning about research, but actively learning through it.

Thank you to UTM CDeX for the opportunity, and to all colleagues and students who have contributed to this meaningful journey.

hashtag#ResearchLedTeaching hashtag#GIS hashtag#RemoteSensing hashtag#HigherEducation hashtag#UTMCDeX hashtag#TeachingInnovation

RECAP: NALI 2024

Recap:

Last year in October 2024, I took part in NALI 2024 (New Academia Learning Innovation) — an initiative by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia that celebrates innovative practices in teaching and learning.

I’m grateful to share that the project I submitted was awarded a Silver Medal. The work, titled “Heutagogy and Peer Assessment Approach in Improving Student Achievement,” reflects my ongoing commitment to student-centered and self-determined learning strategies in geoinformatics education.

Throughout the judging process, I gained many new insights — especially on areas for improvement in both implementation and the way the paper was written and presented. It was a valuable learning experience that will certainly inform my future teaching practices and research.

Thank you to the organisers, fellow educators, and especially my students for being part of this meaningful journey. I look forward to exploring more ways to enhance learning experiences.

hashtag#NALI2024 hashtag#TeachingInnovation hashtag#Heutagogy hashtag#PeerAssessment hashtag#HigherEducation hashtag#LearningTransformation

GIS WebTalk Siri 1

GIS WebTalk Siries 1

Assalamu’alaykum and Good Day

So, my friend’s Dr Uznir along side with 4th year student whom taken Spatial Data Management subject, successfully organized a GIS WebTalk Siries 1. This talk was initially an initiative to give exposure to student on how GIS being implemented in organization in Malaysia.

For the first siries, we invite Mr Zubaidi Daud, a Senior GIS Executive from Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, a company whom manage all the sewerage in Malaysia. Mr Zubaidi share how GIS was improving the sewerage asset management, and the development of IGIS, and Integrated GIS for IWK’s internal usage.

Hopefully all the participants got something from this sharing

regards

Program Geoinformatik – ni program apa?

Assalamu’alaykum,

GEOINFORMATIK

Ramai yang pernah terbaca, atau ternampak perkataan Geoinformatik ini. Terutama kepada pelajar matriks, STPM, malah tahun asasi di mana2 universiti. Dan ramai tidak tahu apa sebenarnya Geoinformatik ni. Jadi, saya ingin berkongsi sedikit apa benda program Geoinformatik ni….

Sebelum bermula, saya nak tanya, pernah tak anda menggunakan Google Map? atau Waze? atau OpenStreetMap? pernah naik Grab? Apa persamaan kesemua apps di atas? Ada ke orang jaga kat belakang apps ni untuk pastikan info korang dapat tu betul ke tidak?

Sebenarnya, kesemua apps itu menggunakan maklumat geografi, dan disimpan dalam satu sistem, yang dinamakan Sistem Maklumat Geografi (Geographic Information System, GIS). Jadi GIS hari ini, telah digunapakai secara meluas, akan tetapi, orang tak tahu yang ianya adalah GIS.

Ok, apa kaitan GIS dengan program Geoinformatik ni?

Secara ringkas, program Geoinformatik ni, kita akan belajar disiplin ilmu disebalik GIS ni.

Disiplin ilmu sampai kita boleh keluarkan apps atau pandai gunakan apps dengan peta-peta bagai ni.

Program Geoinformatik ada je ditawarkan di Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Skudai… di UTM nama penuhnya adalah Program Sarjana Muda Sains (Geoinformatik). haaa… tu dia panjang….

Dalam program Geoinformatik ini, kita akan faham bagaimana nak cari data-data jalan, petrol station, restoran dan apa2 maklumat yang korang nak cari… Lepas tu, macamana nak simpan data, macamana nak cari jalan paling pantas, dan macamana nak tunjuk semua data-data dan maklumat ni dalam pelbagai gadget. Nak tunjuk guna komputer? handphone?

haaa… semua ada dalam program ni.

So, jika anda ingin jadi salah seorang yang “pembangun” GIS di Malaysia ini, Program Geoinformatik adalah program yang sesuai untuk anda! Program ini ada ditawarkan di UTM, dahulu di bawah Fakulti Geoinformasi dan Harta Tanah. Namun berkat sinergi, fakulti ini telah dinamakan semula sebagai Fakulti Alam Bina dan Ukur, atau FABU (Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying).

Orait, lain kali saya akan berkongsi lagi apa lagi yang ada dalam program Geoinformatik ni..

Jumpa lagi!!

regards

#geoinformatik, #UTM, #GeoinformatikUTM, #SBEG, #SGHG, #SGG, #Geoinfo, #geoinfoUTM

Percubaan implementasi Active Learning

Assalamu’alaykum,

semalam cuba mempraktikkan apa yang dibelajar dalam kursus SPPT selama 3 minggu pada bulan Ogos yang lalu. Percubaan untuk melaksanakan active learning (pembelajaran aktif) dan juga blended learning (pembelajaran campuran).

Kaedah ini menggabungkan teknik pembelajaran, dan tidak hanya bergantung kepada syarahan semata-mata. pelajar dilibatkan bersama dalam pengajaran, di mana pelajar akan sentiasa berbincang solusi bagi setiap persoalan yang timbul. terdapat banyak teknik yang boleh dilakukan.

kali ini kaedah think-pair-share dan juga mind map dilaksanakan. selain menggunakan kahoot untuk integrasikan dengan teknologi terkini dalam pembelajaran.

diharapkan pelajar dapat lebih manfaat dari kaedah pembelajaran seperti ini di masa akan datang.

Program Geospatial dan Kartografi Marine Cat B

Assalamu’alaykum,

selepas selesai berkursus SPPT 2017 bersama rakan2, minggu lepas telah ditugaskan untuk mengajar satu modul dalam program Geospatial dan Kartografi Marin Cat B. Program ini adalah dengan kerjasama TLDM, Geospatial Imaging & Information RG, Photo Laser Grammetry, FGHT, dan diakui oleh FIG, IHO dan ICA.

ianya bertujuan untuk melahirkan tenaga mahir dalam bidang kartografi dan Geospatial bagi marin di peringkat antarabangsa.

diharapkan peserta yang hadir mendapat ilmu dan pengetahuan secukupnya bagi membantu mereka di masa akan datang.

 

regard