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Issue no. 2 | 2021

Remote Learning Simulation Workshop

BY CHE MAZNI BINTI SIDEK

The deployment of an in-house Learning Management
System (LMS) – SPeCTRUM, along with other accessible
peripheral applications such Zoom Meeting, Ms Team,
and Google Meet, will aid teaching and learning activities
in this virtual classroom environment.

In the workshop, Dr Firuza also discussed the strategies
for income generation introduced by the University to
enhance financial sustainability via Remote Learning
UM’s
programmes as well as other programmes such as
Open Channel (SATU), Open Distance Learning (ODL),
and Micro-Credentials. The feedback from the simulation
Associate Professor Dr. Firuza Begham and her team, with the
and in-depth discussion with all participants was
motto, "Say Yes to Remote Learning"
encouraging.
In response to the current situation, FASS conducted a
workshop on Remote Learning Simulation on 18th March With the introduction of a new structure and curriculum
for 2021/2022, every department agreed to engage in
2021, which was facilitated by Associate Professor Dr
Firuza Begham Mustafa, Deputy Dean (Undergraduate remote learning in all undergraduate programmes starting
Studies). The session was attended by the Heads of from the September 2021 intake.
Department and respective Undergraduate Committee
members to get more insight and to compare notes on
Remote Learning, in particular to the structured elements
necessary for its success.

Whereas its initial implementation was to keep students
on track during such an unpredictable situation, remote
learning also serves as one of the alternatives for the
recruitment of students, where they can enrol in the
programme remotely from the comfort of their homes.
Many of the requirements found in a conventional
classroom environment will be in play for remote learning
Designated Head of Departments and Representative were
environments as well. listening to the presentation by the Deputy Dean (Undergraduate)
Tamak Pahala
Around 30 administrative staff from all the twelve
Programme
departments of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences led by
Mr Amran from the Department of Anthropology and
Sociology, joined hands in gotong-royong to make the
yearly bubur lambuk, and additional beef soup for this
year, during the Holy month while maintaining social
distance and adhering to SOPs.

An estimated RM2,000 was donated by the Faculty
and
community to make 175 servings of bubur lambuk
180 servings of beef soup. Everything was distributed to
all staff in various departments, and also to the cleaners. It
is our hope that one day soon we will be able to have a
large get-together once again with the Faculty community
and our students. Bubur lambuk and beef soup prepared and packed by the
administrative staff

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