June 2008

Updates

Launch of IVLE 9

Get ready for IVLE 9 on Fri 27 Jun 2008. The new version includes the following enhancements:

Performance enhancements, sub-modules that are detachable, duplicate lesson plans, workbins and assessments, ability for faculty to send SMS project announcements to project teams, students can now rate the FAQs, drag and drop upload for unlimited number of files in Workbin, enhancement to guest user management and a new IVLE community.

May 2008

Updates

Latest issue of IDEAS is available

The latest issue of IDEAS is available.

In this issue:


  • Find out about Flexible Learning Spaces and what to expect of classrooms in the future

  • Learn 10 power user tips for IVLE

  • Read about the lessons learnt from the inaugural eLearning Week

  • Discover what how a lecture podcast is created

  • Take a sneak peak at new developments in CIT's Global Classroom

March 2008

Media Mentions

eLearning Week at Communications & New Media

in Knowledge Enterprise Online, March 2008
by Kenneth Gerard Pinto

..the Communications & New Media Department, Office of Safety, Health & Environment and the Centre for Instructional Technology carried out the University’s inaugural eLearning Week. Held from 18 to 22 February, this pioneering project involved the staff and students taking CNM modules.

Read the article

February 2008

Media Mentions

e-learning week: CNM goes virtual

in The Ridge Online, February 2008
by Fabius Chen

From Feb. 18 to 22, the Communication and New Media Programme conducted their lessons virtually as part of the inaugural e-learning week.

The initiative is headed by the Office of Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) and the Centre for Instructional Technology (CIT) to test the readiness of faculty staff in handling emergencies where on-campus teaching is not available.

Read the article

February 2008

Updates

AV course

CIT will be conducting a one-day AV course for third-year students at the Department of Architecture on Thu 28 Feb 2008. This is part of their visual/design enrichment programme. Students who attend this course will learn how to produce a short video, delving into various aspects of filmmaking - from planning to post-production.

Media Mentions

Sleek presentation at NUS for Singapore’s bid for YOG

in Knowledge Enterprise, Vol 7 No 7, February 2008
by Kenneth Gerard Pinto

If Singapore wins the bid to hold the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2010, NUS would have played an unseen yet vital role in securing the hosting rights.

Read the article

January 2008

Updates

CIT staff claim dual honours at NUS Quality Service Day 2007/08

Yasmin bte Musthafa received the prestigious NUS Quality Service Award in recognition for her consistenly high level of customer service. The Webcast Team won a Merit Award for their IQ Team Project, Remote Webcast, which has led to cost savings and productivity gains. Congratulations to our staff!

December 2007

Awards

2007

Merit Award
Standards Council Awards 2007
CIT staff Lilian LIM was lauded for her service and contributions to the various education working groups in Singapore's national standardisation programme.

Outstanding VOICE Participation Award (1st Prize)
NUS Quality Service Day 2006/07
CIT was recognized for having the highest overall suggestion ratio, participation rate and implementation rate among NUS departments with more than 25 staff.

December 2007

Updates

eLearning Week website website and blog

CIT has launched the eLearning Week website and blog. The website introduces the eLearning Week project, its objectives and CIT's role in the venture. The blog will be the source for updates, announcements, tips and features. Students and staff can subscribe to eLearning Week blog updates via the feed or via email.

December 2007

Papers & Presentations

Telemedicine supports at National University of Singapore

by LIM Sew Hoo

Presentation at Asia Telemedicine Symposium. 7 December 2007