The latest issue of IDEAS is available.
In this issue:
Discover Nexus, the new site which allows you to bring everything that's important to you in one place.
Read about new features and developments in IVLE 9.
Find out about the new online mindmapping tool and how Dr Chua Ai Lin uses mindmaps in teaching.
Explore Blog.nus and Wiki.nus, CIT's new Web 2.0 services.
CIT has launched three new services, Blog.nus, Wiki.nus and the Mindmapping Tool. These three online services provide great power and flexibility to staff and students in teaching and learning.
The Learning Portal will be discontinued as of 30 Aug 2008 because the contract has expired. There are no plans to renew this service.
CIT is holding a Teaching Technologies Seminar on Thu 24 July 2008, 2pm at the CIT Auditorium. This programme will showcase technologies for lecture theatres which will allow wireless projection, enable mp3 recording and empower lecturers to be mobile.
This event has taken place. We thank our speakers and participants for making this a successful event.
Connect, Live & Learn at Nexus http://nexus.nus.edu.sg
CIT has launched this prototype personal learning environment. Please give us your feedback on this new service.
We have launched Mobile IVLE, and the new URL is https://ivle.nus.edu.sg/mobile .
Get ready for IVLE 9 on 27th June 2008
This new version includes the performance enhancements, detachable sub-modules, duplicate feature for tools, send SMS project announcements, faq ratings, drag and drop files in Workbin and a new IVLE community.
The latest issue of IDEAS is available.
In this issue:
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.
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!
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.
The latest issue of IDEAS is available.
In this issue:
The Communications and New Media Programme at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences will be holding an eLearning Week next semester. Scheduled to take place from 18 February 2008 to 22 February 2008, this initiative aims to familiarise staff and students with various eLearning tools and improve the University's ability to function in a quarantine situation. CIT staff are currently working with CNM teaching staff to gear up for this groundbreaking project.
With CIT's assistance, NUS Career Centre has developed a series of interactive courseware highlighting the finer points of career development. This suite of Breeze presentations emphasizes the importance of early career planning. It also aims to improve students' cover letter and resume writing technique and interview skills. Students can access the Career Development Courseware via IVLE.
The latest issue of IDEAS is now online. In this issue, find out why the IVLE 8 upgrade was necessary, learn about Process Safety Measurement through the Safe Furnace courseware, read about how Shaun Yeo utilized blogs for foreign language learning and discover CIT's latest changes and additions to its online publications.
CIT will be conducting roadshows for staff of the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.
| Faculty | Venue | Date & Time |
| ENG | LT4 | Thu 02 Aug, 11 a.m. |
| FASS | AS7, Seminar Rm D | Fri 03 Aug, 11 a.m. |
The roadshows will feature updates about IVLE and an overview of CIT's services.
More than half of the Lecture Theatres in the various Faculties and Schools are now equipped with 3CCD cameras for webcasting. This allows for higher quality video capture. Remote webcasting has been enabled throughout NUS campuses, facilitating the recording of webcasts from a centralised remote location. In the coming Academic Year, webcasts will be supported on the Macintosh platform via Apreso.
CIT will be hosting a presentation on LAMS (the Learning Activity Management System), the world's leading Learning Design system. LAMS represents a new approach to e-learning based on sequences of collaborative learning activities. It allows instructors to create activity sequences using a drag and drop authoring environment, then run these activities with students, and monitor their progress.
Dr James Dalziel, Director of the Macquarie E-Learning Centre Of Excellence (MELCOE) at Macquarie University, will describe the background to Learning Design and LAMS, demonstrate LAMS, and also describe the LAMS Community, a global community of over 2000 LAMS users who discuss the use of LAMS and share LAMS designs through a repository.
Monday, 2 July 2007
10.00 a.m. to 12 noon
CIT Auditorium, Level 2 Computer Centre
IVLE 8 will debut on Monday, 28 May 2007. This version is the first major upgrade since 2003. As we have overhauled the system extensively, we hope that you take note of the following information so that we can ensure a smooth transition to IVLE 8. Dates to note:
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
IVLE 7 data migration begins. Anything created in IVLE 7 from this date will not be carried over to
IVLE 8. Also note that not all data will be migrated. Please refer to the pdf file above.
Monday, 28 May 2007
IVLE 8 launches. IVLE 7 available for data transfer. Special term modules continue using IVLE 7.
Monday, 31 Dec 2007
IVLE 7 shut down permanently.
CIT launches the Campus Partnership Programme. The aim of this programme is to engage faculty to use the most appropriate digital and audio visual technologies to enhance their teaching. The programme includes the formation of the IVLE Faculty Advisory Group; increased contact between CIT, Faculties and Schools; a comprehensive welcome package for new academic staff; feedback and statistic from CIT on usage of our services and an enhanced feedback mechanism for IVLE.
The latest issue of IDEAS is out now. In this issue, find out about CIT's latest webcast developments: SmartSight and Apreso, IVLE 8 Alpha, Breeze updates, wikis in the classroom, CIT's VOICE award and our participation in the NUS Team Challenge.
CIT and eInstruction will be holding a Classroom Response System Demonstration on Friday, 19th January 2007 from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon at the CIT Auditorium, Level 2, Computer Centre. To register, click here.
CIT received the 1st Prize in the Outstanding VOICE Participation Award (for departments with more than 25 staff) at the recent NUS Quality Service Day. The award is based on staff suggestion ratio, participation rate and suggestion implementation rate.
NUS Module Blogs has been upgraded. This update delivers several new features and bugfixes. Click the preceding link to find out more about the upgrade. The Using Module Blogs website also features updates on NUS Module Blogs as well as ideas for academic blogging.
CIT, Computer Centre and NUS Libraries introduce the NUS Galleria, a multimedia repository containing video, audio and image files relating to the University. These cover a wide gamut of events and activities, spanning the length and breadth of NUS. Staff can also upload their faculty's or epartment's audio-visual materials for archival via Documentum.
Thomson NETg, an advanced learning solutions provider, has written a case study on the Learning Portal. Read the case study.
CIT's Multimedia team conducted the inaugural Video Appreciation Course for NUS Staff on 13 September 2006. The participants gave positive feedback, sharing that they have learnt a lot about the art and science of the video production process.
With the advent of audio-visual and IT technology convergence, IP devices can now support AV equipment. CIT and Extron Electronics will be organizing a ½ day seminar to explore and encourage the deployment of AV-IP converged devices. This seminar takes place on Tuesday, 26 September 2006 from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. at the CIT Auditorium.
The latest issue of IDEAS is now available. In this issue, we introduce the CPSrf interactive class response system, new features in IVLE, module blogs, Career Life Saver courses and our newly renovated auditorium. IDEAS also talks to Mr Alex Mitchell about how he uses blogs for teaching.
CIT has acquired the eInstruction CPSrf interactive response system for use in the CIT Auditorium. CPSrf promotes audience participation and provides instant and accurate feedback from students during lessons. We invite you to find out more about how CPSrf facilitates and enhances face-to-face teaching. Join us for an eInstruction CPSrf product knowledge session on Friday, 4 August 2006 from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at the CIT Auditorium, Level 2, Computer Centre. To register, click here.
CIT and Microsoft Singapore present the Microsoft Office Tips & Tricks Seminar. You will learn how to fully utilize power features in Microsoft Office applications. The seminar takes place on Friday, 14 July 2006, 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. at Faculty of Engineering, LT7A. No registration required. This programme is brought to you by COMAT Training Services.
IVLE 7.8 was launched on Saturday, 1 July 2006. This version upgrade introduces new features and improves existing tools. Module Blogs, Live Communication Server integration in My Community, and RSS feeds for Announcements and Workbins are among the additions to IVLE. The full list of enhancements is available here.
NUScast has been featured as a case study in the June issue of MIS (Managing Information Strategies) Asia magazine. The article, Born out of necessity, highlights the the history and impact of webcasting in NUS.
TANDBERG, a leading visual communication solutions provider, has released a case study on videoconferencing in the National University of Singapore [pdf]. The case study covers the University's use of videoconferencing for teaching and learning, adminstration as well as crisis management.
The latest issue of IDEAS is now online. In this edition, we preview the upcoming Module Blogs and upcoming features in IVLE's My Community. We also highlight the Natural Heritage of Singapore courseware, talk to Dr Seow Teck Keong about his use of instructional technology, go behind the scenes of Radio Pulze and introduce the Student Assistantship Multimedia Certification Scheme (SAMCS).
CIT is taking part in the second meeting of the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth, organised by the Commonwealth of Learning. At the meeting, held from 10 to 13 April 2006, CIT will share its expertise on Creating Learning Objects using eXe. NUS faculty can also create their own learning objects with eXe. Find out more from these sites: eXe website | CIT's eXe page | IDEAS article
The Student Assistantship Multimedia Certification Scheme (SAMCS) was officially launched on Thursday, 30 March 2006. SAMCS is a chance for students with keen interest in filmmaking to learn specific video production skills in a graded manner within an apprentice-style work routine. There are four levels of certification corresponding to respective levels of payment. In the long term, the assistantship opens doors to exciting future employment in video/multimedia production houses.
With technical support from CIT, NUS Radio Pulze was launched on Tuesday, 14 February. The student-run radio station is streamed online on weekdays. From noon to 2 p.m., Radio Pulze DJs run a live show featuring music, campus updates and news. Non-stop music is played from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Click on Listen NOW! on the Radio Pulze website to tune in to the station.
The latest issue of IDEAS is now online. In this edition, we cover a breakthrough Telemedicine Video Conference, new features in IVLE 7.7, tips for an effective and engaging module website, podcasting in NUS and other CIT developments.
Associate Professor Victor Tan from the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science has won the Best Paper Award at the Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics held in December 2005. Dr Tan's paper discusses his experience in creating the Virtual Lab on the MA1506 Mathematics II module website. CIT congratulates Dr Tan for his award-winning effort.
Interactivity is a key factor in capturing students’ attention. KEEpad facilitates interactivity in the class through a system of wireless input devices and a software addition to PowerPoint. CIT is organizing a KEEpad demonstration on Friday, 24 February 2005 at 10.00 a.m. in Central Library, Theatrette 1.
CIT received two awards - an individual and group accolade - at the NUS Centennial Quality Service Day. CIT staff Nik Azizi Bin Mat Zin received the prize for the NUS staff with the highest number of VOICE suggestions. As a whole, CIT achieved the third most VOICE suggestions among departments with 25 or more staff. Read more at Knowledge Entreprise.
IVLE 7.7 was launched on Saturday, 17 December 2005. This version introduces new features and improves existing tools. Secure Assessment, NETg integration and module website administration integration are among the wide-ranging additions to IVLE. The full list of enhancements is available here .
The students have chosen, and the Students' Choice Award 2005/2006 goes to Mr Aaron Tan Tuck Choy's module website for CS1101X Programming Methodology. This is the second year running that Mr Tan, from the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing, has won the award. His module website garnered the highest percentage of votes among the modules in NUS.
CIT is conducting a one-day Video Appreciation Course on Thursday, 24 November 2005. The course will cover the usage of video in NUS, professional evaluation of videos as well as a practical session on the video production process in the University.
CIT introduces IVLE Secure Assessment . With this new service, faculty can conduct secure online assessments in a cheat-proof environment. Secure Assessment opens up new possibilities for examination options; it is powered by CISCO Secure Desktop and Computer Centre's CISCO SSL VPN.
The latest issue of IDEAS , CIT's newsletter on instructional development, enhancement and support, is now available.
NUS wins the MIS Asia IT Excellence Award 2005 - Best Business Enabler (Education) for NUScast. CIT, with the support of Faculty IT Units, Faculty administrators and technical officers convinced the awards judges that this low-cost homegrown product adds considerable learning value to students at NUS. Article above courtesy of MIS Asia, for NUS users only.
Singapore’s largest online music retailer, Soundbuzz, is reaching out and offering NUS students an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy downloaded music at a fraction of the retail price. This pioneering programme has been facilitated by Computer Centre and CIT with Soundbuzz. It allows NUS students access to an online retail site which has been constructed exclusively for NUS. As the music store is meant for NUS students and staff only, users must log in with their NUSNET user ID here - http://www.soundbuzz.com/nus
CIT launches the Plagiarism.NUS e-module for NUS students. This highly-interactive software filled with case studies and scenarios aims to give students an understanding what constitutes plagiarism and the penalties involved.
CIT introduces a new Learning Portal, designed to provide interactive web-based training for students and staff. You can take over 450 courses in two broad areas, Business & Professional Development and IT & Desktop Skills. The Learning Portal enables you to learn what you want, when you want in a fun and engaging manner.
CIT, in collaboration with Computer Centre, has developed an online IT Security Awareness course. Targetted primarily at students, the course aims to promote IT security best practices, disseminate basic computer security knowledge and highlight the NUS Acceptable Use Policy for IT resources.
The latest issue of IDEAS is now available online. We encourage faculty to find out more about the latest developments in instructional development, enhancement and support through this newsletter.
From Monday 1 August, Suria - the Malay-language MediaCorp television channel - will be available on NUScast . The addition of Suria brings the number of available channels to 10. These include news, education and free-to-air channels.
CIT has produced new user guides for IVLE. The staff and student guides detail basic IVLE usage. Students will receive their user guides during matriculation. Faculty staff will receive the staff guides before classes begin in AY 2005/2006.
IVLE 7.6 was launched on Saturday 16 July. This version features new functions and tools, redesigned interface and workflows as well as upgraded hardware and software. IVLE is now an Enterprise System on High Availability with Disaster Recovery.
Macromedia Asia Pacific and CIT will be conducting a free seminar on the latest version of Macromedia Breeze on Friday, 29 July 2005 from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. The seminar will be held at the CIT Auditorium, Level 2, Computer Centre. Macromedia Breeze 5.0 enables faculty to easily enhance their presentations with rich multimedia content.
CIT provides students with an auditory avenue to access their lectures. Faculty can now make webcast lectures available as streaming or downloadable audio lectures for students to listen on their personal portable music players. These audio files will be available via podcasts, as this push technology for audio content is popularly known.
The latest issue of IDEAS , CIT's quarterly e-newsletter on instructional technology, is now online.
Several publications from throughout the region have featured CIT and IVLE. The Business Times from Singapore, Post Today from Thailand and Berita Harian from Malaysia are among the newspapers that covered our e-learning initiatives recently.
NUS' e-learning portal, the Integrated Virtual Learning Environment , is going high availability. CIT has invested in new hardware and software to better serve the NUS community. The additions and upgrades will ensure that IVLE is up and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all through the year.
NUS' e-learning portal, the Integrated Virtual Learning Environment , is going high availability. CIT has invested in new hardware and software to better serve the NUS community. The additions and upgrades will ensure that IVLE is up and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all through the year.
You can now search within the CIT website using the Cicada search engine. The search link is found at the footer of every CIT webpage.
CIT's Multimedia Team clinched three prizes in The Communicator Awards 2004 Video Competition. The OSA Student Life Video 2004 received the Crystal Award of Excellence, an honour reserved for the most outstanding entries. Our videos for the NUS Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (NUSNNI) and the Centre for English Language Education (CELC) were conferred with an Award of Distinction and an Honorable Mention respectively.
The NUS Open House will be held on Saturday, 12 March 2005. There will be faculty exhibitions, admissions talks and other activities and events. CIT encourages all students and staff in promoting NUS as the tertiary institution of choice.
The Faculty of Medicine IT Unit and CIT are jointly organizing a MindManager for Professionals in Education seminar. This free one-hour seminar will focus on the use of MindManager software in conceptualizing Mind Maps. Thursday, 24 February 2005, 3.30 p.m. at MD 11, Seminar Rooms 1-3, Faculty of Medicine.
The latest issue of IDEAS , CIT's quarterly e-newsletter on instructional technology, is now online.
CIT has initiated the Multimedia Student Assistant Certification Programme. Through this programme, students will be trained and certified at four levels of expertise. This allows CIT to employ them as multimedia/video production staff, especially for major events which require extra manpower.
IVLE 7.5 has been launched. This upgrade features new tools, added features and enhanced functionality. The new tools include a RSS feed reader and live Lecture Theatre feedback.
The Students' Choice Award 2004/2005, for the best module website, goes to Mr Aaron Tan Tuck Choy from the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. His module website - CS1101 Programming Methodology - garnered the highest number of student votes in a survey conducted in October 2004.
The Students' Choice Award 2004/2005, for the best module website, goes to Mr Aaron Tan Tuck Choy from the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. His module website - CS1101 Programming Methodology - garnered the highest number of student votes in a survey conducted in October 2004.
NUS' webcasting services have been consolidated into a single portal: NUScast. Lectures, talks, seminars, corporate events and selected network television channels can be accessed on this webcasting portal.
The latest issue of IDEAS, CIT's e-journal on instructional technology, is now online.
Macromedia Studio MX at $65 for NUS staff and students.
CIT to provide e-learning platform and distance learning support for M.Sc Financial Engineering by Distance Learning.
CIT and Macromedia will be organising the Macromedia Technology Update 2004 @ NUS on 14 October 2004 from 1.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
NUS Photographic Society and CIT have worked together to establish the Digital Media Centre, a new multimedia development facility at the Yusof Ishak House for students and staff.
CIT and SPECTRUM Conferencing have organized a seminar on the latest technological innovations in video and audio conferencing. This seminar will take place on 23 Septemter 2005, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; CC/CIT Auditorium, Computer Centre.
Microsoft has released a case study on the NUS Integrated Virtual Learning Environment.
Macromedia has conducted a landmark case study on Macromedia Breeze usage at NUS.
The latest issue of IDEAS, CIT's quarterly newsletter, is now online.
IVLE 7.4 was launched on 17 July 2005.
The New Skyline, a CIT-developed courseware for the School of Architecture, has been showcased by Macromedia.
CIT produced the Student Life Video for Office of Student Affairs (OSA). This video was screened at Freshmen Inauguration Ceremony 2004.
CIT produced the Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) corporate video. This video was launched at the CELC Symposium held at Hilton Hotel on 3 June 2004.
CIT and the Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine (COFM) were given a Special Commendation Award at the NUS University Awards 2004 on 12 May for developing the University's first completely online module - The Nation's Health: Lessons from SARS. More than 29,000 NUS students completed this module via IVLE as part of their compulsory Graduation Requirement.
