Centre for Instructional Technology Blog
Kenneth Pinto
Blog and Wiki Enabler. Educational Technologist, Centre for Instructional Technology.
Homepage: http://blog.nus.edu.sg/
Posts by Kenneth Pinto
Press coverage on Microsoft powers NUS’ big data journey with SQL Server 2012
Apr 5th
CIT was mentioned in several news articles regarding our use of Microsoft SQL Server 2012.
Multi-mode conferencing – join video conferences using mobile devices or computers
Nov 6th
On the move and need to attend a meeting? Use multi-mode conferencing.
CIT’s newly launched service allows you to join regular video conferences via mobile devices and computers from anywhere at any time.
Simply install the relevant app for the device you are using and dial-in when the actual meeting takes place.
Visit the multi-mode conferencing page for more information.
Virtual classrooms as an alternative platform
Sep 25th
By NARAYANAN Shyam
Abstract
This paper provides an insight into National University of Singapore’s journey of employing Virtual Classroom software to support business continuity and distance learning course. The paper focuses on the feasibility of employing virtual classrooms as an alternative platform. Lastly this paper also shares the university’s experience of moving the Virtual Classroom to cloud, its benefits, shortcomings and the mobile platform opportunities opened up from this initiative.
Paper presentation at International Conference on Internet, E-Learning & Education Technologies (ICIEET 2012) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 21-22 September 2012.
Collaborative Classrooms at Faculty of Law
Sep 12th
Collaborative Classroom at Faculty of Law
CIT and the Faculty of Law have opened two Collaborative Classrooms, CR3-4 and CR3-5, at the Bukit Timah Campus.
The classrooms are equipped with sturdy mobile seats for flexible breakout sessions. Each classroom also comes with a projector, visualizer, control panel, automatic motorized projection screen, lecturer’s LCD screen and large glass whiteboards.
Contact
Mohamad Razali, Faculty of Law
lawmrsy@nus.edu.sg | 6516 4378
Collaborative Classroom at Faculty of Law
Congratulations to the winners of iCreate Mobility Challenge 2012!
Aug 27th
The iCreate Mobility Challenge 2012 has come to a close. We thank all the participants for making it a huge success. They have put in great effort and time in building useful apps for the NUS community. Three cheers to the winners!
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First place Team: Team Cephalopod App: DrawCast Members:
Third place
Fifth place
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Second place
Fourth place
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iCreate Winners 2012
Congratulations, once again, to all iCreate winning teams!
If you are interested in developing apps to benefit the NUS community, and are keen to join in the excitement, look out for iCreate 2013, which will be announced later this year.
