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Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE) |  Kampus Induk

Training
@CDAE

Championing academic excellence by equipping our educators with the tools and training required to lead and excel in today's evolving higher education environment.

training list

No. Title Description
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
1 What Makes a Good MOOC? Explores the elements of a high-quality online course, illustrating differences between mediocre and outstanding examples.
2 MOOC vs Micro-credential: Two of a Kind? A webinar clarifying the differences, development ease, and unique aspects of MOOCs versus Micro-credentials.
3 Kickstart Your MOOC! - How to Create MOOC (Hands-On) Practical, step-by-step workshop on design, structure, and mapping, resulting in one completed module.
4 Step by Step in Building MOOC A 2-day intensive workshop walking participants through scripting, assessment, and recording with a support system.
Micro-Credential
5 Turning your University Courses into Micro-credentials Guides educators on unbundling 3-4 credit courses into micro-credentials through proper planning and mapping.
6 Micro-Credential Basic Coaching (Level 1) Covers differences between ODL, Hybrid, MOOC, and MC, focusing on stand-alone business models and credit transfers.
7 Designing stack-able or stand alone micro-credential course? Hands-on workshop for designing structures using existing course outlines and student handbooks.
8 Micro-credential Design: SMC & SAMC Explains the two classifications: Stackable (unbundled accredited programs) and Stand-alone (independent digital certifications).
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9 Crafting Educational Contents with Generative AI Explores using AI to revolutionize content creation, automated lesson plans, and personalized learning materials.
10 Academic Writing with AI Tools How AI can assist in research, summarizing papers, and boosting productivity in thesis or project writing.
11 Developing MOOC/MC Using Gen AI in Open Learning One-day workshop on utilizing built-in Gen-AI features within the Open Learning platform to build courses quickly.
12 AI Tools for Editing and Teaching Covers efficient research paper editing and content generation using AI tools, including ethical considerations.
13 Personalizing Content Creations with Gen AI Focuses on tailored content development like quizzes and multimedia that cater to diverse learner needs.
14 Maneuver Learning4Life Platform using AI Assistant Showcases how NLP and Emotional Intelligence in AI assistants enhance the user journey on the Learning4Life platform.
Learning Management System (LMS)
15 Introduction to Learning Management System (eLearn@USM) Utilizing Moodle features to augment face-to-face lectures and build collaborative learning communities.
16 Creating and Grading Online Quiz (MCQ and Essay) Practical steps for designing, conducting, and managing grading for online exams in eLearn@USM.
17 eLearn@USM: Course File Preparation Focuses on OBE compliance, extracting assessment data, and managing attendance modules.
18 Adding Interactive Content (H5P) in eLearn@USM Using H5P to create interactive videos, games, and presentations within the LMS.
Technologies
19 Penggunaan Slido Sebagai Alternatif Kepada Kahoot Introduction to Slido for interaction, gamification, word clouds, and PowerPoint integration.
20 Empowering Learning with AI: ODL & SIM Leveraging AI tools to create engaging Self-Instructional Materials (SIM) for distance learning.
21 ChatGPT: A Threat or an Opportunity for Education? A webinar discussing the impact of ChatGPT on automation vs. student dependency.
22 Mastering the Skills to Develop Online Courses Using tools like Canva, Genially, and Open Learning to create high-satisfaction learning materials.
23 Understanding Copyright and Plagiarism Clarifying doubts regarding intellectual property in the era of online learning.
24 Integrating ChatGPT into Assessment Design Hands-on session for educators to design assessments that safely and effectively incorporate AI.
25 Using AI In Classroom Gamification Combining AI with game-based learning methodologies to make the classroom more effective.
26 TeachBot: Empowering Educators with ChatGPT Face-to-face workshop focusing on lesson planning and ethical AI integration.
27 Introduction to ODL and Self-Instructional Materials (SIM) Theoretical and practical parts of designing SIM for flexible teaching delivery.
28 Editing Teaching Video using Filmora and Kinemaster An 8-hour hands-on workshop for beginners to script, record, and edit educational videos.
29 AI Tools for Personal and Professional Productivity Focuses on workflow efficiency and teaching preparation for university lecturers.
30 Designing Engaging PowerPoint Slides (Cognitive Load Theory) Applying psychological principles to slide design to improve instruction quality.
Instructional Strategies
31 Level Up Engagement with Scenario-Based Learning Introductory workshop on using AI-powered scenario generation to boost critical thinking.
32 Building Scenario-based learning Part 2 Practical application: constructing contexts, challenges, and consequences in learning scenarios.
Assessment
33 Rubric Design for Authentic Assessment Based on the CALOHEA Project, focusing on clear outcomes for engineering and academic courses.
34 Objective Assessment of Knowledge & Cognitive Skills Best practices for constructing objective methods to test understanding.
35 Creating the Scoring Rubrics Introduction to types of rubrics and the drafting process for professional grading.
36 Developing Constructed-response Test Items and HOTS Crafting assessment tasks and strategies for Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) items.
37 Developing Good Multiple Choice Questions Guidelines for constructing high-quality MCQs that test higher-order thinking.