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  • Biggest ICT event in region returns

Attendees at the previous CommunicAsia exhibition and conference


Known as the platform for companies to introduce cutting-edge technologies and solutions, the two events will highlight pertinent industry developments and address emerging trends as well as provide enhanced networking opportunities for industry professionals from around the world.


CommunicAsia2012 will feature breakthrough developments in nextgen networks, broadband and satellite technology, as well as a sneak peek into mobile apps and solutions.


It’s a place where new and yet-to-be-available products and solutions for the communications industry will be showcased.


BroadcastAsia2012 will capture future trends in the broadcasting industry, addressing many pivotal issues as the industry braces itself against the new and fast changing consumer dynamics and the great content shift that is happening.
EnterpriseIT, held in conjunction with CommunicAsia, will showcase innovative applications and end-to-end solutions across the entire value chain as well as transform the way companies operate and communicate internally and beyond.


Malaysian companies are said to occupy about six per cent of exhibition space in the exhibition, making it the largest participation compared to other Asean countries outside of Singapore. The last edition saw more than 90 Malaysian exhibitors taking part.


New Straits Times Tech will be at the event to bring its readers the latest in communications technology


  • ICT in the classroom begins with teachers


 FINDINGS from a recent evaluation report on the school adoption scheme by the Education Ministry should augur well for the future of information and communications technology (ICT) programmes in schools.


Apart from the observation that many students are fast adjusting to the new mode of learning through technology tools such as PCs and the Internet, the report highlighted that the majority of teachers agree that they need to bring themselves up to speed on digital literacy skills, mainly to build their confidence in integrating technology into their lesson plans


This is encouraging and important too, as teachers play a vital role in ensuring the success of ICT programmes in schools. Teachers need to keep pace with the latest ICT developments and incorporate them into their teaching delivery.


For example, with Web 2.0 technology, teachers can create collaborative platforms to manage and share teaching and learning resources.
The Education Ministry also needs to have an effective support system to constantly expose teachers to innovative teaching and learning methods that are based on ICT. These include continuous support to enhance teachers’ digital literacy skills through training in the use of multimedia computing and Internet-based pedagogies. Such efforts will further drive greater ICT competence among teachers and knowledge creation among students.


Lending support to this push is a recent move by the education authorities in the United Kingdom to set the bar higher for those aspiring to become teachers.
A report by the Institute for Learning, with support of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, Lifelong Learning UK and Standards Verification UK, says ICT ability will be one of the personal skills required for teachers to be granted licensed practitioner status. It states that all providers of teaching training must make sure that they work to develop important personal skills, including ICT, in their students.

Looks like only those who are committed to teaching and adopting ICT are given the trust to integrate ICT successfully into classroom practice.
by: New Straits Times




  • DPM: Korean firms invited to explore potentials in ICT sector


SEOUL: South Korean companies are encouraged to explore more business potentials in the information and communications technology sector in Malaysia, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
He said the companies should take advantage of Malaysia's curent promotion of ICT products and new technologies particularly the usage of wireless technology.
"Another significant prospect for growth lies in renewable energy. This is a new and emerging industry that require modern infrastructure and support facilities, which are available in Malaysia.
"Global manufacturers in this industry have already established production facilities in Malaysia such as solar cells and modules.
"We would like to invite Korean companies to explore the potentials in this new area," he told a meeting with South Korean captains of industry here.
Muhyiddin said Malaysia is also giving attention to capital intensive and value-added industries which also provided opportunities for Korean companies to invest.
"Given Korea's strength in these areas, especially in research and development activities, there is good potential for collaboration in electronics, ICT, biotechnology, agro-based products, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy as well as in the development of machinery and engineering equipment," he said.
To date, 300 South Korean companies have invested in Malaysia, particularly in the manufacturing sector, with cumulative investment totalling US$1.6 billion. - Bernama 
by: THE STAR



  • Fadillah: ICT a necessity in education

KUCHING: The use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the education system can help to produce a creative and innovative workforce.
Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof said the Government had provided infrastructure such as school networks, computer labs and software to support the move of introducing creativity and innovation in the curriculum.
He said ICT was no longer a choice but a necessity, especially for students who could utilise the Internet to carry out research and produce reports.
“There are 16.7 million Internet users in Malaysia, out of whom over 12 million use Facebook.
“The number has increased because of the rapid rise in the use of smartphones and other web-enabled devices.
“This shows how much our lives revolve around using ICT,” he said at the opening of SK Green Road’s cyberscience programme yesterday.
His speech was read by Saribas assemblyman Mohamad Razi Sitam.
However, he cautioned students to be careful in using the Internet so as not to be exposed to negative or unsafe elements.
He also said the Government had taken various steps to address cyber safety, such as raising awareness among Internet users through its “CyberSafe” programme.
“These awareness programmes aim to educate the public that ICT can be dangerous if users are not careful,” he said.

 

Source :  http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/5/27/sarawak/11368021&sec=sarawak by The Star

 

  • Plans for a boutique university for ICT

SHAH ALAM: The Higher Education Ministry hopes to set up a boutique university for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in line with efforts to produce qualified experts in the field.


Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry had received a number of proposals from the private sector and industries that
are interested in working with the government.


He said the setting of an ICT university would expose students to practical aspects of ICT related industries, especially in engineering, science, technology and arts.


"The main focus of the university will be to provide students with practical knowledge and expertise," he told reporters after presenting prizes to winners in the AutoDesk Malaysia Design Competition (AMDC) 2011 here today.


Mohamed Khaled said starting next year, participation for the AMDC competition would be opened to private higher learning institutions as well.
He said the annual competition held since 2009 was aimed at producing AutoDesk design experts under the theme 'We Care' and highlight issues related to education in the respective fields.


Meanwhile, a team from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia emerged victorious in the AMDC 2011 with their AutoDesk Wheelchair Car, and walked away with the top prize of RM4,500 and a lap top computer. - Bernama

 

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