Taking place via Microsoft Teams, 2 pm (Sumatera Selatan Time), this event embraced a collaborative effort, featuring an esteemed International Guest Speaker and moderated by Professor Ts. Dr. Wan Abdul Rahim Wan Mohd Isa (UiTM). The distinguished International Guest Speaker for this webinar was Prof. Deris Stiawan, Fakultas Ilmu Komputer, Universitas Sriwijaya, Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia. Prof. Stiawan’s presentation, titled “Current Trends in IT for Development,” offered comprehensive insights into the subject matter. Through a dynamic Q&A session, students had the opportunity to actively engage with the International Guest Speaker, benefiting from his wealth of experience in Information Technology.

Integrated into the curriculum of the Information Technology and Global Development (ICT754) course for the Master of Science in Information Technology program, semester March to August 2024, this webinar significantly enriched student learning experiences and reinforced educational activities. The collaboration with an International Guest Speaker aimed to enhance pedagogical methods, ensuring alignment with the latest developments in Information Technology.

In essence, the implementation of Collaborative Teaching Initiatives, particularly through the involvement of International Guest Speakers at UiTM, offers substantial benefits for students. It provides them with opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals and stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of information technology. This initiative not only marks a significant step forward for UiTM but also underscores Malaysia’s commitment to delivering meaningful and relevant learning experiences for students.

For further information about the event, please visit the following link:  https://sites.google.com/uitm.edu.my/international-sriwijaya/home