• TEACHING AND LEARNING
    • Lecture/ Tutorial
      The RL students will be following the same lecture/tutorial or other teaching and learning activities as attended by other student on campus but fully online on a virtual platform.

    • Course Participation
      Student participation is calculated from attendance of lecture session (synchronous) and student involvement in discussion according to weekly learning schedule. Students are advised to contact the instructor or programme coordinator if they encounter problems related to completing their assignments.

    • Learning Materials
      All learning materials including recorded lecture, notes and continuous assessment will be provided for all students in our e-Learning Management System called SPeCTRUM.

    • Learning Management System (LMS)
      The LMS via SPeCTRUM allows students to access course materials, learning schedule, announcements, and communicate with peers and course instructors. All teaching and learning activities will be conducted within this platform, including live video conferencing sessions accessing pre-recorded videos/audios, discussion through the forum, online quizzes, and assignment submission.

      Learning Management System (LMS): https://spectrum.um.edu.my

    • Academic/Research Project
      For postgraduate programme, depending on the course requirements, students who have successfully completed all taught courses can progress to the Academic/Research Project. It requires students to undertake projects independently and a supervisor will be assigned by the Universiti Malaya.

  • TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (HARDWARE & SOFTWARE)
    • Computer and Internet Access
      As an online learner, RL students must have access to a personal computer with a good internet connection. This is to allow you to participate in lectures live through video conferencing as well as to watch recorded lecture videos and to access learning materials provided in the online platform.

    • Computer requirements
      The basic computer hardware and software requirements are as given below. Please check with your instructor for any other hardware/software requirements specific to your course.

i. Basic Hardware

Computer
There is no official quota when it comes to RAM (random access memory) or CPU speed, but we would recommend a Processor Speed of 2.0GHz with 4GB of RAM as a minimum requirement.

Mobile Device
Mobile devices allow you to receive tweets, e-mail, instant messages, and updates to your social networks. They can also help you download MP3 files of course lectures.

Microphone/Speakers/Headset
It’s worthwhile to invest in a good headset, so that you can listen privately. A microphone lets you participate in class meetings via Zoom, Google meet, etc.

ii. Basic Software

Operating System
An up-to-date operating system is a requirement for many online programs. Windows 7 or higher are usually acceptable. For Mac users, you will need System 10.6 or higher. If you’re not sure which operating system you have, or whether it’s compatible, please contact your enrollment advisor.

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access)
For word processing and data analysis projects, you’ll need programs that can create text documents and spreadsheets. Microsoft Office is most suitable for this purpose.

Adobe Acrobat (Professional)
This software allows you to create PDF files.

Browser Plug-ins (Zoom, Flash, QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Real Player, etc.)
Some version of a media player or flash player is necessary for streaming videos. These programs are usually free and easy to download.

If you have any questions about any of the plug-ins or are unable to download the plug-ins, please contact the Helpdesk (https://myRL.um.edu.my/helpdesk).

    • Computer skills
      You will need some basic computer skills to be a successful RL learner.
      • Basic Computer Skills
        As an online learner, you will be communicating and collaborating with your instructors and classmates in a variety of ways, most frequently through writing. Hence, you will need basic skills on email writing and application and Microsoft Office software especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint to perform required tasks and assignments.
      • Digital Communication
        You will need basic set of computer skills to function effectively in an online course in order to communicate with the instructor and classmates either through discussion forums, email and video conference or chat platforms. You’ll need to use proper netiquette skills when communicating online. For example, using full sentences, avoiding sarcasm, and using emoticons. These skills also apply to email communication, where you will want to be clear and succinct.
      • Web Search
        Knowing how to do a web search is a necessary skill set in today’s digital culture. As an online learner, you need advanced web search skills to be able to obtain information relevant to your study and find resources to share in discussion forums, references for papers and projects.
      • Collaboration
        Most courses require some form of online interaction among students in small teams, face-to-face where you will be collaborating with your RL or on campus classmates for group projects and assignments. The aim is to promote application of core concepts, builds knowledge and provide learners with skills that allow them to view problems and situations from different perspectives.