The Center for Advancement in Digital and Flexible Learning (UTM CDEX), in collaboration with the Media and Game Innovation Centre of Excellence (MaGICX) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully organized the launching of UTM Virtual Lab in conjunction with the official ceremony with the Vice Chancellor on 1st August 2023, broadcast live from Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM, Johor Bahru.The event was officiated by Professor Datuk Ir. Ts. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, the Vice Chancellor of UTM. This ceremony was attended by about 3000 participants including the Deputy Vice Chancellors, Deans, Members of Boards of Directors (JPU), academic and support staff of UTM.
The launch of UTM Virtual Lab marks a significant milestone, positioning UTM as the pioneer among public universities in Malaysia to introduce web-based virtual reality labs and their associated content. This great initiative is part of UTM’s strategic endeavor to revolutionize digital teaching and learning methods.As a key component of the visionary envisions UTM 2025 plan, the UTM Virtual Lab stands as a testament to the institution’s commitment to fostering open learning environments. The integration of this innovative platform not only benefits students but also enhances the teaching experience for lecturers, thereby adding substantial value to the overall learning process.
The UTM Virtual Lab offers a cutting-edge approach to practical education, providing students with remote access to laboratory experiences and experiments. This breakthrough in e-learning supplements traditional classroom teachings by enabling hands-on engagement with experiments, simulations, and immersive learning scenarios in a virtual environmentAdditionally, the UTM Virtual Lab serves as a hub for collaborative research, enabling multidisciplinary collaborations and knowledge-sharing among students, faculty, and researchers. The platform encourages innovation, allowing for the development of new experiments and content that cater to diverse fields of study.
