User:Irfan

Selected Publications
Books
 * 1) Jawatankuasa Istilah PTPM (2001). Glosari Multimedia. Sprint Print.
 * 2) Jawatankuasa Istilah PTPM (2004). Glosari Multimedia (Edisi Kedua). Yusran Publ.

Chapters in a Book
 * 1) Nor Azilah Ngah, Irfan Naufal Umar, Mohammed Zin Nordin, Shanti Balraj (2003). Improving Energy Efficient Literacy: An Attitude Change and Diffusion of Innovation. In Ambigapathy Pandian & Gitu Chakravarthy. Language and Literacy: Research and Observation for Education. Serdang: Universiti Putra Press (Translation)
 * 2) Mohammed Zin Nordin, Shanti Balraj, Nor Azilah Ngah, Irfan Naufal Umar (2003). Environmental Literacy: Malaysian Public Knowledge, attitude, and Practice on energy efficiency. In Ambigapathy Pandian & Gitu Chakravarthy. New Literacies, New Practices, and New Times. Serdang: Universiti Putra Press

Journal Articles
 * 1) Irfan Umar, Sajap Maswan (2007). The Effects of a Web-based Guided Inquiry Approach on Students’ Achievement. Journal of Computers,  2(4).
 * 2) Irfan Umar, Mustapa Abidin (2007). The effects of a constructivist approach in a web environment on students’ language learning. Internet Journal of e-Language Learning & Teaching, 4(2), 26-37.

Articles in Proceedings
 * 1) Irfan Naufal Umar (2008) E-portfolio Application in the training of Teachers as Instructional Designers. Proceedings of the International Conference on Teacher Education in the Muslim World, Kuala Lumpur, 14-16 July 2008
 * 2) Che Soh Said, Irfan Naufal Umar (2008). Web-based Virtual Reality in Learning Biology. Proceedings of Science and Mathematics Education Regional Conference, 1-3 December 2008
 * 3) Irfan Naufal Umar, Mohd Zaki Jamaludin (2007). The effects of Hypermedia-based Interactive Courseware on performance of students with different learning styles in Computer Literacy. Proceedings of the 1st International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, Johor Bharu, 2-5 November 2007
 * 4) Irfan Naufal Umar, Hazman Ab Hadi (2007). The effects of static and animated 3D graphics on the achievement of students with different spatial ability in learning Orthographic Projection. Proceedings of the 1st International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, Johor Bharu, 2-5 November 2007
 * 5) Irfan Naufal Umar, Azmi Zakaria (2007) Formative Evaluation on Electronic Technology Multimedia Courseware. JPPG 2007 National Seminar Proceedings, Seremban, 18-20 November 2007
 * 6) Irfan Naufal Umar, Mohd Fauzi Abdul Rahman (2007). The Design and Development of a courseware entitled Magnetic for Electronic Technology course. JPPG 2007 National Seminar Proceedings, Seremban, 18-20 November 2007.
 * 7) Irfan Naufal Umar, Loh, B.B. (2007). Modality Principle in a Multimedia instructional material and its effects on the learning of students with different performance level. JPPG 2007 National Seminar Proceedings, Seremban, 18-20 November 2007
 * 8) Mohd Nasir Ismail, Nor Azilah Ngah, Irfan Naufal Umar (2007). Instructional Strategy in the teaching of Computer Programming: A needs assessment analyses. UiTM International Conference on e-Learning Proceedings, Shah Alam, 12-14 December 2007.
 * 9) Che Soh Said, Irfan Naufal Umar (2007). Virtual reality in science education: Its potential and implications on the teaching and learning of animal cells). The 5th Asean/Asian Symposium on Educational Management and Leadership Proceedings, Kuala Lumpur, 18-19 August 2007
 * 10) Mohd Nasir Ismail, Nor Azilah Ngah, Irfan Naufal Umar (2007). Mind Mapping with Cooperative Learning in Supplementing Computer Programming Learning: Theoretical Framework. Proceedings of the National Education Conference, Kota Bharu, 3-4 Dec. 2007.
 * 11) Irfan Umar, Nor Azilah Ngah, Wan., Mohd Fauzy Wan Ismail, Zarina Samsudin, Merza Abbas (2006) Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Ergonomically Designed IT Learning Environment: A Case Study of USM. Proceedings of the 6th SEAAIR Conference, 5-7 Sept. 2006
 * 12) Irfan Naufal Umar, Sajap Maswan (2006). The Effects of a Guided Inquiry Approach on the Achievement of Students with Different Cognitive Style. Proceedings of the 6th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 5-7 July 2006
 * 13) Irfan Naufal Umar, Mustapa Abidin (2006). The Effects of a Constructivist Approach in a Web Environment on Students’ Language Learning. Second International Language Learning Conference, 23-25 Nov. 2006, Penang, Malaysia.
 * 14) Irfan Naufal Umar (2006). The Theory and Applications of e-portfolio in Teacher Training). Proceedings of the 19th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, September 2006.
 * 15) Mohd Nasir Ismail, Nor Azilah Ngah, Irfan Naufal Umar (2006). Instructional Strategy in the Teaching of Computer Programming: What exactly is the Problem? Proceedings of the 19th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, September 2006.
 * 16) Irfan Naufal Umar & Mohd Ridzuan Ahmad Kamal (2006). Formative Evaluation of Bahasa Melayu Instructional Multimedia Courseware: A Case Study. Second International Language Learning Conference, 23-25 Nov. 2006, Penang, Malaysia.
 * 17) Irfan Naufal Umar, Tanimalai, R. (2006). The Effects of Simulation and Static Visual in Multimedia Environment of the Achievement of Students with Different Learning Style. Proceedings of the 19th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, September 2006.
 * 18) Krishnasamy, V., Toh, S.C. & Irfan Naufal Umar (2006). The Effects of Multimedia Constructivist Learning Environment on Achievement in the Learning of Chemistry. Proceedings of the 19th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, September 2006.
 * 19) Sajap Maswan & Irfan Naufal Umar (2006). The Effects of Guided Inquiry Approach in a Web-based Learning Environment on Achievement of Students with Different Cognitive Style. Proceedings of the 19th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, September 2006.
 * 20) Irfan Naufal Umar, Sajap Maswan (2005). The Application of Inquiry Approach in a Web-based-learning Environment. Proceedings of the 18th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, September 2005.
 * 21) Irfan Naufal Umar (2005). e-portfolio in Teacher Training: An Introduction. Proceedings of the National Conference on ICT in Education, Nov. 2005. Kuala Lumpur.
 * 22) Irfan Naufal Umar (2005). The Design and Development of an Instructional Multimedia: A Case Study. Proceedings of the National Conference on ICT in Education, Nov. 2005. Kuala Lumpur.
 * 23) Irfan Naufal Umar, Mustapha Abidin (2005). The Effects of a Constructivist Approach on Students’ Achievement in a Web-based-learning Environment. Proceedings of the 18th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, September 2005.
 * 24) Irfan Naufal Umar (2005). A Guided Inquiry Approach in a Web-based Learning Environment: Theory and Application. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on e-Learning & 4th International Conference on Information Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 2005.
 * 25) Irfan Naufal Umar, Ahmad Lotfi Hj Tarmiji (2005). The Effects of Cooperative Approach on Students’ Achievement in a Web-based-learning Environment. Proceedings of the 18th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, September 2005.
 * 26) Irfan Naufal Umar, Sajap Maswan (2004). Inquiry and Problem-based Learning in web environment. National e-learning Conference Proceedings, Penang, 2004.
 * 27) Mohd Feham Ghalib & Irfan Naufal Umar (2004). Learning Management System (LMS): The Role of Open Source Communities to Intensify the Development and Implementation Processes. National e-learning Conference Proceedings, Penang, 2004.
 * 28) Irfan Naufal Umar (2003). The Design of Malaysian Educational Web Sites: An Analysis. Proceedings of the 16th Malaysian Educational Technology Association Convention, Sept. 2003.
 * 29) Irfan Naufal Umar, Nor Azilah Ngah, Mohammed Zin Nordin, Shanti Balraj (2003). A Baseline Study on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Concepts among Malaysian public). Proceedings of the National Conference on Development Issues and Environmental Dilemma, Bangi, Sept. 2003.
 * 30) Mohammed Zin Nordin, Shanti Balraj, Nor Azilah Ngah, Irfan Naufal Umar (2003). Malaysian Society and Environment: Focusing on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on Energy Efficiency. Proceedings of the Conference on Society, Space, and Environment in a Globalised World: Prospect and Challenges, April 2003.
 * 31) Nor Azilah Ngah, Irfan Naufal Umar, Mohammed Zin Nordin, Shanti Balraj (2003). Knowledge and Attitude on Renewable Energy amongst Teachers in Malaysia. Proceedings of the International Symposium & Exhibition in Renewable Energy, September 2003.
 * 32) Mohammed Zin Nordin, Shanti Balraj, Nor Azilah Ngah, Irfan Naufal Umar, (2003). Framing Knowledge and Awareness on Energy Efficiency Among the Malaysian Public.  Proceedings of the International Symposium & Exhibition in Renewable Energy, September 2003.
 * 33) Norawi Ali & Irfan Naufal Umar (2001). The hybridization of Cognitive Strategies in Module-based Teaching for High School Physics. Proceedings of the 14th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, Sept. 2001.
 * 34) Irfan Naufal Umar (2000). Cognitive styles and learning strategies in a Hypermedia Environment: A Study on Malaysian Pre-college Students. Proceedings of the ‘ICT and education in the new millennium’ International Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2000
 * 35) Irfan Naufal Umar (2000). The Effects of Cognitive Style and Learning Strategies in a Web-based Instructional Environment). Proceedings of the 13th Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, Sept. 2000

Principal Investigator

 * 1) A Study on the Grounded Framework, Models, and Profiles of Instructional Design among the Practitioners in Malaysia. FRGS Grant (2007)
 * 2) Evaluation of ICT Initiatives in Malaysian Education: Success and Recommendation. Research University Grant (2007)
 * 3) The Design, Development and Evaluation of an e-portfolio System for the training of teachers as Instructional Designers in USM. USM Short Term Grant (2008)

Co-Researcher

 * 1) Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Model and its Instruments for the Identification of Giftedness and Talent among Secondary School Students – FRGS Grant (2007)
 * 2) Development of a Malaysian e-Publication and e-Research Network in Higher Education – Research University Grant (2007)
 * 3) The Analysis, design and development of Learning Objects as Resource Tools for the Successful Diffusion of ICT Usage amongst Secondary School Teacher- USM Short Term Grant (2006)
 * 4) Design, Development, and Testing of An Interactive Courseware: A Case Study for History Subject for Form One – USM Short Term Grant (2007)
 * 5) The Physical and Psychosocial aspects of Ergonomically-design IT Environment: A Case Study of USM – USM Short Term Grant (2003)
 * 6) A Post-Campaign survey on the Malaysian Public’s Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (A collaboration research with CETREE, USM, 2005 - Grant Awarded by Malaysian Energy Commision
 * 7) A survey on the Malaysian Public’s Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on the Energy Efficiency Campaign by the Star (A collaboration research with CETREE, USM, 2003, Grant Awarded by Malaysian Electricity Trust Fund Account, MESITA)
 * 8) A survey of the Malaysian Teachers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (A collaboration research with CETREE, USM, 2002 - Grant Awarded by Malaysian Electricity Trust Fund Account, MESITA)
 * 9) Survey of Malaysian population’s practice, attitude and knowledge on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (A collaboration research with CETREE, USM, 2001 - Grant awarded by Malaysian Electricity Trust Fund Account, MESITA)

Intro to Instructional design

my module

My MOODLE course site

My Interests
I love teaching, that's for sure. Being an academician, there are couple of things that are part of our world: teaching, doing research and publication. Of all those activities, i love teaching. I enjoy working with my students, either through face-to-face interaction or through online platform. I have been using MOODLE in my classes for the past four years. And one interesting impact of this online platform is my students are no longer behave passively (as frequently observed in my conventional face-to-face approach). These so-called 'passive learners' are the ones who contribute the most in my MOODLE environment! That is why i love teaching, both in the real world or in virtual environment!

My Sandbox
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