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Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim

The existing iCEPS webpage continues to display program information in a list format, requiring users to manually scroll through the list to access all the available UiTM programs. This presentation of data in a list format is inefficient for analysis as it necessitates users to imagine and visualiz...

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Main Authors: Mohammad, Norasiah, Ibrahim, Ima Shafarhana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak 2023
Subjects:
L Education (General)
Education of special classes of persons
Online Access:https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/88212/1/88212.pdf
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spelling my.uitm.ir.882122023-12-11T15:19:04Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/88212/ Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim msij Mohammad, Norasiah Ibrahim, Ima Shafarhana L Education (General) Education of special classes of persons The existing iCEPS webpage continues to display program information in a list format, requiring users to manually scroll through the list to access all the available UiTM programs. This presentation of data in a list format is inefficient for analysis as it necessitates users to imagine and visualize the geographical location of the campuses themselves. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of utilizing a dot distribution map to assist users (candidates) in their search and selection of campuses for pursuing part-time distance learning at the diploma or degree level, as offered by the Institute of Continuing Education and Professional Studies (iCEPS) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). In this study, a methodology to enhance the user experience in selecting campuses for part-time distance learning programs at the diploma or degree level was implemented. This includes initializing a map using the Google Maps JavaScript API, generating markers on the map to represent campus locations, and implementing tooltips to provide essential information when users interact with the markers. The webpages with the dot distribution maps are presented as the findings of study. It is effectively visualizing the locations of iCEPS campuses across various branches in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. These dot distribution maps offer an interactive and user-friendly platform that allows users to access detailed information about the courses offered at each campus. The implications of this study point to a significant reduction in the time, costs, and health-related concerns associated with users’ travelling. By providing an efficient means of campus selection through dot distribution maps, prospective learners can minimize the time spent commuting, reduce expenses on accommodation, food, and travelling thus promoting convenience, financial savings, and well-being. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak 2023-11 Article PeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/88212/1/88212.pdf Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim. (2023) Mathematical Sciences and Informatics Journal (MIJ) <https://ir.uitm.edu.my/view/publication/Mathematical_Sciences_and_Informatics_Journal_=28MIJ=29/>, 4 (2). pp. 10-19. ISSN 2735-0703
institution Universiti Teknologi Mara
building Tun Abdul Razak Library
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country Malaysia
content_provider Universiti Teknologi Mara
content_source UiTM Institutional Repository
url_provider http://ir.uitm.edu.my/
language English
topic L Education (General)
Education of special classes of persons
spellingShingle L Education (General)
Education of special classes of persons
Mohammad, Norasiah
Ibrahim, Ima Shafarhana
Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim
description The existing iCEPS webpage continues to display program information in a list format, requiring users to manually scroll through the list to access all the available UiTM programs. This presentation of data in a list format is inefficient for analysis as it necessitates users to imagine and visualize the geographical location of the campuses themselves. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of utilizing a dot distribution map to assist users (candidates) in their search and selection of campuses for pursuing part-time distance learning at the diploma or degree level, as offered by the Institute of Continuing Education and Professional Studies (iCEPS) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). In this study, a methodology to enhance the user experience in selecting campuses for part-time distance learning programs at the diploma or degree level was implemented. This includes initializing a map using the Google Maps JavaScript API, generating markers on the map to represent campus locations, and implementing tooltips to provide essential information when users interact with the markers. The webpages with the dot distribution maps are presented as the findings of study. It is effectively visualizing the locations of iCEPS campuses across various branches in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. These dot distribution maps offer an interactive and user-friendly platform that allows users to access detailed information about the courses offered at each campus. The implications of this study point to a significant reduction in the time, costs, and health-related concerns associated with users’ travelling. By providing an efficient means of campus selection through dot distribution maps, prospective learners can minimize the time spent commuting, reduce expenses on accommodation, food, and travelling thus promoting convenience, financial savings, and well-being.
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author Mohammad, Norasiah
Ibrahim, Ima Shafarhana
author_facet Mohammad, Norasiah
Ibrahim, Ima Shafarhana
author_sort Mohammad, Norasiah
title Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim
title_short Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim
title_full Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim
title_fullStr Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim
title_full_unstemmed Dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iCEPS) campuses in Universiti Teknologi MARA / Norasiah Mohammad and Ima Shafarhana Ibrahim
title_sort dot distribution maps to identify part-time distance learning programs (iceps) campuses in universiti teknologi mara / norasiah mohammad and ima shafarhana ibrahim
publisher Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak
publishDate 2023
url https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/88212/1/88212.pdf
https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/88212/
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