DUNGUN, Feb 25 – Technology-Knowledge Transfer Program 2025 from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Gintong, Jerantut to SK Delong, Dungun [Program Transformasi Ilmu Teknologi 2025 dari Sekolah Kebangsaan Gintong, Jerantut to Sekolah Kebangsaan Delong, Dungun] was held from 24th to 25th February 2025, marked a continuation of the impactful Technology-Friendly Program with Primary School Students in Kampung Gintong [Program Mesra Teknologi Bersama Murid Sekolah Rendah di Kampung Gintong] which was held on 5th October 2022. At SK Gintong, the participants comprised 19 pupils from Standards 1 to 6 and 10 teachers. This initiative underscores a sustained effort to enhance the knowledge transfer project (KTP) initially implemented in Kampung Gintong.
As a continuation of the Technology-Friendly Program with primary school students in Kampung Gintong (reference no. CE/2022/00085), conducted in 2022, this year’s program aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the technology knowledge transfer provided by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) academic staff to teachers and primary school students at SK Gintong. The focus is on ensuring sustainable improvements in teaching and learning practices.
In 2025, the program will expand its reach to SK Delong in Dungun with the aim of positively transforming and enhancing the technological knowledge of the school community. By fostering innovation and resilience, this initiative aligns with UTM’s mission to develop well-rounded talents and innovative technologies for the benefit of all.
The program featured Surayawati Abu Bakar, a distinguished former teacher at SK Gintong and now the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs at SK Delong, as a speaker. Ahmad Bazli Uwais Mohamad Hafizee, a former student of SK Gintong, served as a student facilitator, embodying the spirit of community-driven knowledge sharing. The participants at SK Delong included 41 pupils from Standards 4 to 6 and 13 teachers.
Focusing on technology education, the program included training sessions on using tools like Canva and AI-driven applications. Both teachers and students learned how to design and create digital scrapbooks, which provided a fun and interactive way to combine creativity with technology. The program plans to host a digital scrapbook competition to encourage engagement and allow participants to showcase their technological and artistic skills.
Key activities included hands-on sessions and evaluations to ensure the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning practices. Additionally, the program implemented a feedback mechanism to involve teachers and students in assessing the relevance and effectiveness of the technology applications introduced.
The program was led by Dr. Sya Azmeela Shariff from the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI) and Dr. Sahnius Usman from the Malaysian-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT). It was supported by a dedicated team of academics and contributors, including Professor Dr. Badlihisham Mohd Nasir, Dr. Hafiza Abas, Dr. Ruzana Ishak, Dr. Fatimah Salim, Dr. Harmi Izzuan Baharum, Shahira Yusnina Yahya, Mohamad Azrai Mohamad Junid, and Abdul Haq Haji Md Isa. Together, they exemplified UTM’s core values of integrity, synergy, and excellence, which were crucial to the program’s success in bridging knowledge gaps and fostering technological literacy.
This initiative showcases how educational institutions can create meaningful collaborations to address knowledge gaps and inspire future generations. By nurturing resilience and promoting technological literacy, the program lays the groundwork for sustained academic and social empowerment. Below are some digital scrapbook projects created by students from SK Gintong.
Prepared by: Dr. Sya Azmeela Shariff (Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Artificial Intelligence) and Ts Dr. Sahnius Usman (Senior Lecturer at Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology).