Manjit Singh Sidhu

Manjit Singh Sidhu is currently an associate professor and the head of the graphics and multimedia department, College of Computer Science and IT, University Tenaga Nasional (Malaysia). He received his BSc (Hons) degree in computer science from the University of Wolverhampton (UK, 1997), master’s in information technology from University Putra Malaysia (2000) and PhD in multimedia from the University of Malaya (2008). His background covers a wide range of computer science and educational experiences, initially teaching undergraduates and supervising postgraduates (both master’s degree and PhD students) in the graphics and multimedia department. He has written and published several conference proceedings, journals, and book chapters both locally and internationally. He has also won a number of research, development, and invention awards both locally and internationally. He is a chartered IT professional, UK and a member of the British Computer Society (MBCS), a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Computer and Communications Society, Malaysian National Computer Confederation (MNCC), and Malaysian Scientific Association (MSA). His research focuses on patterns of interactions in multimedia and virtual reality applications, visualization, and computer animations.

Publications

Advanced Technology-Assisted Problem Solving in Engineering Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2020. 270 pages.
Visual multimedia applications integrate animation, sound, graphics, and video to create an engaging, interactive, and effective learning environment. Such software allows...
Evaluation Study Outcome of Augmented Reality Technology for Solving Engineering Problems in UNITEN: Augmented Reality Technology for Solving Engineering Problems in UNITEN
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2019. 16 pages.
In this article, a study was done to compare the preferences of UNITEN students in using augmented reality technology user interface applications to solve selected engineering...
Promoting Cognitive Skill among Engineering Undergraduates with Technological Software
Nur Maisarah Binti Shahril Khuzairi, Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2015. 9 pages.
This chapter reviews the infusion of technology tools such as the integration of computers into programs like simulation to promote higher cognitive skills among engineering...
E-Behaviour Trends and Patterns among Malaysian Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents
Selvi Salome Gnasigamoney, Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2014. 13 pages.
The threat of cyber-related crimes due to excessive usage of Internet and current e-behaviour amongst the younger children is not new in this new millennium but stays as an issue...
An Effective Conceptual Multisensory Multimedia Model to Support Dyslexic Children in Learning
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Eze Manzura. © 2013. 18 pages.
Multimedia has affected many areas in education and benefited users, including disabled ones. In this paper the authors propose an effective conceptual courseware development...
Computer-Aided Engineering Education: New Learning Approaches and Technologies
Chen Kang Lee, Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2013. 24 pages.
The paradigm shift in engineering education in response to the revolution of the knowledge society has created new challenges for education practitioners. The utilization of...
E-Behaviour Trends and Patterns among Malaysian Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents
Selvi Salome Gnasigamoney, Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2013. 13 pages.
The threat of cyber-related crimes due to excessive usage of Internet and current e-behaviour amongst the younger children is not new in this new millennium but stays as an issue...
Emerging Trends and Technologies for Enhancing Engineering Education: An Overview
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Lee Chen Kang. © 2012. 11 pages.
Improving and enhancing education has been a prime goal for higher learning institutions that seek to provide better learning techniques, technologies, educators, and to generate...
New Trends and Futuristic Information Communication Technologies for Engineering Education
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Lee Chen Kang. © 2012. 12 pages.
Improving and enhancing education is a goal for higher learning institutions that seek to provide better learning techniques, technologies, and educators and generate...
Enhancement of TAPS Packages Using Tangible User Interface
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Waleed Maqableh. © 2011. 9 pages.
Tangible User Interfaces (TUI) is an emerging human-machine interaction (HMI) style where significant number of new TUIs has been incorporated into the educational technology...
An Effective Conceptual Multisensory Multimedia Model To Support Dyslexic Children In Learning
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Eze Manzura. © 2011. 17 pages.
Multimedia has affected many areas in education and benefited users, including disabled ones. In this paper the authors propose an effective conceptual courseware development...
Technology-Assisted Problem Solving for Engineering Education: Interactive Multimedia Applications
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 425 pages.
In order to be useful and transfer adequate knowledge skills to the learner, a multimedia program design needs to have a sound pedagogical base. Technology-Assisted Problem...
Introduction
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 12 pages.
Computer aided learning (CAL) is a terminology used for delivering educational experiences electronically. CAL materials may use any combination of teaching techniques including...
Instructional Design for Multimedia and Theory of Learning Styles
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 18 pages.
The effectiveness of any instructional programme or instructional material depends upon an appropriate planning or designing, what is called in professional parlance...
User Interface Design Approaches in Learning Environments
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 16 pages.
Interface design provides the practical information for the multimedia author to develop well-designed and usable interfaces. However, the design of the user interface for any...
Computer Aided Learning and Multimedia
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 14 pages.
In general, Computer Aided Learning (CAL) is the term given to software applications in which a computer is used to partially replace the function of a human instructor in the...
Hardware and Software for Multimedia Development
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 9 pages.
The aforementioned statement is essential to ponder when it comes to multimedia hardware and software consideration. Computers are now making it possible to blend or integrate...
Technology Assisted Problem Solving Packages: A New Approach to Learning, Visualizing, and Problem Solving in Engineering
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 22 pages.
This is especially true in the domain of engineering where such technology needs much attention. Technology assisted problem solving (TAPS) packages are specialized computer...
Development and Usage of TAPS Packages in the Mechanical Engineering Course
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 29 pages.
The Mechanical Engineering course is largely based on practical skills and requires the acquisition of basic skills and domain knowledge before applying them on real problems. In...
Evaluation of Interactive Multimedia Packages
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 8 pages.
The literature shows that many different evaluation methodologies for computer aided learning (CAL) packages have been proposed based on different philosophical views (Worthen...
Evaluation of TAPS Packages
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 20 pages.
The evaluation was carried out to examine the distribution of learning styles (discussed in Chapter 2) of the third year undergraduate engineering students and suggest effective...
Effectiveness of the TAPS Packages
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 10 pages.
This Chapter discusses the effectiveness of TAPS packages and provides a brief account of the differences between the approach of the TAPS packages used in this study with that...
Challenges and Trends of TAPS Packages in Enhancing Engineering Education
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 9 pages.
It can be envisaged that the use of multimedia computer technology as replacement, or supplement to, human educators in engineering education would become widespread in the...
Conclusion and Further Work
Manjit Singh Sidhu. © 2010. 8 pages.
Mechanical engineering course subjects such as Mechanics Dynamics, combine a mix use of mathematics, schematic diagrams, and text descriptions. Frequently, students are unclear...
Educational Technoethics Applied to Career Guidance
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Pilar Alejandra Cortés Pascual. © 2010. 14 pages.
Educational orientation should be set within a specific socio-historical context, which is nowadays characterized by the Society of Information. From this starting point, we...
Digital Simulation in Teaching and Learning
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Youngkyun Baek. © 2010. 28 pages.
This chapter expands upon the definition of a simulation with two categories: experiential and symbolic. It discusses the interactive, experiential trend in digital teaching and...
Emerging Trends and Technologies for Enhancing Engineering Education: An Overview
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Lee Chen Kang. © 2010. 11 pages.
Improving and enhancing education has been a prime goal for higher learning institutions that seek to provide better learning techniques, technologies, educators, and to generate...
New Trends and Futuristic Information Communication Technologies for Engineering Education
Manjit Singh Sidhu, Lee Chen Kang. © 2010. 12 pages.
Improving and enhancing education is a goal for higher learning institutions that seek to provide better learning techniques, technologies, and educators and generate...
International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE)
David D. Carbonara. Est. 2005.
Ask any teacher at any level of education – technology engages learners and animates their imagination. Technology stimulates minds in ways that make a profound and lasting...