Entering the university for the first time brings about mixed feelings. Excited, nervous, sad, wonder, curious… So first of all, to the first-year students, congratulations for getting a place in one of the most competitive, top professional programmes in Malaysia! You’re now in the UiTM Faculty of Pharmacy.
Undoubtedly, as we step into this era of post-pandemic, digital tools are an inseparable part of your life as a student in the first year. And later when you work as pharmacists. Knowing how to use digital tools effectively to optimise your productivity is important.
So does getting connected and communicating our needs (assignments, appointments etc) to the faculty members and your peers.
Today’s Activity
To start this session, we are going to do a 15-minute breakout room activity with Quizizz. Answer the Quizizz as an individual. Discussions with group members are highly encouraged.
- Please join a breakout room in Webex.
- Take 5 minutes to get to know your classmates in the Webex room: Ask them their names, where they are from, their favourite food or hobbies.
- Click on the link here or on the pix to join. Enter the 6-digit code:
4. The game will start soon.
Have fun! And we resume the briefing session at the end of the 15 minutes.
Useful Digital Tools and Tips for the First-Year Pharmacy Students
The following are a list of digital tools / learning management system (LMS) and some tips for you. They are not comprehensive, but you have and might encounter during the first year here and beyond:
- UiTM has a good site for students: iStudent Portal
- Learning Managment Systems: UFUTURE, Google Classroom, Canvas
- Gamified quiz: Kahoot, Quizizz, Quizlet
- Screencasting: Loom, Screencastify
- Presentation Apps: Canva, Google Slides, Slido
- Convert PDF to Word
- New to Canva? Create an Attractive Instagram Post
- Presentation Tips for Students and Professionals
- Study tips by Dr. Ali Abdaal
Lastly, useful to you as the first-year student is to have an idea what are your career options as pharmacists. Read this blog post on pharmacist’s career choices. It’s written for my former students (it’s a bit too long, so take your time).
All the best in your studies. And the university years will be one of the best time of your life, so enjoy! =)