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  • 1 Universiti Teknologi MARA
Jurnal Inovasi Malaysia, 2018;1(2):53-68.
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Abstract

Teaching and learning (T&L) process involves several activities and methods that have been continuously carried out (continuously cannot be used with implemented) (either have been continuously carried out or have been implemented) towards providing comprehensive and efficient education, and not limited to delivering lectures in lecture rooms only. Now, the method of T&Lis more geared towards practical exposures and experiences through the method of student academic visits. UiTM (Perak) is using this method as one of the teaching methods emphasized in the curriculum. Nevertheless, the lack of efficient application process of student academic visits is a problem that interferes with the T&L process in UiTM (Perak). Hence, this paper discusses the weaknesses in the manual application process for a student academic visit and suggestions for its improvement. Findings from this empirical study revealed some shortcomings in the existing application process, in which it is difficult for the Academic Affairs (HEA) to monitor the application, while applicants (lecturers) are not clear about the status of the application. This situation has caused other problems such as students getting their travel expenses late and difficulty in getting buses for the academic visit. Consequently, the online application of ‘Academic e-Visit Version 1’ was developed based on the orientation of the existing system innovation. The main objective of this system development is to improve existing procedures by taking into account the time factor, cost and current record keeping. This system is more efficient and easy to control. The implementation of this system indicates that the application process can be abbreviated from 21 days (manuals) to 14 days (e-Academic Visit Version 1 system). Additionally, it can also keep the application records more systematically and save costs. This system is best suited to all UiTM campuses in an effort to provide quality and innovative academic programs