Capacity building through graphic design software usage in Open University Malaysia
In the rising economy and fast paced technologies, companies are finding ways to build the capacity of their workforce using cheaper or free technology solutions that can collaborate, share, develop the relevant knowledge and skills. This process is a priority in order to obtain, improve, and ret...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
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2019
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| Online Access: | http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1159/1/library-document-1159.pdf http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1159/ |
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| Institution: | Open University Malaysia |
| Summary: | In the rising economy and fast paced technologies, companies are finding ways to build
the capacity of their workforce using cheaper or free technology solutions that can
collaborate, share, develop the relevant knowledge and skills. This process is a priority
in order to obtain, improve, and retain the skill needed to do their jobs competently or
to a greater capacity. Therefore, the widespread use of open educational resources
particularly free software seems to offer promising solution in capability building
efforts of an individual or organisation facing constraints in the workplace. Thus, this
study aims to explore the effectiveness of capacity building initiatives through the use
of graphic design software for the targeted support workforce of Open University
Malaysia. Accordingly, several workshops were conducted using graphic design
software known as Inkscape. Furthermore, a survey was carried out to explore the
awareness, perceived ease of use and intention to use of the Inkscape software. The
results are very positive and encouraging, especially when the participant are able to
create attractive design works and are willing to continue producing them at their
workplace. (Abstract by authors) |
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