EGCOMM - Lesson 1 - Module Overview Apr23

C O M M U N I C AT I O N
ESSENTIALS FOR
ENGINEERS(EGCOMM)
Official (Closed) - Non Sensitive
LESSON OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
• identify main takeaways from the module
• understand and identify the various disciplines that may be
related to a particular topic or issue
• obtain an overview of the types of writing and assessments
in EGCOMM
Technology & Engineering

How are they interconnected?
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HOW SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND

TECHNOLOGY CONNECT TO SOCIETY:
https://www.eie.org/overview/science-engineering-technology
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IDENTIFY 5 KEYWORDS IN THIS PICTURE
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TASK 1 – CLASS DISCUSSION

• Please show the video on the next slide to the whole class until 1’20”
• Divide the class into pairs and allocated them to watch different parts of the
selected video clips (~2 mins) and discuss the technology in relation to society.
Part 1 - Drone deliveries: 1’20” - 4’20”
Part 2 - How restaurants have innovated: 6’46” – 9’28”
Part 3 - Some start-ups have thrived: 10’48” – 12’46”
Part 4 - Working from Home 12’46” – 14’14”
Part 5 - E-learning benefits and challenges: 14’14” – 18’03”
• Identify two things you like about the video clip and identify two things you have
doubts/concerns about the video clip.
• Student sharing time
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So what has that got to

do with this module?
What is it all about
anyway?
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(McKinsey
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Accelerate, 2020)
World Economic Forum

Future of Jobs Survey 2020
URL: http://www.businessinsider.com/10-skills-employers-will-want-the-most-in-2020-2018-1/?IR=T/#10-cognitive-flexibility-1
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3 THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT TO

TAKEAWAY AT THE END OF THE MODULE:
2) Communication
Skills
1) Critical Thinking
3) Global Outlook
3) Global Outlook
Critical Thinking
“…students develop capability in critical and

creative thinking as they learn to generate and
evaluate knowledge, clarify concepts and
ideas, seek possibilities, consider
alternatives…” (Australian Curriculum,
Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2018).
Have a think
Look back on the earlier discussion on the Fourth
Industrial Revolution.
Discuss the importance of examining the issue from

different perspectives.
Link the discussion to what you have just learnt

about critical thinking skills.
“GATTACA” – WATCH THE SCENE AND ANSWER THE

QUESTIONS
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TASK 2 – DISCUSSION
1. Which engineering technology is involved in the
movie clip?
2. Identify the benefits of this technology.
3. What possible social problems may arise from
this technology?
4. Is it ethical to execute this technology on
human beings?
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Disciplinary perspectives refer to “those

that represent accepted bodies of knowledge
and modes of thinking in areas such as
psychology, political science, microeconomics,
sociology, law or medicine” (Miller & Mansilla,
2004, p. 3).
Disciplinary perspectives that we will be focusing on:

ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY
“The engineering method (also known as engineering design)
is a systematic approach used to reach the desired solution to
a problem. There are six steps (or phases): idea, concept,
planning, design, development, and launch from problem
definition to desired result” (University of Bath, 2022).

SOCIOLOGY
“Sociology is the study of human social relationships and
institutions. Sociology’s subject matter is diverse, ranging from
crime to religion, from the family to the state, from the
divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a
common culture, and from social stability to radical change in
whole societies” (The University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill, 2018).

PSYCHOLOGY
“Psychology is the study of all aspects of behaviour and mental
processes. It includes topics such as how the brain works, how
our memory is organised, how people interact in groups and
how children learn about the world” (UCD School of
Psychology, 2013).

ECONOMICS
“Economics studies human activities and constructions in environments
with scarce resources, and uses the scientific method and empirical
evidence to build its base of knowledge. The evaluation of human
interactions as it relates to preferences, decision making, and constraints is
a significant foundation of economic theory. The complexity of the
dynamics of human motivation and systems has led to the establishment of
assumptions that form the basis of the theory of consumer and firm
behavior, both of which are used to model circular flow interactions within
the economy” (Lumen, n.d.).

LAW
“In simple terms, the law may be understood as the systematic
set of universally accepted rules and regulation created by an
appropriate authority such as government, which may be
regional, national, international, etc. It is used to govern the
action and behavior of the members and can be enforced, by
imposing penalties” (Key Differences, 2015).

ETHICS
“By ethics, we mean that branch of moral philosophy that guides people
about what is good or bad. It is a collection of fundamental concepts and
principles of an ideal human character. The principles help us in making
decisions regarding, what is right or wrong. It informs us about how to act
in a particular situation and make a judgment to make better choices for
ourselves. Ethics are the code of conduct agreed and adopted by the people.
It sets a standard of how a person should live and interact with other
people” (Key Differences, 2015).
BASIS FOR
LAW ETHICS
COMPARISON
Meaning The law refers to a Ethics is a branch of moral
systematic body of rules that philosophy that guides people
governs the whole society about the basic human
and the actions of its conduct.
individual members.
What is it? Set of rules and regulations Set of guidelines
Governed By Government Individual, Legal and

Professional norms
Expression Expressed and published in They are abstract.
writing.
Violation Violation of law is not There is no punishment for
permissible which may result violation of ethics.
in punishment like
imprisonment or fine or
both.
Objective Law is created with an intent Ethics are made to help
to maintain social order and people to decide what is
peace in the society and right or wrong and how to
provide protection to all the act.
citizens.
Binding Law has a legal binding. Ethics do not have a binding

nature. (Key Differences, 2015)
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/critical-thinking-
definition-with-examples-2063745
Engineering students are no exception…

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Ms Goh Bee Keow

Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering
Division Good communication skills are
required in your three years at the
polytechnic
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GLOBAL OUTLOOK
Despite the pandemic, the

growth of globalisation of
business has made it vital
for people from different
cultural backgrounds to
work together.
Importance of a global outlook:

Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team
IMPORTANCE OF A GLOBAL OUTLOOK:

SINGAPOREAN BRANDS
SET THEIR SIGHTS ON THE WORLD
Case Study
Mini Analysis
Presentations
Group Research Outline
Discussions Presentation
Online
Learning Formal
Report
Role-Playing
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EGCOMM APR SEM 2023:
O U R TA R G ET A N D
S T R AT E G Y
1. Strengthen students’ speaking skills and provide more chances for students to have
more active speaking and listening practice within lesson time
2. Train students to be responsible and self-motivated learners through Online
Asynchronous Learning (OAL)
3. NP Guidelines for ChatGPT (or similar Generative AI Tools)
4. Grade Cap Policy – Attendance is a key factor in your academic progress. Regular
attendance correlates with better results.
STRENGTHEN
STUDENTS’
SPEAKING SKILLS
P R OV I D E M O R E C H A N C E S F O R
S T U D E N T S TO H AV E M O R E A C T I V E
SPEAKING AND LISTENING PRACTICE
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Organise a newsroom (a casual

news sharing session) for
students to share news they have
read recently within lesson time.
No. of Sessions:
Official (Closed) - Non Sensitive6 - 8 sessions
Time to conduct: Allocate the first/last 10 mins of the lesson to conduct the
newsroom
No. of Presenters per 3 – 4
session:
Duration: Around 1-2 mins per sharing
Feedback: Round robin – Students in charge of the next session should
respond to the news shared
TRAIN STUDENTS TO
BE RESPONSIBLE AND
S E L F - M O T I V AT E D
LEARNERS
ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
(OAL)
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WHAT IS ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS

LEARNING (OAL)?
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THE FLIPPED
LEARNING
APPROACH
Online
Asynchronous
Learning - Flipped learning must have:
Flipped
Learning
Self-study Self
Online Follow up
Assessment
Component in class
e.g. Quiz
Eg: Eg:
• Videos • Quiz Discuss and Review
• Brightspace Content • Discussion Boards Learning in class.
• Readings • Padlet etc.
OAL IN EGCOMM
“2+1 model”
2 hours
3 hours face In-Person
to face Learning (IPL)
lesson
convert to… 1 hour
Online
Asynchronous
Most of the EGCOMM lessons have Learning (OAL)
OALs now. Please refer to your
Module Schedule!
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NP GUIDELINES FOR
C H AT G P T ( O R S I M I L A R
G E N E R AT I V E A I T O O L S )
T H E F U T U R E L O O K S S E T TO B E G E N
AI ENABLED
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USE OF CHATGPT
• Do not just accept ChatGPT answers as facts. ChatGPT content may mislead at times. Check
with reliable sources always.
• Know the limits of ChatGPT. Use ChatGPT to sharpen your own creative, analytical, critical
thinking. Critique what ChatGPT tells you. Find ways to improve its response.
• For assignment, project or test – use ChatGPT only as permitted. Check with your tutor.
When used, always credit/cite ChatGPT or similar Generative AI as a web-page.

Example: ChatGPT. (n.d.). Retrieved February 6, 2023, from https://chat.openai.com
• Keep track of your work and your sources to distinguish your own work from that of
ChatGPT
GRADE CAP POLICY –
AT T E N D A N C E I S A K E Y
FACTOR IN YOUR
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
R E G U L A R AT T E N D A N C E
C O R R E L AT E S W I T H B E T T E R R E S U LT S
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
• Must meet minimum 70% overall attendance for lectures, tutorials & practicals
• Only valid reasons are accepted for absence from class
• Submit reasons with supporting proofs within two (2) working days
• 1st warning given when attendance falls to 80%
• 2nd and final warning when attendance falls to 73%
• Grade cap kicks in automatically when attendance rate falls below 70%
PUNCTUALITY POLICY
No grace period for attendance-taking in classes

Late without valid reasons will be marked “Absent”
• Being punctual shows respect for others and maximises lesson time for all.
• Be self-responsible in attending classes regularly and punctually.
• Cultivate good habits that will serve you well in life.

GRADE CAP POLICY - 4 THINGS TO KNOW
1 Attendance Minimum 70% overall attendance

required
2 Grade Cap If you pass the module and do not meet the minimum attendance
requirement, your module grade will be capped at the passing grade:
- “D” grade for examinable and continuous assessment modules
- “PX” or “Pass” grade for modules graded Pass/ Pass with Merit/ Fail
Reasons for absence Only valid reasons are accepted.

3 Submit them within two (2) working days.
Notifications on low Max 2 warnings will be sent to you and your parents/guardians:
4 attendance - 1st warning when attendance rate falls to 80%
- 2nd and final notification when attendance rate falls to 73%
- Grade cap kicks in automatically when attendance rate < 70%
TIMETABLE – TO GUIDE YOUR LEARNING

A FEEDBACK SURVEY WILL BE
CONDUCTED THE END OF THE APR SEM
Summary
1. Focus on face-to-face presentations
2. Bring your laptop to class for all lessons
3. Be responsible and self-motivated to complete
your OAL
4. You will be allocated to do a 2-min individual
sharing of a recent news article in one of the
lessons. Your tutor will arrange this in Lesson
One / Two
5. Be on time for classes!
6. Do not accept ChatGPT answers as facts.
7. The EGCOMM classroom is a safe space for you
to learn and practice
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ASSESSMENTS
Assessment 1 Research Infographic Presentation (Individual) 30%
Assessment 2 Case Study Analysis (Group) 35%
Assessment 3 Life Hack Presentation (Individual) 15%
Assessment 4A OAL tasks 10%

Assessment 4B Participation 10%
Total 100%
Course Expectations
Attend all classes (including OAL)
Arrive on time
• Late arrival will be deemed as absent
• For OAL components, you are required to complete the materials and
quizzes/reflections etc. or your OAL marks will be affected
Turn in all assessments

• If absent, provide MC or official letter to qualify for re-assessment.
Participate actively in class (including OAL)

• Marks will be awarded!
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C O M M U N I C AT I O N

Technology & Engineering

HOW SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND

IDENTIFY 5 KEYWORDS IN THIS PICTURE

TASK 1 – CLASS DISCUSSION

So what has that got to

World Economic Forum

3 THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT TO

“…students develop capability in critical and

Discuss the importance of examining the issue from

Link the discussion to what you have just learnt

“GATTACA” – WATCH THE SCENE AND ANSWER THE

Disciplinary perspectives refer to “those

Disciplinary perspectives that we will be focusing on:

Disciplinary perspectives that we will be focusing on:

Disciplinary perspectives that we will be focusing on:

Disciplinary perspectives that we will be focusing on:

Disciplinary perspectives that we will be focusing on:

Disciplinary perspectives that we will be focusing on:

Governed By Government Individual, Legal and

Binding Law has a legal binding. Ethics do not have a binding

Engineering students are no exception…

Ms Goh Bee Keow

Despite the pandemic, the

Importance of a global outlook:

IMPORTANCE OF A GLOBAL OUTLOOK:

Organise a newsroom (a casual

WHAT IS ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS

When used, always credit/cite ChatGPT or similar Generative AI as a web-page.

• Only valid reasons are accepted for absence from class

• 1st warning given when attendance falls to 80%

• 2nd and final warning when attendance falls to 73%

No grace period for attendance-taking in classes

• Be self-responsible in attending classes regularly and punctually.

• Cultivate good habits that will serve you well in life.

GRADE CAP POLICY - 4 THINGS TO KNOW

1 Attendance Minimum 70% overall attendance

Reasons for absence Only valid reasons are accepted.

TIMETABLE – TO GUIDE YOUR LEARNING

Assessment 1 Research Infographic Presentation (Individual) 30%

Assessment 2 Case Study Analysis (Group) 35%

Assessment 3 Life Hack Presentation (Individual) 15%

Assessment 4A OAL tasks 10%

Attend all classes (including OAL)

Turn in all assessments

Participate actively in class (including OAL)

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