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Critical Reflection

  Module learning:  If I have to reflect honestly, I will say that I did not achieve the goal that I had set for myself. I wrote about being a more confident presenter and sharing my ideas properly. I was in a mess and felt dispirited throughout the course with five modules. For the first time, I experienced sleepless nights and frequent anxiety attacks. If I were to make a connection to my past course in polytechnic, I would say that I did better previously. The learning outcome was similar to when I was in polytechnic. However, there are a few aspects that I found myself in a difficult situation. An example would be communication. I was unable to communicate well and connect with some of my coursemates. It was different when I was in polytechnic as I was able to freely share my ideas with them and had a great laugh over anything. However, I felt rigid that my anxiety kicked in when in university. I would experience both stress and emotionally drained out if I was called out to share
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Summary_Reader Response Draft 3

According to Cox (2018), there is a possibility that Smart Road technology can be utilized as a crash-sensing ‘touchpad’ on highways. Cox (2018) also explained that in the five-year trial, along a half-mile stretch of U.S Highway 285, the road will be laid with “factory-made concrete slabs featuring wi-fi connectivity and embedded fibreoptic cables that act as pressure sensors.” This sensor will detect, notify and dispatch help for vehicular issues through the internet. Smart roads will shorten the duration as they inform real-time warnings about traffic and road hazards, significantly increasing the quality of motorists’ safety. Hence, this information becomes the pillar of transportation (Cox, 2018). However, the article states that Schwartz, a professor from an engineering faculty, had expressed his doubts regarding the consistency of the technology concerning technical disruptions and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, Colorado seems hopeful that this technology may aid in certain i
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Reader Response Draft 2

According to Cox (2018), there is a possibility that Smart Road technology can be utilized as a crash-sensing ‘touchpad’ on highways. Cox also explains that in the five-year trial, along a half-mile stretch of U.S Highway 285, the road will be laid with “factory-made concrete slabs featuring wi-fi connectivity and embedded fiberoptic cables that act as pressure sensors.” This sensor will detect, notify and dispatch help for vehicular issues through the internet. Smart roads will shorten the duration as they inform real-time warnings about traffic and road hazards, significantly increasing the quality of motorists’ safety. Hence, this information becomes the pillar of transportation (Cox, 2018). However, the article states that Schwartz, a professor from an engineering faculty, had expressed his doubts regarding the consistency of the technology concerning technical disruptions and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, Colorado seems hopeful that this technology may aid in certain issues de
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Reader Response Draft 1

According to Cox (2018), there is a possibility that smart road technology can be utilized as a crash-sensing ‘touchpad’ on highways. In the five-year trial, along a half-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 285, the road will be laid with “factory-made concrete slabs featuring wi-fi connectivity and embedded fiber optic cables that act as pressure sensors.” This sensor will detect, notify and dispatch help for vehicular issues through the internet. Smart roads will shorten the duration as they inform real-time warnings about traffic and road hazards, significantly increasing the quality of motorists’ safety. Hence, this information becomes the pillar of transportation. However, the article states that Schwartz from the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of Maryland had expressed his doubts regarding the consistency of the technology concerning technical disruptions and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, Colorado seems hopeful that this technology may aid in certai
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Summary Article - Draft 2

According to Cox (2018), there is a possibility that smart road technology can be utilized as a crash-sensing ‘touchpad’ on highways. In the five-year trial, along U.S. Highway 285, the road will be laid with “factory-made concrete slabs featuring wi-fi connectivity and embedded fiber optic cables that act as pressure sensors.” These will detect, notify and dispatch help for vehicular issues through the internet. Smart roads will shorten the duration as they inform real-time warnings about traffic and road hazards; significantly increasing the quality of motorists’ safety. Hence, this information becomes the pillar of transportation.  However, the article states that Schwartz from the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of Maryland had expressed his doubts regarding the consistency of the technology concerning technical disruptions and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, Colorado seems hopeful that this technology may aid in certain issues despite the relucta
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Summary Article - Draft 1

According to Cox (2018), there is a possibility that smart road technology can be utilized as a “crash-sensing ‘touchpads’” on highways. In its five-year trial along U.S. Highway 285, the road was laid with “factory-made concrete slabs featuring wi-fi connectivity and embedded fiber optic cables that act as pressure sensors”. These will detect, notify and dispatch help for vehicular issues through the internet. This will quickly shorten the duration as it informs real-time warnings about traffic and road hazards.  In addition, this technology can significantly increase the quality of motorists’ safety. Hence, this information becomes the pillar of transportation. However, Professor Charles from the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of Maryland has expressed his doubts regarding the trustability of the technology in regard to system disruptions and cost-effectiveness.  Nevertheless, Colorado seems hopeful that this technology may aid in certain issues de
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Task 7: Formal Letter (Self-Introduction)

Dear Professor Brad I am Nur Syahirah Binte Shafie, a student in your Effective Communication module. I am writing to introduce more about myself. I graduated from Temasek Polytechnic with a Diploma in Green Building and Sustainability. I became interested in architectural engineering while going through the Green Building Modeling and Simulation module in polytechnic. Hence, I decided to pursue a Degree in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services). Based on my personal experiences, I am an active listener and an example can be derived from my work experience in an infrastructure department. I was tasked to do product research on countertop guards by my supervisor who did not specify specific details. I found the various designs of the product and had to clarify with him to narrow down my searches. Meanwhile, I struggle to be spontaneous in my communication. For example, during my final year project presentation in polytechnic, I blanked out in answering an impromptu
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