Institute for Pedagogical Innovation, Research & Excellence
Dr Ji-Jon Sit is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University. With a PhD from MIT’s Analog VLSI and Biological Systems Group, Dr. Sit brings extensive industry experience to his teaching, having worked at Advanced Bionics in California as a Senior RF and Systems Engineer (2007-2015) and at Nalu Medical developing neuromodulation
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Dr Hoo Hui Teng embarked on her journey to create an online rubric system to address a key issue. As the head of the Nanyang Business School (NBS) Accreditation Office in 2011, she was tasked with collecting evidence of student learning through course assessments and feedback across all programmes at NBS. This led to the birth of the NBS Assurance
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Real-world learning and contextualised learning are essential components of university studies that can significantly enhance students’ educational experiences and prepare them for the challenges of the real world. Real-world learning involves providing students with practical experiences that simulate real-world scenarios, allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. Contextualised learning, on the other hand, involves embedding learning within
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Reflection cultivates metacognition, or the ability to think about one’s own thinking. When students reflect on their learning, it helps them develop an awareness of how they learn and understand concepts. They can identify their cognitive strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. Reflection also enables students to compare different approaches to learning and determine what works best for them. By critically analysing
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This guest post features the reflections of Assistant Professor Andrew Prahl from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. In it, he sheds light on his experience of integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into his classes to enhance the learning experience. As with any nascent technology, there are challenges and risks that must be considered. This article offers
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