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As educators in higher education, we are witnessing a significant demographic shift in our classrooms. The student body is no longer composed solely of recent high school graduates; instead, we are welcoming a growing number of adult learners returning to upgrade their skills for a rapidly changing world. This evolution presents a vital question: Are our teaching methods designed to
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In this post, we feature Dr Lim Fun Siong, Head of the Centre for the Applications of Teaching & Learning Analytics for Students (ATLAS) at NTU’s Institute of Pedagogical Innovation Research and Excellence (InsPIRE). As a leader in learning analytics and AI-enhanced education, Dr Lim has been spearheading Project NALA (NTU AI Learning Assistants), which enables faculty to create customised
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In this post, we feature Dr Leonard Ng Wei Tat, an Assistant Professor from the School of Materials Science and Engineering. While his primary research focuses on data-driven techniques for printed electronics and high-throughput manufacturing, he has been pioneering the thoughtful integration of AI in education through Professor Leodar, a Singlish-speaking AI teaching assistant. In his article, Dr Ng shares
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In this post, we feature Mr Michael Tan Yong Heng, a Senior Lecturer from the Division of Information Technology & Operations Management at the Nanyang Business School. Mr Tan has been teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) to students without a computing background, and he shares with us his innovative approach to make this complex subject accessible and engaging for his learners.
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This insightful guest post by Dr Joanne Chia and the Director of the LCC, Dr Angela Frattarola, offers an inside look at their team’s journey in developing the GenAI-enabled Waai app. Their goal is to support student writing and thinking in the age of ChatGPT through strategic AI integration. By examining user needs, engineering smart prompts, and optimising functionality, they
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– or – How Dyslexia Saved Me from a Fate Worse than Rote Learning This guest post by Assoc Prof Ian Dixon from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information reflects on integrating structured mastery learning with improvisational just-in-time teaching. Through examples and lesson plans, Prof Dixon shares how fluidly combining these approaches can lead to powerful
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This guest post features the reflections of Asst Prof John Komar from NIE (Physical Education & Sports Science), an experienced educator with a passion for exploring the intersection of technology and teaching. In this post, he shares his insights on the impact of technology and AI in the classroom, highlighting both their potential benefits and drawbacks. He also discusses his
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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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