Keynote Speaker
| Prof. Ong Yew Soon | Director, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Research Centre & Professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering |
The prevalence of data availability has significant ramifications on the evolution of artificial intelligence. This rapid growth impacts modern educators as pedagogical practices of the modern educator must evolve in tandem with learners who demand more data-driven approaches to teaching and learning. Professor Ong Yew Soon, Director of Data Science and AI Research Centre, Co-Director of the Singtel-NTU Cognitive & Artificial Intelligence Joint Lab, A*STAR SIMTECH-NTU Joint Lab on Complex Systems Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will be sharing his innovative insights in the fields of big data and AI, and how they can be used to advance higher education practices.
Panel Discussions
3.1 Leveraging the innovation: Extended reality
Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Extended Reality (ER)...what are they and how are they different? Is differentiation between them even important? How can each technology benefit teaching and learning? Are these technologies the future in education? Join the panel of experienced faculty members as they share their insights on these pressing issues based on their experiences working on their projects in these areas.
| Speaker: Dr. Teo Yong Chua | Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Lim Yang Teck | Facilitator: Dr. Timothy Tan Ter Ming |
3.2 Leveraging the innovation: AI and mobile technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and mobile technologies can be found almost everywhere today. Various laborious and mundane tasks such as marking and text recognition can be performed using AI. With mobile devices being widespread in our daily lives, the potential of AI when incorporated in mobile devices can bring new exciting solutions. How can they be used to enhance teaching and learning, especially in terms student engagement and outcomes? Join the panel of experienced faculty members as they share their insights on these pressing issues based on their experiences in their project developments.
| Speaker: Mr. Paul Benedict Lincoln | Speaker: A/P Tan Seng Chee | Facilitator: A/P Adrian Kee Ying Hwa |