NEWS

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JULY 24 - Participated in the Asia TVET Experts Forum (ATEF) 2018 to uplift technical, vocational education and training with participants from . Delighted to partner with Lab Tech International for TVET. With Lab Tech’s chief, Steve McKee and team, Brad Ker and Shafiek Sultan at the event organized by #uthmjohor. 

SEPTEMBER 4 - Facilitated a digital citizenship workshop with Cybersecurity Malaysia with key stakeholders.#digitaltrends marks the rising significance of #digitalcitizenship. Yet, not enough emphasis in education.  Delightend to have had the opportunity to facilitate a #digitalcitizenship workshop with #cybersecurity Malaysia. A great start to scale #digitalcitizenship in education for #cybersafe and innovative #digitaleducation.

OCTOBER 4 - Presented “Disruptive Technology Disrupting Learning” to students and lecturers at the conference organised by Management and Science University (MSU) specialising in the field of education. 

OCTOBER 5 - Had rich and meaningful discussions on #digitization #teacherprofessionaldevelopment #assessmentforlearning #educationaltechnology. Delighted to be amongst those with the same view on the importance of balancing the business and the mission to deliver quality education for #Gemseducation

OCTOBER 8-10 - Connecting with educators and key players in the industry. Had an insightful discussion with Petri Karjalainen of Spinfy Oy and explored potential content areas for the 2019 edition with Sharon Roessen and Sophia Ku of Terrapin, the organizer. #designthinking #learningspaces #employability #futureskills

OCTOBER 16 - Attended by Ministry of Education officials, school leaders and teachers organized by the Educational Technology Division. Steadily steering the mission to build educators’ confidence and capacity. #education #coaching #mentoring #knowledgesharing #digitalcitizenship #educationaltechnology

OCTOBER 22-23 - A rare opportunity to moderate a session on commercialising social enterprises and held a masterclass at the AKEPT-WIEF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FORUM 2018. Interacted with some established and tenacious social entrepreneurs. Quite a feat to secure funding, fulfilling funders’ requirements and making the social impact on beneficiaries. 

OCTOBER 30-31 - Education remains the most critical and scalable channel to introduce digital citizenship skills. With Cybersecurity Malaysia engaging key agencies delivering education and teacher training. #wellbeing hashtag#pedagogy #digitalcitizenship

NOVEMBER 7 - Convened the board of governors meeting for GEMS International School Tropicana Metropark. Interesting to note the differences between this GEMS school and its sister school in Pearl City, Penang. One thing they have in common though is the commitment to quality international education for their diverse community of students. #internationaleducation #pedagogy #gems

NOVEMBER 8 - “Project Mouse Trap” - a new group’s project idea for the #designthinking coaching at #Inti. The mouse trap, a product they insisted would solve the problems associated with rats.  Human’s irresponsible attitude towards the environment is the main reason behind the pests. Killing the rats alone won’t address the root cause. Waiting in anticipation for their enhanced solution. #coaching #mentoring #projectmousetrap

NOVEMBER 26 - At the Open Learning Conference 2018 exploring “Scaling Quality Education.” Shared the perspective on disengaged digital natives and moderated a panel session on “Employability and Skills Development” with accomplished panelists Nora Abdul Manaf, Prof Mike Keppel and Sarah Sayoun. Loved the topics on micro credentials and shifting focus from CGPA. Now, how do we translate this conviction into action?