Explore emerging models of education and how technology can be meaningfully applied to enhance the learning experience and support student engagement. 

Panellists – Dr Wagheeh Shukry Hassan, Deputy Director, Digital Learning, Resource and Education Technology Division, Ministry of Education; David Chak, Co-Founder / Director of Curriculum, Arus Academy; Osama Yunes, IT Manager, Spectrum International School; Noor Akmar binti Jais, School Principal, SMK Putrajaya Presint 18(1)
Moderator – Muhammad Khalil Abu Kasim, Sales Lead, Google for Education Malaysia

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Do digital natives enjoy online learning? Students take the centre stage to give feedback on their online learning experience, what they would change about it and how wellbeing is now a priority concern of theirs.

Panellists – Yi En Chia, Student, Tenby International School Setia EcoHill; Daniel Hisham bin Mohd Nasruddin, Student, SM Sains Tuanku Syed Putra Perlis; Ethan Reddiar, Student, UCSI; Othman Fakih, Student, Beaconhouse Sri Inai International School
Moderator – Azzatullina Pawanchik, Executive Director, Change Management & Communications, Education Performance and Delivery Unit (PADU), Ministry of Education Malaysia

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How can teacher CPD reflect the changing landscape of education? These leaders shed some light on the challenges involved in encouraging CPD take-up and how they are tapping on online training to ease the process.

Panellists – Wei Li Ng, Head of Academics & EdTech Lead, Tenby International School Setia EcoHill; Anis Alisya Abdullah, Director, Tun Abdul Razak Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia; Julalia Binti Yahya, Principal, SM Sains Tuanku Syed Putra Perlis Malaysia; Thanbeer Sekhon, Senior Educator, Desa Mahkota Form Six College, Kuala Lumpur
Moderator – Willie Tan, Group CEO, USCI Schools Group

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Encik Zainal bin Abas, Director of Education Technology Resources Division, Ministry of Education, Malaysia delivered the opening address at EDUtech Malaysia 2023. Encik Zainal shared how even with the pre-emptive implementation of a digital learning platform in 2019, there is still more work to be done to digitalise education. He also shares the need for educators to reimagine the curriculum, keeping in mind the need to prepare students for a ‘Borderless’ world.

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In a study involving over 24 countries, Google for Education finds out what the future of education is shaping out to be. From the role of education in equipping students with skill sets required for work to reimagining the learning ecosystems with tech and data in mind, unlock the key trends driving education.  

Speaker – Raja Azmi Adam, Country Lead, Google for Education, Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

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Not all students across the country have equal access to good connectivity and devices to access online learning resources. How can schools work towards delivering quality education despite these challenges? Additionally, our panel members discuss the potential of digital tools to reach learners with specific learning needs.

Panellists – Mastura Binti Muhamad, Principal, SMK Zon R1 Wangsa Maju; Encik Naharudeen Bin Othman, Director, Perlis State Education Department; Suzihana Binti Shaharan, Principal, SMK Taman Ria Jaya, Sungai Petani, Kedah; Zur’aiza binti Abdul Hamid, Principal, SMK Batu 5, Jalan Jeniang
Moderator – Dr Teh Pei Ling, Assistant Director – Curriculum Development Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia

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Public and private school leaders in Malaysia discuss their shifts into a hybrid learning model, the importance of pedagogical change to create engaging and student-focused learning environments and how their approach to assessments has shifted.

Panellists – YBrs Dr Rusmini Binti Ku Ahmad, Director – Curriculum Development Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia; Asruddin Abas, Principal, SMK Sultan Abu Bakar; Nicki Coombs, Principal, Beaconhouse Sri Inai International School; Ivan Teng, Services Business Development Manager, Lenovo Malaysia
Moderator – Zuherly Zolkapali, Assistant Director of Pupils’ Talent Development, Kedah State Education Department

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In Malaysia, the government has recognised the importance of technology in education and has been investing heavily in developing digital infrastructure and resources. Discover insights, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead in ensuring that the Malaysian education system meets the evolving needs of learners and prepares them for success in the 21st century – and how technology can be used to improve teaching and learning in the future.

Speakers – Encik Zainal bin Abas, Director of Education Technology Resources Division, Ministry of Education; Victor Lam, Sales Program Lead, Google for Education, Malaysia

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AI specialist, Big Data Analyst. The world of work is evolving rapidly. To what extent can education and today’s institutions provide the necessary learning experience for students to take on these roles?

Speaker – Jackie Wong, Senior Sales Director, REL Segment, Lenovo Malaysia

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Develop robust strategies and processes to make shifting from different modes of lesson delivery easy. Understand how a blended learning environment might be able to ease concerns of differentiated experiences between face-to-face and distance learning and how digital tools and platforms play a critical role in such a model.

Moderator – Azrina Azmi, Adoption Lead, Google for Education
Panellists – Benny, Xue Zheng Lau, Teacher, SMK Taman Desa Jaya; Nor Farahiyah Binti Abdul Rahman, Mathematics, Computer and Data Teacher, SMK Subang; Hasan Brown FCoT, School Principal, Spectrum International Schools; Ayman Idris, Student, Spectrum International Schools

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With the lack of face-to-face and interaction, teachers have looked at other ways to ascertain student learning. How can we extract valuable feedback on teaching performance through other means of assessments and change student perceptions, anxiety over results?

Moderator – Jasmine Sabharwal, Deputy Head, Pastoral and Holistic Education, Sri KDU International School
Panellists – Jared Wilson, Deputy Head, Curriculum, Nexus International School; Diana Ng, Principal, Honsbridge International; Rachel Smith, Deputy Headteacher (Academic), Charterhouse Malaysia

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From online resources to home projects, discover how tools like Padlet, Jamboard and virtual art festivals helped students explore and experiment in STEAM subjects whilst during distance learning.

Speakers – Khoyes Miah, Assistant Principal, Crescendo-HELP International School; Nicki Coombs, Executive Principal, Beconhouse

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How can school leaders address wellbeing from its multiple facets? How can a ‘culture’ of wellbeing be instilled at every level? Hear how these school leaders are looking not just at students but considering the importance of wellbeing amongst teachers and staff as well.

Moderator – Matthew Scott, Principal, Middleton International School
Panellists – D Gerard Joseph Louis, CEO, HELP Education Services; James Unsworth, Acting Head of School, Australian International School Malaysia; Ravinder Kaur, Assistant Head, Student Affairs, Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur; Michelle Jane, Principal, Sayfol International School

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Encourage and foster innovation in teaching, learning, assessments, and campus operations. Our panel of speakers deliberate the continued integration of technological tools in the campus and how it should be done in order to ensure quality learning is achieved.

Moderator – Nurhizam Safie Bin Mohd Satar, Deputy Dean (Networking & Alumni), Faculty of Information Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Panellists – Joseph Lee, Vice Chancellor, INTI International University & Colleges; Vintha Guptan, Vice-Chancellor, Saito University College; Hairul Azhar Abdul Rashid, Vice President, Research, Industrial Collaborations and Engagement, Multimedia University; Mushtak Al-Atabi, Provost and Chief Executive Officer, Heriot Watt University Malaysia; Chinmoy Sahu, Vice-Chancellor, Manipal GlobalNxt University

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How has hybrid learning changed our understanding of what student engagement looks like? We explore the challenges of returning back to face-to-face learning and how digital tools help bridge the gap and ensure students are able to interact and collaborate as they have during distance learning.

Moderator – Ken Morrison, Educational Technology Coach, Raffles American School
Panellists – Grace Ho, Head of EdTech, Fairview International School; T Narish Tamilarasan, Director of Digital Learning, Sri KDU International School Klang; Uma Devi, ICT Manager, I.G.B. Internatioanl School

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From personal coaching to co-curricular activities, hear how schools have introduced new initiatives to drive greater work-life balance in a period of blurred lines during online work and study. Understand the importance of creating a sense of belonging through both in-person and online activities for greater accessibility, participation, and visibility.

Moderator – Amira Firdaus, Deputy Director, Academic Enhancement & Leadership Development Centre (ADeC)
Panellists – Deborah Hall, Professor of Positive Psychology, Heriot-Watt University; Syamsul Fozy Bin Osman, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Development and Campus Lifestyle), Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA; Azrin Esmady Bin Ariffin, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affaris & Dean, Faculty of Optometry & Vision Sciences, SEGi University; Noran Naqiah Hairi, Dean for the Health and Wellbeing Research Cluster, Universiti Malaya

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These two universities had some experience and process in place for blended learning prior the pandemic but they still faced challenges as the lockdown continued longer. They share how creativity and an open mindset come together to help deliver continued learning and their efforts in furthering digital competency development.

Speakers – Nurfadhlina Mohd Sharef, Deputy Director, Innovation of Teaching and Learning; Jane Lim, Vice President, Campus Academic Operations, INTI International University & Colleges

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How are universities in Malaysia closing the gap between graduation and the workforce? Hear how instructional systems and curriculums are adapting to the current and future needs, demands of the workforce and the types of knowledge and skills critical for each student.

Moderator – Elajsolan Mohan, President and Associate Professor, N.A.P.E.I. Malaysia
Panellists – Ridzwan Bin Che’ Rus, Dean, Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Sultan Idris Educational University; Adrian Yao, Academic Director, External Programmes, Methodist College Kuala Lumpur; Matthew Sansom, Pro Vice Chancellor, Education, Sunway University; Aik Lee Chong, Vice President (Academic Affairs), UCSI College

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Regardless of the delivery model, courses must engage student cognitively and engage students deeply in understanding complex ideas but how can we achieve this with an e-learning approach? Listen in as our speakers share how they are choosing the right mix of e-learning resources and ensuring their curriculums are preparing future talents.

Speakers – Abd Karim Alias, Director of the Centre for Development of Academic Excellence, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Ts. T.J. Iskandar Abd Aziz, Director, Digital Learning Centre, Universiti Tenaga Nasional

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Twenty-first-century-skills are abilities and attributes that can be taught or learned in order to enhance ways of thinking, learning, working, and living in the world.

The Global Partnership for Education, 2020

Malaysia’s Higher Education Ministry is pivoting to ensure graduates make a smooth transition into the workforce. Director of Academic Excellence, Wan Zuhainis binti Saad, shares why a demand-driven education model is necessary and the importance of 21^st century skills that are not just about digital.

Speaker – Wan Zuhainis binti Saad, Director of Academic Excellence Division, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

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