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In a rapidly evolving landscape, D2L Connection: Singapore provides an exciting opportunity for educators and innovators to unite and shape the future of education. Our theme, “Ignite the Joy of Learning,” celebrates the power of innovation to reshape learning, foster creativity and joy, and create personalized experiences that empower learners.
Dynamic conversations will explore how AI can enhance adaptive learning, enabling students to navigate their own learning journey with greater autonomy and efficiency. Join us as we navigate the intersection of education and technology, and the future of education that transforms lives.
Speaker: Ling Lee, Senior Regional Manager, Asia, D2L
Speaker: Dr. Cristi Ford, Chief Learning Officer, D2L
As we navigate the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence and education, it’s imperative to move beyond mere technical readiness. This keynote delves into the cultivation of plural literacies—encompassing cultural, cognitive, constructive, communicative, confident, creative, critical, and civic dimensions—as foundational to ethically and effectively integrating AI into learning environments. Drawing parallels with Singapore’s educational vision, which underscores the necessity of evolving mindsets alongside structural reforms, we’ll explore how intentional cultivation of diverse literacies can lead to resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational ecosystems.
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In response to the rapid rise of Generative AI (Gen AI) in education and administration, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) embarked on a transformative journey to upskill over 800 academic staff members. This session will delve into the approach taken by SP to design and implement a scalable, self-paced learning package leveraging on various tools in D2L Brightspace. Within just three months, the program was developed to include diagnostic quizzes to lead learners to adaptive learning pathways, providing opportunities for deeper learning, testing of knowledge and recognising of staff effort through badges.
Speaker: Fan Tang Meng, Assistant Director, Digital Learning Services, Singapore Management University
Exam administration in higher education can be intricate and time-consuming, especially when managing multiple exams across venues. Exam Buddy & Tracker Widget transforms this process by introducing smart automation and real-time tracking, streamlining exam management for administrators, instructors, and extended support teams like invigilators and technical staff. Its key features include readiness checks for quiz settings and unique exam tracker links for real-time monitoring of student submissions by exam venue and seat number. These innovations reduce administrative burdens, improve oversight, and create a seamless exam experience for all key stakeholders.
Speaker: Michael Kavanagh, Senior Director, International Customer Success, D2L
Moderator: Dr. Cristi Ford, Chief Learning Officer, D2L
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A discussion exploring what meeting the needs of the modern learner looks like. Panel members will explore how they tackle challenges and ways to prepare graduates with the skills needed to meet workforce demands.
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At Temasek Polytechnic, we transformed a common challenge in digital learning environments where students who are not completing pre-class activities or submitting assignments on time, into an opportunity to ignite joy and self-regulation in learning. Our solution leverages Brightspace’s Intelligent Agents to deliver personalised nudge messages infused with behavioural science principles, creating meaningful touchpoints that motivate student engagement.
The design incorporates tailored messaging strategies, including timely reminders for those falling behind and positive reinforcement for those on track, thereby creating personalised learning experiences at scale. Based on student feedback, we enhanced accessibility by integrating MS Teams delivery via Power Automate, meeting students on their preferred platform.
Implemented across two distinct educational contexts, foundational science subjects and TP-wide communication courses, our initiative demonstrated remarkable versatility. In one semester alone, our solution delivered thousands of personalised nudges with impressive results: e-learning activity completion dramatically increased and tutorial preparedness improved significantly, while saving countless hours of instructor time that could be redirected to enhancing teaching quality.
Join us to discover how small, strategic digital nudges can transform the learning experience while fostering student independence and success.
Speaker: Louise Plunkett, International Product Strategy Director, D2L
Speaker: Michael Kavanagh, Senior Director, International Customer Success, D2L
