Perspectives of Future Learning: AI Through the Lens of Educators

This book looks at the intersection of AI and education in Singapore’s post-secondary education programmes. The key focus is the study on the needs assessment, selection of adaptive technologies and their seamless customization into the education eco-system.

Asha Kumaran is a Senior Academic Mentor at the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Temasek Polytechnic. Trained at the National Institute of Education, Singapore, she has been a teacher, a curriculum developer and a publisher. She holds an M Ed. She is enthusiastic about personalising learning for students and about technology as a transformative tool in humanising learning while enhancing students’ creative potential and nurturing their unique capabilities.

Boey Chee Kin is passionate about enhancing learning through empathy and innovation. Over the last 25 years, he has explored how technologies like AI and digital tools can seamlessly blend with pedagogy to enrich learning experiences and improve student outcomes.

Cleta Milagros Acebedo is an analytics and quality expert, with over 30 years of experience in education and manufacturing. Her contributions to organizational development and productivity in the Singapore and Philippines have been transformative. Mel’s academic credentials include degrees in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, and Business Analytics.

Linda William is a Senior Scientist at Temasek Polytechnic, has over 15 years of AI/ML experience across institutions like NUS, SMU, and SAP. She leads award-winning research in educational AI and teaches diverse learners. Her work integrates intelligent systems, analytics, and serious games to enhance teaching, learning, and learner performance outcomes.

Tan Wah Pheow a cognitive psychologist with a Ph.D. from Iowa State University, specializes in judgment, decision-making, and human factors. He lectures at Temasek Polytechnic and serves as a consultant on behavioral insights projects. Wah Pheow was instrumental in establishing the Centre for Applied Psychology and the Behavioural Insights Collaboratory.

Teo Chee Leng is the Course Chair of the Polytechnic Foundation Programme at Temasek Polytechnic, with a background in Engineering. She has consistently leveraged technology to explore innovative solutions. In recent years, she has focused on harnessing data and AI to advance educational practices and support student learning outcomes.

Vijayan N is a Senior Academic Mentor at the School of Business, Temasek Polytechnic, with over 25 years of experience in the polytechnic education sector. He holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) and am deeply committed to nurturing learners and fostering meaningful, practice-oriented education in business and applied learning contexts.

Zhang Huiyu Previously a research scientist at A*STAR, Huiyu is now a Senior Academic Mentor at Temasek Polytechnic. She has trained over 1,000 learners in AI and Analytics, and was a 2024 President’s Award for Teachers finalist. Her research explores using AI chatbots to personalise learning and enhance engagement in education.