Perspectives of Future Learning

This book looks at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education in Singapore’s post-secondary education programmes. The key focus is the study on needs assessment, selection of adaptive technologies and their seamless customization into the education ecosystem. To successfully implement the AI-education solutions, the reader learns about the planning considerations to develop a suitable approach to engage stakeholders.

The book then provides practical insights on how AI-education solutions adopting machine learning, natural language processing, analytics and automation were successfully implemented in classrooms to enhance teaching and learning. In the context of the pervasiveness and power of AI, the human connection is emphasised through a collaborative approach, with behavioural insights, for the holistic development of the student of the future. The authors aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The authors use case studies, their research findings and empirical evidence to illustrate the principles, frameworks and theoretical groundings used for the different areas. By considering the intricacies of integrating AI meaningfully into Singapore’s post-secondary education, attention is drawn to the often overlooked and challenging aspects of practicality and scalability of these strategies and the generalisability of the findings from the studies.

This book is ideal for administrators, researchers, practitioners, instructors and trainee teachers to draw reference from the design, implementation and evaluation, including implications, of teaching and learning interventions using AI in higher education.

Asha Kumaran is a senior academic mentor at the School of Humanities and 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 MEd. 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 organisational development and productivity in Singapore and the Philippines have been transformative. Mel’s academic credentials include degrees in industrial engineering, business administration and business analytics.

Gabrielle Lai is a cognitive developmental psychologist. She manages the Centre for Applied Behavioural Sciences at Temasek Polytechnic. As a behavioural scientist, Gabrielle has extensive experience in teaching, conducting research, and providing consultancy in the areas of psychological and behavioural sciences, behavioural insights and the learning sciences.

Linda William is a senior scientist at Temasek Polytechnic, and she has over 15 years of artificial intelligence and machine learning experience across Singapore’s top institutions such as the National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, 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.

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 an EdD and is deeply committed to nurturing learners and fostering meaningful, practice-oriented education in business and applied learning contexts.

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