Lightning Talks

*Abstracts arranged alphabetically by title 

 

A Balancing Act: Engagement Without Exhaustion in an Experiential Learning Environment

Sim, S. S. C. (2024). A balancing act: Engagement without exhaustion in an experiential learning environment [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-choo


A Comparative Analysis of Pen-and-paper Exam and Computer-based Exam Results for a Year 3 Undergraduate Course

Chew, L. W., & Tay, S. E. R. (2024). A comparative analysis of pen-and-paper exam and computer-based exam results for a Year 3 undergraduate course [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-chew-tay


A Language Model-enhanced Network-centric Approach to Career Skills Enhancement

Zhou, C., & Yeo W. K. (2024). A language model-enhanced network-centric approach to career skills enhancement [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-zhou-yeo


Balancing Voices in Cooperative Learning Through an Equitable Practice

Ku, C. O., Low, Y. L., & Lieu, Z. Z. (2024). Balancing voices in cooperative learning through an equitable practice [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-ku-et-al/


Bridging Gaps in Student-led Music Community Outreach with the Elderly in Singapore

Ho, R., & Khoo, H. L. (2024). Bridging gaps in student-led music community outreach with the elderly in Singapore [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-ho-khoo


Building a Community in a Large Lecture Class

Yap, V. B. (2024). Building a community in a large lecture class [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singaporehttps://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-yapvb/


Contextually Relevant Question Generation with Large Language Models

Ong, J. H. F., & Yeo, W. K. (2024). Contextually relevant question generation with large language models [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-ong-and-yeo


Creativity and Failure Tolerance: Puzzling Findings in Student Outcomes

Kaur, A., Willems, T., & Huang, Q. (2024). Creativity and failure tolerance: Puzzling findings in student outcomes [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-kaur-et-al


Creating Videos with ChatGPT and AI Voiceover for Higher Cognitive Engagement

Wu, J., & Athreya, U. S. (2024). Creating videos with ChatGPT and AI voiceover for higher cognitive engagement [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-wu-and-uday


Decoding the Disciplines: Nurturing Malleable Minds of Educators and Students in Arts and Sciences

Hong, L., Radics, G. B., Chng, H. T., Murphy, M., Yang A. J., Muhammad, N., Lim, A., Estes, J., Ragupathi, K., Gregorio, V. L., Kassem, A., Lee, E. T. T., Yudistira, M.,  Mitchell, A., Sivasothi, N., & Neo, D. M. (2024). Decoding the disciplines: Nurturing malleable minds of educators and students in arts and sciences [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-hong-et-al


Dialogue as Community Engagement: A Potential Tool for Experiential Learning

Kuah, T. T. (2024). Dialogue as community engagement: A potential tool for experiential learning [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-kuah


Does the 3-2-1 Method Improve Student Engagement in Class? Using Generative AI to Analyse University Student Responses in a Large Biology Course

Mowe, M. A. D., Wu, J., Chua, S. C., & Puniamoorthy, N. (2024). Does the 3-2-1 Method improve student engagement in class? Using generative AI to analyse university student responses in a large biology course [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-mowe-et-al


Enabling Students as Community Change-makers by Bridging Theory and Practice

Tan, B. S. S., & Ansari, S. (2024). Enabling students as community change-makers by bridging theory and practice [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-tan-and-ansari


Engaging External Partners in Research: A Longitudinal Case Study Involving Academic and Non-academic Entities

Fong, A. C. M. (2024). Engaging external partners in research: A longitudinal case study involving academic and non-academic entities [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-acmfong/


Engaging Students for Community Engagement Courses and Beyond: Overcoming Confirmation Bias

Chong, A. S. L. (2024). Engaging students for community engagement courses and beyond: Overcoming confirmation bias [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-chong


Enhancing Content Creation with Gen AI Tools for Teaching and Learning

Prakash P. H., Tan, T. J., & Muhamad Faizal Ibrahim (2024). Enhancing content creation with Gen AI tools for teaching and learning [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-prakash-et-al


Exploring the Effects of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot on Learning and Motivation Among Pharmacy Students

Wong, L. -W., Wong, A. H. -P., Tan, V. Y. H., Gonzales, E. J. E., & Hooi, S. C. (2024). Exploring the effects of an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on learning and motivation among pharmacy students [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-wong-et-al


Exploring the Role of Generative AI as a Training Tool for Medical Undergraduates in Discharge Summary Writing: Methodology and Study Design

Luke, N., Chua, C. E., & Teo, D. B. (2024). Exploring the role of generative AI as a training tool for medical undergraduates in discharge summary writing: Methodology & study design [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-luke-et-al


Fostering Community and Environmental Stewardship Through RV Learning Forest

Chye, Y. D., Lim, C. P., & Ng, E. S. Q. (2024). Fostering community and environmental stewardship through RV Learning Forest [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-chye-et-al


Game-based Learning: A Pathway to Improving Affective and Cognitive Outcomes in Interdisciplinary Education

Foo, M. L., & Mun, L. Y. (2024). Game-based learning: A pathway to improving affective and cognitive outcomes in interdisciplinary education [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-foo-mun/


Generative AI Use in the Classroom: Student Perception and Learning Outcomes

E, M. K., L., & Wai-Cook, M. S. S. (2024). Generative AI use in the classroom: Student perception and learning outcomes [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-marissakle-wai-cook/


Handling a Diverse Cohort of Students From Non-computing Backgrounds in a Computing Course

Vairam, P. K. (2024). Handling a diverse cohort of students from non-computing backgrounds in a computing course [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-pkvairam-2/


Harnessing Generative AI as a Personalised Tutor: Enhancing Interdisciplinary Learning Outcomes for Biotechnology Graduate Students

Lim, X. X. (2024). Harnessing generative AI as a personalised tutor: Enhancing interdisciplinary learning outcomes for biotechnology graduate students [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-xxlim/


Harnessing GPT to Develop a Personalised eLearning Web Application for Java Programming

Liu, F., Tan, E. M. Y., & Chia, Y. K. (2024). Harnessing GPT to develop a personalised elearning web application for Java programming [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-lfan-et-al/


Infusing Contextual Elements with Generative AI tools to Reinforce Learning for Students

Tan, C. L. (2024). Infusing contextual elements with generative AI tools to reinforce learning for students [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-cltan/


Integrating Career Education into Introductory Courses with AI Assistant: A Case Study with EC2880C “Introduction To Foreign Exchange”

Mun, L. Y. (2024). Integrating career education into introductory courses with AI Assistant: A case study with EC2880C “Introduction to Foreign Exchange” [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-lymun/


Interdisciplinary, Experiential Learning Course for Student Wellbeing: Preliminary Reflections on Course Design of HS2924 “Building Mental Wellbeing and Resilience”

Agrawal, I., Yap, C. T., & Mathuru, A. S. (2024). Interdisciplinary, experiential learning course for student wellbeing: Preliminary reflections on course design of HS2924 “Building Mental Wellbeing and Resilience” [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-agrawal-et-al/


Intersectional Encounters with Decolonising in a Singapore University

Lim, A-S. P., & Siti Umairah Adnan (2024). Intersectional encounters with decolonising in a Singapore university [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-stguyton-et-al/


Learning in Action: Navigating the Implementation Phase of Blended Learning Courses

Lieu, Z. Z. (2024). Learning in action: Navigating the implementation phase of blended learning courses [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-zzlieu/


Leveraging Multi-agent Generative AI for Next-generation Education and Career Development

Wang, H., & Yeo, W. K. (2024). Leveraging multi-agent generative AI for next-generation education and career development [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-hwang-wkyeo/


Mentoring for Everyone’s Well Being

Choo, D. A., & Gouin, J. (2024). Mentoring for everyone’s well being [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-dachoo-jgouin/


Navigating Authentic Learning in the Age of Generative AI

Lau, S. P. W. (2024). Navigating authentic learning in the age of generative AI [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-spwlau/


Opportunity, Implementation, Evaluation: Raising Awareness of Generative AI Use in a Business Communication Course

Lam, A. W. (2024). Opportunity, implementation, evaluation: Raising awareness of generative AI use in a business communication course [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-awlam/


Powering Peer Support

Zehnder, M., & Ong, D. (2024). Powering peer support [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-mzehnder-dong/


Putting Dispositions at the Heart of Teaching Collaborative Inquiry-based Discourse

Ng, M. H. W. (2024). Putting dispositions at the heart of teaching collaborative inquiry-based discourse [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-mhwng/


Reflective Learning: The Use of Mind Maps in Biodiversity Courses

Su, T. L., Xu, W., & Jaafar, Z. (2024). Reflective learning: The use of mind maps in biodiversity courses [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-su-et-al


Reimagining Data Storytelling with Generative AI

Ang, E. (2024). Reimagining data storytelling with generative AI [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-eang/


Rethinking Assessment in the Age of GenAI

Yang, Y. (2024). Rethinking assessment in the age of GenAI [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-yangyi/


The Role of Intra-personal Competencies in Sustaining Success in Continuous Learning

Wee, M. & Chan, A. (2024). The role of intra-personal competencies in sustaining success in continuous learning [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-achan-mwee/


The Usage of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Avatars for Psychiatric Medical Education

Sng, J. C. G., Goh, C. X. L., & Wang, E. (2024). The usage of generative artificial intelligence (AI) avatars for psychiatric medical education [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-jcgsng-et-al/


Uncomfortable Conversations: A Pedagogy of Discomfort Within Environmental and Sustainability Education for Future Wellbeing

De Silva, M. (2024). Uncomfortable conversations: A pedagogy of discomfort within environmental and sustainability education for future wellbeing [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-mdsilva/


Working Together In Qualitative Analysis: Insights From A Hypothetico-Deductive Approach to Interview Data

Mukhopadhyay, K., Tambyah, S. K., Chun, L. S. C., & Goh, J. H. M. (2024). Working together in qualitative analysis: Insights from a hypothetico-deductive approach to interview data [Lightning talk]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-kmukhopadhyay-et-al-3/


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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