October 2018
Where in the World is Alor Setar?
As I boarded my ‘mystery flight’ I was painfully aware that I was unsure where I was actually going… I knew Alor Setar was 90 km north of Penang, but that was all I knew. [...]
Training Wheels for an Angel
I can’t work out what the fuss is about… Everyone seems to be running around my bed, anxious, giving me attention. I really just want to get up and paint, colour my palette, dream of [...]
March 2016
Innovators in International Education
On March 3 the winners were announced for the 2016 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, which honours innovation and has become one of the most prestigious educational awards since its founding in 1988. The [...]
March 2014
Reflections on Higher Education
Your research interests cover a diverse array of learning issues in higher education, including digital literacies, blended and personalised learning as well as the importance of designing conducive learning spaces. Could you share with us [...]
October 2013
Visiting Scholar at National University of Singapore
I was fortunate to be invited as a visiting scholar with the Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning (CDTL) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) from the 29th September until the 12th October, 2013. NUS is [...]
May 2013
Personalised Learning in a Digital Age
This presentation focussed on how new generation tertiary education students interact in a digital age. It discussed how they  adapt and customise their learning and personalise their interactions to suit their needs. It will argue [...]