Tag: Academia – Evaluator

Best Digital Practices in School – PGBM Pekan

Today, I had the privilege of serving as an evaluator for a program organised by Persatuan Guru Besar Malaysia, Cawangan Pekan, focusing on Best Digital Practices in School. A total of 12 dedicated presenters showcased their digital initiatives, demonstrating how technology is being meaningfully integrated into PdP as well as school management and operations.

The evaluation covered several components, including:

      1. Quality of presentation

      2. Effectiveness of the digital intervention

      3. Creativity and innovation

      4. Improvement and impact

      5. Expansion potential and sustainability

      6. Way forward and future plans

The teachers truly impressed me with their creativity, passion, and commitment to enhancing their digital practices. Their work reflects not only technical skill, but also a deep desire to improve students’ learning experiences and strengthen school governance through technology.

Thank you GB Tuan Mohd Zaki, Pekan District Education Office and Persatuan GB Pekan for this initiative. I am honored to have been part of this meaningful programme. It provided a valuable platform to learn, share, inspire, and be inspired by the incredible work happening in our schools.

Looking forward to collaborating in more initiatives like this and continuing to support our educators as they lead the way in digital transformation.

 

Board of Studies – Engineering Tech Program

Today I had the privilege to serve as a Board of Studies member for a program review at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UNIKL), focusing on the Engineering Technology in Electronics Manufacturing field. The session brought together academics and industry experts to discuss and deliberate  how future technologists can thrive in Malaysia’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.

Engineeting tech is a forward-thinking approach to curriculum formulation — one that balances practical skills and theoretical foundations in a 50:50 model. The discussion centered on ensuring that graduates are not only technically competent, but also digitally fluent, able to work with modern manufacturing systems that increasingly rely on automation, data analytics, and smart technologies.

In today’s factories, the shift from Excel-based monitoring to Power BI dashboards and AI-driven process insights is transforming how production decisions are made. Embedding data analytics and smart manufacturing concepts into the academic structure will empower future graduates to serve effectively in backend operations, process optimization, and industrial transformation initiatives — areas crucial to Malaysia’s ambition under Industry 4.0.

I found the review process deeply inspiring — a reflection of how universities like UNIKL are proactively aligning their programs with national and global needs, preparing graduates to be creative, adaptable, and industry-ready. This is indeed the way forward: designing curriculum not just for today’s jobs, but for tomorrow’s challenges.

All the best 🙂