ALS 2018 Papers and Presentations


The symposium papers and presentation slides are available for download in pdf format.

*materials are available for downloading as permitted by the presenters.

Keynote 1 - Work and Learning: Conquer New Frontiers

Loh Lik Peng (Unlisted Collection)


Keynote 2 - Modern Workplace Learning: A New Approach For Today’s Workplace And Workforce

Jane Hart (Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies)


Keynote 3 - From Disruption To Design: Reconceptualising Lifelong Learning

Dr Diana G. Oblinger (Educause)


Keynote 4 – Performing In Uncharted Waters – Re-Learning With Disruptive Technologies

Klaus D. Wittkuhn (Performance Design International)


Keynote 5 – The Future Of Work And Learning Begins Now

Dr Eddy Lee (Coffee Ventures)


Session 1.1 – Supporting Enterprises & Building HR Practices Through Skills Framework. A Must-have Resource

Barry Chou (SkillsFuture Singapore) & Winston Sng (UTAC)


Session 1.2 – Readiness for Global SMEs – Redefining Academic and Vocational Education

Prof Dr Anne Dreier, Prof Dr habil. Richard Merk & Prof Dr Volker Wittberg (Fachhochschule des Mittelstands)


Session 1.3 – Using Interactive Video for Skills-based Training – A Case Study and Proposed Framework

Mark Nivan Singh & Kwa Lay Ping (Singapore Polytechnic)


Session 1.4 – Learning Imagoes as Means of Reinventing the TAE Practitioner

Karen Lam (SeraphCorp Institute)


Session 1.5 – “Cher! I need help!” Understanding Motivating Factors & Challenges Faced by Continuing Education and Training (CET) Learners

Goh Miah Kiat, Loh Gin Hin, Zhang Pengchi, Tan Lay Khee, Khin Mar Mar & Guo Ren (Temasek Polytechnic)


Session 1.6 – Overhauling Leadership Development Programme: A Digital Transformation Journey

Sarmista Mondol (IBM Singapore)


Session 2.1 – The Modern AI-powered TAE: Leveraging AI & Data Science

Hector Lin & Eddie Lim (JobKred)


Session 2.2 – Training and Adult Education (TAE) Landscape in Singapore – Profiles and Challenges of the TAE Providers and Professionals

Dr Chen Zan (Institute for Adult Learning)


Session 2.3 – Professional Learning: Multi-disciplinary and Industry Practice Partnership

Dr Liew Beng Keat (Republic Polytechnic)


Session 2.5 – Usefulness of Blog Activities for Learning About Workplace Safety in a Polytechnic

Dr Linda Fang & Loh Yeow Meng (Temasek Polytechnic)


Session 2.6 – Deconstructing Workplace Learning DNA (Part I)

Learning Enterprise Alliance


Session 3.1 – Micro-learning – A Way to Enhance Learning Pathways

Dr Nalaka S Edirishinghe (Temasek Polytechnic)


Session 3.2 – Digitally Facilitating On-the-Job Training – Enterprise Case Study

Lynn Wong (DHL Express)


Session 3.3 – From Trainer to Learning Solutionist: A Journey of Evolution in the Changing TAE Landscape

Jessline Yap (The Learning Motion)


Session 3.5 – How to Overcome your Mobile Learning Implementation Challenges? Learn from Others’ Experiences!

David Tan & Sumadi R. Sivasamy


Session 3.6 – Deconstructing Workplace Learning DNA (Part II)

Learning Enterprise Alliance


Session 4.1 – National Strategy to Recycle and Reuse our Workforce

Liu Fook Thim (Professional Supremacy Corporation)


Session 4.2 – Adapting Career Advisory Services for Adult Educators

Clare Poon & Cynthia Lau


Session 4.3 – Actionable Strategies for Effective Communities of Practice (CoP): A Case Study of a 6-month CoP implementation by the Centre for Educational Development for the School of Hospitality at Republic Polytechnic

Mark Chia (Republic Polytechnic)


Session 4.4 – Thriving in the Age of Change Through Action Learning (Part I)

Phoon Kok Hwa (Professional Action Learning Coach)


Session 4.6 – Enhancing Workplace Learning and Performance Using Skills Framework

William Thien (EON Consulting & Training)


Session 5.1 – Adult Educators and the Industry Transformation Map

Goh Chye Guan (SMER)


Session 5.2 – Seizing New Opportunities with Learning Circles

Prashant Jain (Wiztango), Lim Boon Piul (Sales Blueprint) & Dr Renee Tan (Institute for Adult Learning)


Session 5.3 – Integrating Learners’ Prior Knowledge & Learning Preference in CET Teaching

Ting Lee Hoon & Dr N. Vijayan (Temasek Polytechnic)

Session 5.4 – Thriving in the Age of Change Through Action Learning (Part II)

Phoon Kok Hwa


Session 5.6 – Thriving in Industry 4.0 – The Festo Way

Volker Schmid & Edward Gasper (Festo Didactic, Asia Pacific)


Session 5.7 – How Can Artificial Intelligence Change the Way We Work & Learn

Dr Michael Choy & Mr Bryan Tay (Dioworks)


Session 6.1 – Measuring Lifelong Learning in Singapore

Chia Ying & Sheng Yee Zher (Institute for Adult Learning)


Session 6.2 – Transforming the Workforce for the Future – Sharing AEP Germany Trip Learning (Part I)

Varghese Harry, Lim Boon Piul (Sales Blueprint) & Kala Manickam


Session 6.3 – Micro-learning to Support Just-in-time Learning for Academic Staff @ Temasek Polytechnic

Pratima Majal & Woo Boon Seong (Temasek Polytechnic)


Session 6.4 – Work-based Learning from the Local Perspective

Lee Kang Yam, Cynthia Lam (Singapore Polytechnic) & Centre for Learning and Performance (Institute for Adult Learning)


Session 6.5 – Key Success Factors of Mobile Learning in 5Ps

Dr Lynda Wee & Audrey Kang (Bootstrap)


Session 6.6 – Understanding the Process of Leadership Development that Promotes Learning and Performance

Daniel Siew


Session 7.1 – Modes of Learning in a Digitalised Economy

Laurence Smith (SmartUp.io)


Session 7.2 – Transforming the Workforce for the Future – Sharing AEP Germany Trip Learning (Part II)

Varghese Harry, Lim Boon Piul (Sales Blueprint) & Kala Manickam


Session 7.3 – Understanding Adult Learners’ Sense-making to Inform Pedagogical Innovations in Blended Learning: Two Cases from Healthcare and ICT Industries

Dr Bi Xiaofang & Mohamed Fadhil (Institute for Adult Learning)


Session 7.4 – Skills Internationalisation – A Uniquely Singapore Strategy

Anderson Tan (SkillsSG Ventures)


Session 7.5 – Use of Mobile-app Enabled Training for Pre-school Special Educators to Provide Intervention for Young Children with Autism

Dr Gloria Law (Community Psychology Hub)


Session 7.6 – The Game Plan – Using Gamification Strategies to Engage Learners as Active Players

Yeo Xi-Wei (Living Theories)