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D2L Connection: Singapore

Ignite the Joy of Learning

May 23, 2025

In a rapidly evolving landscape, D2L Connection: Singapore provides an exciting opportunity for educators and innovators to unite and shape the future of education. Our theme, “Ignite the Joy of Learning,” celebrates the power of innovation to reshape learning, foster creativity and joy, and create personalized experiences that empower learners.

Dynamic conversations will explore how AI can enhance adaptive learning, enabling students to navigate their own learning journey with greater autonomy and efficiency. Join us as we navigate the intersection of education and technology, and the future of education that transforms lives.

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Date

Duration

7 Hours

Location
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering Singapore, 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore, 058289

Why Attend?

  • Hear from education leaders and gain insights from experts shaping the future of education.
  • Network and build lasting connections with likeminded peers during dedicated networking sessions. 
  • Connect with D2L Experts to share feedback and ask questions.

Where?

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore

3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289

Speakers

Dr. Cristi Ford Chief Learning Officer, D2L
Louise Plunkett International Product Strategy Director, D2L
Ling Lee Senior Regional Manager, Asia, D2L
Michael Kavanagh Senior Director, International Customer Success, D2L
Moses Lim Manager, Solutions Engineering, D2L
Guo Ren

Guo Ren joined Temasek Polytechnic in 2012 after having worked at the Nestlé R&D Centre for three years. At Temasek Polytechnic, Guo Ren has been an exemplary lecturer and was awarded the TP Teaching Excellence Award in 2020. As a Senior Academic Mentor, he has been instrumental in driving pedagogical innovations and enhancing educational quality in the School of Applied Science, particularly in e-learning and flipped learning. He developed six popular POLITEMall modules for the POLITE sector and completed several educational research studies. He recently presented his educational research on using LMS Intelligent Agents to nudge students at both local and international conferences. His research interests focus on the intersection of learning sciences (particularly motivation theories and cognitive science) and educational technology to enhance student learning outcomes.

Percy Wong

Percy is Senior Lecturer at the Temasek Polytechnic’s Learning Academy. He holds an MSc (Computer and Information Sciences) from the National University of Singapore and an MEd from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Percy joined Temasek Polytechnic after spending 25 years in the IT industry holding regional trainer and senior regional management positions in various multi-national corporations. He has been involved in teaching and course curriculum development in Business Analytics for Managers as well as Data Security and Governance. Besides teaching Big Data and Business Analytics subjects, Percy is also involved in various AI and Cybersecurity activities.

Nurzahiah Zumat

Zahiah is a lecturer in Temasek Polytechnic’s Centre for Life Skills in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She enjoys exploring how technology can enhance learning experiences for both students and educators. She has piloted EdTech initiatives that reach thousands of TP students each year while guiding staff in implementing effective learning approaches for diverse learners. She brings particular expertise in technology-enabled learning solutions for various education environments.

Agenda

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Registration and Light Breakfast

9:30 am - 9:40 am

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Speaker: Ling Lee, Senior Regional Manager, Asia, D2L

9:40 am - 10:10 am

Keynote

Speaker: Dr. Cristi Ford, Chief Learning Officer, D2L

10:10 am - 10:40 am

Empowering Teams at Scale: Building GenAI Foundations Across 800+ Staff

Speaker: Senior representative from Singapore Polytechnic

10:40 am - 11:00 am

Morning Coffee Break

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Customer Story Presentation

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Customer Story by Singapore Management University

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm

Lunch and Networking

1:10 pm - 1:20 pm

Mid-Day Remarks

Speaker: Michael Kavanagh, Senior Director, International Customer Success, D2L

1:20 pm - 1:40 pm

Partner Session

1:40 pm - 2:40 pm

Panel Discussion | From Disruption to Transformation: Future of Learning and Work

Moderator: Dr. Cristi Ford, Chief Learning Officer, D2L

Speakers:

  • Wong Poh Seng, Director, Centre for Teaching & Learning Development, Nanyang Polytechnic

A discussion exploring what meeting the needs of the modern learner looks like. Panel members will explore how they tackle challenges and ways to prepare graduates with the skills needed to meet workforce demands.

2:40 pm - 3:10 pm

Tiny Push, Big Impact: Digital Nudging in the Classroom

Speakers:

  • Percy Wong, Senior Lecturer, Learning Academy, Temasek Polytechnic
  • Guo Ren, Lecturer, Temasek Polytechnic
  • Nurzahiah Jumat, Lecturer, Centre for Life Skills, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Temasek Polytechnic

At Temasek Polytechnic, we transformed a common challenge in digital learning environments where students who are not completing pre-class activities or submitting assignments on time, into an opportunity to ignite joy and self-regulation in learning. Our solution leverages Brightspace’s Intelligent Agents to deliver personalised nudge messages infused with behavioural science principles, creating meaningful touchpoints that motivate student engagement.

The design incorporates tailored messaging strategies, including timely reminders for those falling behind and positive reinforcement for those on track, thereby creating personalised learning experiences at scale. Based on student feedback, we enhanced accessibility by integrating MS Teams delivery via Power Automate, meeting students on their preferred platform.

Implemented across two distinct educational contexts, foundational science subjects and TP-wide communication courses, our initiative demonstrated remarkable versatility. In one semester alone, our solution delivered thousands of personalised nudges with impressive results: e-learning activity completion dramatically increased and tutorial preparedness improved significantly, while saving countless hours of instructor time that could be redirected to enhancing teaching quality.

Join us to discover how small, strategic digital nudges can transform the learning experience while fostering student independence and success.

3:10 pm - 3:30 pm

Afternoon Coffee Break

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

D2L Product Strategy Presentation

Speaker: Louise Plunkett, International Product Strategy Director, D2L

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Closing Remarks

Speaker: Michael Kavanagh, Senior Director, International Customer Success, D2L