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Symposiums

S12.1 Engaging the Younger Generation 14:30 Convention Hall C

Using Technology as an Enabler for Learning
Tan R
Civil Service College, Singapore
The world now stands on the brink of the 4th industrial revolution that will fundamentally alter the way people live, work HOSPITAL AUTHORITY CONVENTION 2018
and relate to one another. The advance of technology is reshaping the world economy and jobs in its wake. In this context,
technology advancements are also opening up pathways to cheaper, faster and more accessible learning for students
and adult learners. Classrooms, lectures and textbooks are giving way to innovative new teaching methods enabled by
technology. Mobile, bite-sized learning, virtual and augmented realities are but some of these new tools that are transforming
the way people learn, work and perform. One of the major advancements is digital learning. Through digital learning, learners
can experience more personalised content and enjoy greater access to quality content. Digital learning leverages on data
analytics to measure a learner’s performance in order to tailor learning content that is personalised to the individual. Digital
learning, with its attributes of providing easy distribution and access of information, as well as the ability of aggregating and
disaggregating content, can also support self-directed learning at work. This session features how the Civil Service College
(CSC) of Singapore is leveraging on technology and digital learning to strengthen learning transfer and impact among the
public officers in the Singapore Public Service. It shares the various applications of technology in adult learning in CSC. One
specific example relates to the use of performance support tools such mobile learning app to curate micro-sized content for
middle managers. The session also discusses the challenges faced by CSC in promoting technology-enabled learning in the
Singapore Public Service context and suggests ways to overcome these challenges.

S12.2 Engaging the Younger Generation 14:30 Convention Hall C

How to Engage Younger Generation and How to Prepare Yourself for any Opportunities Arise
Chan B
Executive Council, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

In this presentation, the speaker will share his views on how to engage younger generation, with reference to his extensive
public service experience in the past. The essence and gist on preparing oneself for opportunities in life will also be shared. Tuesday, 8 May 2018

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