Chuah Kee Man

Senior Lecturer | Educational Technology & Learning Design Specialist

Kota Samarahan, MY.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Lecturer and Educational Technology Specialist with over 15 years of experience in pioneering innovative learning solutions, computational linguistics, and instructional design. Proven ability to lead high-impact research projects, secure substantial funding totaling over RM2.8 million, and drive significant improvements in teaching quality and e-learning adoption. Recognized for extensive publications and awards in educational technology, consistently empowering students through equitable and quality education.

Work

FELC, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

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Senior Lecturer (DS13/DS52)

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Summary

Leads academic programs and actively conducts research in technology-enhanced language learning within the Faculty of Education, Language and Communication.

Highlights

Coordinated and taught diverse courses for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contributing to the academic development of students in the Faculty of Education, Language and Communication.

Actively conducted research in faculty niche areas, specifically focusing on technology-enhanced language learning to advance pedagogical practices.

Contributed to curriculum development and academic excellence through innovative teaching methodologies and research output.

CALM, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

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Deputy Director (Teaching Excellence)

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Summary

Directed initiatives to enhance teaching quality and promote scholarship in teaching and learning among university academics.

Highlights

Coordinated and managed multiple programs and activities focused on enhancing teaching excellence across the institution.

Promoted scholarship in teaching and learning, significantly improving overall teaching quality among university academics.

Implemented strategic initiatives that fostered a culture of continuous pedagogical improvement and innovation.

FELC, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

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Lecturer (DS45)

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Summary

Taught courses for the BA Linguistics program and developed educational materials in Language and Computing.

Highlights

Taught core courses for the BA Linguistics program, ensuring comprehensive coverage of linguistic communication principles.

Developed high-quality materials and modules for specialized courses such as Language and Computing and Linguistic Communication.

Contributed to student academic success through effective instruction and curriculum delivery.

CALM, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

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Coordinator (E-Learning)

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Summary

Coordinated the implementation of blended learning and e-learning, leading the design and development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

Highlights

Coordinated the successful implementation of blended learning and e-learning initiatives across UNIMAS, enhancing digital education accessibility.

Headed the design and development team for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by UNIMAS, expanding the university's online educational outreach.

Drove the adoption of innovative e-learning platforms and methodologies, improving student engagement and learning outcomes.

FELC, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

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Language Teacher (DG41 to DG44)

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Summary

Coordinated and taught English language courses, designing and developing modules for short courses.

Highlights

Coordinated and taught a range of English language remedial and generic courses, including Academic Reading and Writing, improving student proficiency.

Designed and developed multiple modules for short courses, expanding the scope of language education offerings.

Enhanced student learning outcomes through tailored instruction and innovative teaching methods.

BPPA, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

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Coordinator (Lifelong Learning)

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Summary

Coordinated lifelong learning programs and facilitated faculty engagement, conducting market surveys to inform program development.

Highlights

Coordinated lifelong learning programs at UNIMAS, expanding educational opportunities for diverse learners.

Facilitated faculties in organizing lifelong learning programs, enhancing institutional collaboration and outreach.

Conducted a comprehensive market survey for lifelong learning programs in Sarawak, providing critical data for strategic planning and program development.

Volunteer

On-going Donor

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National Kidney Foundation

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Provides continuous financial support to the National Kidney Foundation, contributing to their mission and community initiatives.

Highlights

Maintained consistent financial contributions to the National Kidney Foundation over a decade-long period.

Supported critical programs and services for kidney patients through ongoing philanthropic efforts.

Education

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Penang, Penang, Malaysia
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PhD Educational Technology Grade: Final Stage - COMPLETED

Courses

Research Title: Design, Development and Evaluation of the Adaptive Mobile Interactive Coach for Academic English (AMICA) utilising AI-based pedagogical agents.

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Postgraduate Diploma Teaching & Learning Grade: Graduated with distinction

Courses

Specialised programme on teaching and learning in higher education.

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Master of Science Cognitive Science Grade:

Courses

Research Title: Identifying The Relationship Between Emotion and Design Elements of Virtual Reality (VR)-Based Learning Environment - developed desktop VR for learning.

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Bachelor of Science Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL) Grade: Excellent CGPA

Courses

Strong interest in computer-assisted language learning (CALL).

Awards

Transformative Teaching Award

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Recognized for pioneering transformative teaching methodologies and significant contributions to educational innovation within the university.

Gold Medal - AMICA - Learning with pedagogical agents (PI)

International University Carnival on E-Learning

Awarded for leading the AMICA project, an innovative learning solution utilizing pedagogical agents, recognized for its significant impact on e-learning.

Gold Medal - App with Connected Learning Principles (PI)

Teaching and Learning Carnival, UTP

Received a Gold Medal for the App with Connected Learning Principles project, highlighting its innovative approach to educational technology.

Best of the Best Award

Teaching Enhancement & Learning Innovation Carnival

Acknowledged as the top performer for excellence in teaching enhancement and learning innovation at a national level.

Gold Medal - Nano open online course development (PI)

Teaching Enhancement & Learning Innovation Carnival

Recognized with a Gold Medal for leading the development of a Nano open online course, demonstrating excellence in online course design.

Gold Medal - NieAra - Literacy App (PI)

Malaysian Technology Expo, Kuala Lumpur

Awarded for the innovative NieAra Literacy App, showcasing significant advancements in educational technology for literacy.

Best E-Learning Facilitator

International University Carnival on E-learning

Awarded for outstanding facilitation of e-learning initiatives and effective integration of technology in education.

Gold Medal - Enhanced Mobile Text-Reader for The Blind (PI)

Seoul International Invention Fair, South Korea

Received international recognition for developing an enhanced mobile text-reader for the visually impaired, demonstrating impactful assistive technology.

Gold Medal - LexiMinds Vocabulary Learning App (PI)

Seoul International Invention Fair, South Korea

Awarded for the LexiMinds Vocabulary Learning App, highlighting its innovative approach to language acquisition through technology.

Publications

A Framework for the Co-Design of an Integrated Mobile-Assisted Learning Environment for ESL Learners

Penerbit USM

Contributed a chapter on a co-design framework for mobile-assisted learning environments for ESL learners.

Online Language Teaching and Learning: Bracing for Post-COVID-19 Challenges

Penerbit USM

Co-edited a forthcoming book addressing challenges and strategies for online language teaching and learning in the post-COVID-19 era.

MOOCs for Second and Foreign Language Learners: Unpacking Critical Success Factors from the Pedagogical Perspective

Penerbit USM

Authored a chapter analyzing critical success factors for MOOCs in second and foreign language acquisition from a pedagogical perspective.

University student readiness and academic integrity in using ChatGPT and AI tools for assessments

Springer

Co-authored a chapter discussing student readiness and academic integrity challenges with ChatGPT and AI tools in assessments.

Magnifying femvertising on Instagram: How brands sell empowerment through emotive words

UNIMAS Publisher

Co-authored a chapter analyzing how brands use emotive language in femvertising on Instagram to sell empowerment.

E-Learning: Global Perspectives, Challenges and Educational Implications

Nova Science Publishers

Co-edited a significant publication exploring global perspectives, challenges, and implications of e-learning.

Artificial intelligence-based tools in research writing: Current trends and future potentials

CRC Press

Contributed a chapter on current trends and future potentials of AI-based tools in research writing for higher education.

E-Learning and Cross-Border Higher Education: Post-Pandemic Potentials and Challenges

Nova Science Publishers

Co-authored a chapter discussing the potentials and challenges of e-learning and cross-border higher education post-pandemic.

Gamification in a Blended Learning Environment: The Mojo of ClassDojo

Penerbit Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Contributed a chapter on the effective integration of gamification elements, specifically ClassDojo, within blended learning environments.

The Malaysia MOOC Initiative: The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak experience

Routledge

Authored a chapter detailing UNIMAS's experience and contributions to the Malaysia MOOC Initiative, highlighting its impact on distance education.

Emotional affordances in virtual reality-based learning environments

Lambert Academic

Authored a book examining the role of emotional affordances in virtual reality for learning, contributing to immersive educational design.

Languages

English

Malay (Bahasa Malaysia)

Mandarin

French

Certificates

Accredited HRD Corp Trainer

HRD Corp

Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator

Microsoft

Certified Trainer for Google for Education

Google

Certified Design Thinking Facilitator

Master Trainer for AKEPT

AKEPT

Skills

Educational Technology

Mobile Learning, E-Learning, Virtual Reality, Gamification, AI in Education, Instructional Design, Courseware Design, MOOC Design & Development, Blended Learning, Technology-Enhanced Learning.

Computational Linguistics

Linguistic Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Corpus-based Analysis, Language Learning Technologies.

Learning Sciences

Cognitive Science, Learning Environments Design, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, Learning Analytics, Pedagogical Approaches.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, SmartPLS, SPSS, Blender, 3D Studio, Moodle, Joomla, Wordpress.

Programming Languages & Web Technologies

Javascript, Python, Visual Basic, C++, VRML, HTML, XHTML, HTML5, PHP, ASP, XML, Ionic, React.js.

Research & Development

Research Design, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Academic Writing, Article Writing, Grant Acquisition, Project Leadership, Problem-Solving.

Teaching & Training

Curriculum Development, Course Coordination, Remote Teaching, Academic Mentoring, Workshop Facilitation, Presentation Skills, Career Planning, Design Thinking for Educators.

Professional Development

Teaching Excellence, Scholarship in Teaching and Learning, Lifelong Learning Program Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Public Speaking.

Projects

CreativeCulture 4.0 - Transforming 21st Century Teaching and Learning of STEM in Malaysia Through Creative Play and Gamification Towards Education 4.0

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Summary

A collaborative research project focused on integrating creative play and gamification into STEM education to transform 21st-century teaching and learning.

A Community-Centred Educational Model for Developing Social Resilience (ACES)

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Summary

Developing an educational model focused on fostering social resilience through playfulness for an inclusive, safe, and resilient society.

Designing and Developing the Malaysian Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Corpora of Novice and Professional Writing in English

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Summary

A project focused on creating comprehensive corpora of English writing for Malaysian mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering professionals and novices.

Capacity to Organize Massive Public Educational Opportunities in Universities of Southeast Asia (COMPETEN-SEA)

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Summary

A project aimed at enhancing the capacity of Southeast Asian universities to organize massive public educational opportunities.

Students' evaluation of e-learning system in UNIMAS: A multi-dimensional approach

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Summary

A multi-dimensional evaluation of the e-learning system implemented at UNIMAS.

The Development and Evaluation of Interactive 3D Acoustic Virtual Environment in Teaching Vocabulary to Visually-Impaired Learners

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Summary

Developed and evaluated an interactive 3D acoustic virtual environment designed to teach vocabulary to visually-impaired learners.

Deriving Learners' Emotions of Different MOOC Video Types

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Summary

Researching and analyzing the emotional responses of learners to different types of MOOC videos.

Deriving a Novel Theoretical Framework for Inclusive Dyslexia Friendly Online Courses

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Summary

Developed a novel theoretical framework to guide the creation of inclusive and dyslexia-friendly online courses.

Consolidating the Congruence in Internal and External Criteria of University Students' Communicative Abilities

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Summary

Examined the alignment between internal and external criteria for assessing university students' communicative abilities.

Survey Study for Visitor Exit Survey 2016, Kementerian Pelancongan Sarawak

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Summary

Conducted a comprehensive survey study to assess visitor exit patterns and experiences for the Sarawak Ministry of Tourism.

Sarawak Tourism Survey Study: Pesta Babulang and Lumba Kerbau Bisaya 2015 & Borneo Cultural Festival 2015

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Summary

Conducted survey research for major cultural festivals in Sarawak to evaluate visitor experience and impact.

Sarawak Tourism Survey Study: Sarawak Regatta and International Dragon Boat Race 2015

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Summary

Conducted a survey for major water-based cultural events to assess participant and spectator experiences.

Sarawak Tourism Survey Study: Sarawak Visitor Exit Survey 2015

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Summary

Executed a detailed visitor exit survey to gather insights on tourist behavior and satisfaction in Sarawak.

Feasibility Study on Productive Welfare for Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Sarawak

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Summary

Conducted a feasibility study on productive welfare initiatives for the Sarawak Social Welfare Department.

English Proficiency Test for Air Traffic Controllers 2011, Jabatan Penerbangan Awam Malaysia

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Summary

Developed and administered an English proficiency test for Air Traffic Controllers for the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia.