INNOVATION TALK INNOCOM V 2024
INNOCOM 2024 Closing Event: Result Announcement and Innovation Talk
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International Innovation Competition (INNOCOM V 2024)

Closing Event
(Award Winner Announcement & Innovation Talk)
27 Feb 2025 | 10.00 a.m. MYT | 9.00 a.m. WIB

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Innovation Talk 1
DR. SHARMIN KUTTY SIVARAMAN 
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Education & Liberal Arts
INTI International University, Nilai Malaysia 
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Sharmin Kutty Sivaraman holds a PhD from the Academy of Malay Studies at the University of Malaya (UM) and is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts at INTI International University Nilai, Malaysia. A renowned political analyst who previously appeared on Bernama TV and RTM, he has a variety of teaching experiences and has been frequently interviewed by the media. In addition, he writes columns for local newspapers and has over 20 articles published in local media. In addition, he is a prolific creative writer who has co-authored eight books and been invited to Indonesia as a visiting fellow to discuss politics and society. He hasextensive expertise in both education and other fields.
ABSTRACT
Title : Exploring the Impact of AI on Academic Writing Practices
With its many features, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most significant topics in the world, allowing people to discover and learn about new things that are happening all around them. Additionally, this is crucial for the process of academic writing. AI's impact on the academic writing process has resulted in significant modifications to academic writing abilities, since it is now not only a writing tool but also a tool for integration into other processes. Particularly in the writing process, AI tools facilitate the quick generation of drafts and an outline. They also aid in the context of grammatical correction and refinement, as well as research enhancement with the flow of research concerns that must be taken into consideration, such as literature reviews. Ai’s rapid adoption of assessment techniques and emphasis on critical teaching evaluation abilities have raised concerns among educators. AI has a substantial and continuous influence on academic writing. It provides effective tools for raising productivity and quality, but it also poses problems that the academic community needs to solve. Finding the ideal balance between utilizing AI's potential and preserving the caliber and integrity of academic work is crucial. Anyone working in academic writing needs to be up to date on the latest ethical standards and best practices in this continuously changing sector. The objective is to maximize AI's advantages while upholding the core principles of originality and academic integrity.
Innovation Talk 2
DR. NASIBAH AZME
Senior Medical Lecturer
Faculty of Medicine
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Nasibah Azme is a Senior Medical Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), holding a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBCh) from Al-Azhar University, an MSc in Medicine from UiTM, and a PhD from The University of Western Australia. After embarking on her teaching career, Dr. Nasibah realized the importance of pedagogical knowledge to enhance her educational methods, which led her to pursue a Master's in Medical Education from Universiti Malaya. Her research interests span cardiovascular physiology, vascular biology, and medical education, with a strong emphasis on innovative teaching methods, such as flipped classrooms, to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes across various disciplines. Dr. Nasibah's commitment to transforming education from traditional didactic methods to interactive learning has earned her multiple gold and silver awards in innovation competitions. An active member of various educational and biomedical associations, she promotes a holistic approach to learning that incorporates life skills and spirituality, aiming to inspire the next generation of students in diverse academic fields.
ABSTRACT
Title : Innovation in Education: Transitioning from Didactic to Interactive Learning in Higher Education
​Most students in higher education encounter education through traditional didactic methods. This instructional approach operates primarily in one direction and is ineffective at both exciting students and promoting their engagement or cooperative learning. The educational objectives for the twenty-first century require that students learn independence, communication, and collaboration while developing critical thinking skills. However, the way didactic teaching delivers information does not sufficiently establish and cultivate these necessary skills. Consequently, there is a growing necessity for innovation in pedagogical methods, shifting from didactic to interactive learning environments. Two interactive teaching strategies, flipped classrooms and active learning, have proven highly effective in advancing students' abilities to engage passionately while improving their interaction and critical thinking skills. The implementation of these methods increases the educational workload through detailed planning, preparation of advanced materials, and integration of engaging elements. Nevertheless, the dedicated work invested in these strategies is beneficial as it leads to significant improvements in learning outcomes. The presentation will also explore several digital tools that effectively facilitate these engaging teaching strategies.