Community Outreach Award
Gold Award
 | Institution: | Singapore University of Social Sciences |
| Representative: | Huay Ling, Tay | |
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| Project/Initiative: | The Prison School Project is a pioneering university-led initiative by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) that provides incarcerated individuals with access to higher education through specially adapted business degree programmes. It was launched in 2020 by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in collaboration with the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) and supported by the Yellow Ribbon Fund. Initially spearheaded by the School of Business (SBIZ) with tailored business degree programmes, it has since expanded to include disciplines such as Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Business undergraduate programmes. The project adapts academic rigour to correctional environments through secure, hybrid learning modes, offering a dignified path to transformation and societal contribution post-release. Over 50 faculty members contributed pro bono and volunteered beyond their regular workloads to drive this transformative initiative. |
Silver Award
 | Institution: | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Representative: | Pauli, Lai | |
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| Project/Initiative: | From 2019 to 2025, our project delivers sustainable STEM training to underserved youth in developing countries, equipping them with foundation skills in coding, robotics, 3D printing, and digital storytelling to support local development. Through hands-on workshops like the BootCamp in Tanzania, students explore technology creatively and practically, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and digital literacy. By empowering local educators and youth with adaptable skills and leadership capacity, we ensure these communities can sustain and expand STEM education independently. This approach bridges the digital divide, inspires innovation, and promotes inclusive, future-ready development aligned with global sustainability goals. |
Bronze Award
 | Institution: | Guru Binar |
| Representative: | Weni Mardi , Waluyani | |
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| Project/Initiative: | The Lighthouse School Program x Guru Binar is a tech-powered initiative designed to transform teacher quality in Indonesia’s most underserved communities, from a low-income boarding school in East Java to remote schools deep within palm oil plantations in Central and West Kalimantan. Through structured digital learning, coaching and mentoring, it equips isolated teachers with skills, support, and a professional community. This initiative bridges the urban–rural divide and ensures children who are often excluded from quality education are taught by confident and capable educators. More than a project, it’s a lifeline that empowers teachers to become changemakers for educational justice. |
Exemplary Teaching and Learning Award
Gold Award
 | Institution: | Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning (CHTL), The Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) |
| Representative: | Ka Man, Lau | |
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| Project/Initiative: | The Jockey Club “Blended Learning” Project is an innovative teaching and learning programme for primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong. It aims to equip teachers with the essential skills and knowledge to implement blended learning effectively, while also fostering students’ self-learning capabilities to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The project offers a comprehensive range of services, including a rigorous professional development course, on-site pedagogical support from expert teachers, educational tool workshops, teacher community activities, and a self-learning platform for students. As of May 2025, we have supported more than 100 schools and 500 teachers in reimagining and refining their instructional practices, resulting in innovative and highly effective teaching approaches. |
Silver Award
 | Institution: | Hong Kong Baptist University |
| Representative: | Paolo, Mengoni | |
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| Project/Initiative: | The purpose of this project, titled "Responsible by Design: GenAI and Immersive Learning," is to integrate ethically aligned GenAI avatars into VR learning environments across eight universities in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. By combining immersive technology with reusable scene design and responsible AI practices, the initiative enables engaging, hands-on, and authentic student-AI interactions. The methodology supports scalable, cross-disciplinary deployment, with over 1,800 students participating in 2024/2025, out of which 2615 GPT interactions were completed. Regression results show that our approach predicts up to 80% of students' intent to engage, demonstrating strong potential for long-term adoption. |
Bronze Award
 | Institution: | King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi |
| Representative: | PANUTDA, YODSANG | |
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| Project/Initiative: | This initiative addresses educational inequality in Ratchaburi Province by integrating local community resources into learning. Entitled “Student Development Through Community Resources: A Case Study of Stingless Bees,” the project targets Grade 4–6 students in rural schools. By incorporating real-world experiences, digital tools, and cross-disciplinary activities—including science, Thai language, and design—students build critical thinking, environmental literacy, and self-confidence. The stingless bee becomes a medium for teaching sustainability and entrepreneurship. Students not only gain academic knowledge but also develop life skills and pride in their cultural and ecological heritage, helping them stay engaged in education and contribute to communities. |
Technology Innovation Award
Gold Award
 | Institution: | Singapore University of Social Sciences(SUSS) |
| Representative: | Wee Leong, Lee | |
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| Project/Initiative: | iSmartGuide: Transforming Education with AI-Powered Platform for Inclusive, Personalised, and Lifelong Learning iSmartGuide represents a paradigm shift in educational technology, seamlessly integrating diverse learning tools into a comprehensive platform designed to cater to the varied needs of learners at all stages of their educational journey. This platform is uniquely positioned to support a wide range of learning styles and preferences, ensuring that education is not only accessible but also engaging and effective for every learner. The core features of iSmartGuide, including Interdisciplinary Learning, the Reader, AI Tutor, AI Quiz, Gamification, Achievement Badges, Nudging, Lifelong Learning, and detailed Analytics, collectively foster an environment that emphasises personal growth, practical knowledge application, and continuous engagement. Each component is meticulously designed to encourage self-directed learning, support special educational needs, facilitate real-time problem-solving, and offer adaptive assessments that align with each learner's pace and proficiency level. A video is available at https://youtu.be/sbbt5I28JfA |
Silver Award
 | Institution: | Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| Representative: | Theresa, Kwong | |
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| Project/Initiative: | By following augmented reality (AR) “Learning Trails” on their mobile devices, students contemplate broad-ranging lessons in digital citizenship as moral dilemmas and scenarios presented as case studies. To date, a set of 88 AR scenarios, co-created among the project team and our students, have allowed over 5,200 students to engage in immersive, interactive learning experiences covering topics that include Security and Privacy, Rights and Responsibilities, Communication, Literacy, Economy, Integrity, and Law. These scenarios are aligned with the updated Digital Citizenship Framework (Ribble, 2020 & Ribble, 2021), and emphasise responsible and ethical behaviour in the digital world by simulating real-life situations. |
Bronze Award
 | Institution: | Guru Binar |
| Representative: | Weni Mardi , Waluyani | |
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| Project/Initiative: | Guru Binar is a nationally scaled digital platform that reimagines teacher professional development in Indonesia. Launched during the COVID-19 crisis, it addresses systemic challenges in access, quality, and continuity of teacher learning. The platform offers over 70 online courses, and competency profiling tools for teachers, principals, and supervisors. AI-assisted analytics embedded in its competency profiling tools ensure learning is personalized, scalable, and measurable. With over 90,000 active users across the archipelago, Guru Binar empowers educators to become adaptive, data-informed, and collaborative agents of change which drive real transformation in classrooms, schools, and communities anytime, anywhere. |