Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) through the Centre for Lifelong Learning (C3L) and Teaching Learning Centre (TLC) held an exhibition in conjunction with the 33rd Teachers Day Celebration at the International Conference Centre (ICC).
For this year’s display, UBD demonstrated three themes in relation to Generative AI (GenAI), Micro-credentials, and Flexible Learning Pathways for Career Advancement.
UBD acknowledges the use of Generative AI tools which have the potential to enhance the effectiveness of educational procedures, customise learning experiences for students, and promote the acquisition of modern teaching and learning skills. UBD must uphold ethical and responsible standards, ensuring transparency and data privacy. As one of Brunei’s premier universities, it has pioneered a comprehensive policy on AI usage in education. This policy equips both educators and students with clear guidelines on harnessing AI for teaching and learning. It serves as a beacon for the UBD community, ensuring effective AI utilisation in pedagogy while addressing key challenges such as ethical dilemmas and privacy concerns.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Chancellor of UBD consented to sign a copy of the “Policy & Guidelines on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” book during a visit to the UBD booth.
Recognizing the evolving needs of professionals, the C3L offers flexible micro-credential modules and lifelong learning programmes, designed for upskilling and reskilling to enhance workplace productivity and career advancement throughout an individual’s lifespan. The lifelong learning programmes allow learners to engage at their own pace, offering pathways that recognize and credit prior work experiences and learning combined with stackable micro-credentials towards completion of degrees such as the Bachelor of Science in Digital Economy, Micro-Master of Occupational Health and Safety and Master of Government.
The exhibition was led by TLC Head Dr Hajah Syamimi Haji Mohd Ariff Lim, C3L Director and Associate Professor Dr Jose Hernandez Santos, C3L Deputy Director Dr Nik Ani Afiqah Haji Mohamad Tuah, and Associate Professor Dr Mohammad Tazli Azizan.