Press Release: CITM Celebrates Ts. Dr. Mageswaran Sanmugam’s Keynote on AI and Gamification at the International Seminar on AI in Higher Education
The Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia (CITM) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is proud to celebrate Ts. Dr. Mageswaran Sanmugam’s successful keynote address titled "Transforming Education: The Synergy of AI and Gamification in Shaping Future Learning" at the recent International Online Seminar on "AI in Higher Education: Bridging Innovation in Academic." The event, which took place on June 4, 2025, was hosted online by Walailak University, Thailand.
In his keynote, Ts. Dr. Mageswaran explored the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and gamification, emphasizing how their combined application can revolutionize education. His presentation, which took place from 14:20 to 15:10 (Malaysia time), captivated the audience with insights into how AI, when integrated with gamification techniques, could create more engaging, personalized, and effective learning experiences for students.
The session was followed by an enriching Q&A, where participants were able to interact with Ts. Dr. Mageswaran, discussing practical implementations and the future of AI-driven educational tools. The seminar attracted over 500 participants from various institutions, including university faculty members, postgraduate and undergraduate students, and IT professionals. Attendees came from partner institutions such as Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Brunel University London, Walailak University, and others, contributing to a diverse and dynamic conversation about the future of AI in education.
Ts. Dr. Mageswaran’s keynote perfectly aligned with CITM’s mission to promote the integration of advanced technology into teaching and learning. His talk underscored the role of AI and gamification in shaping the future of education, making learning experiences more interactive, engaging, and tailored to individual needs.
As an institution dedicated to advancing the use of technology in education, CITM recognizes the critical role AI and gamification will play in the future of academic innovation. Ts. Dr. Mageswaran’s contributions highlight the growing importance of these technologies in reshaping how educational content is delivered and experienced across the globe.
CITM is honored to have Ts. Dr. Mageswaran represent USM at this prestigious event, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to explore new frontiers in AI and gamification for education.
For more information on CITM’s ongoing initiatives and future events, please visit the seminar website https://infocon.iicewu.com/2025/index.html
CITM remains at the forefront of educational innovation at USM, promoting the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like AI and gamification to create more dynamic and impactful learning environments.
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