Speakers
Dr. Vinothini Vasodavan
Company
Taylor’s University
Speaker Brief
Dr. Vinothini Vasodavan is an educator driven by a deep passion for inspiring both her students and fellow academics. She began her journey as an Instructional Designer in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Malaya, where she played a key role in integrating technology into teaching and learning practices. Today, she continues to merge her academic expertise with her innovative mindset to create impactful learning experiences.
Her research is grounded in the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, with a strong focus on collaborative learning. Over the years, she has designed creative and effective learning tasks that enhance engagement while fostering deeper understanding. Her dedication to teaching excellence has been recognised through multiple awards in innovation, including honours from IUCEL, e-Condev, and Kongres dan Pertandingan Inovasi dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran.
Presentation Title
Leveraging Moodle to Bridge the Physical and Digital Classroom in HyFlex Environments
Presentation Description
In her session, Leveraging Moodle to Bridge the Physical and Digital Classroom in HyFlex Environments, Dr. Vinothini will showcase how Moodle (myTIMeS) was transformed into a dynamic platform that seamlessly supports both in person and remote learners. By embedding AI generated avatar videos and integrating Walter, the AI Learning Buddy from Noodle Factory, myTIMeS evolved from a static content hub into an interactive and personalised learning space.
Through this innovation, students gained access to multilingual, bite sized videos, personalised quizzes, and role play scenarios that encouraged deeper engagement and reflection. Meanwhile, on-campus sessions shifted their focus towards collaboration, problem solving, and peer learning. This blended HyFlex approach not only enriched student experiences but also allowed educators to shift from content delivery to facilitation creating a bridge between AI-powered personalisation and meaningful, human centred learning.
