About Us
The learning and working environments of today are becoming increasingly dynamic, and the requirements for learners and workers are changing ever so quickly. This transformation will impact the vast majority of adult learners, from fresh university graduates to professionals with many years of experience.
To respond to these changes, we need to equip learners with the necessary tools & training to:
- Deepen their skills to stay on top of technology and harness the technologies to create value.
- Apply knowledge in new contexts to pivot to new job roles.
This is critical to keep Singapore from falling behind in the face of this rapidly changing environment, to maintain its global competitive advantage where the cultivation of human potential is a cornerstone of its prosperity.
In response, at NUS, we have several units working together to empower lifelong learners, regardless of background or ability, to overcome learning barriers and unlock their full potential.
Our Focus
In this context, at CHILL, we focus on providing agile support to various units at NUS that offer Continuing Education & Training (CET) Courses as well as units that develop Technology Enhanced Learning solutions.
Our solutioning process is guided by relevance, design, and rigor cycles of Design Science Approach (DSR). The relevance cycle of DSR initiates our process, anchoring it firmly in the real-world problems faced by learners. It keeps our focus on user needs, ensuring that the artifacts we create address genuine blended learning challenges. By engaging with all stakeholders regularly throughout this cycle, we ensure our solutions remain relevant and practical. In the design cycle, our approach is iterative and responsive, encompassing problem formulation, the design of prototypes, and rigorous testing. This phase involves continuous feedback from all stakeholders, which drives the refinement and evolution of our designs. Underpinning every stage is the rigor cycle, where we draw from and contribute to the existing theoretical and empirical knowledge on designing & delivering effective lifelong learning programs.
Our efforts aim to advance the science of learning, develop novel educational technologies, and deepen understanding of effective learning interventions.
Partners
School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE)
Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT)
