Fostering Inclusive Education With AI and Emerging Technologies

Mageswaran Sanmugam acquired his B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn in 2005 and Master’s degree in Educational Management in 2012 from Universiti Utara Malaysia and Ph. D in Educational Technology in 2017 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He worked as an Educator in both Primary and Secondary schools from 2008-2018, before being appointed as a Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia (from 2018- till 2021). Currently he is the Deputy Director of Research, Innovation and Networking in the Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia (from 2022- till now). He also serves as a Professional Technologist under the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) and as a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He teaches human-computer interaction and multimedia project management. His expertise lies in gamification, game-based learning, artificial intelligence, and e-learning. He has published more than 70 research papers, including journal articles, book chapters, and other publications. Bosede Iyiade Edwards is a seasoned academic and industry professional with over 25 years of work experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), where she also earned a Master's degree in the same field. Her educational background is multidisciplinary, with qualifications including a bachelors in Chemistry and Masters in Organic Chemistry, which enriches her perspectives in research and teaching. Dr. Edwards has a proven track record in research leadership, particularly in instructional technology. She has authored and co-authored over 25 journal and conference articles and has been recognized with the IEEE Frontiers in Education 'Faculty Fellow' Award. Her research focuses on future school, covering the roles of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence and immersive media among others. Nurul Maziah Mohd Barkhaya acquired her B.IT. (Hons) in Software Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu in 2011 and Master’s Degree in Education (TVET) in 2013 from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and Ph.D in Educational Technology in 2023 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She worked as an educator in International Secondary schools from 2019 – 2023, before being appointed as a Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia started on 2024. Her research interests include the educational technology, creative multimedia, and e-Learning. Zuheir N. Khlaif , Ph.D. in instructional design and technology, is a distinguished scholar and researcher at An-Najah National University in Palestine. As a dedicated educator, he imparts knowledge in educational technology courses and contributes significantly to the Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Research Center at the University. With a keen focus on the intersection of technology and education, his research delves into areas such as technology integration, technostress, and the application of AI in educational assessment. Khlaif has delivered more than 50 lectures and workshops about e-learning and AI in higher and public education in international and local conferences and symposium. Khlaif’s expertise extends to the publication realm, with more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals. His contributions not only advance academic discourse but also have practical implications for the effective use of technology in education in various context in the global south.