Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Associate Professor Dr Lim Chee Leong

  • Senior Director - Learning Innovation and Development (LID)

  • Learning Innovation and Development
    Centre for Future Learning
  •   cheeleong.lim@taylors.edu.my

BIOGRAPHY

Associate Professor Dr. Lim Chee Leong is the first notable individual from a private university in Malaysia to be awarded the prestigious National Academic Award (Anugerah Akademik Negara, AAN) in 2014 by the Ministry of Education Malaysia for his innovative teaching methodologies. His immense experience and capability have been most evidenced in his recent roles of Director of e-Learning Academy (eLA) and Director of Learning Innovation and Development (LID) under Centre For Future Learning, Taylor’s University, where he successfully raise the profile of the University in the area of learning innovation and creativity in teaching, and made Taylor’s University always being at the forefront of transformational teaching and learning journey as well as emerged as National Champions in various Teaching and Learning related awards and competitions.

Dr. Lim has been in the education industry more than 20 years, both in teaching and administration. He demonstrated a sustained and effective record at a strategic level in relation to quality of learning innovation, academic leadership, research and services. His active commitment to and championing of learning innovations have translated into various teaching and learning awards and recognitions. In both 2008 and 2011, he was the recipient for Taylor’s University Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and in 2013, he received Taylor’s University President’s Award for Transformational Teaching and Learning Category. Internationally, he was the recipient of Higher Education Institution Award 2015 at Bett Asia Leadership Summit in Singapore, Excellence in eLearning Award at Global LearnTech Congress & Awards 2014 in Mumbai, and Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), Class of 2013.

Dr. Lim is well known as learning innovation expert and have been invited to be the judging panel, to share best practices and to speak at various conferences and webinars in institutional, as well as national and international settings. He is the judge for Wharton-QS Stars Reimagine Education Awards 2017-2021, Ministry of Education Malaysia’s National Academic Award (2016-2021), International University Carnival on e-Learning IUCEL (2016-2017), Rethinking and Redesigning Malaysian Higher Education Awards (APRS 2017), and Anugerah Khas YB Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia: Rekabentuk Kurikulum Dan Penyampaian Inovatif (AKRI 2018 & 20190. 

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Director , Learning Innovation and Development, Centre for Future Learning , 01/01/2020 to present
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Master In Business Administration, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
  • Bachelor Of Science (Industrial Physics), Universiti Teknology Malaysia, Malaysia
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Educational Technology And Media (MOOCs)
  • Tertiary Education (Instructional Technology in Education)
  • E-Learning (Synchronous Blended Learning)
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Positively impacting lifelong learning opportunities for all and inspiring transformation in higher education landscape.
  • Contributing solutions to make the world a more sustainable place through the effective adoption of educational technology and learning innovation.
  • Collaborative Learning Spaces
  • Blended Learning
  • Instructional Technology in Education
  • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book
2021
  • Nair, P., Keppell, M. J., Lim, C. L., Mari, T., & Hassan, N. (2021). Transforming Curriculum Through Teacher-Learner Partnerships. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-6445-5
2020
  • Kumar, P., Keppell, M. J., & Lim, C. L. (Eds.). (2020). Preparing 21st Century Teachers for Teach Less, Learn More (TLLM) Pedagogies. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-1435-1
2018
  • Tang, S. F., & Lim, C. L. (2018). Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for 21st Century Education (pp. 1-377). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-4080-9
Book Chapter
2023
  • Lim, C. L., Jalil, H. A., Ma'rof, A. M., & Saad, W. Z. (2023). Assisting Peer Learning Performance Using Online Collaborative Tools in Virtual Learning Environments. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Remote Teaching and Learning and the Future of Online Education (pp. 840-856). IGI Global.
2021
  • Lim, C. L., Ab Jalil, H., Ma'rof, A. M., & Saad, W. Z. (2021). Developing a Framework to Evaluate the Mediating Role of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Strategies in Blended Learning Courses. In Nair, P., Keppell, M. J., Lim, C. L., Mari, T., & Hassan, N. (Ed.), Transforming Curriculum Through Teacher-Learner Partnerships (pp. 11-28). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-6445-5.ch002
2020
  • Lim, C. L., Jalil, H. A., Ma'rof, A. M., & Saad, W. Z. (2020). Assisting Peer Learning Performance Using Online Collaborative Tools in Virtual Learning Environments. In Kumar, P., Keppell, M. J., & Lim, C. L. (Ed.), Preparing 21st Century Teachers for Teach Less, Learn More (TLLM) Pedagogies (pp. 108-124). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-1435-1.ch007
2018
  • Lim, C. L., & Hassan, N. (2018). Increasing Technology Adoption through Certified Digital Educator Programme. In S. Tang, & C. Lim (Eds.), Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for 21st Century Education (pp. 17-34). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-4080-9.ch002
2017
  • Lim, C. L., & Tang, S. F. (2017). Promoting Greater Interactivity and Participative Learning through Collaborative and Virtual Learning Space. In N. Alias, & J. Luaran (Eds.), Student-Driven Learning Strategies for the 21st Century Classroom (pp. 125-139). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-1689-7.ch009
2013
  • Lim, C.L. & Nair, P.K. (2013). E-Learning Implementation at Taylor's University. In Pelan Strategik Pengajian Tinggi Negara Koleksi Aktiviti-Aktiviti Terpilih Siri 4 (pp. 55-60). Ministry of Education, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Article in Journals
2022
  • Ab Jalil, H.; Ismail, I.A.; Ma’rof, A.M.; Lim, C.L.; Hassan, N.; Che Nawi, N.R (2022). Predicting Learners’ Agility and Readiness for Future Learning Ecosystem. Education Science, 12(10), 680-692 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Ayub E, Leong LC, Yeo DCH and Ismail SR (2022). Developing a Solution for Hybrid Classroom: A Pilot Study From a Malaysian Private University. Frontiers in Education, 7(6). (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2020
  • Lim, C. L., Ab Jalil, H., Maa’rof, A. M., & Saad, W. Z. (2020). Self-regulated learning as a mediator in the relationship between peer learning and online learning satisfaction: A study of a private university in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Learning & Instruction, 17(1), 51-75 (indexed by Scopus). (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Lim, C. L., Jalil, H. A., Ma'rof, A. M., & Saad, W. Z. (2020). Peer learning, self- regulated learning and academic achievement in blended learning courses: a structural equation modeling approach. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 15(3), 110-125. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Lim, C. L., Jalil, H. A., Ma'rof, A. M., & Saad, W. Z. (2020). Differences in Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) and Online Learning Satisfaction Across Academic Disciplines: A Study of a Private University in Malaysia. International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 6(2), 62-67. doi: 10.18178/ijlt.6.2.62-67
2019
  • Lim, C. L., Jalil, H. A., Ma'rof, A. M., & Saad, W. Z. (2019). Developing a Conceptual Framework for Evaluating The Effects of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Strategies on Students’ Online Learning Satisfaction. Asia Pacific Journal of Contemporary Education and Communication Technology, 5(2), 35-46.
2018
  • Lim, C. L., Hassan, N., Isa, F., & A. Jalil, H (2018). Mobile X-Space design, teaching strategies and undergraduate students' collaborative learning behaviour: A case study in Taylor'S University, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction. 15 (2), 175-205. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Nurhanim Hassan, Lim Chee Leong, and Filzah Md. Isa (2018). The Development of Business Continuity Plan for Online Delivery: A Case Study in Malaysian Private Higher Learning Institution. Adv. Sci. Lett. 24, 7996–7999 (2018)
2017
  • Ayub, E., & Leong, L. C. (2017). Developing a pedagogy framework for institution-wide implementation of MOOC: A case study from a Malaysian private university. Advanced Science Letters, 23(2), pp. 809-813(5). (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2015
  • Nair P.K., Ali F., Lim, C.L. (2015). Factors affecting acceptance & use of ReWIND: Validating the extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology. Interactive Technology and Smart Education 12(3), pp.183-201 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
Article in Proceeding
2018
  • Goh, W.W., Enna, A., Wong, S. Y., & Lim, C. L. (2018). The Importance of Teacher’s Presence and Engagement in MOOC Learning Environment: A Case Study. Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on E-learning, E-Management and E-Services (IC3e) (indexed by Scopus). doi:10.1109/IC3e.2017.8409250 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Ayub, E, Goh, W. W., Luaran, J. E., Lim, C. L. (2018). Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on E-Education, E-Business and E-Technology. pp 57-62. New York: ACM. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2017
  • Lim C.L., Tang S.F., Ravichandran P.(2017). A study on the mediation effects of intention to enroll in MOOCs on its actual usage. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, pp. 30-33. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2016
  • Goh, W.W., Tang, S.F. & Lim, C.L. (2016). Assessing Factors Affecting Students’ Acceptance And Usage Of X-Space Based On UTAUT2 Model. Taylor’s 8th Teaching and Learning Conference 2015 Proceedings, Springer, pp:61-70.
2014
  • Han, Andrew Ng Yew; Leong, Lim Chee; Nair, Pradeep Kumar (2014). X-Space model: Taylor's University's collaborative classroom design and process. Taylor's 6th Teaching and Learning Conference 2013: Transformative Higher Education Teaching and Learning in Practice (TTLC2013), 123, pp.272-279 (ISI-Indexed)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • The Effect of Space Design and Teaching Strategies on Undergraduate Students Collaborative Learning Behaviour in the Next Generation Flexible Classroom Setting., Taylor's 11th Teaching and Learning Conference 2018 (TTLC 2018), 22/09/2018 to 23/09/2018, Taylor's University, Malaysia (International)
  • An Exploratory Study of a Framework for Designing and Developing a Massive Online Course as Smart Future Classroom in VLE, 2018 The 2nd International Conference on E-Education, E-Business and E-Technology (ICEBT 2018), 05/07/2018 (International)
  • Gender Differences in Behavioral Intention to Enroll in MOOCs: A Comparison Between a Public and a Private University in Malaysia, 2018 2ND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (SYSSARM 2018), 20/03/2018 to 22/03/2018, Malaysia Technical Scientist Association (MALTESAS) (International)
  • IEEE Conference on E-learning, E-Management and E-Services (IC3e), IEEE Conference on E-learning, E-Management and E-Services (IC3e), 16/11/2017 (National)
  • A study on the mediation effects of intention to enroll in MOOCs on its actual usage, 8th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, 05/01/2017 (International)
  • Assessing Factors Affecting Students Acceptance And Usage Of X-Space Based On UTAUT2 Model, Taylor s 8th Teaching and Learning Conference 2015, 17/09/2015 (National)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • Panel Discussion: Fostering and Growing Collaborative Student Success Through Technology, EDUtech Asia (Singaopre) 2022, 09/11/2022 to 10/11/2022, Terrapinn (International)
  • The University of the Future: Interrogating future business models for Higher Education, Bett Asia (Bangkok) 2022. , 11/10/2022 to 12/10/2022, Bett Asia (International)
  • Panel Discussion: Smarter Way to Learn & Collaborate, 24 March 2022. , Lenovo EdVision Summit 2022 (Online), 24/03/2022 to 24/03/2022, Lenovo (International)
  • Reimagining the Digital Campus: Keeping the Evolving Needs of the Community in Mind, EduTECH Malaysia 2022 , 09/03/2022 to 10/03/2022, EduTECH (National)
  • Redesigning Learning for Effective Engagement in the Virtual Learning Environment, International Conference on Innovations in Engineering Education 2021 (ICIEE 2021), 10/11/2021 to 11/11/2021, Batangas State University, Philippines (International)
  • Optimizing Hybrid Classrooms: Leveraging Smart Technology for Effective Physical and Virtual Learning., EDUtech Asia Live Webinar, 16/06/2021 to 16/06/2021, EDUtech Asia (International)
  • Evaluating New Technologies For Your Higher Education Technology Stack., EduTECH Malaysia 2021, 24/03/2021 to 25/03/2021, EduTECH Malaysia  (National)
  • Evaluating New Technologies For Your Higher Education Technology Stack. 24-25 February 2021, EduTECH Malaysia 2021 , 24/02/2021 to 25/02/2021, EduTECH Malaysia  (National)
  • Infusion of Alternative Credentials in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: What, How & Why? , EduTECH Asia 2020 , 02/11/2020 to 06/11/2020, EduTECH Asia  (International)
  • Developing a Framework for Infusion of Micro-Credentials in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. , Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) Malaysia 2020 Webinar (Online), 03/09/2020 to 03/09/2020, Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) Malaysia  (National)
  • Inspiring Learning Innovations Through Redesigning Physical Learning Space and VLE. , International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) 2019 (Malaysia). , 21/08/2019 to 22/08/2019, MOE (International)
  • Transforming Learning through awarding competency-based micro-credentials and digital badges, EduTECH Asia 2018 , 04/11/2018 to 06/11/2018, https://www.terrapinn.com/ (International)
  • Transforming Learning through awarding competency-based micro-credentials and digital badges. , EduTECH Asia 2018 , 08/10/2018 to 10/10/2018, EduTECH Asia (International)
  • Case Study: Taylor s University s Technology-Enhanced Learning Strategy, 9th Annual Higher Education Summit Asia, 26/09/2017 to 27/09/2017, IBC Asia Pte Ltd (International)
  • Case Study: Taylor s University s Technology-Enhanced Learning Strategy, 9th Annual Higher Education Summit Asia 2017 , 26/09/2017 to 27/09/2017, IBC-ASIA 2018 (International)
  • Anugerah Akademik Negara (AAN), Anugerah Akademik Negara (AAN) Engagement Workshop , 08/03/2017 to 08/03/2017, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) (University)
  • What has been the knock-on impact of MOOCs on learning models and pathways?, EduTECH Asia 2016, 09/11/2016 to 10/11/2016, Terrapinn Pte Ltd (International)
  • Developing engaging course sites to promote continuous learning and effective curriculum practice Malaysian case study, Blended Learning Asia 2016, 15/06/2016 to 16/06/2016, IQPC WORLDWIDE PTE. LTD. (International)
  • Transforming Learning Spaces to Produce Work-Ready Graduates, New Generation Learning Spaces China 2016, 09/03/2016 to 10/03/2016, IQPC WORLDWIDE PTE. LTD. (International)
PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  • Development of Hybrid-Ready Learning Spaces For Better Engagement, 2nd International Conference on New Media Development and Modernized Education (NMDME 2022), (Online), 21/10/2022 to 23/10/2022, NMDME  (International)
  • Innovating Technology Rich Hybrid-Ready Learning Spaces For Better Engagement, 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Education (ICAIE 2022), 24/06/2022 to 26/12/2022, ICAIE 2022 (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2022), Competition, Ministry of Higher Education, 2022 (Gold Medal)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL), Competition, Ministry of Higher Education, 2021 (Silver Medal)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL), Competition, Ministry of Higher Education, 2019 (Gold Medal)
  • Gold Medal, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL), Competition, Ministry of Higher Education, 2018 (Gold Medal)
  • Taylor's Education Group 15th Year Long Service Award, Education, Taylor's Education Group, 2016 (Long Service Award)
  • Gold Medal, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL), Competition, Ministry of Higher Education, 2016 (Gold Medal)
  • Higher Education Institution Award (Educators), Bett Asia Leadership Summit, Singapore,, Education, Bett Asia Leadership Summit, Singapore, 2015 (Innovation )
  • Best e-Learning Management Award, National University Carnival on E-Learning (NUCEL), Competition, Ministry of Higher Education, 2015 (Best e-Learning Management Award)
  • Taylor's Education Group (TEG) CEO's Award (Brand Ambassador)., Education, Taylor's Education Group, 2014 (Brand Ambassador)
  • Excellence in eLearning Award at Global LearnTech Congress & Awards, Mumbai, India., Education, World Education Congress, India, 2014 (Innovation )
  • Anugerah Akademik Negara 2013 (National Academic Award), Teaching Award Category (Applied Science), Education, Ministry of Higher Education, 2014 (T&L)
  • Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), Class of 2013., Education, Apple Inc., 2013 (Innovation )
  • Taylor's University President's Awards (Transformational Teaching and Learning Category), Education, Taylor's University, 2013 (Transformational Teaching and Learning Category)
  • Inaugural EMAS (Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff) Award., Education, Taylor's University, 2011 (Innovation )
  • Chairman's Award for Excellence, Taylor's University (Teaching Excellence Category), 2011., Education, Taylor's University, 2011 (Teaching Excellence)
  • Chairman's Award for Excellence, Taylor's Education Group (Teaching Excellence Category), 2008., Education, Taylor's Education Group, 2008 (Teaching Excellence)
  • Best Paper Award, Taylor s 3rd Teaching & Learning Conference, 2008., Conference, Taylor's University, 2008 (Best Paper Award)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • ANUGERAH KHAS YB MENTERI PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA: REKABENTUK KURIKULUM DAN PENYAMPAIAN INOVATIF (AKRI), MOHE, 2022 to 2022 (Judging Panel)
  • UTM Teaching Champion Programme (UTM TorCH), UTM, 2022 to 2022 (Judging Panel)
  • Best Educator Award, IIUM, 2021 to 2021 (Judging Panel)
  • Kongres dan Pertandingan Inovasi Pengajaran & Pembelajaran (P&P) UKM (kNOVASI), UKM, 2021 to 2022 (Judging Panel)
  • Taylor s Distinguished e-Learning Educator (DeE) Award, Taylor's University, 2021 to 2022 (Judging Panel )
  • Malaysian Education Minister s Special Award (AKRI), Ministry of Education, Malaysia , 2018 to 2019 (Judging Panel)
  • Wharton-QS s Reimagine Education Award , Wharton-QS s Reimagine Education , 2017 to 2021 (Judging Panel)
  • National Academic Awards (Anugerah Akademik Negare, AAN), Malaysia., Ministry of Education, Malaysia, 2016 to 2022 (Selection Committee)
  • Taylor s Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff (EMAS) Award , Taylor's University, 2016 to 2020 (Judging Panel)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • Launch of Taylor's Teaching & Learning Festival 2017, Research, 21/03/2017 to 21/03/2017
  • 2U2I Briefing (by invitation only), Research, 07/03/2017 to 07/03/2017
  • 2017 8th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning (IC4E 2017), Research, 05/01/2017 to 06/01/2017