Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Vino presently holds the position of lecturer within the School of Education at Taylor’s University, where her primary commitment lies in delivering high-quality education. Her unwavering passion for education extends beyond the confines of traditional roles, aspiring to serve as an inspiration to both students and colleagues alike. In her prior role, Dr. Vino served as an Instructional Designer (ID) within the eLearning Division of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Malaya.

Within the realm of academic inquiry, Dr. Vino's research pursuits are anchored in the dynamic field of collaborative learning. Her scholarly endeavors are notably influenced by the conceptual framework of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), propelling her to devise innovative learning tasks that advance pedagogical practices.

Dr. Vino's scholarly contributions have been recognized through various accolades, including the prestigious gold medal and outstanding innovative award for sustainable development goals (SDGIIA, 2021) bestowed upon Project Bacabaca. Additionally, she secured a silver medal at IUCEL (2023) for her project, "Increase Learners Engagement with Walter the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Learning Buddy," and a gold award at e-CONDEV (2022) for the project titled "21st Century Skills Wheels: Re-Designing Learning Tasks Using Collaborative Tools."

Beyond her research accomplishments, Dr. Vino possesses a rich array of professional certifications, including being a Certified Training and Development Manager by HRDF, a Train the Trainer certification, and recognition as a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator and a Certified Nearpod Educator. These certifications underscore her commitment to continuous professional development and proficiency in leveraging innovative educational technologies.


ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Appointment as Academic Representative for Student Staff Consultative Committee (SSCC), School of Education , 05/11/2024 to present
  • Gen AI in Education Taskforce, School of Education , 16/05/2024 to present
  • Appointment as Academic Representative for Student Staff Consultative Committee (SSCC), School of Education , 03/05/2024 to present
  • Appointment as APEL.C Assessor, School of Education., Taylor's University , 22/03/2023 to present
  • Appointment as APEL.C Moderator, School of Education, Taylor's University , 22/03/2023 to present
  • Appointment as Scientific Review Panel of the Ethics Committee of Taylors University, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences & Leisure Management, Taylor s University, 01/08/2022 to present
  • Hub Leader for Teacher Development and Innovation Hub under Impact Lab 2 Education For All, Impact Lab 2 Education For All, 01/01/2024 to present
  • Appointment as the Co-Chair of Postgraduate Research Colloquium (PGRC) 2024, Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management, 01/01/2024 to present
  • Rankings Task Force, Taylor's University , 28/07/2023 to present
  • Mentor-Academic Staff Mentorship Programme , School of Education, 02/10/2023 to 01/04/2024
  • Appointment as MTL/PGE-ODL Module Content Developer, School of Education , 01/10/2022 to 31/12/2023
  • Mentor-Academic Staff Mentorship Programme, School of Education , 01/08/2022 to 31/01/2023
  • Rankings Task Force , School of Education , 01/09/2022 to 31/12/2022
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
  • Master of Education, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Media Technology, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Tertiary Education (Continuing Professional Education, Instructional Strategies, Collaborative Tools and Learning )
  • E-Learning (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, AI in Education )
  • Educational Technology And Media
  • Curriculum Development (Instructional Design , Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM))
  • Continuing Professional Education
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Philosophy & Schooling (ODL), Master Degree, Taylor's University (02/2024)
  • Teaching and Managing Diverse Leaners in the Classrooms, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (09/2024)
  • Philosophy and Curriculum Design, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (04/2024)
  • Managing Learners and Learning, Master Degree, Taylor's University (03/2022)
  • TEACHING LEARNERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY, Master Degree, Taylor's University (09/2022)
  • Philosophy and Schooling , Master Degree, Taylor's University (03/2022)
  • Research Methods in Education , Master Degree, Taylor's University (01/2022)
  • Signature Pedagogies, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (01/2022)
  • Applied Curriculum Development and Management, PGCTL, Taylor's University (09/2021)
  • Teaching and Learning in Practice, PGCTL, Taylor's University (09/2021)
  • Assessment in Practice, PGCTL, Taylor's University (09/2021)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2022
  • Vasodavan, V., DeWitt, D., & Alias, N. (2022). Collaborative Assessment Survey: A Measure of Group Teamwork. In F. Yusop & A. Firdaus (Eds.), Alternative Assessments in Malaysian Higher Education Voices from the Field (pp. 57–67). Springer. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7228-6
     
  • Vasodavan, V., Dewitt, D., & Alias, N. (2022). Developing a Framework for Online Collaborative Learning Tools in the Attitude Domain : A Fuzzy Delphi Method. In D. Adams & C. Man (Eds.), E-Learning: Global Perspectives, Challenges and Educational Implications (pp. 35–60). Nova Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52305/QGNZ7440
     
2021
  • Vasodavan, V., Dewitt, D., & Alias, N. (2021). Augmented Reality (AR)Experiences: A Tool to Enhance Conceptual Understanding for Education Counselling Students. In Adams.D & DeWiit.D (Eds.), Innovative Practises of Technology-Enhanced Learning (pp. 159–176). Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Press.
     
2020
  • Teng, Y. T., Zainal, A. Z., Vasodavan, V., & Kui-Ling, E. L. (2020). Collaborative Discussion Using Padlet to Enhance the Teaching and Learning of Essay Writing in Mandarin Language. In S. Yilan & K. Koruyan (Eds.), ICT-Based Assessment, Methods, and Programs in Tertiary Education (pp. 169–190). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3062-7.ch009
     
Article in Journals
2024
  • Verlarde, M., & Vasodavan, V. (2024). Dealing With Cyberbullying in International Schools in Malaysia: The Role of School Leaders. Malaysia Online Journal of Education Management, 12(2). (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Windasari, W., Trihantoyo, S., Roesminingsih, E., & Vasodavan, V. (2024). Examining the Influence of Principal Leadership on School Effectiveness: A Comprehensive Analysis in The Context of Primary Schools in Surabaya. Jurnal Paedagogy, 11(4), 717-726. doi:https://doi.org/10.33394/jp.v11i4.12199 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2022
  • Vasodavan, V., DeWitt, D., Alias, N. (2022). Collaborative Assessment Survey: A Measure of Group Teamwork. In: Yusop, F.D., Firdaus, A. (eds) Alternative Assessments in Malaysian Higher Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7228-6_7 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Vasodavan, V., Dewitt, D., & Alias, N. (2022). Developing a Framework for Online Collaborative Learning Tools in the Attitude Domain : A Fuzzy Delphi Method. In D. Adams & C. Man (Eds.), E-Learning: Global Perspectives, Challenges and Educational Implications (pp. 35–60). Nova Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52305/QGNZ7440 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2021
  • Vasodavan, V., DeWitt , D., & Alias , N. (2021). FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING INTELLECTUAL SKILLS USING COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TOOLS: THE EXPERTS’ CONSENSUS. Journal of Nusantara Studies (JONUS), 6(1), 284-308. https://doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol6iss1pp284-308 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2020
  • Vasodavan, Vinothini and DeWitt, Dorothy and Alias, Norlidah and Md Nor, Mariani (2020) E-Moderation Skills in Discussion Forums: Patterns of Online Interactions for Knowledge Construction. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 28 (4). pp. 3025-3045. ISSN 0128-7702 (ISI-Indexed)
     
Article in Proceeding
2024
  • Vasodavan, V., & Ling, L. Y. (2024). Revolutionize Grading: AI-Powered Rubric Evaluation with Noodle Factory. In Proceedings of the International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2024) (pp. 20-21). Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Lee, Y. L., Vasodavan, V., & Ramakrishnan, R. (2024). Empowering future educators: Towards transformative sustainable curriculum through refugee community engagement. In Proceedings of IUCEL x kNovasi 2024 (pp. 63-66). Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
  • Tan, S. Y., Velarde, J. M., & Vasodavan, V. (2024). STEP Buddies+AI: Student Teacher Enhancement Program for Cross-cultural Communication Skills Development Integrating Collaborative Learning with AI Tools. In Proceedings of the IUCEL x kNOVASI 2024 (pp. 134–137).
2022
  • Vasodavan, V., DeWitt, D., & Alias, N. (2022). Teaching Online Made Easy: The 3Es (Effective, Engaging, & Efficient) with Collaborative Learning Tools. In Proceedings of the International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) (pp. 91). Universiti Putra Malaysia, Centre for Academic Development.
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Promoting Quality Education in Refugee Contexts: Development of Teachers of Refugee Training (ToRT) Module , Project Leader, 2024 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • Development of a 21st Century Skills Module for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in a Higher Education Institution , Project Leader, 2022 to 2023 (Taylor's University)
  • Exploring the Detection, Intervention, and Prevention of Cyberbullying in International Schools in Malaysia , Co-researcher, 2022 to 2023 (Taylor's University)
  • Becoming a global teacher: Adaptation of Malaysian teachers in Brunei Darussalam , Co-researcher, 2022 to 2023 (Taylor's University)
  • Projek Baca Baca *Learning to Read, Reading to Learn), Co-researcher, 2021 (Private)
EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • Selected as panel of expert In the Development Of Early Childhood Digital Creativity Pedagogical Module For Preschool Education In Ghana Using Educational Mobile Application, 2023 to 2024 (Thesis)
  • Selected as a panel of experts to review a teaching module prepared by a PhD student. Thesis title: Development of Sustainable Environmental Education (SEE) Module using Virtual Reality in a Malaysian Secondary School., 2020 to 2020 (Thesis)
  • Selected as a panel of experts to review a teaching module prepared by PhD students. Project title: Pembangunan Modul Interaktif Berasaskan Pengajaran Jepun Terhadap Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi Murid Tingkatan Empat Bagi Tajuk Persamaan Kuadratik ., 2020 to 2020 (Thesis)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
  • Consultancy Project on Teacher Professional Development Training for United Arakan Institute, Malaysia, Development and Human Relief Society / United Arakan Institute, Malaysia, 06/10/2024 to 26/10/2024, Project Director (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • Increase Learner Engagement with AI Learning Buddy , Academic Training Unit Coordinator, Centre for Applied Learning and Multimedia University Malaysia Sarawak, 03/04/2024 to 03/04/2024, Trainer (Government Sector)
  • Re-Designing the Learning Task using EdTech: Action Research using Walter the AI Learning Buddy, Academic Development and Enhancement Centre,Universiti Malaya, 24/07/2023 to 24/07/2023, Trainer (Government Sector)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • Wang Lijuan, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • LI KE  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • XU ZHEMING  (Main Supervisor)
  • XU ZHEMING  (Main Supervisor)
COMPLETED
  • EFFECTS OF TWO TYPES OF GRAPHIC ORGANISER INSTRUCTION ON READING COMPREHENSION AMONG MALAYSIAN ESL LEARNERS, HON KAI LAI  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
EVENT ORGANISER
  • Track Chair, Postgraduate Research Colloquium (PGRC) , 31/07/2021 to 01/08/2021, Taylor's University  (University)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Teaching from Heart: Student teachers participation in a refugee community engagement project, Taylor's Teaching and Learning Conference 2024: University For the World - Educating with Purpose and Impact, 01/03/2024 to 02/11/2024, Taylor's University  (International)
  • STEP Buddies+AI: Student Teacher Enhancement Program for Cross-cultural Communication Skills Development Integrating Collaborative Learning with AI Tools , Taylor's Teaching and Learning Conference 2024: University For the World - Educating with Purpose and Impact, 01/03/2024 to 02/03/2024, Taylor's University  (International)
OTHERS
  • Developing 21st Century Skills with Online Collaborative Tools: The 3Es with Merrill's First Principles of Instruction, International Conference on e-Learning (ICeL) & Symposium on Teaching Excellence, Learner Driven Learning and Academic Research (STELLAR) 2021, 16/11/2021 to 17/11/2021, The Academic Affairs Division & Institute of Continuing Education & Professional Studies (iCEPS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) (International)
  • Project BacaBaca, Malaysia Technology Expo 2021, 25/10/2021 to 29/10/2021, PROTEMP (Professional Trade Exhibition & Meeting Planner (International)
  • Learning Difficult Content Made Easy with Mobile Augmented Reality (AR): An Innovative Pedagogy, ASIA International Innovation Exhibition 2021 (AIINEX), 15/10/2021 to 17/10/2021, Connecting ASIA and co-organized by The Association of Professional Researchers and Academicians (APRA) and Readers Insight Publisher. (International)
  • Developing 21st Century Skills: Innovative Teaching and Learning with Online Collaborative Tools in a Higher Education Institution, Taylor's Teaching and Learning Conference, 13/10/2021 to 15/10/2021, Taylor's University  (University)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT (IPR)
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
  • Developing 21st Century Skills using Collaborative Tools Wheels, Copyright (National)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL). by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and the Malaysian IPTA e-Learning Council (MEIPTA) (September 2024): STEP Buddies+AI: Student Teacher Enhancement Program for Cross-cultural Communication Skills Development Integrating Collaborative Learning with AI Tools, Competition, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2024 (Bronze)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL). by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and the Malaysian IPTA e-Learning Council (MEIPTA) (September 2024): Empowering Future Educators: Towards Transformative Sustainable Curriculum through Refugee Community Engagement, Competition, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2024 (Bronze)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL). by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and the Malaysian IPTA e-Learning Council (MEIPTA) (September 2024): Revolutionize Grading: AI-Powered Rubric Evaluation with Noodle Factory, Competition, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2024 (Silver)
  • International E-Content Development Competition (e-Condev) by Universiti Teknologi MARA (August 2024): Learning to Teach, Teaching to Inspire: Student teachers experiences at refugee schools, Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), 2024 (Bronze Award for Pitching )
  • Seminar Kebangsaan Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Universiti Awam, Competition, University of Malaya (UM), 2023 (Silver Award)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) , Competition, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), 2023 (Silver Award)
  • E-Content Development Competition 2023 (e-ConDev 2023)., Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), 2023 (Gold Award)
  • E-Content Development Competition 2022 (e-ConDev 2022), Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), 2022 (Bronze)
  • E-Content Development Competition 2022 (e-ConDev 2022), Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), 2022 (Gold Award)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2022), Competition, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2022 (Teaching Innovation )
  • Asia International Innovation Exhabition (AIINex) 2021, Competition, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2021 (Silver & Special Award)
  • The MTE 2021: SDG International Innovation Awards (SDGIIA) , Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), 2021 (Gold & Outstanding Innovative Award Recipients)
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
  • Light the Refugees' Dreams: Train the Trainer , 01/01/2024 to 26/08/2024 (Community)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • APEL.C Workshop , Non research, 27/09/2024 to 27/09/2024 (University)
  • Intervarsity Corporate - Academia Symposium (ICAS'24), Research, 21/09/2024 to 21/09/2024 (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • Fundamentals of Leadership , Non research, 09/01/2024 to 26/03/2024 (University)
  • Neuro-linguistic programming, Non research, 12/07/2022 to 16/07/2022 (University)