Technological innovations in education should not be seen as gimmicks, but as ways to create realistic practice spaces where students can experiment, make mistakes safely and see the consequences of their decisions.
That’s why award-winning Galvin Lee Kuan Sian (pic) leans heavily into artificial intelligence (AI), simulations and gamification when it comes to teaching.
“If they can argue with an AI persona, defend a campaign choice in a virtual mall and then connect that back to theory, I know we’re building skills that will travel with them far beyond the exam hall,” he said in a press release.
The Kuching-born lecturer and Diploma in Business programme coordinator at Taylor’s College School of Diploma and Professional Studies was recently honoured with two major individual titles – “Lecturer of the Year” and “Innovative Educator of the Year” – at the Global Education Awards 2025, held in conjunction with the Global Excellence Conclave (GEC) 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec 6.
Organised by the GEC, a regional platform that brings together educators, institutional leaders and EdTech innovators from across Asia, the Global Education Awards celebrate excellence and share best practices, celebrating outstanding individuals, institutions and educational products that demonstrate innovative pedagogy, modern teaching methods and impactful use of educational technology, spanning individual and institutional achievements.
“This recognition gives me a bigger platform and responsibility.
“I hope to continue sharing practical frameworks, tools and templates with other educators in Malaysia and across Asia, and to connect my classroom innovations with rigorous research so we can show not only that these ideas are exciting, but that they also truly improve learning,” said Lee, who teaches marketing modules including Consumer Behaviour and Principles of Marketing, using interactive synchronous learning formats that blend theory, industry cases and hands-on digital activities.
He is currently a PhD candidate in Marketing at the Universiti Malaya Asia-Europe Institute, where his research focuses on dynamic pricing, consumer trust and online purchase intention in Malaysia’s e-commerce sector.
