2025 brings new opportunities for educators to explore more unique ways to appeal to our students by bringing in new innovations and technology in the class. In line with Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) tagline, “Technology for Society”, this initiative is sure to resonate with our students, who are often regarded as digital natives. Here are some cutting-edge innovations for you to try in your classroom this year. 

Imagine a classroom unbound by walls where students are free to learn whenever, wherever and however they choose. In today’s digital age, this is exactly what asynchronous learning offers students. For some students, asynchronous learning is the ultimate game-changer, as it offers flexibilities and new learning opportunities such as self-paced learning.

The financial technology (FinTech) landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, and digital finance. Globally, the FinTech market is projected to reach a value of USD 698.48 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3% from 2023 to 2030. This rapid growth underscores its transformative impact across multiple sectors, including banking, insurance, investment, and e-commerce.

Landskap teknologi kewangan (FinTech) sedang berkembang pada kadar yang luar biasa, didorong oleh kemajuan revolusioner dalam kecerdasan buatan (artificial intelligence), blockchain, big data, dan kewangan digital. Secara global, pasaran FinTech diunjurkan mencapai nilai USD698.48 bilion menjelang tahun 2030, dengan kadar pertumbuhan tahunan terkumpul (CAGR) sebanyak 20.3 peratus dari 2023 hingga 2030.

Dalam dunia pendidikan yang semakin berkembang, teknologi memainkan peranan yang tidak boleh dipandang enteng. Salah satu inovasi yang semakin menjadi perhatian pendidik adalah pembelajaran interaktif. Pendekatan ini bukan sekadar membuat pembelajaran menjadi lebih menarik, tetapi juga menggalakkan penglibatan aktif pelajar dalam setiap sesi pembelajaran. Pembelajaran interaktif kini dilihat sebagai satu kaedah yang boleh memberi impak besar terhadap cara pelajar menguasai ilmu, terutamanya dalam dunia yang penuh dengan alat teknologi canggih.

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU), China, have established a groundbreaking partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed on April 28, 2021.