Raudhah Thongkam

Experience

• 

  National University of Singapore

  Sept 2014 - now

  As a Principal Librarian specializing in Immersive Learning, I lead the TEL Imaginarium team within the Digital Strategy and Innovation cluster at the library. My role centers on harnessing the potential of immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and 360-degree video to revolutionize educational experiences.Key Responsibilities:Instruction and Training: Conduct classes and workshops on the effective use of immersive technologies, empowering students and faculty to leverage tools like Unity, Twinmotion, Marzipano for creating engaging learning experiences.Application Development: Design and develop interactive VR applications for platforms such as the Meta Quest 3, and Unity WebGL apps, tailored to various educational and event-based needs.Project Highlights: Developed immersive applications for forensic science education, allowing for consistent learning and the safe examination of evidence in a virtual environment. Also created interactive experiences for library events, enhancing user engagement through innovative digital solutions.My work not only advances the library's digital strategy but also contributes to the broader educational landscape by integrating cutting-edge technology into learning and teaching practices. Show less Team Leader of TEL ImaginariumThe Technology Enhanced Learning Imaginarium is a place of possibilities for both NUS staff and students. With the many immersive learning equipment such as the HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, HoloLens and many others, my role was to bridge the distance between education and immersive technology- Leader of team which supports teaching and learning through the use of immersive learning tools- Guide of tools to faculty and students who are looking to enhance their teaching and learning- AR/VR developer- Main administrator of the room's daily operations- Curator of off-the-shelf apps for specific subjects or disciplinesCommunications and New Media Librarian- Teacher of information literacy to support modules and promote independent learning- Crafter of lessons and assignments on the topic of fake news Show less Cataloguer- Issuer of identification numbers to books from the Singapore-Malaysia collection so that they are grouped according to subject and are easily found by patrons- Writer of cataloguing training manuals- Trainer of budding cataloguersElectronic Resource Management team member- Frontline troubleshooter of access issues- Ensure electronic records are clean and readable using MarcEdit - Tester of new mobile apps to be introduced to patrons- Writer of guides on using said mobile appsLearning Services - Collector of online educational technology tools- Champion of EdTech, successfully introducing the use of tools such as Kahoot to increase engagement in a librarian's class Show less

  • Principal Librarian (Immersive Learning)

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Librarian

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Librarian

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2017