Education Exchange: Navigating the Information Flood – AI, Algorithms & What We Trust Online

About the Event

Every day, we encounter vast amounts of information online, while algorithms, notifications and personalised feeds shape what we see. But how do we decide what to trust, question or ignore?

This session explores the growing challenge of navigating digital information, and why critical questioning habits are essential for engaging with digital spaces thoughtfully. Experts will also examine how the brain processes information and how constant digital input affects attention and decision-making.

Participants will also gain strategies for engaging with information more mindfully and responsibly.

This programme is suitable for adults.

About the Speakers and Moderator

Speaker: Assoc Prof John Komar

Associate Dean (Research Support)

Office for Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore

John Komar is Associate Professor at The National Institute of Education, focusing on the use of technology and AI for teaching. He applies his work in diverse contexts including teacher training, learning analytics, or student assessment.

Speaker: Mr Kuok Zhi Qiang

Principal Technology Consultant

Aero Consultants Pte. Ltd.

Kuok Zhi Qiang, Founder and Principal Technology Consultant at Aero Consultants, draws on industry experience across Google, Meta, aerospace R&D and industrial drones to consult and coach organisations and high-performing professionals. He advocates “Being More Human” — combining human strengths with innovative approaches to build meaningful possibilities across work, life and causes.

Speaker: Mr Mervin Ang

Outreach Manager and Librarian

National Library Board

Mervin Ang is an outreach manager and librarian with over 10 years of experience in NLB. With his passion and specialty in public education and content creation, he has conducted several talks and courses on information literacy and generative AI to a diverse audience of more than 100,000 individuals. He also curates educational content and regularly features in…