SST contributions

i)  A write-up on your past contributions in your respective areas of specialisation 

As a MOE Specialist, in the Curriculum & Assessment Cluster, I aim to be recognized as expert in educational research and innovative practices in computer model design and tracker modelling. Working as One MOE, I aim to influence educational policies and support schools in delivering quality education.

As a MOE Specialist, in the Curriculum & Assessment Cluster, I aim to be recognized as expert in educational research and innovative practice in computer model design and tracker modelling. Working as One MOE, I aim to influence educational policies and support schools in delivering quality education.

1. develop deep knowledge and research skills (see my publication list below) in specific areas in Education
2. innovate, break new ground and keep MOE at the leading edge (eduLab projects, Senior Specialist Research) in educational developments. 
3. render professional support (cu-ration project, syllabus development committee, physics chapter handbook) and advice to key stakeholders.

Awards for my contribution includes

1. Public Service PS21 Excel Awards Best Ideator 2012
2. Public Service Excellence in Service Award (EXSA) Star 2013, 2011, Gold 2010, Sliver 2009 
3. MOE Outstanding Innovator Award 2013
4. Innergy Award Winner 2012 (Gravity-Physics by Inquiry GOLD), Propel-T (GOLD), 2011 commendation
5. MOE excellence service award 2012 
6. Professional Development Academy Associate Award 2013,2012
7. Appreciation Award by Academy of Singapore Teachers 2011

Local Contributions:

1. MOE-ETD senior specialist research project gravity physics by inquiry 2012
1. Principal Investigator, further developed 4 gravity series of computer models with 5 JC including YJC, IJC, RVHS, NJC and ACJC that has been largely integrated into these JC's lecture, tutorial and laboratory as interactive computer resources.
2. MOE-ETD eduLab Java Simulation for Teaching and Learning
1. co-Principal Investigator for 3 projects
1. Java Simulations for Teaching and Learning, designed 9 A level Physics Open Source Physics computer models as lesson packages used by 45 teachers and 2017 students in RVHS, YJC, SRJC, AJC and IJC.
2. Becoming Scientists through video analysis designing lessons with RGS, NJC, RVHS and Evergreen Sec.
3. Organic Chemistry Modeling instruction Video designing lessons with AJC, IJC and YJC.
3. MOE-ETD ICT connection co-leader.
1. lead and review all Physics lessons submitted to ICT connection portal.
2. author of chapter Open Source Physics i-in-Practice publication by MOE-ETD.
4. MOE-AST Physics Chapter Core Team. 
1. champion use of computers in Physics Learning Communities in Academy of Singapore Teachers.
2. curator +75 computer models for Physics Chapter Resource Project.
5. MOE-CPDD syllabus development committee and curation project.
1. champion modelling as key learning characteristics for H1 and H2 syllabus.
2. curator specialising in online computer models and video modelling using Tracker.

International contributions:

1. Open Source Physics Project
1. participate in customization of +100 computer models to compliment the Singapore Primary, Secondary and JC curriculum, especially useful for students online learning 
2. create +10 video analysis lessons 
2. Professional Membership
1. Member of American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) 
2. Country-Representative of International Research Group on Physics Teaching (GIREP) 
3. Wikipedia Project
1. contributed +50 animations to compliment the texts in Wikipedia.com in the physics pages bringing the content more understandable for the general public.

ii) A copy of your work (eg. papers presented in conference or any other papers)

Journal Papers:

1. Wee, L. K., & Ning, H. T. (201X). Vernier caliper and micrometer computer models using Easy Java Simulation and its pedagogical design feature-ideas to augment learning with real instruments. Physics Education, XX(X), X. (accepted) 
2. Wee, L. K., & Goh, G. H. (2013). A geostationary Earth orbit satellite model using Easy Java Simulation. Physics Education, 48(1), 72. 
3. Wee, L. K., Chew, C., Goh, G. H., Tan, S., & Lee, T. L. (2012). Using Tracker as a pedagogical tool for understanding projectile motion. Physics Education, 47(4), 448. 
4. Wee, L. K. (2012). One-dimensional collision carts computer model and its design ideas for productive experiential learning. Physics Education, 47(3), 301. 
5. Wong, D., Sng, P. P., Ng, E. H., & Wee, L. K. (2011). Learning with multiple representations: an example of a revision lesson in mechanics. Physics Education, 46(2), 178.

Conference Papers:

1. Wee, L. K., Goh, G. H., & Chew, C. (2013). Enabling Gravity Physics by Inquiry using Easy Java Simulation. Paper presented at the 5th Redesign Pedagogy, Singapore. http://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1303/1303.0079.pdf 04 Jun 2013, 14:15 : 15:45, NIE7-01-TR702. 
2. Aloysius Goh, K. S., Wee, L. K., Yip, K. W., Jeffrey Toh, P. Y., & Lye, S. Y. (2013). Addressing learning difficulties in Newtons 1st and 3rd Laws through problem based inquiry using Easy Java Simulation. Paper presented at the 5th Redesign Pedagogy, Singapore. http://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1303/1303.0081.pdf 04 Jun 2013, 16:15 : 17:45, NIE7-01-TR705. 
3. Wee, L. K., & Lye, S. Y. (2012). Designing Open Source Computer Models for Physics by Inquiry using Easy Java Simulation. Paper presented at the 20th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2012) Singapore Interactive Event, Singapore. http://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1210/1210.3412.pdf arXiv:1210.3412 [pdf]
4. Lye, S. Y., & Wee, L. K. (2012). Open Source Energy Simulation for Elementary School. Paper presented at the 20th International Conference on Computers in Education arXiv preprint arXiv:1211.7153, Singapore.http://arxiv.org/abs/1211.7153 arXiv:1211.7153 [pdf]
5. Wee L.K., Lim A.P., Goh G.S. (2012, 01-06 July, 1300-1430) Computer Models Design for Teaching and Learning using Easy Java Simulation PS 02.09 | Parallel Session 02.09 | Room 09 | 02.07.2012 Monday | 13:00 - 14:30 | 2012 World Conference on Physics Education Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi, İstanbul, Turkey arXiv:1210.3410 [pdf]
6. Wee, L. K. (2012, 08 February). Physics Educators as Designers of Simulation Using EJS Part 2. Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers National Meeting Conference: 2012 Winter Meeting, Ontario, California, USA. [PDF by OSP] [PPT] arXiv:1211.1118 [pdf]
7. Wee L.K. Lee T.L. (2011) Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics Education: A workshop for Redesigning Pedagogy at 4th Redesigning Pedagogy conference workshop on Video Analysis and Modeling for Physics Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore [PDF] to be available from NIE [PPT] arXiv:1207.0220 [pdf]
8. Wee, L. K. (2010, 20 July). Physics Educators as Designers of Simulation using Easy Java Simulation. Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers National Meeting Conference: 2010 Summer Meeting, Portland, Oregon, USA. [PPT] arXiv:1210.5002 [pdf]
9. Wee, L. K., & Mak, W. K. (2009, 02 June). Leveraging on Easy Java Simulation tool and open source computer simulation library to create interactive digital media for mass customization of high school physics curriculum. Paper presented at the 3rd Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, Singapore. [PDF] [DOC] [PPT]arXiv:1207.0219 [pdf]