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LAX DAY 2026

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Summary of LEX Day 2026 (Subtitles)

Event theme and purpose

  • The broadcast of Lex Day 2026 centers on “preserving human interaction in the age of AI.”
  • Organizers frame LEX (language activities) as a space for authentic, messy-but-beautiful human communication—something AI cannot truly replicate, especially as digital tools become more common.

Opening and cultural/ceremonial segments

  • The event begins with a dua (supplication/prayer) led by Mr. Muhammad Aswan.
  • A montage highlights the day’s activities and excitement.

Opening speech: LEX as “antifragile” in the AI era

  • Program director Mr. Muhammad Amarusi argues that LEX has evolved through shocks (e.g., COVID) and is “antifragile.”
  • Core stance:
    • LEX is not anti-AI (AI is a useful tool).
    • But human connection sets the boundary—AI cannot reproduce true empathy, negotiation, or real relational communication.

Let’s Talk (Professional Discourse): “Designing learning for connection”

A panel discusses why students still need to talk with each other, even though AI can generate answers instantly.

Generative AI’s impact on human connection

  • Miss Rammit
    • AI can help weaker learners participate in communication.
    • However, heavy reliance reduces real interaction.
    • Real communication requires empathy, complex understanding, and negotiation—not just language production.
  • Miss Adawya
    • AI is useful, but human creativity and face-to-face connection matter.
    • AI should be treated as a tool, not a substitute.

Classroom changes observed over time

  • Attention spans and peer interaction are described as weaker today, influenced by fast-paced, always-on multitasking environments.
  • Educators are encouraged to redesign activities to include more peer collaboration and group discussion to rebuild connection—not merely to finish tasks.

“Working together” vs “connecting”

  • Panelists emphasize that group work can occur without real connection:
    • students divide tasks,
    • work in isolation,
    • produce output without genuine collaboration.
  • The workplace similarly values communication, but graduates may end up “working in silos” if they cannot properly communicate and connect.

Industry perspective: transition and communication gaps

New graduates often struggle with workplace communication, such as:

  • understanding instructions,
  • participating in meetings/discussions,
  • presentation and discussion skills.

A major “culture shock” is that workplaces require independence—supervisors won’t continuously “hold hands.”

If learning becomes fully AI-based

  • Both panelists agree that while AI could personalize feedback and performance, society can’t grow through isolation.
  • Without human-to-human interaction, people risk becoming less human, reducing empathy, emotion, and authentic social development.

Let’s Talk (Alumni Session): how LEX built real-world skills

A student host moderates alumni who describe how LEX improved confidence and communication.

Alumni key themes

  • Safe, informal practice built confidence—less fear of mistakes and greater willingness to speak.
  • LEX developed skills including:
    • communication,
    • planning,
    • time management,
    • teamwork.
  • Alumni note the impact sometimes becomes clearer later (e.g., after graduation), when confidence is needed for UK study or professional settings.

AI’s role in their LEX experiences (varied views)

  • One alumnus says relying on AI during activities reduced enjoyment and authentic learning.
  • Another suggests AI can help as an assistant (especially for vocabulary support), but should not replace human effort and creativity.
  • Shared conclusion: AI can assist, but overuse can reduce creativity, confidence, and the human essence of writing/speaking.

Final takeaway in three words (each alumnus)

  • “Dare to speak”
  • “Diverse, unconventional and interesting”
  • “Fun, liberating and adventurous”

Let’s Talk (UPM Sarawak Panel / student discussion): future of English learning

Three students discuss how they use AI tools and whether AI will make English learning less human.

AI tools used

  • Students mention using ChatGPT/“CHP,” Gemini, and “Grow AI.” (names as captured by subtitles)

Debate conclusions

They largely agree that AI:

  • can help with grammar feedback, research, and writing support,
  • but can reduce confidence and real conversational ability if used excessively.

They emphasize preserving:

  • emotion,
  • natural communication,
  • face-to-face practice,

and recommend more:

  • class participation,
  • English club involvement,
  • speaking-oriented activities.

“Quick one sentence” preferences

  • Most choose teacher/real human interaction over AI.
  • Many prefer speaking and face-to-face learning over typing/online-only learning.
  • One panelist prefers friends over typing/AI to keep conversations natural.

Lex Puzzle (interactive case study)

A video-based puzzle presents a failed group presentation scenario, where:

  • the team relied on AI-generated or overly general content they didn’t fully understand,
  • concerns were not discussed (missing clarity about slide content and ownership),
  • there was no rehearsal, and members resorted to reading slides during presentation.

The case asks viewers to identify:

  • what caused the failure, and
  • who contributed most, based on evidence from team roles and decisions.

Competition and awards

The broadcast references multiple categories/projects (listed by class/project name in subtitles), including:

  • Lex 207 get groom
  • Lex 209 language art
  • Lex 2011 my comic strip
  • Lex 2019 DIY project

Winners are congratulated, and judges note the difficulty due to strong creativity.

Closing speech: LEX still matters even with AI

  • Closing remarks delivered by Dr. Azima Abdul Aziz.
  • Main points:
    • AI makes output easier, but academic integrity concerns increase.
    • Since 2013, LEX activities provide a non-threatening environment for UPM students to actively use English.
    • Even if some discussions are “AI scripted,” LEX provides repeated practice in:
      • listening,
      • responding,
      • agreeing/disagreeing,
      • suggesting,
      • clarifying,
      • paraphrasing.
    • Repetition builds automatic language competence for real communication.
    • Final stance: AI can assist, but the human aspect remains essential for workplace-ready communication.

Dr. Azima officially declares Lex Day 2026 closed.

Presenters / contributors (as named in subtitles)

  • Aziza Hashima Akbarbasha (MC)
  • Noin Pisakara (MC)
  • Mr. Muhammad Aswan (led dua)
  • Mr. Muhammad Amarusi (Program Director; opening speech)
  • Mohammad Mukrusakimi (alumni session host)
  • Dr. Husinita Hab Sahun (named during opening)
  • Dr. Sanim Hussein (Deputy Director, named during opening speech context)
  • Dr. Azimi Abdul Aziz (Head of English language proficiency division; closing speech)
  • Dr. As Lina Mohammed Sarati (Head of Malay Language and Global Language Proficiency Division; named during closing speech context)
  • Miss Rammit (panelist; Let’s Talk professional discourse)
  • Miss Adawya (panelist; Let’s Talk professional discourse)
  • Miss Sha Simin (alumni panelist)
  • Miss Valerie Qu (alumni panelist)
  • Miss Alisa Honey (alumni panelist)
  • Brian (UPM Sarawak panel guest)
  • Leonet Gabriel / Leo (UPM Sarawak panel guest)
  • Olivia (UPM Sarawak panel guest)

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