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Community of Practices on AI in Education among China and African Countries Call for Joint Work

News, Policy Dialogue, Research and Advocacy / 2 minutes of reading

Recognizing the global emphasis on AI-powered education, especially in Africa, concerns arise about theeffective application of technology. Urgency is acknowledged in addressing education rights and global equityissues,Responsing to the 2022 Transforming Education Summit, recommendations from the InternationalCommission on the Futures of Education, and Africa’s Vision 2063,The UNESCO Chair on AI in Education, in collaboration with…

Prof. HUANG Ronghuai was invited to attend the 16th ASEF Classroom Network Conference held in Slovenia.

Global Partners, Networking and Events, News / / 3 minutes of reading

The 16th ASEF Classroom Network Conference, themed “Leading the Change: Digital Transformation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence in Education,” was held in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, from November 12th to 16th. Professor Huang Ronghuai, the UNESCO Chair on AI in Education and Co-Dean of the Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University, was…

Prof. HUANG Ronghuai attended the 60th-anniversary celebration of the establishment of UNESCO IIEP

Networking and Events, News, Policy Dialogue / 1 minute of reading

On November 8th to 9th, the 60th-anniversary celebration of the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), a part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was successfully held in Paris, France. Prof. HUANG Ronghuai, the Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education at Beijing Normal University and Co-Director…

Prof. HUANG Ronghuai Invited to Attend UNESCO Learning Sciences Expert Meeting in Paris

Networking and Events, News, Policy Dialogue / 4 minutes of reading

Paris, October 25-26 – The UNESCO Expert Meeting on Learning Sciences convened at the UNESCO headquarters, orchestrated by the Education Policy Department of UNESCO. This prestigious gathering aimed to foster interactive exchanges between academic researchers and policymakers, leveraging research outcomes in learning sciences to propel policy development, catalyze educational transformation, and advance the Sustainable Development…

Educational futures of intelligent synergies between humans, digitaltwins, avatars, and robots -the iSTAR framework

News, Research and Advocacy, Technological Innovation / 1 minute of reading

With the rapid advances of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its technologies, human teachers and machines are now capable of collaborating to effectively achieve specified outcomes. In educational settings, such collaboration requires consideration of several dimensions to ensure safe, responsible, and ethical usage. While various research studies have discussed human-machine collaboration or cooperation in education, a…

The Chair Participated in the China-Aid-Cambodia Project for Grade 10 ‘Information Technology’ Textbook Teacher Training

Capacity Building, Networking and Events, News / / 3 minutes of reading

On October 17th, 2023, with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia and the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports of Cambodia, Hunan Science and Technology Publishing House and the Information Technology Department of the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports of Cambodia jointly launched the teacher training program for Grade 10 “Information Technology”…

Initial Policy Considerations for Generative Artificial Intelligence – OECD

Focus on AI and Education, News, Technological Innovation / 1 minute of reading

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) creates new content in response to prompts, offering transformative potential across multiple sectors such as education, entertainment, healthcare and scientific research. However, these technologies also pose critical societal and policy challenges that policy makers must confront: potential shifts in labour markets, copyright uncertainties, and risk associated with the perpetuation of societal…

Prediction of Learner Information-Seeking Behavior and Classroom Engagement in the Advent of ChatGPT

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Information source accuracy and trustworthiness are vital in undergraduates’ education in terms of how they seek teacher feedback and educational content. Nowadays, the infusion of technologies into education has led to convenient and easy access to learning materials in electronic libraries and web-based platforms or search engines. Undergraduates are expected to make rapid use of…

Does Gamification Influence Students’ Online Learning Behaviors and Academic Performance? A Learning Analytics Perspective

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Abstract Despite the importance of Student-Centered Learning (SCL), limited information exists in the literature on how SCL can be facilitated by various educational technologies. This study, therefore, explores the literature to investigate the role of educational technology in supporting SCL. Particularly, it builds on the American Psychological Association (APA) learner-centered principles framework, and a classification…

Guidance for generative AI in education and research

Focus on AI and Education, News, Technological Innovation / 2 minutes of reading

Generative AI can be a tremendous opportunity for human development, but it can also cause harm and prejudice. It cannot be integrated into education without public engagement, and the necessary safeguards and regulations from governments. This UNESCO Guidance will help policymakers and teachers best navigate the potential of AI for the primary interest of learners….

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