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ASI Global, in close collaboration with the Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI) at the University of Cambridge, successfully completed the Designing for the Classroom of the Future teacher training course on November 22. ASI Global has been vigorously promoting the idea of AI-empowered education throughout 2024, and actively led initiatives to address the shifting demands of the digital education sector. This teacher training course represents a critical advancement in ASI Global’s mission, equipping educators with enhanced digital skills and fostering an ecosystem where educational efficacy and digital responsibility are harmonized.
A Glimpse of Designing for the Classroom of the Future at Cambridge
The Designing for the Classroom of the Future program targeted university teachers and educators, providing them with the practical tools and insights necessary to effectively leverage digital technologies in education. Throughout the one-week-long course, participants delved into the ethical dimensions of AI, learning how to ensure its use fosters inclusivity and fairness in their teaching. They experimented with AI-driven tools to create engaging and adaptive curricula, addressing diverse learning needs. The program also introduced innovative AI-based assessment techniques, enabling more personalized and adaptive learning evaluations. We believe that this program would equip university educators with a comprehensive understanding of these technologies and develop innovative strategies to enhance learning outcomes and propel educational innovation.
ASI Global Forged a Partnership with DEFI on March 1st, 2024
Since March 2024, ASI Global and DEFI have joined forces with a shared vision: to transform education through the power of AI and advanced digital technologies. This forward-looking partnership has sparked a series of impactful initiatives, redefining how education can tackle global challenges and embrace innovation.
iHUB Onsite Seminar: AI Empowering Education: Innovation and Future in Shenzhen
The collaboration debuted with a notable onsite seminar during the iHUB research program this July. Featuring Professor Steven Watson from DEFI at the University of Cambridge, the seminar in Shenzhen, themed AI Empowering Education: Innovation and Future, delved into how AI can drive innovative teaching methods and promote equitable access to education worldwide. Then as part of our shared vision, ASI Global launched the AI for Research Competence program together with DEFI at Cambridge. This intensive two-week initiative equipped participants from Guizhou University with advanced research skills and deeper insights into the transformative potential of educational technology. The collaborative efforts continued to gain momentum at ASI Global’s academic exchange session AI+: Digital Education for the Future during the 24th China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education where Professor Rupert Wegerif, Director of DEFI and Professor of Education at the University of Cambridge delivered an instructive address, emphasizing AI’s critical role in redefining educational systems and preparing for future challenges.
AI for Research Competence Program at Cambridge
Looking forward, ASI Global is set to further our collaboration with DEFI, continually developing joint research initiatives that will advance AI-driven educational innovation, establish international platforms for academic exchange, and explore cutting-edge approaches to educational transformation. Together, we are committed to driving the digitalization of education on a global scale, addressing the challenges and opportunities of the AI era, and contributing meaningful advancements to the field of education.
For more information on ASI Global and DEFI’s latest initiatives, please visit: https://www.deficambridge.org/asi-global/.