Speaking at Singapore Sports School on AI in Education

Digital lifelong learning is moving into its vital next phase — more inclusive, more adaptive, and more empowered by AI (with all its promise — and its cautions). I’m delighted to be engaging in these vital conversations at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE) conference at Shanghai Open University. I’m looking forward to exploring how we can shape learning for all, powered by technology, anchored in values, and open to every learner. I have learned a lot from the many experiences presented in the conference from Shanghai Learning City (learning ecosystem for the older adults, China, Singapore (learning efforts for the seniors), Belfast Learning City Age Friendly Plans, Korea (especially for Recognition, Validation and Accreditation (RVA) system for recognition of prior learning (RPL), and much more. #LifelongLearning #DigitalLearning #AIinEducation #InclusiveEducation #AdaptiveLearning #LearningCities #UNESCO #EducationTechnology #FutureOfLearning

South Korea’s classrooms are changing fast, but not everyone is sure they’re ready for the pace. The country that once became a global model for digital learning is now facing a new kind of challenge. Earlier this year, the government introduced AI-powered digital textbooks across schools, hoping to transform how students learn and how teachers teach. It sounded like the perfect blend of technology and education, smart, personalized, efficient. But as it turns out, reality had other plans. Right now, only about a third of elementary schools have actually adopted these AI textbooks, mostly in subjects like English and math. Even in those schools, teachers say the transition hasn’t been easy. Many of them admit they haven’t received enough training to make the most of the technology. Some classrooms don’t even have stable internet or enough devices to keep up. Not long after the rollout, the government quietly stepped back, reclassifying the AI textbooks from official materials to just “supplementary” ones. Suddenly, what was once introduced as a digital revolution began to feel more like an ongoing experiment. But here’s where it gets interesting. While schools are moving cautiously, Korea’s EdTech startups are racing forward. They’re building AI platforms that can grade essays, track learning progress, and create personalized tests in seconds. It almost feels like two different worlds evolving at once, one careful and traditional, the other bold and restless. The question now is whether the system can move fast enough to keep up with all this innovation. Because at the end of the day, technology alone doesn’t teach, people do. And if teachers don’t feel confident using these tools, even the smartest AI won’t make much of a difference. Maybe that’s what this moment is really about, not how advanced the technology is, but how ready people are to use it meaningfully. #EdTech #SouthKorea #AIinEducation #DigitalLearning #EducationInnovation #FutureOfLearning

International Conference on Digitisation of Lifelong Learning | Shanghai Open University 🇨🇳 We had a stimulating first day filled with insightful presentations and lively discussions on the future of lifelong learning in the digital era. I had the privilege of delivering a keynote on “Harnessing Algorithms for Inclusive Lifelong Learning.” In my talk, I shared my philosophy of the self-evolving human and introduced AeU’s Four Pillars of Lifelong Learning: 1️⃣ Digital Governance 2️⃣ Human-Centred Digital Pedagogy 3️⃣ AI Ethics 4️⃣ Sustainable Smart Learning I also highlighted Asia e University’s innovation thrusts for the next three years, underscoring our commitment to shaping agile, inclusive, and sustainable learning ecosystems. I concluded with a call to action: 🤝 Let us work together to design our own pedagogy — one that reflects our diverse contexts, values, and aspirations. #LifelongLearning #DigitalEducation #AIinEducation #InclusiveLearning #SmartLearning #ShanghaiOpenUniversity #AsiaeUniversity #InnovationInEducation #EducationForAll

🤖💡 AI brings new opportunities for instruction – but the real challenge is staying in the loop! The EffecTiveProject is teaming up with AI-EmpaTe project for a hands-on online workshop: 🎯 “Educators in the Loop: Building Meaningful Human–AI Partnerships in Education.” 👩🏫 Learn how to design and evaluate Human–AI practices that truly enhance teaching and learning. 📅 Tuesday, 25 November 2025 🕒 13:00 CET 🌐 Online event — part of the 10th European Open and Digital Learning Week (EODLW) organized by EDEN Digital Learning Europe. 🤝 Delivered in partnership with the UNESCO Chair on Technology, Internationalization and Education (TIE). 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQc28Xp5 🔗 More information on our website: https://lnkd.in/d3VMDCu4 #EODLW2025 #AIinEducation #DigitalLearning #HumanAI #InnovationInEducation #EdTech #FutureOfLearning #Inclusion #DigitalEducation #UNESCO #EffectiveProject #AIEMPATE #EDENDigitalLearningEurope #OnlineWorkshop #EducatorsInTheLoop 🚀

This will be the first workshop delivered by our esteemed colleague Guy Cohen from AI-EmpaTe Project.🤖💡 AI opens new possibilities for teaching. The real challenge is staying in the loop. The EffecTive Project is teaming up with AI-EmpaTe for a hands-on online workshop: 🎯 “Educators in the Loop: Building Meaningful Human AI Partnerships in Education.”

South Korea is leading the global education transformation. The country has become the first in the world to introduce AI-powered digital textbooks across its public-school system. The initiative goes beyond digitising materials. It is reimagining classrooms: - AI tutors reinforce individual learning - Teachers focus on creativity, discussion and critical thinking - Every student gets digital access and tools - The model: High-Tech, High-Touch — where technology empowers, not replaces, educators With an investment of nearly US $70 million, South Korea’s experiment could reshape global education. How will other nations respond and what happens to those that don’t? #AIinEducation #EdTech #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfLearning #SouthKorea #LeadershipInEducation #AIInnovation #Qonversations

🚀 Exciting news from our research journey! Together with Professor Jean Yves LeCorre and Professor Yen Do of FPT University, we’re thrilled to share that our collaborative research has been accepted for presentation at the VEAM Conference in Vietnam! Our work explores integrating AI chatbots into research-based learning solutions through AI-powered business model innovation — a convergence of pedagogy, technology, and strategic design that opens new possibilities for adaptive, scalable education. This milestone reflects months of co-design, testing, and refinement across global and local contexts. We’re proud to contribute to the evolving conversation on how AI can empower learners, educators, and institutions alike. Grateful for the partnership and looking forward to sharing more at #VEAM2025! AIinEducation #BusinessModelInnovation #ChatbotIntegration #ResearchBasedLearning #DGAcademy #StrategicDesign #ModularLearning

AI is transforming education at an unprecedented pace, and policymakers are grappling with the challenge of creating future-ready education systems! I had the privilege of joining the UNESCO webinar on 'Planning with Sustainable Impact: Challenges of Developing Education Policies in the Age of AI', where experts shared insights on shaping education policies that prioritize equity, inclusivity, and skill development. Key challenges discussed: - Adapting curricula to AI-driven job market changes - Ensuring equity and access to AI literacy - Addressing data privacy and security concerns - Building teacher capacity for AI integration - Mitigating biases in AI systems - Balancing technology with human interaction Gratitude to UNESCO for organizing this insightful session! The way forward involves prioritizing lifelong learning, data-driven decision making, and global collaboration to shape education policies that are future-ready. #UNESCO #EducationPolicy #AIinEducation #SustainableImpact #FutureofEducation #EducationPolicies #EducationalPlanning #AIintegration #InclusiveEducation

CAREC Institute Supports Regional Seminar on AI for Inclusive Education in Kazakhstan 🤖                   From 21-24 October, the CAREC Institute and @SouthKazakhstanPedagogicalUniversity co-hosted an international seminar-conference in Kazakhstan titled "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Education: A Scalable Model for the CAREC Region." The event explored how AI can enhance educational accessibility and effectiveness for students with special educational needs across the region. 🎯 Supported by the CAREC Institute's Capacity Building Grant Program, the seminar gathered: • 🏛️ Policymakers • 👩🏫 Educators • 💻 EdTech developers • 🎓 Students from Kazakhstan and other CAREC member countries. 💡 Key activities included: • 🗣️ Discussions on practical AI applications for inclusive learning • 📚 Experience sharing on digital education strategies • 🔧 Exploration of CAREC Digital Strategy 2030 alignment • 🛠️ Demonstration of innovative AI tools • 📊 Case studies addressing diverse educational needs 🌍 The exchanges contributed to developing a regional roadmap for AI integration in inclusive education systems, supporting ongoing efforts to make education more accessible and adaptable for all learners. 🚀 The CAREC Institute remains committed to facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building among member countries, working toward quality education access for every learner in the region. #CARECInstitute #AIEducation #InclusiveEducation

How can we balance innovation and humanity in the age of AI? As AI reshapes the educational landscape, it’s essential that schools remain focus on human-centred values. If we forget the human side of learning, we risk raising students who can produce polished work yet lack agency, compassion, and the courage to fail. and losing sight of education’s true purpose. In this article, Travis Copus, Middle School Principal at Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur explores how educators can thoughtfully integrate AI while continuing to nurture compassion, character, and critical thinking in students. Read the full article https://lnkd.in/erhd8J5f 🎓Autumn Schools' Fair Keep an eye out for more insights into the future of education as part of our International Education and Schools Fair taking place online next week: https://lnkd.in/dhPQiRqW #Education #AIinEducation #Leadership #Innovation