Last week in Shanghai, educators and AI enthusiasts from around the globe gathered at the China International Conference on Basic Education (CICBE) 2025 to explore how AI is transforming classrooms.
Shift in Teachers' Identities 🤝
Experts asked: in an AI-powered future, teachers aren't just knowledge dispensers. They become mentors, guides, and co-learners. Imagine AI tools handling repetitive tasks like grading quizzes, freeing up time to coach students on creativity and critical thinking.
Basic Education Adapts 🔄
From smart whiteboards that personalize lessons to chatbots that answer homework questions 24/7, basic education is evolving fast. The panel shared insights on blending tech with tried-and-true teaching methods, ensuring every student stays at the center.
Global AI Talent Flow 🌏
Where does AI talent begin? Experts highlighted the need to nurture skills early – coding clubs, online AI labs, and cross-border projects. A shared future means students from Dhaka to Jakarta can collaborate on real-world challenges, creating a talent pipeline that knows no borders.
China's AI-Education Milestones 🥇
China has rolled out pilot smart classrooms, AI-driven learning platforms, and teacher training programs that embed AI tools into daily lessons. These milestones showcase a roadmap for other regions aiming to blend AI with basic education.
As global minds exchanged ideas, one thing was clear: the AI era in education is here. The challenge now is turning these big ideas into everyday reality for schools across South and Southeast Asia.
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AI era education: From shift in teachers' roles to global talent flow
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