The 1st Artificial Intelligence Application in Education Forum concluded with success
The 1st Artificial Intelligence Application in Education Forum concluded with success
20
May
20/05/2023
The 1st Artificial Intelligence Application in Education Forum, aimed to explore the application of artificial intelligence in the field of education and its impact on educational development, was successfully held on May 20th.
The 1st Artificial Intelligence Application in Education Forum was successfully concluded on May 20th with the enthusiastic participation of numerous guests. The forum was organised by the Macau Association for the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence Education (MAPIE), and co-organised by the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Comissão Diocesana da Educação Católica, and iFlytek Co., Ltd., aiming to explore the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of education and its impact on educational development.
The forum commenced with the Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between USJ and the MAPIE, represented by Rector Morgan and Chairman of MAPIE Jin Xin, respectively. The agreement signifies that both parties will jointly establish an educational research cooperation base to improve the quality of education and research, promote the development of optimized AI innovation courses and teaching materials, implement and promote innovative teaching strategies and assessment methods, and facilitate the professional development and enhancement of Macao’s teachers.
The forum invited several experts and scholars to share their insights on the application of artificial intelligence in education. Rector Morgan delivered a keynote speech on higher education under the influence of artificial intelligence, expressing his thoughts and outlook on the future applications of AI, and seizing the opportunities brought about by rapid technological development. Prof. Li Kedong also provided an in-depth explanation of the use of AI in the education sector, especially in elementary and middle school education, and offered some valuable suggestions and opinions.
Several theme presentations was held the afternoon, featuring Assistant Prof. Wu Hao from the School of Education at USJ discussing “Promoting Unbiased and Reliable Artificial Intelligence in Education: Empowering Students’ Cognitive Abilities”, Prof. Wang Zhijun from the Department of Educational Technology at Jiangnan University addressing “Algorithm-Supported Adaptive and Socialized Learning: A New Learning Paradigm in the AI Era”, and Head of Physics Department at Pui Ching Middle School Macau, Teacher Leung Pui Kam, examining the “Development and Assessment of the AI Curriculum at Pui Ching Middle School Macau”. These presentations provided an in-depth explanation of the current state of AI applications in education.
Participating guests actively engaged in the question and discussion sessions, sharing their insights and experiences on the application of artificial intelligence in education.
The forum successfully provided a platform for experts, scholars, and educators from different fields to exchange ideas and learn, helping to understand better and apply artificial intelligence technology and promote the development and progress of education in Macao.
Attendees included: Bishop of the Diocese de Macau D. Lee Bun Sang, Representative of the Director of Culture and Education of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR Cen Jia Yi, Head of Division of Curriculum Development and Assessment DSEDJ Cheang Sek Kit, Curator of Macao Science Center Sio Hon Pan, President of Macau Association for the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence Education, Chan Ka Leong, Rector of University of Saint Joseph Prof. Stephen Morgan, South China Normal University Prof. Li Ke Dong, Dean of Faulty of Education UMAC Prof. Chuang Wang, Dean of School of Education USJ Prof. Rochelle Ge, Assistant Dean of Faculty of Education UMAC Prof. Andy Chun Wai Fan, Office Director of the Diocesan Catholic Education Commission Stephen Chan Teng Fong, Principal of Escola Secundária Lou Hau Zheng Jiezhao, Principal of Escola Kwong Tai Chan Kin Pong, Vice Principal of Escola Secundária Pui Ching Chan Keng Lim, Assistant Principal of Escola Kao Yip Chan Sio Ieong, and Branch Manager of ICBC Tower Branch Kevin Kwok.
