Meeting Background

 

The breadth and depth of AI applications in education are currently expanding, with GenAI, such as ChatGPT, gaining widespread adoption in the global education sector. This phenomenon warrants consideration by all educators, as it holds significant implications for the future of education. In June 2023, Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education at UNESCO, stated in Generative AI and the Future of Education that "Generative AI opens new horizons and challenges for education. But we urgently need to take action to ensure that new AI technologies are integrated into education on our terms." In this context, leaders and teachers of the higher education system in Southest Asia face an urgent need to effectively leverage this technology to enhance teaching, management, and governance. 

The International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI), has been committed to expanding quality and equitable education opportunities through collaborations with flagship universities in various countries to strengthen their capacity in digital teaching and learning, as a way of promoting digital transformation in higher education institutions. In 2023, UNESCO-ICHEI officially released the White Paper on Higher Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence during the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) Global Partners Summit 'Transforming Higher Education in the Age of AI'. The White Paper attempts to discuss and share insights, practices and recommendations regarding integrating AI in higher education with IIOE global partners. In 2024, following the summit and white paper, UNESCO-ICHEI is going to co-organise a series of regional high-level policy dialogues to further facilitate the integration of GenAI in higher education, together with IIOE National Centres and regional partners. The first high-level policy dialogue in the Southeast Asia region will be followed by regional high-level policy dialogues in Central Asia, Arab States, and Africa.

Themed "Leading effective integration of GenAI in higher education", the dialogue will gather around crucial stakeholders in higher education areas in the Southeast Asia region, including senior officials from the ministries in charge of higher education in Southeast Asia countries, presidents, vice-chancellors and representatives from higher education institutions (HEIs), representatives of enterprises and international organisations. The event aims to establish a policy dialogue and exchange mechanism for multi-stakeholders in Southeast Asia, discuss topics such as the integration of GenAI into higher education and teachers' professional development, provide suggestions to higher education stakeholders in Southeast Asia and formulate a collaborative action plan in the region.
 

Meeting Agenda

 · Session 1: Leadership Transformation and Policies at National & Institutional Level for GenAI
 · Session 2: Teaching and Learning in the Age of GenAI and Teachers' Professional Development
 · Session 3: Partnerships for Supporting GenAI Integration in Higher Education
 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting Organizers

Organized by:
 · Indonesia Cyber Education Institute (ICE-I, IIOE Indonesia National Center)
 · International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI)
 · UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok (UNESCO Bangkok)
 · UNESCO Regional Office in Jakarta (UNESCO Jakarta)

 

 

Supported by:

 · Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat
 · Association of Southeast Asian Nations（ASEAN）Secretariat

 

Sponsored by:

 · Asia Development Bank (ADB)
 · WPS Software PTE. LTD.

 

Participants 

 · Senior officials in charge of higher education in SEA countries
 · Representatives from international and regional organizations
 · Presidents or Vice-chancellors of higher education institutions
 · Global and regional experts
 · Senior executives enterprise

 

Meeting Objectives and Expected Outcomes

 · Establish a policy dialogue and exchange mechanism for multi-stakeholders in Southeast Asia.
 · Address issues of integration of GenAI in higher education and provide reference and promising cases for higher education policymakers, management and teaching personnel in accordance with the contexts in Southeast Asia countries.
 · Release a collaborative action plan by stakeholders and partner HEIs for leadership and teachers' professional development.

 

Meeting Details

01 Time and Location
April 25, 2024
Jakarta, Indonesia 

02 Meeting Format
Speakers will be in-person by principal.  The language of the meeting is English. 
Online live streaming：https://link.icei.ac.id/UNESCO-ICHEIxICEInstitute_webinar

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• icei
• unesco-ichei
• UNESCO Bangkok
• UNESCO Jakarta
• ADB
• Asia Development Bank
• Indonesia Cyber Education Institute