On November 22, the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City organized a scientific conference with the theme 'Big data and artificial intelligence in education: From challenge to breakthrough'.
View of the workshop on artificial intelligence in education
According to the assessment of the delegates attending the workshop, currently, education is one of the most affected industries but at the same time it is also the industry that benefits a lot from digital transformation in general and artificial intelligence (AI) in particular.
The current practice of applying AI does not stop at teaching and learning but also involves human resource development, promoting research to create new technologies, products and applications in this field. To promote these positive aspects, the efforts of general schools alone are not enough but also require the cooperation of the entire industry, including universities, the Department of Education and Training of Thu Duc City and 21 districts, along with the support and coordination of departments and branches.
Ho Chi Minh City pilots 2 models of applying artificial intelligence in education
Dr. Nguyen Van Hieu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, said that the education and training sector is promoting the application of information technology, including the application of AI in teaching management and testing and evaluating students. In addition, one of the 9 key tasks of the plan to implement the AI research and application development program in 2024 approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee is to implement the AI human resource training project. The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee also requested the Department of Education and Training to continue implementing projects and topics on teaching AI to high school students, promoting technology transfer, training teachers to teach AI, Robotics, etc.
Based on the assigned tasks, the Department of Education and Training leader said that he had "ordered" Saigon University to develop a scientific topic on teaching AI to high school students. According to the content of the topic, AI teaching begins from grade 3, aiming to expand mass teaching to students at all levels.
To specify plans for deploying big data and applying AI in education, Mr. Ho Tan Minh, Chief of Office of the Department of Education and Training, said that the education sector currently has 4 groups of big data including: Student data, teacher data, school data, online learning data. If these data sources are facilitated to become input data for AI, then through the analysis and calculation system, the results will be predictions, recommendations and personalized support, which will greatly support the education sector. Accordingly, AI can create a separate learning path for each student based on their abilities and learning progress, integrating knowledge into educational games.
For teachers, AI can help create customized lectures, exercises, and learning materials, or act as a "virtual assistant" to answer students' frequently asked questions. It is also a useful information channel to adjust learning content and speed based on each learner's performance; analyze data to predict learning trends, serving the management requirements of schools.
Chief of Office of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training reports on the implementation of artificial intelligence applications in the education sector
The chief of staff of this department said that in the 2024-2025 school year, Ho Chi Minh City will pilot two models of applying AI to education to support the adjustment of learning paths and predict the knowledge content that needs to be fostered for students. However, the education and training sector is facing many major challenges in terms of infrastructure and human resources to implement.
"The current technology infrastructure is not strong enough to store and process big data, the data quality is not high, there is a lack of synchronization and consistency, and there is a lack of human resources with expertise in AI. Therefore, to promote the application of big data and AI in the teaching and learning process, it is necessary to invest in server systems, networks, data analysis tools, and at the same time build a strict data collection, processing, and management process, with a training regime, attracting talent to this field," said the Chief of Office of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training.
The impact of artificial intelligence on education
According to Ms. Nguyen Phuong Lan, General Director of EMG Education, AI plays an important and increasingly popular role in English teaching, helping to enhance the learning experience by personalizing the training program, adjusting to the needs and abilities of each student. Technologies such as chatbots and smart learning applications can support teachers in organizing classes, providing instant feedback to students, creating an interactive and flexible learning environment.
In addition, AI can be used to improve language skills through applications that help learners practice pronunciation, provide feedback and suggest personalized learning paths for learners. These tools not only make knowledge easier for learners but also create opportunities to practice the language anytime, anywhere, making learning more effective and enjoyable, contributing to making English a second language in schools.
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Institute for STEM Education Research, University of Missouri (USA), said that if AI technology is mastered, learners will also be designers, using this tool to create learning content, thereby improving digital skills, developing personal skills and qualities. For teachers, AI effectively supports the work of designing lessons; building test question banks, evaluating students, thereby diversifying learning methods and improving teaching quality.
Dr. Hai also emphasized that in the process of applying AI, teachers and students increase interaction, and teaching is personalized to each student. Thus, AI not only changes perception but also changes teachers' behavior and teaching methods. If schools wait for mechanisms and policies before implementing them, they will become outdated. Instead, teachers need to be bold in doing things, and learn from mistakes.
Challenges facing education sector as AI develops
Today's workshop will help the education and training sector to perceive and visualize the benefits and effects of AI. Previously, there was an opinion that AI would replace humans, causing people to have a fear of technology. Through this, it is clearly recognized that AI is an effective tool to serve teachers and students, the decision of what to use and how to use it depends on the human factor. AI effectively supports educational activities from teacher preparation, helping to reduce work to spend time focusing on teaching, testing, assessment, educational management or capacity assessment.
Mr. Nguyen Son Hai (Director of Information Technology Department, Ministry of Education and Training) spoke
At the same time, AI has pointed out the challenges and problems that modern technology must face. First is the abuse of AI in educational activities, especially for learners. Students easily rely on AI to solve exercises and copy them but do not understand. From there, the challenge for the teaching staff is to change the methods and ways of assessment. Or the problem of academic integrity, how teachers can control and assess the actual learning of learners... This is the challenge that the education sector faces when AI develops.
The education sector needs to take action, and should approach each group of beneficiaries (affected subjects). Divide into groups to get proper attention, raise awareness and knowledge. This requires the accompaniment of experts and businesses with the education sector.
Mr. Nguyen Son Hai (Director of Information Technology Department, Ministry of Education and Training)
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