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Insights from AICET at the 2024 Gangwon AI EdTech Symposium in Korea
On November 26, the Gangwon Office of Education and Gangwon Ilbo co-hosted the 2024 Gangwon Artificial Intelligence EdTech International Symposium at the Chuncheon ICT Venture Center in Korea. The keynote address, entitled “From Books to Bots: Lessons Learnt in the Process of Adopting AI in Singapore’s Education System”, was delivered by Jonathan Sim, Assistant Director of Pedagogy at AICET. He emphasised balancing AI adoption with human empathy and critical thinking, cautioning against over-reliance on technology. Jonathan advocated for educators to be role models in using AI to foster creativity and intrinsic motivation in students while preserving their autonomy in the…
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Finnish Academy of Science and Letters Visits AICET
On November 19th, AICET had the honour of hosting Academy Secretary Dr. Jaakko Kuosmanen and General Secretary Professor Pekka Aula from the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters. Associate Professor Ben Leong, Director of AICET, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests, marking a significant milestone in fostering collaboration between Finland and Singapore. This visit highlighted the critical role of international dialogue in driving progress in artificial intelligence and educational technology. As global leaders in these fields, Finland and Singapore exchanged ideas that offered valuable perspectives on shaping the future of AI-driven education. This engagement exemplifies the shared dedication of both nations…
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Visit from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
On November 11, 2024, AICET welcomed visitors from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Kampar, Malaysia, comprising both lecturers and students. The delegation visited to learn more about AICET’s projects in AI and its applications in education. Associate Professor Ben Leong, Director of AICET, greeted the visitors with an insightful sharing on the role of AI in transforming education, introducing several key projects at the centre. The session provided valuable insights and an opportunity for UTAR’s students to engage with AICET’s team to explore real-world applications of AI in their learning. The visit highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing AI…
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AI Workshop at Raffles Girls’ School
On November 8, 2024, the AICET Pedagogy Team conducted an engaging and informative workshop for about 140 educators at Raffles Girls’ School, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching and learning practices. The workshop, led by Jonathan Sim, Assistant Director (Pedagogy), provided valuable insights into the transformative potential of AI in classrooms. Jonathan shared how AI can be used to augment teachers’ abilities and to better support student learning. He showcased the importance of crafting effective prompts for Generative AI tools – namely how well-designed prompts can spark critical thinking in students, and how better prompting skills empower learners…
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Korean AIEDAP Delegate Visits AICET to Deepen Understanding of AI Education
On 8th November 2024, a delegate from Korea’s AI Education Alliance & Policy Lab (AIEDAP) visited AICET. This visit is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing AI-driven educational collaboration between South Korea and Singapore. Both parties expressed strong enthusiasm for potential joint research projects and teacher development programs, with the goal of accelerating AI integration in educational systems across Asia. This meeting once again affirms ongoing efforts to explore synergies between South Korea’s AI education initiatives and AICET’s pioneering research in educational technology.
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Incheon Delegates’ Second Visit on AI Integration in Education
On 5 November 2024, AICET hosted a delegate from South Korea’s Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education Science & Information Institute. This marks their second visit to AICET and to NUS. The delegate hoped to gain insights about Singapore’s effort to integrate AI in education, and to explore future directions for educational technology. Jonathan Sim, Assistant Director of Pedagogy, presented AICET’s mission and introduced key AI projects, including our newest EdTech tool, ScholAIstic, which is designed to provide educators with additional tools to support student learning using Generative AI. The presentation led to exciting discussions about how to teach with…
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Visit by SEAMEO INNOTECH to Strengthen Educational Technology Collaboration
On 4th November 2024, AICET welcomed delegates from the Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) INNOTECH, who visited us all the way from the Philippines. The meeting opened with an overview of AICET’s mission and projects, as presented by Jonathan Sim, Assistant Director (Pedagogy). From there, we had a fruitful discussion on potential joint initiatives that AICET and SEAMEO INNOTECH could explore together next year. This visit reaffirms our commitment to enhance educational technology across Southeast Asia.
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Visit by Korean Delegation to Explore AI Innovations in Education
On 29th October 2024, AICET hosted a delegate of educators from the Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education Science & Information Institute, Korea. The visit aimed to deepen their understanding of AI integration in Singapore’s education system and explore future directions for AI and educational technology. Associate Professor Ben Leong, Director of AICET, introduced AICET’s mission and showcased its AI EdTech products. Teachers from the delegate expressed interest in Cikgo and SoftMark, and they are keen to explore potential applications of our products within Korea’s education system. This visit underscores AICET’s commitment to advance educational transformation through AI innovation.
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Building Bonds Beyond the Office
On October 27, 2024, AICET organised a team outing to strengthen connections and celebrate everyone’s hard work. Seven team members enjoyed an afternoon exploring the National Museum of Singapore and the Fort Canning Bunker. This outing aimed to foster teamwork, encourage open communication, and reinforce AICET’s positive workplace culture. The outing provided a relaxed setting for team members to learn more about Singapore’s history, sparking engaging conversations and building stronger bonds. With outings like these, AICET remains committed to creating a connected, supportive work environment where meaningful relationships thrive and contribute meaningfully to our projects.
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SoftMark Team Receives Appreciation from Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (KCPSS)
AICET’s SoftMark Team was honoured to receive an appreciation plaque from Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (KCPSS) at the HOPE: Honouring Our Partners event on 19 October 2024. This award recognises the significant contributions of the SoftMark Team in improving the efficiency of their teachers. SoftMark is an innovative platform that digitises exam scripts, enabling concurrent online marking by teams of teachers anytime, anywhere. Mrs. Dorothy Goh, the Head of the Science Department, has been our key collaborator. She attended AICET’s Learning Journey on 10 January and decided to implement SoftMark at her school. After which, the SoftMark team conducted…
