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Recoding Education: Shifting Pedagogical Paradigms in the Age of AI
On 10 July 2026, Prof. Ben Leong, Director of AICET, conducted a sharing session for teachers at Peicai Secondary School on the impact of recent advances in AI on education. He argued that improving education with AI is not primarily a technology problem — it is a pedagogy problem, and schools need to focus on developing new pedagogies rather than simply adopting new tools. Pedagogy First, Not Technology First Prof. Ben Leong emphasised that meaningful improvement in education does not come from technology alone. What matters most is learning design — the experiences created for students, the thinking cultivated in…
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Exploring AI-Driven Pedagogy: AICET Hosts Korean Delegation
On 2 July 2026, AICET welcomed a delegation of 34 participants from Jeonbuk National University and Wonkwang University, Korea, comprising Professors and Master’s students from both institutions. The session was also attended by local guests David Hoe (Member of Parliament); Ivan Gn (Education Government Engagement Lead, Apple) and Geck Ng (Graphic Leadership and Learning, Education Development, Apple). Hosted by Prof. Ben Leong, Director of AICET, the visit provided a valuable opportunity for both sides to exchange perspectives on the practical application of AI in education. Choosing the Right Model for the Right Job A key point of discussion arose when…
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AICET Learning Journey: Educators as Designers of AI-Powered Learning Experiences
On 1 July 2026, AICET welcomed educators from schools and institutes of higher learning for another Learning Journey, bringing together practitioners who are actively designing and implementing AI to solve authentic teaching and learning challenges. This year’s theme, “Educators as Designers: Creating AI-Powered Learning Experiences”, reflected a growing shift in education. Rather than asking “What can AI do?”, every speaker challenged participants to begin with a different question: “What learning problem are we trying to solve?” Across the afternoon, presenters demonstrated how AI can strengthen creativity, personalise learning, provide richer feedback, and create learning experiences that were previously difficult — or impossible — to…
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Crossing Borders in AI Education: AICET Welcomes Delegation from Hansung University, South Korea
On 29 June 2026, AICET welcomed a delegation 32 students and 6 professors from Hansung University, South Korea. Hosted by Jonathan Chen, AICET’s Deputy Director (Engineering), the visit gave the group a first-hand look at how the Centre is using AI to reshape teaching and learning. A Pedagogy-First Mission, Built at Scale The session opened with Jonathan reiterating the Centre’s guiding belief: innovation in education is not a technology problem, it’s a pedagogy problem. Every tool AICET builds starts from a real classroom pain point identified together with teachers, is developed to amplify — not replace — the instructor, and…
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Bridging Pedagogy and Technology: AICET Hosts Taylor’s University Malaysia for an Insightful Academic Exchange
On 25 June 2026, AICET welcomed a delegation of academic leaders from Taylor’s University Malaysia, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lydia Foong Yoke Yean, Director of Curriculum and Education Development, and Dr. Yoon Sook Jhee, Expert in Academic Policy and Curriculum. Hosted by Jonathan Chen, AICET’s Deputy Director (Engineering), the visit served as a vibrant platform for exchanging pedagogy insights and exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of modern education. Reaffirming the ‘Pedagogy First‘ Philosophy The session opened with an overview of AICET’s foundational mission, drawing parallels to its vision of operating as a “Xerox PARC” for educational innovation.…
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AICET Visits East China Normal University (ECNU) to Advance Collaboration on AI for Education Research
On 24 June 2026, Prof. Ben Leong, Director of the AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET), visited East China Normal University (ECNU) in Shanghai, China. The visit served as a significant opportunity to exchange groundbreaking ideas on AI for Education research and further underscores AICET’s commitment to supporting the broader Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. During the visit, discussions between Prof. Ben Leong and the ECNU leaders centered on the rapid integration of AI into school leadership and curriculum development. The exchange also…
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AICET Challenges Young Minds: Can AI Really Help Students Learn Better?
On 12 June 2026, AICET opened its doors to a vibrant group of high school students visiting from India. The cohort brought together bright minds from a diverse group of institutions including – Vasal Education Group of Schools and Shree Vallabh Ashram Group of Schools. Led by Jonathan Chen, Deputy Director (Engineering) at AICET, the visit provided students with an inside look into how AI is transforming the educational landscape, while sparking critical conversation on how they can prepare for an AI-driven world. Redefining Education: From Memorization to Mindset The session kicked off posing a fundamental question: Can AI really…
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Shaping the Campus of the Future with HPI
On 8 June 2026, AICET was delighted to host a distinguished delegation of eight participants from the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), led by Prof. Dr. Tobias Friedrich (Dean and Managing Director) and Dr. Henrik Haenecke (Chief Financial Officer). HPI, Germany’s leading technology university for computer science and digital engineering, is currently benchmarking world-class institutions across Asia to inform the vision of their upcoming “Campus of the Future”. The delegation — which included academic leaders, strategic advisors, the project’s lead architect, and consultants from McKinsey & Company — visited AICET to explore next-generation learning models, the evolution of physical teaching spaces,…
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Reflecting on Tech Summit@SST Lab School 2026: A Celebration of Collaboration and Innovation
Reflecting on Tech Summit@SST Lab School 2026: A Celebration of Collaboration and Innovation On 5 June 2026, Prof. Ben Leong, Director of AICET, was invited to share his insights on a panel at Tech Summit@SST Lab School 2026, organised by the School of Science and Technology, Singapore (SST). Held over 1.5 days — a half-day of pre-conference workshops followed by a full-day main summit — this year’s edition was themed “Towards a Human-Centred Approach in the Age of AI.” The summit brought together a strong line-up from across the education and technology ecosystem. Guest-of-Honour Mr Koo Sengmeng from AI Singapore…
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Rethinking AI in Education at the MGS Mid-Year Learning Festival
On 4 Jun 2026, Prof Ben Leong, the Director of AICET, participated in the Mid-Year Learning Festival organized by Methodist Girls’ School (MGS) as the Guest of Honour and keynote speaker. In his keynote presentation, titled “Preparing our students for an AI-driven future,” Prof Ben Leong addressed the critical structural shifts in the global economy and the profound pedagogical implications of generative AI within school environments. Rather than focusing on technological novelty or promoting technical tools for their own sake, the session offered a deeply grounded and realistic perspective on navigating the evolving landscape of teaching, learning, and assessment. The…
