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Minister for Education Experiences ScholAIstic at NUS Visit
On 30 January 2026, Minister for Education Mr Desmond Lee visited the National University of Singapore, where he was introduced to ScholAIstic, AICET’s AI-powered learning platform. During the session, students and faculty shared how the platform is transforming teaching and learning across the university. Mr Lee also tried out the platform firsthand, experiencing how students engage with the platform. ScholAIstic enables educators to design structured AI interactions where students can practise high-stakes conversations in a safe environment. Use cases include social work client interviews, courtroom cross-examinations, and clinical consultations. Since its launch in Academic Year 24/25, the platform has been…
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Sahmyook University Students Visit AICET
On 27 January 2026, AICET was honored to host a delegation of 20 students from South Korea’s Sahmyook University. The visit focused on exploring how AICET has integrated AI policies and frameworks into education, with a specific interest in AI integration within the medical and healthcare fields. Mr. Jonathan Chen, Deputy Director(Engineering) at AICET, opened the session with an insightful talk on the concept of “Outsourcing Cognition”. He traced the historical evolution of cognitive technological tools—from 1970s calculators to 2020s AI—noting that while technology reduces the need for rote memorization, it significantly expands the demand for higher-level critical thinking. Throughout…
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Berlin Research Institutions Visit AICET
On 23 January 2026, a distinguished delegation of researchers from Germany, led by Vice-President Sebastian Pokutta from Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB), and Research Group Lead Jennifer Haase from the Weizenbaum Institute, visited AICET. This visit provided a meaningful platform for both institutions to broaden their “Future Education” indicators and redefine their strategic direction by benchmarking advanced AI pedagogical models and exploring the future of human-AI collaboration. Bridging History and Human-Centric AI Integration Prof. Ben Leong opened the session by reviewing the educational shifts following the COVID-19 pandemic and providing an overview of AICET’s journey from 2021 to 2025. Drawing on…
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When Technology Becomes the Goal Instead of a Tool, Education Loses Its Way
As South Korea moves to expand artificial intelligence education across primary and secondary schools, a leading education expert from Singapore—widely regarded as a global frontrunner in edtech—has offered a measured perspective, noting that the success of education policy depends less on speed or technology than on patience and teachers. In an interview with The Seoul Economic Daily on December 11, 2025, Ben Leong, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Director of AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET), shared his views on the future direction of education policy in the age of AI. Singapore rolled out…
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Empowering the S7 Cluster through Intentional Design of Simulation Chatbots
On 21 January 2026, a group of 25 forward-thinking educators from the S7 Cluster, including Heads of Departments (HODs), Subject Heads, and teachers, convened at Raffles Girls’ School for a specialized workshop titled “Designing Simulation Chatbots on ScholAIstic”. The session provided a vital platform for school leaders to broaden their digital pedagogical toolkit and redefine student engagement through the lens of AI-driven simulation. Equipping Educators for Safe and Supportive AI Integration The workshop, facilitated by Ms Karina Yuen, EdTech Development Specialist at AICET, was centered on the mission of equipping educators with the skills to design AI chatbots with clear…
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Global Synergy for Future Education: Busan Metropolitan City Department of Education Visits AICET
On 14 January 2026, a delegation of 80 supervisors and teachers from the Busan Metropolitan City Department of Education in South Korea visited AICET. This visit provided a meaningful platform for the delegation from Busan to broaden its “Future Education” indicators and redefine its strategic direction by benchmarking Singapore’s advanced AI pedagogical models. Emphasizing the Urgency of Educational AdaptationDuring the session, Prof. Ben Leong delivered a powerful presentation under the theme “Students have changed”. Rather than focusing solely on technology, he emphasized the urgent necessity for educators to adapt with agility to the evolving reality of the classroom. He highlighted…
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AICET Learning Journey: Pedagogy First—Teaching With, Not By, AI
On 7 January 2026, AICET successfully hosted its fifth and largest Learning Journey for Educators: Pedagogy First—Teaching With, Not By, AI. The event drew an unprecedented crowd of over 240 educators and stakeholders, all gathered to explore the delicate balance between technological innovation and fundamental teaching principles. The event was a masterclass in knowledge synthesis. Seven distinguished speakers took the stage to share the “blood, sweat, and tears” behind their initiatives, turning individual experiences into collective wisdom. By sharing these hard-earned insights from the frontlines of classrooms and research labs, the event served as a powerful catalyst for amplifying the…
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Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University Explores the Future of AI at AICET
AICET recently welcomed a four-member delegation from the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, led by junior scientific member Gaini Azimova. The visit served as an invaluable opportunity for the team to gain significant inspiration and clarity regarding the application of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to advance linguistic research and translation quality. Professor Ben’s Vision: A Human-Centric AI Era The highlight of the visit was a compelling presentation by Professor Ben Leong. Addressing the evolution of technology, he urged a necessary paradigm shift within the academic community: The delegation showed particular interest in AICET’s specialized tools, SoftMark,…
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AICET Shares Vision for AI-Empowered Education in Korea
SEOUL, Dec. 8, 2025 — Prof. Ben Leong, Director of the AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET) at the National University of Singapore, visited the Gyeonggi Office of Education to discuss the future of AI-driven learning and administrative innovation. The day began with a closed-door dialogue between Prof. Leong and Superintendent Yim Tae-hee. The two exchanged views on emerging AI trends, teacher readiness, and potential avenues for collaboration. Superintendent Yim also introduced key Gyeonggi policies—including High Learning and the Gyeonggi Online School—and discussed opportunities for cooperation in advancing the province’s future education initiatives. In the afternoon, Prof. Leong delivered a…
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AICET Shares Vision of AI in Education with Korea’s NHI
Mr. Jonathan Chen, Deputy Director (Engineering) at AICET, on December 5, 2025, hosted a six-member delegation lead by Ms Bak Hyeseon, Deputy Director at the National Human Resources Development Institute (NHI) of Korea for a detailed discussion on the future of AI in education. Kicking off the presentation, Mr. Jonathan Chen emphasized a core philosophy: while AI is fundamentally unable to replace teachers, especially the human aspects of nurturing, AI still stands as a powerful tool for the true realization of personalized and customized education. He then showcased AICET’s advancements by detailing several models developed by the institute and demonstrating…
