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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…
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Advancing AI Capability: Ministry of Law × AICET Workshop
On 26 May 2026, AICET and the Ministry of Law conducted a workshop titled AI at Work: Navigating Opportunity, Risk and Judgment at Singapore Management University (SMU). The session was facilitated by Mdm Geraldine Tan and Ms Pragya Chandel, both EdTech Development Specialists from the AICET Pedagogy Team. The workshop explored how Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly transforming the modern workplace, while highlighting the importance of human judgment, critical thinking, and responsible AI use. Participants were encouraged to develop a balanced mindset towards AI adoption — recognising both its opportunities and limitations when applied in professional settings. Key Takeaways A…
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Insights from the 11th Annual Singapore OpenGov CXO Leadership Forum
On 21 May 2026, the 11th Annual Singapore OpenGov CXO Leadership Forum was held at Voco Orchard Singapore. The event brought together technological experts and senior leaders to discuss the practical realities of AI ecosystem maturity — focusing on moving beyond isolated pilots toward fully integrated, scalable, and operational AI implementation across organisations. A key highlight of the forum was the “Digital Enterprises” panel discussion, where industry leaders explored how forward-looking organisations are closing the gap between high-level AI ambition and real-world execution. Key Discussion Themes The panel discussion, moderated by Leonard Ong (Synapxe), centred on the critical strategic capabilities…
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ScholAIstic Platform Wins OpenGov Asia Recognition of Excellence Award 2026
On 21 May 2026, at the 11th Annual Singapore OpenGov CXO Leadership Forum, the AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET) was recognised with the OpenGov Asia Recognition of Excellence Award 2026 for its self-developed AI-driven learning platform, ScholAIstic. The award honours the remarkable creativity, discipline, and commitment the team has demonstrated in elevating the student experience through AI-driven experiential learning at scale. The OpenGov Asia Recognition of Excellence programme, established in 2015, recognises organisations across the Asia-Pacific region that are setting new benchmarks in digital innovation and service delivery across government, healthcare, education, and financial services. The Genesis of ScholAIstic:…
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AICET Showcases Pedagogy-Driven AI Projects at NUS Poster Showcase
On 12 May 2026, AICET presented three projects at the ‘AI in Education: Poster Showcase of Teaching Breakthroughs‘ held at the NUS Central Library. Developed with faculty partners from Medicine, Business, and Dentistry, the posters highlighted how generative AI can be thoughtfully integrated into teaching when guided by clear learning needs, careful design, and educator oversight. Rather than treating AI as a standalone tool, the showcased projects focused on how AI can support better learning processes: providing timely feedback, creating opportunities for professional practice, and helping students prepare more effectively for tutorials. Scalable Personalised Feedback with CoursemologyIn LSM2233 Cell Biology,…
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N5 Cluster Session: Reflecting on Education in the AI Era
On 7 May 2026, educational leaders and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) coordinators from N5 Cluster schools — comprising local primary schools, secondary schools, and junior colleges — convened at Woodlands Secondary School for a session on the future of learning. The event featured a presentation by Prof Ben Leong, titled “Preparing our Students for an AI-driven Future”. During the session, Prof Ben Leong discussed the importance of prioritizing pedagogical values and human-centric skills when integrating AI into the classroom. AI as a Tool for Efficiency, Guided by PedagogyProf Ben Leong emphasized that generative AI should be utilized to manage…
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AICET Showcases Generative AI Coaching in High-Level Academic Exchange
On 30 Apr 2026, AICET had the honour of hosting a distinguished four-member delegation, facilitated by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The visit was centered around Pengiran Hafidzah, the spouse of the Commander of Royal Brunei Land Forces, who is currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on educational applications. Her academic background provided a profound lens to the session, fostering a high-level exchange on the future of AI-enabled pedagogy. A Glimpse into the Future: The AI Coaching Demo A key highlight of the visit was an immersive presentation by Prof Ben Leong, who showcased the transformative…
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Advancing AI-Driven Pedagogical Innovation: MDDI, DOTC, and RSAF Visit AICET
On 27 Apr 2026, AICET had the distinct privilege of hosting distinguished delegations from three key organizations: the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), the Digital Ops-Tech Centre (DOTC), and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). We were honored to welcome Vicky Wang, Senior Director of MDDI, James Kwek Wei Chiat, Head of DOTC, and Jeffrey Ng, Head of PiXEL (RSAF Agile innovation Digital’s Partner in Experience & Learning). Prof Ben Leong gave a presentation that introduced a new perspective on AI. He shifted the focus from just the technology itself to how AI can truly be used…
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AICET Meets Tsinghua University School of Education
On 20 April 2026, the AICET team held research meetings with the Tsinghua University School of Education under the existing MOU between the two institutions. The teams exchanged updates on current work, including AICET’s GetHelp and SoL NUS Trial projects and Tsinghua’s OpenMAIC (Massive AI-empowered Courses) platform, and discussed concrete next steps for jointly building a shared benchmark to study student learning behaviour in AI-mediated education. The visit reflects AICET’s continued commitment to international collaboration on pedagogy-first innovation in higher education. The team also visited XuetangX, the Tsinghua-incubated online learning platform, to exchange views on large-scale learning analytics and the…
