Tag: AICET

  • Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Explores AI in Education at AICET

    Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Explores AI in Education at AICET

    On 26 August 2026, AICET hosted a delegation from the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, Korea’s largest provincial office of education. The visit was hosted by Prof. Ben Leong, Director of AICET. The delegation comprised senior officials and researchers from the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, including the Head of…

  • Copilot vs Autopilot: Preparing Shanghai Students for an AI-Driven Future

    Copilot vs Autopilot: Preparing Shanghai Students for an AI-Driven Future

    On 20 August 2026, AICET Director Prof. Ben Leong hosted a delegation from Shanghai University, comprising postgraduate students and the Vice Dean, together with a delegation from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), comprising a postgraduate student and Dr. Li Wei, Programme Director at NTU and CEO of Transfong Ventures. Prof. Ben…

  • From Singapore to Saigon: AICET Explores Vietnam’s AI Landscape

    From Singapore to Saigon: AICET Explores Vietnam’s AI Landscape

    On 18 August 2026, tech leaders, enterprise decision-makers, and investors gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Chapter 4—a flagship event co-organised by JDI and the Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam. With an elite audience comprising 45% corporate leaders, 40% startups/SMEs, and a combined 80%…

  • AICET Brings ScholAIstic to CELC in Hands-On Workshop

    AICET Brings ScholAIstic to CELC in Hands-On Workshop

    On 5 August 2026, AICET conducted a hands-on workshop introducing ScholAIstic to faculty from the Centre for English Language Communication (CELC). The session was led by Prof. Soo Yuen Jien, AICET’s Deputy Director (Pedagogy and Research), with support from AICET EdTech Specialists Bernice Loon, Geraldine Tan, Karina Yuen, and Pragya Chandel,…

  • Teaching Beyond the Tools: Rethinking Learning in the Age of Generative AI

    Teaching Beyond the Tools: Rethinking Learning in the Age of Generative AI

    On 5 August 2026, Director of AICET Prof. Ben Leong was giving a talk at an Apple Education Leadership Forum held in Kuala Lumpur where he tackled one of the most pressing questions facing modern educators: how to navigate the role of Generative AI in education while ensuring students still…

  • From Pain Points to Products: How AICET Builds AI Tools for the Classroom

    From Pain Points to Products: How AICET Builds AI Tools for the Classroom

    On 5 August 2026, AICET hosted a delegation of teachers representing elementary, middle, and high schools across the province and education officials from Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education, South Korea. The visit was hosted by Prof. Soo Yuen Jien, AICET’s Deputy Director (Pedagogy and Research). Setting the Tone:…

  • “AI in Education: Boon or Bane?”: Prof. Ben Leong Delivers Keynote at HYPE@SST 2026

    “AI in Education: Boon or Bane?”: Prof. Ben Leong Delivers Keynote at HYPE@SST 2026

    On 31 July 2026, AICET Director Prof. Ben Leong delivered a keynote at HYPE@SST 2026 (Humanities Youth Perspective and Engagement), a virtual session themed “AI in Education: Boon or Bane?”. Framed as “what I would tell myself if I were your age”, Prof. Ben’s talk spoke directly to the students…

  • Copilot, Not Autopilot: Navigating the AI Frontier in the Public Service

    Copilot, Not Autopilot: Navigating the AI Frontier in the Public Service

    On 30 July 2026, AICET Director Prof. Ben Leong spoke at a fireside chat at the Civil Service College during the Singapore Public Service Learning Fest 2026—themed One Public Service: Innovating for the Future: Harnessing AI and Innovation for Tomorrow’s Solutions. Beyond the Hype: The Reality of AI Adoption Addressing…

  • AICET Welcomes Korean Educators for AI in Education Exchange

    AICET Welcomes Korean Educators for AI in Education Exchange

    On 30 July 2026, AICET welcomed a delegation of elementary school teachers from South Korea, representing Dongin Elementary School, Dalseong Elementary School, Hwangguem Elementary School, and Suchang Elementary School. The visit was led by Prof. Soo Yuen Jien, AICET’s Deputy Director (Pedagogy), and Jonathan Chen, AICET’s Deputy Director (Engineering). Reimagining…

  • AICET Showcases ScholAIstic at UM-NUS Joint Academic Symposium

    AICET Showcases ScholAIstic at UM-NUS Joint Academic Symposium

    On 29 July 2026, AICET’s ScholAIstic platform was featured at the UM-NUS Joint Academic Symposium, as part of a research and project exhibition highlighting AI and educational technology work from both universities. Held at Capella Singapore, Sentosa — the symposium brought together scholars, researchers, and institutional leaders from National University…