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1、The UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education(UNESCO IITE)was established as an integral part of UNESCO by the General Conference of UNESCO at its 29th session(November 1997).IITE is the only UNESCO ategory 1 Institute that holds a global mandate for ICT in education.UNESCO IITEBeij
2、ing Normal University(BNU)grew out of the Education Department of Imperial University of Peking established in 1902,which initiated teacher training in Chinas higher education.After the development for over a century,BNU has become a comprehensive and research-intensive university with its main char
3、acteristics of basic disciplines in sciences and humanities,teacher education and educational science.This document is available in Open Access under the Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO(CC-BY-SA 3.0 IGO)license(http:/creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/igo/).The designations employed and the prese
4、ntation of material throughout this document do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of BNU and UNESCO IITE concerning the legal status of any country,territory,city or area or of its authorities,or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.The ideas and op
5、inions expressed in this document are those of the conference speakers;they are not necessarily those of BNU and UNESCO IITE,and do not commit BNU and UNESCO IITE.Coordinators:ZENG Haijun,MIAO Miao,QIN ZhaohongDesigned and printed by Beijing Normal University&UNESCO IITEPrinted in ChinaBeijing Norma
6、l UniversityPublished in 2023 by Beijing Normal University,Changping Campus,Beijing,China Beijing Normal University&UNESCO IITE 2023As the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation deepens,digital technology is increasingly becoming a driving force that fundamentally transf
7、orms human social thinking,organizational structures,and operational models.It not only provides significant opportunities for innovating pathways,reshaping forms,and promoting development but also brings new challenges.What is education and its way forward?has become a topic of collective considera
8、tion for countries worldwide.The United Nations Education Transformation Summit pointed out that global education faces severe challenges and a learning crisis.Therefore,it is urgent to promote educational transformation and fully tap into the power of the digital revolution to ensure that quality e
9、ducation and lifelong learning are provided as a common interest and a human right for all,with particular attention to the most marginalized groups.China has set the goal of promoting educational digitalization and building a society and country where everyone pursues lifelong learning.Smart educat
10、ion is the goal of the digital transformation of education.Cultivating talents is the central focus of smart education.Technology empowerment is the driving force behind innovative development in smart education.Data governance is the systematic approach driving the orderly advancement of educationa
11、l system reform.The initiative for the Global Smart Education Network(GSENet)was launched during GSE2022.The aim is to establish a partnership comprising researchers,practitioners,technology experts,and policymakers,to support the rethinking and redesign of education systems at the national,regional
12、,and school levels.This initiative seeks to formulate strategic solutions and approaches to reshape and innovate education and establish an equitable,inclusive,and high-quality smart education system.As the annual conference of GSENet,with the theme of Education Transformation and Data Governance,GS
13、E2023 shared new trends,new theories and new technologies in the field of smart education through thematic forums,high-end dialogues,exhibitions,workshops and webinars,and disseminated smart education solutions and best practices.Let us take this conference as an opportunity to join hands to deepen
14、exchanges and cooperation,jointly create a better tomorrow of smart education for the benefit of all mankind,and strive to achieve global sustainable development goals and build a better world.ForewordForewordHUANG Ronghuai Co-Dean,Smart Learning Institute of BNUZHAN TaoDirector,UNESCO IITE ZHOU Zuo
15、yuVice-president,BNU Co-Chairs of GSE2023 Program CommitteeThis synthesis report has been developed by the Organizing Committee of Global Smart Education Conference,drawing on the Global Smart Education Conference 2023(GSE2023)held at Beijing Normal University(BNU)from 18 to 20 August 2023.We highly
16、 appreciate the great support and guidance provided by the Ministry of Education of P.R.China and Chinese National Commission for UNESCO.We would also like to thank the co-chairs of GSE2023,Mr CHENG Jianping,the Secretary of the Party Committee of BNU,and Mr ZHAO Qinping,Academician of the Chinese A
17、cademy of Engineering.Thanks also to the co-chairs of the program committee of GSE2023,Mr ZHOU Zuoyu,the Vice President of BNU,Mr ZHAN Tao,the Director of UNESCO IITE,and Mr HUANG Ronghuai,the Co-Dean of Smart Learning Institute of BNU.Special thanks to all members of program committee,especially to
18、 Mr LIU Dejian,the Co-Dean of Smart Learning Institute of BNU,for offering great support,and to Mr CHEN Guangju,Vice Director of School Affairs Committee and Vice President of Alumni Association of BNU,for providing consultation and advice.We also appreciate our GSENet partners for assisting in invi
19、ting important international speakers.They are Ms Asha S.Kanwar from Commonwealth of Learning(COL),Mr Mohamed Ould Amar and Mr Mohamed Jemni from Arab League Educational,Cultural and Scientific Organization(ALECSO),Mr Richard Culatta from International Society for Technology in Education(ISTE),and M
20、s Habibah Abdul Rahim from Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization(SEAMEO).We extend sincere gratitude to Ms Natalia Amelina,Chief of the Unit of Teacher Professional Development and Networking at UNESCO IITE,Mr ZHU Xudong,Dean of Faculty of Education of BNU,Ms LUO Fang,Professor from BN
21、U,Ms SONG Shanping,Executive Chairman of China Institute of Education and Social Development,Mr XIN Tao,Director of Collaborative Innovation Center of Assessment for Basic Education Quality,and Mr ZHENG Qinhua,Professor from BNU.We benefit from the inputs of our partners,including the National Engin
22、eering Research Centre of Cyberlearning and Intelligent Technology;UNESCO International Research and Training Center for Rural Education(INRULED);State Key Laboratory of Virtual Reality Technology and Systems;Strategic Research Base of Education Informatization,Ministry of Education,P.R.China;Capita
23、l Normal University,China;Longhua Education Bureau,Shenzhen,China;Asian Institute of Technology(AIT);China Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT);World Broadband Association(WBBA);China Education Association for International Exchange(CEAIE);China Educational Equipment Industry
24、Association(CEEIA);Beijing Design Society(BDS);and China Information Technology Education Magazine.We are grateful to enterprise,media and support partners,including Netdragon Websoft Inc.,China Unicom,iFLYTEK,UNIS MOEDU,H3C Group,Baidu,Huawei,Alibaba Cloud,Jingshi Ruidao,17 Education&Technology Gro
25、up,Tencent Education,Onion Academy,Squirrel Ai,OUR SCHOOL,Pure Zixi,Rokid and KingSha,etc.Gratitude is also extended to the speakers,moderators,and participants from across the globe,including representatives from governments and international organizations,as well as academic experts,teachers,stude
26、nts and industry practitioners in the field of smart education.AcknowledgementsAcknowledgementsOrganizerCo-organizerHosts AcknowledgementsFinally,we would like to express our sincere thanks to the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation of BNU,Department of Publicity of BNU,leaders and staf
27、f at Changping campus,all the members of organizing committee,and colleagues from Secretarial Group,International Liaison Group,Publicity Group,Technical Group,and Finance Group,etc.GSENet Beijing Declaration on Smart Education StrategiesThe founding members of Global Smart Education Network(GSENet)
28、and their collaboration partners met in Beijing,China at the Global Smart Education(GSE)conference held on 18-20 August 2023,Aiming at promoting follow-up actions of the UN Transforming Education Summit(TES)in 2022 and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4(SDG4)and UNESCO Education 2030 Agenda,Re
29、cognizing that cutting-edge technologies and tools(e.g.,ChatGPT,Metaverse,Digital Twin),when integrated with smart education planning and practice,will be an important engine to reshape teaching and learning and transform the education system,Taking into account the collective work and research outc
30、omes coordinated by Beijing Normal University and UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education(UNESCO IITE)jointly with other GSENet founding members and global partners on the national smart education strategy and relevant issues,Defining Smart education as the educational behaviors(s
31、ystem)provided by schools,regions,or governments,with the characteristics of the high learning experience,learning content adaptation,and teaching efficiency.Modern science and technologies are used to provide diversified support and on-demand services for students,teachers,and parents,the data of p
32、articipants and learning and teaching processes are recorded and used to promote the quality and equity of education.Recommending that to promote the adoption and implementation of smart education worldwide,the following recommendation should be considered:GSENet Beijing Declaration on Smart Educati
33、on StrategiesPreambleGovernments,according to their governing structures and specific conditions,should develop smart education from three key leverage points of transforming teaching and learning methods,building smart digital learning environments,and implementing forward-thinking policy.The overa
34、rching considerations of equity,continuous improvement,and multi-sector cooperation for the above leverage points should be fully considered.Policymakers are encouraged to review,analyze and rebuild policies on Information and Communication Technology(ICT)in education from the policy themes of ICT i
35、nfrastructure,digital education resources and platforms,curriculum and pedagogy,skills and competencies,governance,educational management and administration,toward smart education.Local authorities and school leaders need to design and employ smart campus and new learning environments in the effecti
36、veness of learning,efficiency of schooling,efficacy of digital tools&resources,and innovate and monitor the new model of learning and teaching enhanced by technology in personalized learning and differentiated teaching,at all levels of education and skills development.Recommendation 1Recommendation
37、2Recommendation 3Researchers and practitioners in collaboration with policy-makers,educators,university leaders,etc.,should extend the joint work on smart education,hence further promoting it and also contributing to the UNESCO call on Futures Education.All relevant stakeholders are urged to promote
38、 and reinforce their cooperation driven by smart education strategies to build public services of smart education,such as access to compulsory curriculum,learning and technical supports,and learning analytics in the large-scale learning platforms and open education practices across regions.In this c
39、ontext,GSENet is committed to collaborating with global partners to promote the adoption and implementation of smart education worldwide.Recommendation 4Recommendation 5Also noting with concern that smart education systems should focus on the following challenges:Challenge 1Challenge 2Smart educatio
40、n systems and environments should be responsible and human-centered to ensure safe and effective teaching and learning processes.Technology should be used as a facilitator,and augment teachers competencies rather than replacing them.Challenge 3Smart education systems and environments should go beyon
41、d digital resources to use Open Educational Resources(OER)and Open Educational Practices(OEP),hence providing inclusive and innovative pedagogy.Challenge 4With the rapid evolution of technology(e.g.,ChatGPT,metaverse),teachers,students and administrators should keep up with these technologies by con
42、tinuously upskilling their competencies accordingly.GSENet is committed to networking more global partners from different regions and sectors to promote smart education practices for achieving SDG 4.Founding members of GSENet:Beijing Normal University(BNU)UNESCO Institute for Information Technologie
43、s in Education(IITE)Commonwealth of Learning(COL)International society for Technology in Education(ISTE)Arab League Educational,Cultural and Scientific Organization(ALECSO)Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization(SEAMEO)GSENet Beijing Declaration on Smart Education StrategiesTable of conte
44、ntsTable of contents8Foreword3Acknowledgements4GSENet Beijing Declaration on Smart Education Strategies6Executive Summary9Introduction 25Opening Ceremony 31Forum on Educational Digitalization and Lifelong Learning 36Forum on Data Governance and Cognitive Development 40Forum on Educational Digitaliza
45、tion Strategy and Policy Planning 45Forum on Generative Artificial Intelligence and Futures of Education 51International Forum on Generative AI Large Models and Psychological Assessment 57Forum on New Ecology of Regional Smart Education 59Forum on Digital Transformation of Regional Education 64Teach
46、er Forum on Innovative Practice of Smart Education 69Student Forum on Innovative Design for Future Education 73Forum on Digital Campus and Intelligent Educational Equipment 79Forum on New Teaching and Learning Model Integrating Information Technology 84Forum on Information Technology-supported Innov
47、ative Comprehensive Evaluation of Students 88Forum on Teacher Digital Competences and Innovative Talent Cultivation Model 92Forum on Youth Skills Development and Digital Transformation 98Forum on Smart Village and Rural Education Transformation 103Forum on Technology-Empowered Educational Transforma
48、tion 110Concluding Comments and Follow-up Actions 115The 6th Global Competition on Design for Future Education 121TVET Leadership and Management Benchmarking Programme 123Smart Education Exhibition 126Appreciation for Enterprise Supports 127Partners of GSE2023 128Smart Education Empowers Lifelong Le
49、arning for All 132Reference151GSE2023 Photos152Radiance of Education 155Contact 157The GSE2023 organized by BNU and UNESCO IITE was held in Beijing from August 18 to 20,where representatives from 40 countries and 16 international organizations gathered to discuss the future of human education.Over 3
50、00 speakers and guests aired their views freely and drew a blueprint for smart education.Over 1,300 representatives participated in the conference in person.The conference made us deeply feel that the global wave of digital transformation of education is unstoppable,the power of technology in enabli
51、ng education is increasingly strong,the calls and demands for data governance are becoming more urgent,the vision of a wisdom life through smart education is growing stronger,and international cooperation in education is deepening.Executive SummaryExecutive Summary9Smart education:Education is the c
52、ornerstone of human civilization and the driving force behind societal advancement.The world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century.Intelligent technologies represented by artificial intelligence(AI)open up new prospects for education but also bring challenges in terms of education
53、al concepts,teaching methods,learning styles and education governance models.Therefore,education must accurately identify changes,take the initiative to seek them and actively respond to them.Transformation became a keyword frequently mentioned by experts and representatives at the conference.This g
54、reat transformation will affect every individual and should benefit humanity.UNESCO proposed that its important to highlight education as a global public good,and the UN Transforming Education Summit emphasized that digital transformation should benefit all learners.Many countries have released digi
55、tal development strategies and made education an important component thereof.China initiated its strategic action for educational digitalization in 2022 and has integrated and launched online the Smart Education of China platform which brings together the best digital educational resources in the co
56、untry to benefit 291 million students and other learners in society at large.As a model of public portals for digital learning,the platform won the 2022 UNESCO ICT in Education Prize.If the digital transformation of education is a digitalization process involving all factors,processes,services and f
57、ields within the education system,then smart education that holds peoples high expectations for future education is the target form of the digital transformation of education.As a new form of education in the digital age,smart education is an inevitable choice for us to ensure inclusive and equitabl
58、e quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all,said H.E.Mr CHEN Jie,Vice Minister of Education of P.R.China and Chairperson of National Commission of the Peoples Republic of China for UNESCO.An inevitable choice for advancing equitable quality educationSmart education repres
59、ents a profound transformation of education and concerns the future of humanity.During the conference,representatives from various countries and international organizations presented initiatives and experience in promoting educational development,bridging the digital divide and reducing learning pov
60、erty with information technologies.H.E.Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun,Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Education,Tertiary Education,Science and Technology of Mauritius,presented the Government of Mauritiuss efforts in promoting lifelong learning through technology and called for international co
61、operation in technology to strengthen lifelong learning supported by technology.H.E.Mr Azat Atayev,Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan,stated that Turkmenistan is working to transform education through new initiatives such as creating the Concept for the Development of a Digital Education S
62、ystem,using teaching methods that integrate new technologies and supporting educational decision-making with data analytics.Mr Mahmoud Zouaoui,Chief of the Staff of the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research,presented the digital platform projects and educational information s
63、ystems in higher education in his country,These new initiatives can enable researchers,teachers and students to better utilize technology for learning,use resources efficiently and narrow the digital divide,and even help policymakers and teachers make scientific decisions,improve the quality of educ
64、ation and facilitate the development of smart education.H.E.Dr.Susil Premajayantha,Minister of Education of Sri Lanka,introduced Sri Lankas educational development and exploration of promoting education transformation with information technologies.Smart education has started a new chapter in the dev
65、elopment of education.The connotations,characteristics and development paths of smart education are important issues of concern in academia and are among the core topics of the conference.Many experts shared their thoughts on smart education during the conference.Professor CHEN Li from Beijing Norma
66、l University explained the fundamental principles of how the Internet promotes education transformation,proposed the philosophical thought of Internet+Education and revealed the teaching law of Internet+Education.During the release of his new book,Future Education Transformed by Artificial Intellige
67、nce,Professor HUANG Ronghuai,Co-Dean of the Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University,presented concepts of education for the age of intelligence,including the crowdsourced and shared knowledge,the intelligently connected and structured learning,the integrated and open curriculum,and the
68、 human-AI collaborative teaching.According to Professor ZHU Zhiting,a tenured professor at East China Normal University,smart education should create a technologically integrated learning ecosystem and provide smart learning,smart assessment and smart services to learners using data wisdom,teaching
69、wisdom and cultural wisdom.According to Dr.SHAN Zhiguang,Director of the Department of Informatization and Industry Development,State Information Center,smart education is a transformation and upgrade of education and its foundation lies in digital education,interest-based education,psychological ed
70、ucation and talent education.The core of developing smart education lies in idea innovation,data driving,intelligent optimization and model reengineering,with new-generation information and communication technologies(ICTs)used to reshape and restructure paradigms,thereby reconstructing scenarios,ope
71、rations and services.10Executive SummaryAcademias theoretical construction for smart education is still underway,and this process may continue as technology advances.However,one thing is clear:smart education will break through the temporal and spatial constraints of traditional education so that ev
72、eryone can learn whenever and wherever they want,and smart education will greatly promote the building of a learning society where lifelong learning is pursued by all.The 21st century belongs to lifelong learners.UN SDG 4 is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong le
73、arning opportunities for all by 2030,said Professor Asha S.Kanwar,President and CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning.Mr MO Yan,winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and professor at Beijing Normal University,stated that lifelong learning becomes extremely important in the age of intelligence.We mus
74、t keep pace with the times and keep track of and learn new things to avoid being obliterated by the times.At the Forum on Educational Digitalization and Lifelong Learning,Mr Mohamed Ould Amar,Director-General of the Arab League Educational,Cultural and Scientific Organization(ALECSO),presented the A
75、I and education-related projects ALECSO is promoting.We hold Arab Code Week to promote the popularization of programming culture in the Arab world.We use blockchain technology to verify university degree certificates to help students pursue advanced studies and get employed successfully.We have also
76、 launched an education platform to guide the younger generation into the Metaverse and the world of NFTs.Three academicians discussed talent cultivation in higher education in the age of intelligence during the conference.Academician LV Jian from the Chinese Academy of Sciences proposed the integrat
77、ion of the way of educating people,the way of the Great Learning and the way of the times and shared the practical experience of Nanjing University providing core support for high-quality cultivation of talents through high-level disciplines.Academician ZHANG Jun from the Chinese Academy of Engineer
78、ing stated that the new relations of production formed by people,materials and machines in the future will drive smart education toward green education,namely a new form of education that truly makes learning ubiquitous and innovation constantly emerge.He also presented the Beijing Institute of Tech
79、nologys building of a comprehensive system for smart education and innovation in cultivating top-notch innovative talents.According to Academician CHEN Xiaohong from the Chinese Academy of Engineering,to meet the challenges of digital intelligence technology,colleges and universities should focus on
80、 multidisciplinary and innovative education and cultivate innovative,entrepreneurial,applied and compound high-level talents through innovation in teaching space,teaching models,teaching resources and teaching evaluation.Widely used AI in social life will replace a large number of human workers,lead
81、ing to new structural unemployment.Therefore,workers must improve themselves to adapt to the changing times.Vocational education and skill training will accompany workers throughout their careers,and the concept of lifelong learning will gradually take root in peoples minds.Experts have emphasized t
82、he great urgency of transforming vocational education and that digital technology should be fully employed and the cultivation of high-quality skilled talents should be focused on in vocational education.11Executive SummaryProfessor SUN Shanxue,member of the Expert Advisory Committee for Educational
83、 Digitalization of the Ministry of Education and professor from the Graduate School of Education of Beijing Foreign Studies University,proposed that a new digital ecosystem for vocational colleges should be built and the digital literacy and skills of vocational college teachers should be defined,so
84、 as to promote high-quality vocational education.Professor WANG Libing,Director a.i.,Chief of Section for Educational Innovation and Skills Development(EISD),UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok,shared key strategies for advancing vocational education&training and skill development.Profes
85、sor ZENG Tianshan,Deputy Director of the Center for Vocational Education Development,Ministry of Education,P.R.China,shared views on reform on teachers,textbooks and teaching methods in vocational education empowered by digitalization,i.e.,changes to teachers,textbooks and teaching methods in the ba
86、ckground of digital transformation.The TVET Leadership and Management Benchmarking Programme was held during the Global Smart Education Conference,to promote social,economic,educational,and cultural development in China and Southeast Asian countries and deepen cooperation in technical and vocational
87、 education and training(TVET)between the two sides.Officials from education authorities and principals and administrators of vocational colleges from eight countries,including Brunei Darussalam,Cambodia,Indonesia,Malaysia,the Philippines,Singapore,Thailand and Timor-Leste,discussed how to construct
88、a more effective and flexible TVET system using digital technology and innovative approaches,and they went on field trips and paid visits to some places.12Strategic planning:The new round of sci-tech revolution and industrial changes is rapidly evolving and is reconstructing the educational ecosyste
89、m and vision.A focus on strategic planning for AI and rational design of a policy framework for smart education will be the support and guarantee for promoting teaching innovation and accelerating digital transformation.H.E.Mr CHEN Jie,Vice Minister of Education of P.R.China stated that developing s
90、mart education is a major project in education transformation.It requires huge investment and will produce a far-reaching impact,and it necessitates systematic and scientific planning as well as effective policy measures.Dr.Martn Benavides,Director of the UNESCO International Institute for Education
91、al Planning(IIEP)said:Technology shall be integrated into a broader government strategy,so as to effectively address the continuing educational challenges.The planning and management ability of the education system shall be improved to enhance the digital ability of students,educators and all partic
92、ipants in the education system.In this way,they can successfully interact with technology in a responsible manner.During the Forum on Educational Digitalization Strategy and Policy Planning,experts shared their understanding of educational digitalization strategy and policy planning and their latest
93、 practical explorations in the digital transformation of education.A grand blueprint for digital transformationExecutive Summary13Ms SONG Shanping,Executive Director of the China National Institute for Education and Social Development,said,The formulation of macro policies should fully consider the
94、inclusiveness of education and ensure that digital educational resources are available to every learner and that every child can equally access opportunities brought by digital education.Professor ZHANG Zhiyong,Director of the National High-end Think Tank of Education Survey Center at Beijing Normal
95、 University,stated that the deepening of comprehensive education reform requires accelerating the reform of education-related government performance evaluation,advancing the reform of the basic education system,promoting digital education empowerment,deepening the reform of the examination and enrol
96、lment system,establishing a modern education governance system and strengthening educational expenditure guarantees,so as to advance the building of a leading country in education with high quality.Mr Ral Valds-Cotera,Team Leader of the UNESCO Lifelong Learning Policies and Strategies Programme of t
97、he UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning,proposed expanding the opportunities for receiving higher education through digital technology.He said,Many universities and higher education institutions have been strategically using online learning tools to provide learning opportunities for more learners
98、,especially marginalized and vulnerable groups.Promoting the exchanges of higher education knowledge,experience and resources within and between countries is crucial to strengthening technologys support for education and expanding access and diversity.Ms Harlena Harris,Program Director of the APEC H
99、uman Resources Development Working Group,said,Successful education requires policy design,determination and capability building,which is very challenging.She stated that its important to empower ideas through technology,so as to transform the education model.Mr Andreas Schleicher,Director for the Di
100、rectorate of Education and Skill of OECD,advocated study in the digital world.From the perspective of practice,the impact of national strategic planning and macro policies on education is beginning to show on regional education transformation.Mr ZHANG Xuezheng,Deputy Director of the Education and Sp
101、orts Bureau of Luoyang Xigong District,stated that smart education gives wings to the quality and balanced development of regional compulsory education and contributes to the high-quality development of education in Xigong District.Mr HOU Yuandong,Director of the Wenzhou Educational Technology Cente
102、r,Zhejiang Province,presented the digital brain for education in Wenzhou and said,Wenzhou has built an integrated application platform called Studious Wenzhou,created a cross-departmental and cross-level education coordination mechanism and constructed a smart education ecosystem.Strong impetus to e
103、ducation transformationChatGPTs going viral has made AI foundation models known to the public for the first time.ChatGPT can generate high-quality text,images,videos,etc.through deep learning of massive data.The penetration and widespread use of generative AI in the field of education will produce a
104、 great impact on teaching models,learning styles,evaluation methods,etc.and make the ethical issues of AI applications in Technology empowerment:Executive Summary14education more complex.The enormous potential and broad application prospects of foundation models have attracted widespread attention.T
105、wo forums on generative AI attracted the attention of numerous participants during the conference.Generative AI and foundation model technology are developing toward high complexity,high efficiency and integration with other AI technologies,said Professor WU Fati,Dean of the School of Educational Te
106、chnology,Faculty of Education,Beijing Normal University.He said,AI applications in education will help enhance the personalized learning experience,create adaptive learning environments,spark inspiration and creation and contribute to human-machine collaborative teaching and high-quality educational
107、 resource creation.Professor John Shawe-Taylor,Director of the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence under UNESCO and professor at University College London,emphasized the need to promote the integration of AI and education in a human-centric approach.Professor Neil Selwyn from Mo
108、nash University said:“We should take a rational and cautious approach to AIs impact on education.Excessive hype and complete banning are undesirable.He analyzed the boundaries,principles and future scenarios of AI applications in education and emphasized that close attention should be paid to social
109、 criticisms and concerns regarding AI applications in education.Professor HUANG Hua,Executive Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence of Beijing Normal University,reviewed the development history of AI and generative AI,analyzed generative AIs significant impact on education with examples,incl
110、uding teaching plan generation,homework correcting,intelligent question setting and solving and search functionality,and pointed out problems and challenges of generative AI in personalization and complex reasoning.A Human-machine Dialogue activity was specially held at the Forum on Generative Artif
111、icial Intelligence and Futures of Education,where experts in the field of smart education,teachers and students were invited to dialogue with four different AI foundation models and answer questions and participate in discussions synchronously with machines.Professor JIAO Jianli,Director of the Rese
112、arch Center of Future Education at South China Normal University,pointed out 10 challenges facing the applications of generative AI in education,and student ZHONG Zixiao from Kangding No.2 Middle School in Kangding City,Sichuan Province and student ZHOU Runzhou from Sanhe Town Central Primary School
113、 in Tiantai County,Taizhou City,Zhejiang Province raised interesting questions,such as What role will AI play in the future?,Will AI replace my teacher?and Are there aliens in the world?Generative foundation models provide new ideas and methods for psychological assessment research.At the Internatio
114、nal Forum on Generative AI Large Models and Psychological Assessment,internationally renowned experts and industry practitioners were invited to share their research results,practical experience and innovative ideas in this field.Professor John Rust from the University of Cambridge presented the imp
115、act of AI on psychometrics,and Professor Jinyan FAN from the Psychology Department at Auburn University explained how to optimize personality assessments in scenarios such as recruitment interviews based on personalized data generated by AI chatbots.Professor LUO Fang from Beijing Normal University
116、shared automated scoring attempts based on foundation models,and Assistant Professor Yeun Joon Kim from Cambridge Judge Business School analyzed the prospects for AI creativity and stated that the correct use of ChatGPT will lead to greater innovation capabilities in human-machine cooperation.Execut
117、ive SummaryDigital transformation represents the general trend and is a profound self-reform,said Professor ZHOU Aoying,Vice President of East China Normal University,at the Forum on Technology-Empowered Educational Transformation.He said,Developing educational technology is the fundamental path to
118、achieving the digital transformation of education.This means using data empowerment and sci-tech assistance to promote the digital transformation of education and realize the beautiful vision of smart education.Mr Richard Culatta,CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education(ISTE),emp
119、hasized the need to teach the principles and application skills of AI to young people,to help them find solutions to problems using AI,and said,Its important to prepare young people so they can collaborate in teams under conditions of human-machine synergy.Professor LI Yanyan from Beijing Normal Uni
120、versity stated that the construction of a high-quality education system is in urgent need of the intelligent upgrading of learning environments and three-dimensional comprehensive teaching fields should be built to construct learner-centric learning environments and deliver precise learning services
121、.Cloud-edge-end collaborative multimodal perception will strengthen multidimensional monitoring of learning states,full-chain analysis of the learning process will help with precision teaching decision-making,cross-field integration will support multi-granularity learner portrait depicting and human
122、-machine synergy will empower adaptive learning support and services,said Professor LI Yanyan.The Forum on Digital Campus and Intelligent Educational Equipment focused on the core issue of solidly advancing the construction of new infrastructure for education and shoring up the digital foundation of
123、 a high-quality education system,where experts discussed topics,including digital campus construction standards and applications,intelligent educational equipment and technical solutions,intelligent educational product evaluations and industry-university-research collaborative innovation.Mr LI Ying,
124、Secretary General of the China Educational Equipment Industry Association(CEEIA),remarked that educational equipment is the physical foundation for education modernization.It provides a key guarantee for the promotion of equity and high quality in education in the new era,as well as for the developm
125、ent of innovative talents.He called for an accelerated standardization of educational equipment and the use of such standards as a strategic resource so that educational innovations have a role to play.Educational equipment will thus become a bridge for industrialization and the commercial applicati
126、on of innovations.Ms YANG Fei,Deputy Director of the Center for Educational Technology and Resource Development of the Ministry of Education(National Center for Educational Technology,NCET),presented the development and application of the Smart Education of China platform for primary and secondary s
127、chools.Professor YU Shengquan from Beijing Normal University shared his thoughts and practices on the construction of a smart campus service ecosystem.Professor HU Xiaoyong,Vice Dean of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence in Education of South China Normal University,gave a presentation on the
128、research results of collaborative innovation between the industry,academia and university on scenario-oriented AI in education.For the future,Professor ZHAO Qinping,Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering,said that the connected objects of IoE of Virtual-Real Convergence will be extended t
129、o the digital twins of physical objects,human incarnations and digitally native objects.It would open up a space full of hope,where human beings survive and travel freely in the physical and digital worlds at the same time.In the future,VR 2.0 will be integrated into a new generation of learning env
130、ironments to better help learners learn easily,lovingly and effectively.15Executive SummaryA group of business representatives shared their best cases and solutions in driving the digital transformation of education with information technology.They were from companies such as Netdragon Websoft,China
131、 Unicom,iFlytek,Tsinghua Unigroup MoEdu,H3C Group,Baidu,Huawei,Alibaba Cloud,Jing Shi Rui Dao,17 Education&Technology Group,Tencent Education,Onion Academy,Squirrel Ai Learning,OUR SCHOOL,Purity in Zixi,Rokid,and Kingsha.During the conference,the Smart Education Exhibition was also held in parallel,
132、where many companies displayed their latest smart education products and services.16A strong guarantee for sustainable developmentUnder the theme of Education Transformation and Data Governance and through holding the Forum on Data Governance and Cognitive Development,the conference expressed a stro
133、ng interest in the issue of sustainable development in education.Experts,scholars and business people from universities,research institutes,technology companies and other fields related to digital governance in education engaged in an in-depth discussion on the issues including data governance,data
134、decision-making,data management,data-related legislation and regulation,etc.from different perspectives.We will establish a full-life-cycle data security governance system,which involves a sound data security classification and grading system,a detailed data authority management mechanism,and an enh
135、anced awareness of data security among users,said Mr LEI Chaozi,Director General of the Department of Science,Technology and Informatization of the Ministry of Education,The Chinese government will continue to pursue deep and profound actions in line with the national strategy of educational digital
136、ization,facilitating change and innovation in education through the development and use of big data in education.As such,Ms Anamarija Viek,State Secretary of the Ministry of Education of Serbia,shared her views on the digital evolution and transformation of education,as well as the progress and succ
137、esses of digital governance in Serbia.Professor Mammo Muchie,a fellow of the Academy of Science of South Africa,advocated that the international community should work together to build a cyberspace and a cyberspace community of a shared future of peace,security,openness,cooperation and order.Profess
138、or LIU Ting,Vice President of Harbin Institute of Technology,took ChatGPT as an example to show a big AI model and its application.ChatGPT could be the first and the only major invention in the history of mankind so far where the exact principle is unknown,as he put it,ChatGPT is an outpouring of in
139、telligence that makes dramatic breakthroughs in online retention of immense information,conversational comprehension of arbitrary tasks,mental reasoning of complex logic,text generation,and learning and evolution of instantaneous new knowledge.In his opinion,the future of big model development lies
140、in the application of industry private data to construct a big model of the industry or of the scene.Professor CHEN Guangju,Vice Director of the School Affairs Committee and Vice President of the Alumni Association of BNU,provided his insight that in the process of educational digitalization superim
141、posed on the rapid development of AI technology,data has emerged as a core component in which learning is increasingly taking place in an Internet environment.And,the key to the digital transformation of education lies in the acquisition of real data,the scientific design of underlying algorithms,th
142、e Data governmence:Executive SummaryProfessor TANG Yayang,Secretary of the Party Committee of Hunan University of Science and Technology,presented his research findings on the Smart Education of China platform for primary and secondary schools to empower the quality development of basic education.Ms
143、 MENG Ying,Director of Longhua Education Bureau of Shenzhen,shared the development path of AI education in the district.Longhua District launched the first district-level AI education program in Shenzhen,with high-tech industries as the core and a balance of modern service industries and advanced ma
144、nufacturing industries,which is a pattern characterized by 1+4+N.To make the effect of AI education better and to train top innovative talents,initiatives were introduced in Longhua District to prepare innovative curricula,to create special educational resources,to optimize its platforms supportive
145、functions,to develop the faculty,to provide incentives for young people to practice and innovate,and to take a step further in interdisciplinary education.Ms WANG Xiaoli,Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT),gave a brief intr
146、oduction on the evolution of cloud-network convergence technology and the trend of its application in global education.Dr.TONG Lili,Deputy Director of the Educational Informatization Strategy Research Base(Beijing)of the Ministry of Education and Associate Professor of Beijing Normal University,prov
147、ided her analysis on the new path of cognitive development driven by AIGC.As Professor Shahbaz Khan,Director of the UNESCO Office in China,said,The complex applications of technology in education have to be evaluated holistically.AI must be human-centred,aiming to serve and empower people,and be eth
148、ical,avoiding discrimination and following ethical guidelines such as fairness,transparency,and interpretability.The efficiency of regional management and the effectiveness of education were improved thanks to the construction of the data center as well as standardized data governance.According to M
149、r GU Ruihua,Director of Suzhou Center for Education Technology in Jiangsu Province,With the mutual authentication and request-free call of e-Cert licenses across ranks and departments,school clerks are now able to execute one-stop approval for enrollment without face-to-face meetings with parents.Ms
150、 ZHANG Ying,Chief Inspector of Schools of the Peoples Government of Chenghua District in Chengdu,Sichuan Province,said,To fulfil the requirements of the national strategy in data governance and the pursuit of quality and even development of regional education,we have focused our efforts on data-supp
151、orted teaching,learning,research,management,and evaluation.The whole region is pushing for optimization and innovation in the construction of the integrated district-school platform as well as the management and applications of it continuously.17Regional transformation:The Smart Education Demonstrat
152、ion Zone Project initiated by the Ministry of Education is a move towards the realization of smart education,as well as an exploration and experiment in the reform and development of education in China.Regional development is about the implementation of the national strategy for education at a large
153、 scale and the interests of teachers and students at a small scale.efficient and energy-saving use of arithmetic networks,and the practice of diverse and effective governance.A practical exploration of build a new educational ecosystem Executive SummaryThe Forum on the New Ecology of Regional Smart
154、Education and the Forum on the Digital Transformation of Regional Education,were thus the most attended and the most popular at the conference.The experts present at the conference discussed in depth what characteristics should be given to this smart education demonstration zone and what mechanisms
155、should be adopted for the sustainable development of smart education in the region.Moreover,they shared their views on how to digitalize education to create an alternative path for education development and to map out a new pattern.Mr REN Changshan,Division Chief of the Division of Education Informa
156、tization and Network Security,Department of Science,Technology and Informatization of the Ministry of Education,released the 2023 List of Best Practices of Smart Education,Constructing Regional Smart Education Ecosystems in China and Smart Education Best Practices in Chinese Schools.Professor Chee-K
157、it Looi from The Education University of Hong Kong remarked that teacher readiness and AI literacy enhancement are the key paths for the digital transformation of education.Ms MA Li,Deputy Director of the Education Department of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,shared the provincial best practice of le
158、ading the development of quality and balanced basic education through digitalization.Mr CUI Changhong,Deputy Director of the Sichuan Provincial Department of Education,shared Sichuans best practices in the digital transformation of education with the topic of Promoting Quality and Balance in Educati
159、on with Digital Empowerment.He underlined that it is necessary to prioritize needs and effectiveness to inspire transformation,which is a solution to the conflict between high-quality development of education and uneven development between regions,urban and rural areas,and schools.Haidian District o
160、f Beijing,Wenzhou City of Zhejiang Province,Nanchang City of Jiangxi Province,Minhang District of Shanghai,and Wuhan City of Hubei Province are the sites where the Smart Education Demonstration Zone Construction Project works.Representatives from those sites presented their approaches in exploring t
161、he circumstances,models,services,and reforms of governance mechanisms that support smart education.It was evident that they were effectively adapting to local conditions and demonstrating great innovation in their practices.Ms DU Rongzhen,Director of the Haidian Education Committee at Beijing,talked
162、 about the effectiveness and experience of Haidian in driving forward the construction of a new ecosystem of smart education in the context of digital transformation across four dimensions:construction,application,integration and innovation.Haidian District has brought about an effective convergence
163、 between the educative essence of education and the innovative features of digitalization.In particular,initiatives have been taken such as upgrading the digital support environment,creating characteristic smart campuses,encouraging innovation in teaching and learning modes,and making high-quality e
164、ducational resources widely available.It thus taps into the inherent potential of smart education in terms of environment,tools and resources.Ms HUANG Yan,Director of Nanchang Municipal Education Bureau of Jiangxi Province,shared the Nanchang practices of data-led modernization of education governan
165、ce.Nanchang strives to provide better science education.In particular,it empowers the optimization of schooling and governance mechanisms with enrollment data,the integration of school and social resources with practice data,and the innovation of teaching and assessment systems with academic data.18
166、Executive SummaryRepresentatives from educational departments in Bengbu City of Anhui Province,Guangzhou City of Guangdong Province,Wuhou District of Chengdu City of Sichuan Province,and Suzhou City of Jiangsu Province engaged in a dialogue on the opportunities and challenges of in-depth smart educa
167、tion development.Representatives from educational departments in Changsha of Hunan Province,Baoshan District and Changning District of Shanghai,Yichang of Hubei Province,Liangjiang District of Chongqing,Fuzhou of Jiangxi Province,Erdos of Inner Mongolia,and Fuzhou of Fujian Province shared their bes
168、t practices in constructing a favorable digitalization system that empowers high-quality education.Mr SUN Chuangui,Director of Changsha Municipal Education Bureau of Hunan Province,presented an exploration of smart technology to empower the reform of value-added evaluation of education quality in Ch
169、angshas general secondary schools.Changsha has integrated the latest information technology,such as big data and AI,into the comprehensive evaluation of education quality in general secondary schools,with a view to detailing the evaluation index system,developing evaluation and analysis models,and s
170、tepping up the application of evaluation results.This initiative has solved bottlenecks in conducting comprehensive evaluations,handling value-added evaluations,and applying evaluation results.Changning District is the first experimental zone for the digital transformation of education in Shanghai.F
171、ocusing on the three keywords of base,data,and ecology,Changning District has embarked on a feasible path to promote the digital transformation of standardization+personalization education throughout the district,said Ms XIONG Qiuju,Director of the Changning Education Bureau,Shanghai,China.Ms DENG Y
172、uhua,Director of the Yichang Municipal Education Bureau of Hubei Province,shared the experience of developing smart education in Yichang.By seizing the strategic opportunity of smart city construction,building an educational brain,strengthening the foundation of the education center,and improving th
173、e level of education governance,Yichang of Hubei Province has innovated educational application scenarios and continuously promoted the digital transformation of education.The balanced development of regional education cannot be separated from the revitalization of rural education.Technology-enabled
174、 education and economic imbalance between regions should not be limiting factors for childrens future development.We should break down barriers and strive to enable students from all regions to engage in smart learning with technical support,said Mr YANG Yinfu,Vice President and Secretary General of
175、 the Chinese Society of Education.With the core theme of equity and inclusion in education,the transformation of rural education and the education of children in rural and remote areas are the most concerned issues for the participants.Experts discussed cutting-edge issues such as how to seize the d
176、evelopment opportunities brought by smart technologies,promote the high-quality and balanced development of urban and rural education,explore educational solutions for smart villages and sustainable rural development,and assist in the implementation of rural revitalization strategy and the UN SDG.Dr
177、.Monserrat Creamer,former Minister of Education of Ecuador,shared Ecuadors innovative practices in promoting urban-rural education balance.According to Professor Muhammad Yunus,the Founder of Bangladeshs Rural Bank,Nobel Peace Prize laureate,and Chairman of the AIT Yunus Center,in addition to master
178、ing skills,students must learn how to learn.The purpose of education is to promote human growth,motivate people to strive,and integrate this spirit into the daily lives of the educated.Professor 19Executive SummaryWorsak Kanok Nukulchai,Executive Director of the School of Integrated Innovation at Ch
179、ulalongkorn University in Thailand,former President of the Asian Institute of Technology,and Fellow of the Royal Thai Academy of Sciences,proposed to reduce the urban-rural divide by popularizing generative AI.The report by Professor GUO Shaoqing,Director of the Educational Informatization Strategy
180、Research Base(Northwest)of the Ministry of Education,focused on fairness in the process of basic education in remote rural areas.According to him,the major problems facing rural education in China are the structural shortage of teachers and the inadequate skills and knowledge of teachers.We can rely
181、 on education platforms at all levels to provide rich digital education resources for rural schools,and support small schools to carry out human-machine collaborative teaching through the collaborative application of online resources.At the same time,the coverage of the three classes can be expanded
182、 to promote the fairness of the course teaching process through the delivery classes,synchronous classes and famous teacher classes.20Cultivating Talents:The mission of education is to inspire wisdom and cultivate talent.The digital transformation of education poses significant challenges to educati
183、onal research and practice.It is a transformation that affects every teacher and student on campus,in families and in society,and will inevitably change the lives of all of us and reshape our future.Smart education requires smart teachers.Improving the digital literacy and skills of teachers,as well
184、 as using digital technology to innovate teaching models,are key to the reform of the education system.How to make teaching a fun profession is crucial for educators,technology providers and various stakeholders,said Professor ZHAN Tao,Director of UNESCO IITE.Speaking at the Forum on Teacher Digital
185、 Competences and Innovative Talent Cultivation Model,Dr.Quentin Wodon,Director of UNESCO IICBA,noted that many children in Africa still suffer from learning poverty,with many 10-year-olds unable to read and comprehend age-appropriate texts.The solution to this problem requires teachers to play a cru
186、cial role.Measures should be taken to make teachers professional development more practical,and teacher training should include content such as technological literacy and digital literacy.Dr.REN Youqun,Director of the Department of Teacher Education of the Ministry of Education,delivered a keynote s
187、peech entitled Building a Digital Empowered Teacher Team.He analyzed the new situation and problems of Chinas teacher training,and introduced the measures taken by the Ministry of Education to improve teacher literacy and skills through information technology.Normal universities naturally connect ba
188、sic education and higher education,playing an important role in improving peoples digital literacy,deepening digital transformation in education,and building an education power.In recent years,Beijing Normal University has been vigorously implementing the project of improving teachers capacity to pr
189、omote the sharing of digital development achievements among the whole population,said Professor MA Jun,President of Beijing Normal University.In addition,he suggested continuously promoting original innovation in basic research,strengthening information sharing and resource sharing among normal univ
190、ersities,jointly improving the ecology of teacher training,and promoting high-quality and balanced development of education through complementary advantages.Executive SummaryThe original intent and mission of developing smart education Mr CUI Tinghui,Deputy Director of the Qinghai Provincial Departm
191、ent of Education,shared the exploration of empowering talent cultivation through digital engines in Qinghai Province.He said,Qinghai closely focuses on the requirements of students development of core literacy and subject core literacy,and by seizing the favorable opportunity of the national smart e
192、ducation platforms provincial pilot program,they organize teachers to fully utilize the platform to carry out education,teaching,research,and training activities,fully empowering the development of learners.A special discussion on a new teaching and learning model that integrates information technol
193、ogy was also held by experts during the conference.Prof.MO Jingqi,Deputy Director of the Department of NationalTextbook of the Ministry of Education,presented the top-level design concept of technology-enabled teaching evaluation integration,which promotes the transformation of evaluation subjects,c
194、ontent,methods,and results through the organic integration of teaching evaluation and modern information technology.According to Mr MA Tao,Member of Informatization Teaching Expert Committee,Teaching Committee of Basic Education of the Ministry of Education,technology will bring about resource upgra
195、ding,restructuring,and spatiotemporal expansion of teaching,thereby reshaping the teaching and learning model system.Mr ZHANG Quan,Division Chief of the Division of Teaching and Equipment Informatization,Department of Basic Education of the Ministry of Education,presented the progress of the experim
196、ental zone work of the Ministry of Educations New Teaching and Learning Model Based on Teaching Reform and Integrating Information Technology.Professor CAI Chun,Vice President of Capital Normal University,presented the work of the university in supporting the Ministry of Educations Experimental Zone
197、 for New Teaching and Learning Models Based on Teaching Reform and Integrating Information Technology project.Through extensive contacts with experts from all parties and providing in-depth professional guidance and support to various regions,Capital Normal University strives to promote the formatio
198、n of a nationwide basic education curriculum reform plan and create a brand of experimental zone.Education directors,heads of research institutions,and school principals from Chongqing,Dalian,Qinghai,Guangdong,and other regions exchanged ideas on exploring new teaching and learning models in their r
199、egions and in schools.Smart education leads to an intelligent life.How to cultivate students who are eager to learn,happy to learn and intelligent to learn,and how to cultivate a large number of innovative talents who can meet the needs of society and lead the development of the times,is one of the
200、core issues that experts and scholars are paying attention to at the conference,and it is also the focus topic that the public is paying the most attention to.At the Forum on Information Technology-supported Innovative Comprehensive Evaluation of Students,leaders from the Department of Science,Techn
201、ology and Information Technology of the Ministry of Education,experts and scholars in the field of smart education,and heads of education regulatory departments from nearly 30 pilot regions were invited to attend.They exchanged and discussed the pilot work of the pilot area of the information techno
202、logy-supported comprehensive quality assessment reform for students initiated by the Ministry of Education.Ms SHU Hua,Deputy Director of the Department of Science,Technology,and Informatization of the Ministry of Education,believes that it is necessary to fully utilize information technology,improve
203、 21Executive SummaryAccording to Mr Mark Boris Andrijani,former Minister of Digital Transformation in Slovenia,research shows that in the future,70%of jobs will rely on digital technology and skills to complete.The younger generation must master the latest technologies and have a sense of social res
204、ponsibility to grow from digital natives to digital leaders.Professor CHEN Li from Beijing Normal University presented the current situation and progress of information technology-supported comprehensive student quality assessment.Professor ZHENG Qinhua from Beijing Normal University stated that the
205、 comprehensive quality of students will be measured and characterized using sophisticated technology through multiple data collection,processing,and analysis around performance evaluation.Professor XIN Tao from Beijing Normal University shared his thoughts on evaluation reform and the construction o
206、f comprehensive literacy theory.Heads of education authorities from Chongqing,Changsha,Yangquan,Beijings Fangshan District and Foshan shared practical cases of ICT-supported reform and innovation of comprehensive student quality assessment in their regions.To promote the growth of teachers and stude
207、nts in the era of intelligence and enhance digital literacy and skills,the conference held a special Teacher Forum on Innovative Practice of Smart Education and a Students Forum on Innovative Design of Future Education for teachers and students.Participants discussed teaching methods for integrating
208、 technology and subject courses,practical exploration of technology education applications,digital literacy and professional development of teachers in the information environment,learning environment design and digital transformation of learning,and excellent cases of smart education,jointly explor
209、ing innovative solutions for future education.Professor YUAN Jiazheng,Dean of the College of Science and Technology at Beijing Open University,believes that the AIGCs promotion of open education is mainly reflected in the following aspects:the transformation from traditional classrooms to intelligen
210、t classrooms;the more intelligent teaching methods,teacher roles and evaluation methods;the opportunity for teachers to access better resources;and the students to focus more on improving innovative thinking instead of passively accepting knowledge.Professor XIONG Yu,Director of AI and Smart Educati
211、on Centre at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications,presented the universitys insights and experiences in data governance by focusing on the research and practice of universities in the comprehensive evaluation of teaching intelligence.Mr SONG Weizu,Founder of the Beijing Design Societ
212、y,called for exploring the form,direction,and needs of future education from the perspective of design thinking.Representatives of outstanding college students from 13 countries shared experiences and exchanged views based on the actual situation and personal experiences of their countries and regio
213、ns.The event held at the same time as the conference also included the final of the 6th Global Competition on Design for Future Education.Since its launch on March 1,the competition has attracted more than 1,000 college students and 2,000 primary and secondary school teachers from more than 30 count
214、ries 22the scientificity,professionalism,and objectivity of educational evaluation,and innovate evaluation tools to utilize modern information technologies such as AI and big data to explore the vertical evaluation of students learning situation in all grades and the horizontal evaluation of all-aro
215、und development of moral,intellectual,physical,aesthetics and labor education.Executive Summary23AI,big data,cloud computing,VR,and other new technologies are leading people into an intelligent era of human-machine collaboration,cross-border integration,and co-creation and sharing.In 2022,at the In
216、2022,at the United Nations Transforming Education Summit,UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres emphasized that education must be transformed because it is in a deep crisis.The summit identified digital learning and transformation as one of the five key action areas and called on countries to take ful
217、l advantage of digital technology to promote education reform and lifelong learning.The Reimagining Our Futures Together:A New Social Contract for Education,published by UNESCO,emphasizes that the development of digital technology has opened new avenues for humanity,but also poses unprecedented risk
218、s.The report calls on countries around the world to unite and reimagine their ideal future society through education reform.In response to UNESCOs initiative to promote international exchanges in the field of education,the Ministry of Education of the Peoples Republic of China,in cooperation with UN
219、ESCO,has held four consecutive International Forum on Artificial Intelligence(AI)and Education since 2019.The first World Digital Education Conference was held in Beijing in February this year,actively promoting policy dialogue and exchanges among all parties,calling for joint efforts to eliminate d
220、igital barriers,and promoting open source,sharing,and co-construction of resources.According to H.E.Mr HUAI Jinpeng,Minister of Education,digital education should be an open and cooperative education.The digital era has brought us an efficient platform for open cooperation,and open cooperation has b
221、ecome a key element in promoting education reform and innovation in the new era.The Global Smart Education Conference jointly organized by Beijing Normal University and UNESCO,IITE has always been committed to promoting open cooperation in global education.Since the conference was held in 2020,it ha
222、s become an important platform for international exchange and cooperation in smart education,H.E.Mr CHEN Jie fully affirmed the conference.Beijing Normal University is willing to sincerely cooperate with friends from all walks of life to continuously tap the potential of technology,jointly contribut
223、e to the development of education,and promote the building of a human community with a shared future,said Professor ZHOU Zuoyu,Vice President of Beijing Normal University.At the closing ceremony of the conference,NetDragon Websoft released the EDA White Paper.As an educational co-creation platform a
224、nd diversified incentive system,EDA enables teachers and students to access educational resources anytime,anywhere through open resources and channels,and to create and distribute courseware,thereby participating in the co-creation and sharing of the global digital education ecosystem.NetDragon Webs
225、oft is building an idealized form of educational innovation.It is a new-age public smart education platform that aims to utilize advanced and interesting technologies to generate massive high-quality digital education resources and serve diverse learners worldwide,said Professor LIU Dejian,Co-dean o
226、f the Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University and Chairman of NetDragon Websoft.and regions to participate.After fierce competition in the preliminary rounds and pre-finals,20 outstanding works were selected for the finals in the group of university students and the group of primary an
227、d secondary school teachers.Gold,silver and copper awards were given.A bridge to a better future for educationInternational cooperation:Executive SummaryOn behalf of the Global Smart Education Network(GSENet),Professor HUANG Ronghuai released the joint research finding Consolidating Smart Education
228、Strategies for SDG4-An Interdisciplinary Research Report on Digital Transformation of Education.The report rethinks and explains the characteristics of smart education in the context of digital transformation,and analyzes digital education policies in 22 countries or regions using text analysis meth
229、ods.It also analyzes the contribution of relevant indicators from four dimensions of smart education to SDG 4 development goals,based on global public datasets.At the conference,the Global Smart Education Network(GSENet)jointly launched the initiative titled GSENet Beijing Declaration on Smart Educa
230、tion Strategies.The initiative includes the following content:Governments of various countries should promote the development of smart education through three strategic leverage points:changing teaching methods,building a smart learning environment,and developing forward-looking policies;policymaker
231、s should analyze and formulate national education policies from aspects such as infrastructure,resources,curriculum,digital skills and literacy,and build a new ecosystem of smart education;all stakeholders should strengthen cooperation,accelerate the development of inclusive,equitable,and high-quali
232、ty education,and establish a public service system for smart education.China has always believed that all countries should work together in the face of global challenges.China is willing to uphold the concept of building a human community with a shared future and work closely with the international
233、community,said H.E.Mr CHEN Jie.At the same time,he also proposed three initiatives for international cooperation in the field of smart education.The first is to strengthen policy dialogue and jointly promote education reform.The second is to strengthen resource sharing to promote equitable and inclu
234、sive quality education.The third is to strengthen cooperation in capacity building to facilitate teaching reform.British author Charles Dickens wrote at the beginning of A Tale of Two Cities:It was the best of times,it was the worst of times.As Dr.SHAN Zhiguang said,from the perspective of the digit
235、al transformation of education and the flourishing development of smart education,this is the best of times;but from the perspective of the differentiation of global educational concepts and the confusion of educational paths,this is the worst of times.It can be said that this is the best of times f
236、or those who actively adapt to and take advantage of the situation,while this is the worst of times for those who are stubborn and complacent.We must fully recognize that smart education is an irreversible trend,a necessity for social development,and an inevitable evolution of education itself.It co
237、incides with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and synchronizes with the transformation of human society.It will be guided by humanistic ideas and driven by technological empowerment,leading the new development of education.True heroes arise in times of hardship.Against the backdrop of the rising tid
238、e of smart education,this generation of educators should keep pace with the times,boldly shoulder great responsibilities,and strive to be the trendsetters of the times.At the same time,due to the long and arduous road of smart education,we must overcome difficulties and work together to explore new
239、horizons in smart education.Finally,we are pleased to announce that the Global Smart Education Conference 2024 will be held on August 18th-20th,2024.We are already looking forward to next year together,and having the opportunity to connect with our friends again.*The video of GSE2023 Spotlights is a
240、vailable at the official website.24Executive Summary To promote the digital transformation and intelligent upgrading of education,Beijing Normal University held the first Global Smart Education Conference in August 2020 to explore the development trend of future education.Until today,we have held fo
241、ur editions of the Global Smart Education Conference,aiming to discuss the development direction and practice path of education reform in the intelligent era.The Global Smart Education Conference 2020 was held on August 20-22 with the theme of AI and Futures of Education.It aimed to further understa
242、nd the latest achievements and development trends in smart education,fully grasp the influences of AI on the futures of education,and discuss the factors,features,plans,and potential problems in ICT-driven educational development.With a focus on identifying the promise of futures of education,the Gl
243、obal Smart Education Conference 2021 was held on August 18-20,2021,with the theme of Smart Learning and Futures of Education.The plural form of Futures emphasized multiple dimensions of the future and appealed to reimagine how education and knowledge shall shape the future of humanity in a context o
244、f complexity,uncertainty,and precarity.The Global Smart Education Conference 2022 was held on August 18-20,exploring the theme Intelligent Technology and Digital Transformation in Education.It emphasized how intelligent technologies empower smart education,digital transformation in regional and rura
245、l education,the futures of education in the eyes of teachers and students,how digital governance of education can be enhanced to direct intelligent technologies to the common good for education and humanity.Held on 18-20 August 2023,this Global Smart Education Conference 2023,which is the focus of t
246、his report,involved 300 speakers from 40 countries,including experts from international organizations,academic institutions,and private sectors.The conference included 16 thematic forums and released International research outcomes.This series of forums has aimed to become a sustainable platform to
247、promote knowledge sharing and the achievement of international agreements in the field of smart education.Introduction Introduction25Smart Education:The Goal of the Digital Transformation of EducationAs the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation deepens,digital technolog
248、y is increasingly becoming a driving force that fundamentally transforms human social thinking,organizational structures,and operational models.It not only provides significant opportunities for innovating pathways,reshaping forms,and promoting development but also brings new challenges.What is educ
249、ation and its way forward?has become a topic of collective consideration for countries worldwide.The United Nations Education Transformation Summit pointed out that global education faces severe challenges and a learning crisis.Therefore,it is urgent to promote educational transformation and fully t
250、ap into the power of the digital revolution to ensure that quality education and lifelong learning are provided as a common interest and a human right for all,with particular attention to the most marginalized groups.China has set the goal of promoting educational digitalization and building a socie
251、ty and country where everyone pursues lifelong learning.The digital transformation of education is a systematic planning process carried out at the strategic level,implementing a comprehensive digitalization process across all elements,processes,businesses,and fields within the education system,expa
252、nding the coverage of education for all,widening the spatial scope of learning anywhere,and extending the temporal scale of learning anytime.This will create a learning society that meets the demands of lifelong learning for all and is open,flexible,and sustainable.As the desired form of the digital
253、 transformation of education,smart education is an educational behavior(system)provided by schools,regions,or countries that offer high learning experiences,high adaptability of content,and high teaching efficiency.It leverages modern science and technology to provide a range of differentiated suppo
254、rt and on-demand services to students,teachers,parents,and others.Furthermore,it comprehensively collects and utilizes data on the status of participant groups and educational processes to promote fairness,continuous performance improvement,and the cultivation of educational excellence.The key to pr
255、omoting the digitalization of education and developing innovative smart education lies in fostering digital thinking within the education system,strengthening digital support capabilities,developing high-quality digital learning content,and constructing a digital learning public service system for t
256、he entire population.talent development goals and talent structures,prompting education to adapt and adjust accordingly.Smart education is a new form of education in the digital age.Smart education embodies wisdom emanating from teachers.Intelligent education represents intelligence empowered by the
257、 environment.The futures of education embodies the transformation of education forms.The new teaching models enlighten students wisdom,have surpassed the formal learning provided by schools,and moved towards integrating formal and informal learning.The diversity of students and individual difference
258、s are given due attention,allowing the realization of a“learner-centred educational philosophy.A smart learning environment is a place or space for learning that can perceive learning situations,identify learner characteristics,provide appropriate learning resources and convenient interactive tools,
259、automatically record learning processes,and evaluate learning outcomes to promote effective learning.The modern education system nurtures human intelligence,and artificial intelligence and big data will play a crucial role in its evolution.They will provide reform proposals and decision-making found
260、ations for national education,school management,teaching,and talent development systems,ultimately enhancing the quality of talent cultivation.Cultivating Talents:The Central Focus of Smart EducationEducations original intention and mission are to enlighten peoples wisdom and cultivate outstanding i
261、ndividuals.This is also the primary task and fundamental goal of smart education.The development of the times and the advancement of technology drive the changes in Technology Empowerment:The Driving Force Behind Innovative Development in Smart EducationWith the continuous upgrading of the intellige
262、nt technology ecosystem,such as generative artificial intelligence,big data,the Internet of Things,and mobile communication,the fields of technology and education are actively permeating each other.Technology empowers education,while education adds value to technology.Education holds a fundamental,p
263、ioneering,and comprehensive position and role that empower,store,and enhance national competitiveness.Education is one of the26Introduction Data Governance:The Systematic Approach Driving the Orderly Advancement of Educational System Reform Global Smart Education Network(GSENet):The International Pl
264、atform for Collaboration and Exchangepractical fields of technology.The driving force of technological innovation contributes to and supports the high-quality development of education.The continuous upgrading of the intelligent technology ecosystem will serve students adaptive growth,support teacher
265、s professional development,and facilitate the advanced enhancement of smart learning environments.The increasing demand for quality education will be the natural driving force behind technological development.The mutual empowerment of technology and education will promote cross-domain integration,re
266、alize the integration and innovation of data,information,business,applications,and services,and enhance educational intelligence.As a result,learners will experience high satisfaction and enjoyment in receiving smart education services.As a new production factor,data is the foundation for digitaliza
267、tion,networking,and intelligence,profoundly transforming production methods,lifestyles,and social governance.Presenting with data,deciding with data,managing with data,living with data constitutes the fundamental mindset for the digital transformation of education.The development of smart education
268、not only accumulates high-quality resources but also generates massive data treasures.Educational big data provides objective evidence and fresh perspectives for optimizing educational policies,innovating teaching models,and transforming educational measurement and evaluation methods.The transformat
269、ive power of data elements in education relies on necessary external conditions.It requires accelerating the improvement of the education data element market,emphasizing the security and ethical issues in data application,establishing a classification,grading,and authorization system,and focusing on
270、 enhancing educational data governance capabilities and user data literacy.This approach drives the balanced allocation of educational resources,precise teaching,educational evaluation reform,and digitized governance by leveraging data.The shift from extensive management based on experience to inten
271、sive governance relying on data analysis calls for a new model of data-driven educational governance.This entails building an education data brain,establishing secure and convenient data exchange channels,enhancing the perception,interconnection,computation,and processing capabilities of education d
272、ata,promoting the orderly flow of educational data,realizing cross-regional,cross-level,and cross-departmental data sharing,supporting scientific decision-making,driving the reengineering of management business processes,achieving joint operations between internal and external school affairs,streaml
273、ining education services into a one-stop process,and improving the efficiency and quality of management services.To collectively address global learning crises and educational challenges and to further unlock the immense possibilities of integrating technology and education,Beijing Normal University
274、(BNU),in collaboration with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education(UNESCO-IITE),the Arab League Educational,Cultural,and Scientific Organization(ALECSO),the Commonwealth of Learning(COL),the International Society for Technology in Education(ISTE),and the Southeast Asian Minis
275、ters of Education Organization(SEAMEO),have jointly initiated the Global Smart Education Network(GSENet).The aim is to establish a partnership comprising researchers,practitioners,technology 27Introduction Forum Structureexperts,and policymakers,to support the rethinking and redesign of education sy
276、stems at the national,regional,and school levels.This initiative seeks to formulate strategic solutions and approaches to reshape and innovate education and establish an equitable,inclusive,and high-quality smart education system that caters to individuals diverse and personalized needs in the futur
277、e world.The Global Smart Education Conference 2023 was structured around 16 thematic forums.Three events were held at the same time,inlcuding The 6th Global Competition on Design for Future Education,TVET Leadership and Management Benchmarking Programme and Smart Education Exhibition.28Forum on Teac
278、her Digital Competences and Innovative Talent Cultivation Model(Teacher Education)Forum on Youth Skills Development and Digital Transformation(Vocational Education)Forum on Smart Village and Rural Education Transformation(Rural Education)Opening Ceremony&Forum on Educational Digitalization and Lifel
279、ong Learning Forum on Technology-Empowered Educational Transformation&Closing CeremonyForum on Data Governance and Cognitive DevelopmentForum on Educational Digitalization Strategy and Policy Planning Forum on Generative Artificial Intelligence and Futures of EducationInternational Forum on Generati
280、ve AI Large Models and Psychological AssessmentForum on the New Ecology of Regional Smart Education(Director Forum)Forum on the Digital Transformation of Regional Education(Director Forum)Teacher Forum on Innovative Practice of Smart EducationStudent Forum on Design for Future EducationForum on Digi
281、tal Campus and Intelligent Educational Equipment(Learning Environment)Forum on New Teaching and Learning Model Integrating Information Technology(Teaching Model)Forum on Information Technology-supported Innovative Comprehensive Evaluation of Students(Evaluation Reform)Introduction Forum on Data Gove
282、rnance and Cognitive DevelopmentThis forum highlighted the issues on new policies and trends in data governance;intelligent algorithm design;cognitive development assessment;methods and case studies of social experimentation in education.Forum on Generative Artificial Intelligence and Futures of Edu
283、cationThis forum highlighted the issues on opportunities and challenges of the generative artificial intelligence in education;reshaping education through artificial intelligence;human-machine collaborative teaching;ethical applications of artificial intelligence in education.Forum on Educational Di
284、gitalization Strategy and Policy PlanningThis forum highlighted the issues on addressing learning crises and educational challenges;policy planning and roadmaps for educational digitalization;development of educational think tanks in the digital age.Forum on New Ecology of Regional Smart EducationTh
285、is forum highlighted the issues on theconnotation and characteristics of smart education;construction features of smart education demonstration zones;smart learning environments;public service systems for smart education;mechanisms for sustainable development of regional smart education;assessment o
286、f the development of smart education.International Forum on Generative AI Large Models and Psychological AssessmentThis forum highlighted the issues on generative AI Large Models compared to human abilities;generative AI Large Models based psychological assessment;generative AI Large Models and emot
287、ional perception.Forum on Digital Transformation of Regional EducationThis forum highlighted the issues on the implementation plan for digital transformation of education;construction and application of smart education platform;big data application in education;artificial intelligence-supported cons
288、truction of teachers team;new teaching and learning model integrating information technology;collaborative innovation mechanism for education digitalization.29Forum on Educational Digitalization and Lifelong LearningThis forum highlighted the issues on the digitalization process of the entire educat
289、ion system,including all elements,processes,businesses,and fields;the digital foundation and public service system for a learning society;the transformative pathways and cooperative mechanisms for promoting digital transformation in lifelong learning;national strategies for smart education.Introduct
290、ion Teacher Forum on Innovative Practice of Smart EducationThis forum highlighted the issues on the teaching methods of the integration of technology and subject courses;practice and exploration of the application of technology education;teachers professional development in the informationized envir
291、onment.Forum on Youth Skills Development and Digital TransformationThis forum highlighted the issues on the integration of job position,curriculum system,vocational skills competition and vocational skill certificate to cultivate skillful youth talents;construction of digital campuses for vocational
292、 education;teacher workforce development for industry-education integration;development of digital courses and reforms in teaching methods;TVET Leadership Benchmarking Program.Information Technology-supported Innovative Comprehensive Evaluation of StudentsThis forum highlighted the issues on theorie
293、s,models,and indicator systems for comprehensive quality evaluation of students;performance evaluation technology supported by multimodal data;data-driven reform and innovation of regional comprehensive quality evaluation of students.This forum highlighted the issues on the definition,development an
294、d assessment of digital literacy and skills;selection criteria and methods,training models,and evaluation systems for innovative talents;characteristics and growth patterns of digital generation students;education informatization leadership;smart campus and new form of future school.Forum on Smart V
295、illage and Rural Education TransformationThis forum highlighted the issues on the rural education revitalization and revitalizing rural areas through education;opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in rural education;teacher workforce development in rural areas;online and distance e
296、ducation in rural areas.Student Forum on Innovative Design for Future Education This forum highlighted the issues on the creative solution design for future campuses,intelligent learning spaces,virtual teachers,etc.;smart learning methods;excellent works of the Global Competition on Design for Futur
297、e Education.Forum on Teacher Digital Competences and Innovative Talent Cultivation ModelForum on Digital Campus and Intelligent Educational EquipmentThis forum highlighted the issues on theconstruction standards and application of digital campus;intelligent education equipment and technical solution
298、s;assessment of intelligent education products;industry-university-research collaborative innovation.Forum on Technology-Empowered Educational Transformation This forum highlighted the issues on the research achievements of major scientific and technological projects in the field of smart education;
299、pathways for mutual empowerment of technology and education;application scenarios and development trends of intelligent technology in education.30Introduction Forum on New Teaching and Learning Model Integrating Information TechnologyThis forum highlighted the issues on the curriculum construction u
300、nder the background of digital transformation of education;normalized application of deep integration of information technology in teaching;technology empowered evaluation and homework reform.The digital transformation of education is systematically planned from the strategic level,implementing the
301、digitalization process of all factors,all processes,all services,and all fields in the education system.Smart education is its target form.The UN Transforming Education Summit indicated that the power of digital transformation must be fully harnessed to ensure that quality education and lifelong lea
302、rning are made available to all as a common good.The Chinese government has proposed to promote educational digitalization and build a society and country of learning where lifelong learning is pursued by all.Opening SpeechesOpening Ceremony31MODERATORProf.ZHOU ZuoyuVice President,Beijing Normal Uni
303、versity,ChinaSPEAKERSH.E.Mr CHEN JieVice Minister of Education,P.R.China Chairperson,National Commission of the Peoples Republic of China for UNESCOH.E.Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-LuchoomunVice Prime Minister,MauritiusMinister of Education,Tertiary Education,Science and Technology,MauritiusH.E.Mr Azat Ata
304、yevDeputy Minister of Education,TurkmenistanProf.MA JunPresident,Beijing Normal University,ChinaProf.ZHAO QinpingAcademician of Chinese Academy of EngineeringMr Mahmoud ZouaouiChief of the Staff,Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research,TunisiaProf.CHEN LiDirector,Technical Committee of N
305、ational Engineering Laboratory of Cyberlearning and Intelligent Technology Advancing the strategic action of educational digitalization to develop smart education through innovationNational Commission of the Peoples Republic of China for UNESCO,delivered an opening remarks.He said that as a new form
306、 of education in the digital age,smart education is an inevitable choice for us to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.In recent years,AI technology has developed rapidly,demonstrating its increasingly broad application in education.Si
307、nce AI technology and digital transformation of education are in the ascendant,data governance has become a topic that we must pay great attention to and address.The Chinese government has always given priority to education in social and economic development,attached great importance to the key role
308、 of digitalization in driving educational reform,and formulated a H.E.Mr CHEN Jie,Vice Minister of Education,P.R.China and Chairperson of 32national strategy for the development of educational digitalization.Our ongoing efforts in implementing the strategic action of educational digitalization have
309、been rewarded with tangible results.The Chinese government has strengthened infrastructure construction,established a high-quality support system for educational digitalization,and built a Strengthening Policy Dialogue for Collaborative Education Transformation.The development of smart education rep
310、resents a significant endeavor in education reform,requiring substantial investment and exerting far-reaching impacts.It necessitates systematic planning,scientific strategies,and effective policy measures.Therefore,it is imperative for nations to engage in strategic dialogues and exchanges on perti
311、nent issues,drawing inspiration from one another.China is committed to collaborating with governments and international organizations worldwide to establish platforms for policy dialogue and exchange.Through these platforms,we aim to foster in-depth discussions on new concepts,strategies,as well as
312、policy matters pertaining to smart education,including planning,standards,data governance,security,and ethics.Our shared objective is to collectively explore a scientifically sound path and effective policies for the development of smart education.Enhancing Resource Sharing to Promote Equity and Inc
313、lusion.The advancement of digital transformation in education hinges on harnessing digital technologies to foster inclusivity and equity in education while preventing the emergence of digital divides.The fundamental approach is to leverage digital technology to facilitate the sharing of high-quality
314、 educational resources.We advocate for the principles of mutual consultation,co-construction,and shared benefits to construct a digitalized education resource public service platform,serving lifelong learning for all.Taking the recent recognition of our national smart education platform by UNESCO fo
315、r its educational information technology excellence as an opportunity,China is committed to actively expanding educational resources in multiple languages,broadening international sharing.China is eager to deepen collaboration with other countries to collectively encourage more nations and individua
316、ls to participate in the development of high-quality educational resources,thereby ensuring that smart education benefits everyone.Strengthening Capacity Building Cooperation to Drive Pedagogical Transformation.The crux of developing smart education lies in pedagogical transformation,with the pivota
317、l factor being the enhancement of teachers proficiency in using digital technology for instruction.We propose further expansion of international cooperation in building teachers capacity for smart education.This involves assisting teachers in grasping the essential principles of smart education and
318、mastering critical digital teaching skills.Simultaneously,we aim to establish platforms and channels for inter-country teacher exchanges,collaboration on educational research,and curriculum development.China encourages teachers to engage in international exchanges and cooperation in teaching and res
319、earch.We support and actively contribute to the establishment of relevant second-tier centers in collaboration with UNESCO,focusing on enhancing international cooperation in teacher capacity building.national smart education platform to expand the supply of quality educational resources.In addition,
320、more effort is being made to vigorously promote the deep integration of digitalization with educational and teaching reform,create a new form of modern education,and actively carry out international cooperation in digital education.He put forward three proposals:Opening Speeches33emphasized that edu
321、cation transformation must rely on scientific and technological means,and that data governance would be a crucial part of this.In the era of intelligence,learners expected a more flexible,ubiquitous and networked environment of smart learning to realize cooperative and inquiry-based real learning by
322、 combining virtuality and reality.He argued that we are making the leap from VR 1.0 to 2.0,and that VR would increase the characteristics of intelligence,interoperability and evolution on the basis of immersion,interactivity and conceivability.The virtual-real connected objects of ubiquitous network
323、ing will be extended to the digital twins of physical objects,human avatars and digital native objects,opening up a road of hope for the shared survival and free shuttle of human beings in the physical world and the digital world.In the future,VR 2.0 will be integrated into a new-generation learning
324、 environment to better help learners learn more easily and effectively and be better invested.Opening SpeechesProfessor ZHAO Qinping,Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering,Professor MA Jun,President of Beijing Normal University,pointed out that normal universities naturally connected basi
325、c education and higher education,and played a pivotal role in improving peoples digital literacy,deepening the digital transformation of education,and building an education power.As the earliest modern institution of higher education for teachers in China,and the leading normal university in teacher
326、 education,Beijing Normal University has actively implemented the demonstration project for educational digitalization strategy in recent years,carried out the Internet+Education reform and innovation action plan,and vigorously enforced the project to build a stronger teacher force,in an effort to f
327、acilitate the sharing among all of the fruits of digital development.He proposed to continuously promote the original innovation in basic research,and the ecological upgrading of intellectual technology,effectively serving the modernization of education.Normal universities are expected to enhance in
328、formation commonality and resource sharing,improve the ecosystem of teacher education through complementary advantages,and accelerate the quality and balanced development of education.We must do more to allow diverse learners to improve their knowledge and understanding in the broad digital space,de
329、velop their thinking and skills,learn communication and collaboration,and become truly usable talents for the future.Strengthening international dialogue and cooperation in terms of digital education is conducive to pooling the efforts of all countries to jointly address global education challenges
330、and learning crises,promote educational transformation and innovation,and enable more people to benefit from the development of digital education.Tackling the learning crisis together to drive educational reformEducation,Science and Technology of Mauritius,pointed out that the current inequality gap
331、 remains wide in the countries of the Southern Hemisphere,particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.The digital divide has become a tangible barrier.She stressed that human well-being should consistently be at the center of concern in digital transformation,and human intelligence and AI should coexist harm
332、oniously and help each other forward.She described the initiatives of Mauritius in promoting lifelong learning through technology and called for international H.E.Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun,Vice Prime Minister,Minister of Education,Tertiary 34cooperation at the technical level to strengthen tec
333、hnology-enabled lifelong learning,thereby providing a strong guarantee for sustained economic growth,employment opportunities and social welfare.countrys efforts in boosting the development of digital education.In cooperation with UNESCO IITE,Beijing Normal University and other institutions,Turkmenistan has developed a strategy for the development of digital education and is striving to drive educ