Beijing on Saturday released its first guide on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in education as schools across China are increasingly integrating the technology into their teaching practices.
The Beijing Municipal Education Commission released the guide at a conference on advancing digital education.
The guide sets out regulations for 29 typical scenarios in six key areas of educational practices and is subject to update annually, in line with technological advances and teaching needs.
With a student-centered approach, it encourages schools to explore the use of AI in designing curriculum, crafting individualized learning plans, and analyzing data to improve overall educational outcomes.
"For instance, in compulsory education, the standardized curriculum requires 10 percent of interdisciplinary thematic learning for the students. This guide will lead teachers to apply AI in this regard and help strengthen their capabilities in interdisciplinary teaching practices," said Zhan Weihua, deputy head of the Basic Education and Teaching Research Center of the Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences, during an interview with China Central Television.
The guide highlights the need to explore AI application in reading, physical training, art teaching and individualized psychological support in educational practices, and the importance of strictly protecting personal privacy and sensitive information.
Beijing releases guide on use of AI in education
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
