2024 International Digital Learning Forum in Taiwan
The "2024 International Digital Learning Forum," hosted by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on August 6th and 7th, facilitated insightful discussions among experts from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, and other regions. The focus was on the current status of digital learning in primary and secondary schools, encompassing topics such as "Applications of Generative AI in Different Fields" and "Trends and Methods of Bilingual Digital Learning."
Deputy Minister of Education Ping-Cheng Yeh expressed appreciation to the international representatives and scholars for sharing their experiences in promoting digital learning, emphasizing the significance of aligning Taiwan's digital learning initiatives with global standards. The Ministry emphasized its persistent commitment to establishing the AI University Alliance to train AI professionals by developing and implementing basic AI courses for primary and secondary schools. This initiative also includes strengthening public-private collaboration in digital content development and organizing AI competitions to promote AI education.
Since 2022, the MOE has been actively promoting the Digital Learning Enhancement Plan for primary and secondary schools. This initiative has resulted in the development of a wide range of digital content, now freely available to schools nationwide. The Ministry has also provided funding to local governments to establish offices that support the integration of digital learning in schools. Research conducted by the MOE has shown that effectively utilizing digital learning platforms can significantly enhance learning outcomes. Consequently. the MOE has integrated Generative AI into "Taiwan Adaptive Learning Platform (TALP) ", which will soon be available to all teachers and students in Taiwan.
Taiwan's oversight in advancing digital learning strategies for primary and secondary schools is ahead of many countries, showcasing its foresight, innovation, and execution in educational technology. Furthermore, the MOE recently released the Digital Teaching Guide 3.0, the Digital Learning Leadership Guide, and the Parent Digital Learning Guide, along with training sessions on the application of Generative AI in teaching, will provide comprehensive support to educators for seamless classroom integration.
