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Pui Ching holds Future of Education Round Table Conference 2019-11-21
Artificial Intelligence is widely applied in various areas of our life and has become an important topic of discussion in education development. As such, electronic learning and STEAM curricula have come into the limelight of education reform. Where do we go from here? The 130th anniversary of Pui Ching Middle School bears witness to a series of academic events, including the Future of Education Round Table Conference. We had the honor of the company of Mr. Seong Hoi Long, General Manager of Sense Time Technology Co, Hong Kong; Professor Sun Mao Song, Deputy Dean of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence of Tsinghua University; and various alumni representatives of Pui Ching Middle School. The Conference was held in the afternoon of November 21st at the Pui Ching Assembly Hall.
Mr. Seong Hoi Long gave a talk on AI+, how artificial intelligence will be affecting every aspect of people’s lives, and the implications for education. Professor Sun Mao Song discussed the role of artificial intelligence in Chinese culture and traditions. He used the Game of Go and poetry as examples to illustrate the challenges faced by artificial intelligence.
Various Pui Ching alumni shared their experience in education at the conference: Dr. Wei Ya Jun of Zhuhai No. 1 Middle School talked about the development of STEM curricula in a typical senior high school; Vice-Principal of Qingdao Yinhai Education Corp. Ms. Wang Yan Bing discussed ocean education; Vice Principal of Tsinghua University Primary School Mr. Tang Wei Hong expounded on education reform in the face of changing times, and Assistant Director of Sichuan Nanshan Secondary School Mr. Zheng Ling Yun shared his experience with technological innovations and multiple intelligence education. Chinese Department Director Ms. Mak Chi Kei of Pui Ching Middle School discussed the preservation of Chinese culture in the age of technology.
Discussions at the Conference evolved around such topics as E-Learning, STEAM Curricula and Artificial Intelligence Education, attracting 400 Pui Ching teachers and educators from various regions.