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UNESCO-ICHEI endeavours to provide a theoretical and operational basis for the digitalisation and AI application of higher education. UNESCO-ICHEI collaborates with higher education institutions and international organisations to conduct readiness analysis and regional studies, and independently conducts project-based research, drawing on successful experiences.
  • Digital Leap in East Asia: A Regional Synthesis on Higher Education Transformation

    This report aims to conduct a research on the readiness and level of digitalisation of higher education in the East Asian region (including China, Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia), understand the digital competencies of the higher education workforce, collect country-specific application cases, and analyze the factors facilitating the digital transformation of higher education and potential challenges.
  • Digital Transformation of African Higher Education in an AI Era: Snapshots on Progress

    This report uses the 2024 High-Level Policy Dialogue as a point of departure for providing an overview and snapshots of the digital transformation of African higher education in an AI era. It introduces the notion of digital transformation of African higher education in an age of AI by establishing what is understood as digital transformation in the context of this report, providing a selection of African country case studies focusing on initiatives to operationalise AI in the context of broader initiatives in service of digital transformation, before analysing some of the trends and gaps and formulating some tentative policy recommendations, combined with desktop research to provide snapshots on the digital transformation and integration of AI in higher education in 15 representative countries on the African continent.  This report will be useful for educational and educational technology researchers, educators, public and private educational institutions, NGOs, policy makers, and regulatory bodies.

  • Understanding Trends, Activities, and Recommendations Regarding Al Integration in Higher Education in Southeast Asia

    This report reviews the outcomes of the High Level Policy Dialogue on GenAI integration in higher education in Southeast Asia. By reviewing the experience and initiatives from international organisations and SEA countries, examining national policies, institutional innovations, and implementation challenges, the report summarises key takeaways from the policy dialogue and identifying regional trends, providing recommendations for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to advance AI integration in higher education in Southeast Asian countries.

  • Analysis of Current Trends and Activities Related to the Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Higher Education in Central Asia and Beyond

    Based on the High-level Policy Dialogue held in Uzbekistan in June 2024 and related research conducted by the Tashkent University of Information Technology, this report provides an overview of the state of AI integration into higher education in CIS countries at the national and institutional levels, and made recommendations based on the outcomes from the policy dialogue.

  • Transforming the digital landscape of higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean

     

    UNESCO-ICHEI, in collaboration with the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, officially launched a joint research project during the Third UNESCO World Higher Education Conference in May 2022. The project aims to unlock the potential of digital transformation in higher education across Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides practical guidance and policy recommendations on how to implement change in a manner that is equitable, sustainable, and valuable for the region.
  • Research Report on Digital Transformation of Higher Education Teaching and Learning in the Arab Region

     

    UNESCO-ICHEI, in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), has completed the English version of the "Research Report on Digital Transformation of Higher Education Teaching and Learning in the Arab Region." The report focuses on the application of ICT technology in higher education. It analyses the status and challenges of HEIs in Arab States in the process of higher education digital transformation. The report also includes case study of best practices from different countries and provides recommendations, to provide guidance and promote the digital transfromation of HEIs in Arab States.
  • Research report on Digital Talents and Digitization of Higher Education in Central Asia

     

    The report focuses on the talents within the digital industry and the digitalisation of higher education in Central Asian countries. It expounds upon the development of industrial digitalisation, the demand for talents, the opportunities and challenges of transformation in Central Asian countries. It analyses the reform measures and the challenges confronted in the digital transformation of higher education and reaches conclusions. Moreover, it enumerates the cases of digital transformation in five countries, such as Kazakhstan, offering a reference for understanding the relevant situations in Central Asia.
  • White Paper on Higher Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

     

    This White Paper attempts to explore the current approaches and directions for the effective application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in higher education teaching, and advocates that all stakeholders in higher education collaborate together to promote the proper use of the technology and the formulation of relevant policies. The White Paper is committed to providing a relatively comprehensive overview of topics related to AI and higher education, as well as the visions and outlooks of UNESCO-ICHEI and IIOE, to the institutions and educators within the IIOE partner network. It also presents specific solutions and possible action paths.
  • Research Report on Digital Transformation of Higher Education Teaching and Learning

     

    This Report is jointly prepared by the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI) and the Institute of Education (IOE) of Tsinghua University, focusing on the digital transformation of teaching and learning. This report analyses the background, current situation and framework, and elaborates on the transformation content, characteristics, strategies and directions from six aspects, including institutions and majors. It aims to respond to the numerous challenges faced in the process of promoting the digital transformation of higher education, and provides relevant parties with ideas and methods for dealing with the digital transformation of teaching.
  • Handbook of Teaching Competency Development in Higher Education

     

    This handbook focuses on the development of teaching capabilities of higher education teachers. It expounds on the background, defines relevant concepts and reviews the theoretical foundation. It puts forward a standard framework for teaching capabilities and assessment tools, and explores the development paths from the international, governmental, social, institutional and individual levels. Additionally, it lists practical cases from various places such as Central Asia, China, the United States, etc., providing comprehensive guidance for enhancing teachers' teaching capabilities and promoting the digital transformation of higher education.
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