UNESCO-ICHEI participated in ADB Workshop
On 26 April 2024, the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI) attended the workshop under the theme of "TIESEA (Technology-enabled Innovation in Education in Southeast Asia) Capacity Building and Dissemination" Workshop organised by the Asian Development Bank(ADB). Prof. Dr. Nunuk Suryani, Director General of Teachers Education Personnel, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Indonesia, attended the workshop and delivered opening remarks.
At the workshop
The TIESEA Programme is implemented by the ADB, aiming to explore the integration of educational technology (EdTech) into the education systems of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam. The workshop aims to disseminate the achievements and suggestions of TIESEA in teachers' capacity building, and provide courses for stakeholders in the education and technology sectors.
Mr. SIT Fung, Chief of International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) Management Centre, UNESCO-ICHEI, participated in the "Digital Transformation in Education Ecosystems" Panel Discussion. Mr. Sit Fung introduced UNESCO-ICHEI's key programmes. Including IIOE Micro-Certifications, Generative AI (GenAI) series courses, and Smart Classroom. Besides, Mr. Sit Fung held in-depth discussions with other speakers on topics including the current level of digital adoption in Southeast Asia's educational institutions, unique challenges educational institutions face when implementing digital solutions, and how collaborative efforts between educational institutions, private companies, and international organizations contribute to sustainable digital education ecosystems.
Mr. SIT Fung (right) , Chief of the IIOE Management Centre, participated in the Panel Discussion
The "TIESEA Capacity Building and Dissemination" Workshop was held during the "Leading Effective Integration of GenAI in Higher Education" 2024 Southeast Asia Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue. This is also an opportunity for future cooperation between UNESCO-ICHEI and the ADB. The UNESCO-ICHEI will deepen cooperation with the Asian Development Bank in Southeast Asia to expand partnership networks, and jointly promote the digital transformation of higher education.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established in December 1966. It envisions a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in the region. In December 2020, ADB launched the "Technology-enabled Innovation in Education in Southeast Asia(TIESA) " programme. Across the four countries of Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Viet Nam, the programme aims to break the mould for EdTech interventions in education systems, focusing on the impact on learning, scalability and sustainability. By creating solutions that are relevant, accessible, and affordable for all learners, TIESEA is to bridge the digital divide. |
