Scaling up tech adoption to 500,000 students and securing AI tools
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Inspiration in Education. EDUtech_talks, EDUtech Asia's community for educators and edtech professionals.
Welcome to this week's edition of our newsletter! We are thrilled to kick off the year with insights from Soheil Katal , the Chief Information Officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District, who shares his strategic focus for the year. From prioritising cybersecurity to envisioning the classroom of the future, Katal delves into the evolving landscape of education, emphasizing the growing significance of digital citizenship in the age of AI. Our conversation with Larry Nelson , Microsoft ’s Regional General Manager for Education in Asia, sheds light on the imminent developments in AI, ranging from governance challenges to the critical considerations of data estate and infrastructure.
Additionally, don't miss our featured article of the week as EDUtech_talks delves into UNESCO ’s General Education Monitoring (GEM) report for Southeast Asia. Unpacking the surge in digital infiltration, the piece raises essential questions about the true impact of technology on educational outcomes in the region.
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Designing a secure classroom of the future: Soheil Katal, LA Unified School District
Speaking to EDUtech_talks at EDUtech Asia 2023 in November, Soheil Katal, CIO of Los Angeles Unified School District, USA shares more about their key focuses, including digital transformation and designing a secure future classroom. Given the increased use of AI, the implementation of digital citizenship has never been more crucial, spanning students, parents, and staff. Katal’s goal is to adapt classrooms and create an environment augmented by intelligent devices for collaborative learning. However, challenges remain in scaling adoption at speed for all educators and students.
Prioritising governance and student security whilst leveraging AI: Larry Nelson, Microsoft Asia
What is your AI governance? How should institutions approach digital infrastructure?
Microsoft's Regional General Manager for Education, Larry Nelson, discusses the excitement and growth in the education landscape, emphasising the increasing interest in AI. He highlighted the importance of preparing for AI adoption, focusing on AI data governance models for institutions.
News of the Week
Navigating the digital wave: UNESCO's GEM Report 2023 unveils transformative impact of technology on Southeast Asia's education
Unveiling Southeast Asia's digital education landscape, UNESCO's GEM Report 2023 warns of unequal access and urges cautious integration. The report calls for equitable policies, teacher empowerment, and data protection.
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EDUtech Events
EDUtech Europe 2024
2023 was a blast, so why not join us in 2024? EDUtech Europe will be back in Amsterdam in 2024 on 2-3 October. Get involved in the event either as a sponsor, speaker or an attendee. Find out more about how you can be a part of next year's event here.
EDUtech Asia 2024
EDUtech Asia smashed attendance records in 2023! Did you miss out? Well, then join us in 2024 then! The event grows bigger with a bigger agenda, which means more great discussions to hear from, and more solutions for you to explore as you take your institution to the next level. Join us on 6-7 November 2024 in Singapore. Discover how you can get involved or join us here.
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