Beijing on Saturday released its first guide on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in education as schools across China are increasingly integrating the technology into their teaching practices.
The Beijing Municipal Education Commission released the guide at a conference on advancing digital education.
The guide sets out regulations for 29 typical scenarios in six key areas of educational practices and is subject to update annually, in line with technological advances and teaching needs.
With a student-centered approach, it encourages schools to explore the use of AI in designing curriculum, crafting individualized learning plans, and analyzing data to improve overall educational outcomes.
"For instance, in compulsory education, the standardized curriculum requires 10 percent of interdisciplinary thematic learning for the students. This guide will lead teachers to apply AI in this regard and help strengthen their capabilities in interdisciplinary teaching practices," said Zhan Weihua, deputy head of the Basic Education and Teaching Research Center of the Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences, during an interview with China Central Television.
The guide highlights the need to explore AI application in reading, physical training, art teaching and individualized psychological support in educational practices, and the importance of strictly protecting personal privacy and sensitive information.
Beijing releases guide on use of AI in education
