EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects
Digital Education Week 2025 (DEW) is a landmark event promoting the development of digital education by the Education Bureau (EDB). A flagship event of the first DEW, the International Summit on the Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects (AIinLT), was officially launched today (July 4). The AIinLT is co-organised by the EDB, the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Department of English and Communication and the Hong Kong Education City (EdCity), providing a valuable and practical platform for teachers, researchers, and others in the education sector to learn and share insights regarding the use of AI in their respective fields of education.
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EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Officiating at the opening ceremony, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said that the country placed great importance on advancing digital education. The EDB also implements digital education through four major focus areas, namely:
1. enhancing students' digital literacy and skills to prepare them as responsible citizens and lifelong learners;
2. strengthening professional training in digital education for teachers and encouraging schools to leverage innovative technologies;
3. optimising digital education infrastructure and fostering personalized learning; and
4. expanding cross-border and international collaboration to enhance synergy and promote high-quality digital education development.
Dr Choi also called for collaboration among all stakeholders - including the Government, educational institutions, educators, and the community - to optimise resources, share best practices, and maximise the impact of digital education. She also emphasised the irreplaceable role of human connections in learning, encouraging attendees to harness AI wisely to empower individuals, strengthen communities and build a smarter, more connected world of learning.
At the ceremony, the Chairperson of SCOLAR, Dr Anissa Chan, said that SCOLAR is committed to embracing technological advancements in language education. She noted that this commitment was what inspired SCOLAR to organise, finance and host the AIinLT, which is one of the first international events in Hong Kong focusing on the use of AI in education. The AIinLT serves as a collaborative platform for innovation and exploration.
Dr Chan also spoke on the transformative potential of AI in personalising learning and enhancing language acquisition. She stressed the importance of guiding technological development through effective strategies, ethical considerations, and a learner-centred approach. She encouraged participants to shape the future of smart language learning, ensuring that AI serves as an enabler in education rather than a replacement for human interaction.
In his welcome remarks, the President of PolyU, Professor Teng Jinguang, echoed Dr Choi and said that the city of Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to be a global leader in AI-powered education and technology-driven learning, given its world-class education system, renowned universities, and its development into an international innovation and technology centre and international hub for post-secondary education.
He added that PolyU has been promoting the development of AI in education. PolyU was a forerunner university to introduce compulsory AI education for undergraduates back in 2022, and established this year the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, the PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence as well as the Language Education Institute. All these efforts underscore PolyU's far-sightedness and leadership in AI-empowered education and research. He expects that this event will spark meaningful ideas and collaborations that will help reshape AI in education in Hong Kong.
In his address, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Education City, Mr Armstrong Lee, emphasised EdCity's unwavering commitment to fostering cross-sector collaboration aimed at establishing a robust AI education ecosystem that propels the advancement of digital education. To expedite the digital transformation of educational practices, EdCity is developing the "EdMarket," an innovative super-shelf for electronic teaching tools. This platform will feature a diverse array of high-quality global educational resources, including pioneering AI teaching tools designed to enrich and inspire transformative teaching and learning methodologies.
The AIinLT is taking place at PolyU for four consecutive days starting from today. The AIinLT on the first two days feature keynote speeches, a panel discussion, paper presentations, and teaching demonstrations. The following two days will include a post-summit workshop series covering a wide range of topics, along with a technology showcase where leading EdTech providers will demonstrate the latest AI hardware and software solutions, offering educators firsthand exposure to cutting edge-innovations. For details of the AIinLT, please visit the event website (events.polyu.edu.hk/aiinlt/home).
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
EDB's first Digital Education Week launches International Summit on Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
