Smart Education for the Future of Learning? International Perspectives

Outline

Introduction (10 minutes): Current definition of Smart Education

Presentations (30 minutes): Panelists will present case studies and experiences implementing Smart Education in different contexts

Panel discussion/Q&As (20 minutes): Moderator will facilitate a discussion to provide practical and actionable takeaways to the audience.

Outcomes

Participants will:
· Gain a global perspective on how different countries are defining and operationalizing smart education within national education strategies and classroom practices.

· Understand the intersection of learning science, AI in education, and teacher professional development in driving effective smart learning environments.

· Explore case studies from Global South and Global North contexts to reveal both innovative breakthroughs and implementation challenges.

· Discuss policy approaches and strategies that support equity, inclusion, and lifelong learning in the digital age.

· Envision how global collaboration can co-shape a more sustainable and human-centered future of learning through smart education.

Supporting research

https://gse.bnu.edu.cn/en/Introduction/SynthesisReport/index.htm

https://gse.bnu.edu.cn/en/News/a96c58777a8e43208092d36367503fc2.htm

https://iite.unesco.org/news/gse-2025-synthesis-report-pioneering-the-future-of-smart-education/

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000383678