SHANGHAI, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The World Discussion board of UNESCO Chairs and Companions, arranged by means of the African Union Fee in collaboration with UNESCO, took playground effectively in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 30 to October 2, 2024. The discussion board’s theme, “Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future,” underscored the an important position of training in attaining sustainable building around the continent.
DFRobot’s CMO, Qian Zhang, participated within the discussion board and swamped in a spherical desk dialogue on October 2, eager about “Transforming Future African Education through Responsible and Human-Centered AIED.” This sub-forum introduced in combination regional and international members from the UNESCO Chairs community to deal with urgent demanding situations and alternatives in AI training.
Educators and policymakers identified the opportunity of knowledge and conversation era (ICT) to give a boost to instructional results and foster enlargement in Africa. They highlighted demanding situations like insufficient infrastructure, socio-economic disparities, and information privateness issues. The discussion board aimed to manufacture a collaborative platform to deal with those problems and advertise innovation.
All through the spherical desk dialogue, Qian Zhang shared her insights from 4 views: Bettering Training Detail and Inclusivity, Demanding situations and Methods for AI Adoption, Pass-Nation Collaboration, and Priorities for the People of Apply (CoP). She stated, “We propose the introduction of foundational AI courses focusing on visual and voice recognition, which can be taught with minimal equipment. To support this, DFRobot has launched an affordable single-board computer, Unihiker, aimed at allowing students to experience AI firsthand, code simple programs, and see robots respond to their commands through Python programming.” She additional famous, “In many provinces across China, AI has not only been integrated into the curriculum but also actively implemented in classrooms, allowing students to practice and engage with AI technology firsthand.” She elaborated on particular practices on this segment in China.
Ms. Zhang emphasised DFRobot’s constancy to instructional fairness and discussed their no-programming-required studying equipment, Boson. This equipment is designed to empower scholars in gardens with restricted web get admission to to build important pondering and problem-solving talents, irrespective of lecturers’ skillability ranges. “By leveraging AI, we can tailor learning experiences to meet individual needs, ensuring that every child—regardless of their location or background—has the opportunity to explore the world of AI,” she said.
Moreover, she addressed urgent demanding situations, together with information privateness, moral concerns and and many others. “Collaboration across countries is essential for the successful and safe adoption of AI in education. It’s not just about sharing ideas; it’s about sharing solutions. DFRobot is eager to partner with educational institutions, governments, and NGOs to create a global network of support and innovation” she added.
The World Discussion board of UNESCO Chairs and Companions was once a luck, specializing in the affect of various while eventualities on Africa’s analysis and innovation ecosystems. It aimed to toughen collaboration between upper training establishments and international companions, speak about insurance policies for knowledge-based economies, give a boost to accessibility for marginalized communities, and emphasize training’s position in growing a talented group of workers. The discussion board additionally fostered discussions at the transformative energy of AI training in Africa.
SOURCE DFRobot
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