The National College for Education, in collaboration with Digital Power Media, organized a scientific conference titled "The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Education" with the approval of the Ministry of Education and Training and the Preschool Education Department. The conference brought together over 850 delegates from across the country, including high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Education and Training, leaders of departments of education, universities, teacher training colleges, and representatives from numerous preschools nationwide.

1. Overview of The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Education

The Conference featured presentations and discussions on AI from experts, as well as insights from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Bá Minh, Head of the Preschool Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Training. Dr. Minh emphasized that while AI is a valuable tool, it cannot replace the human touch in early childhood education. Teachers will continue to play a central role in nurturing young children's minds and hearts.

Dr. Kim Mạnh Tuấn, from the Faculty of Education at Hanoi National University, presented a vision for the future of early childhood education, envisioning classrooms where children interact with intelligent robots, play educational games on touchscreens, and receive guidance from virtual assistants. However, he stressed that teachers will still be essential in guiding children's exploration and learning effectively and safely.

At the scientific conference in the National College for Education

2. The Integration of AI technologies and robot in early childhood education: A study from South Korea and the possibilities of implementation in Vietnam

A study conducted in South Korea on the use of robots in cancer treatment for children revealed surprising results. The study found that interacting with robots not only helped children with cancer stabilize their emotions but also brought them joy and relaxation. Additionally, robots were equipped with educational content about diseases and life skills, helping children understand their health conditions and cope with treatment.

The study highlighted the potential of robot technology in improving the quality of life for children with serious illnesses and emphasized the importance of mental health care for these children.

M.A. Trương Đình Bảo and Dr. Meong Hi Son ( American - Korean Specialist) gave their speech at the Conference on 16/8/2024

3. The transformative role of AI in generating digital educational content: A global phenomenon by Data Scientist Mr. David Roberts

Mr. David Roberts, a data scientist, discussed the transformative impact of AI on early childhood education, particularly in creating diverse, personalized, and interactive digital content. AI can save teachers time and create engaging learning experiences for students. AI is currently opening up a new frontier for the education industry.

Data Scientist David Roberts ( British Specialist) gave his speech at the conference on 16/8/2024

4. Leveraging AI to enhance preschool teachers' digital content creation skills

The conference also focused on using AI to develop digital content creation skills for early childhood teachers. M.A. Nguyễn Thị Phương shared valuable insights on using AI tools like Pika, Copilot, and Chat GPT in early childhood education. She provided detailed instructions on using software to design lessons, create videos, and produce engaging content.

M.A. Nguyễn Thị Phương  - From National College for Education share her speech at the conference

5. Practical exploration of artificial intelligence applications in teaching with students.

On the same day, there were practical demonstrations of applying AI technology to teaching, including three presentations on using the Chích Chòe platform. These demonstrations took place at various preschools, including practice kindergarten Hoa Hồng, practice kindergarten Hoa Sen, practice kindergarten Hoa Thủy Tiên, and Mai Dịch kindergarten.

Delegates had the opportunity to directly experience the effectiveness of AI in creating dynamic, interactive, and personalized lessons. The presentations covered a variety of topics, such as using AI to guide children in English pronunciation and assessment, teaching piano, exploring the landscapes of Vietnam, and more.

Practical lesson applying AI in education at the preschools institutions

The conference concluded successfully with positive feedback from the delegates. The event not only shared experiences but also provided an opportunity for teachers to learn about the latest teaching tools. It is hoped that the knowledge and skills gained will help teachers effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices while maintaining the core values of traditional early childhood education. The combination of traditional teaching methods and modern technology can create more dynamic, engaging, and effective lessons, helping children develop holistically.

Chich Choe Leaders with leaders from National College for Education and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Bá Minh, Head of the Preschool Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Training.