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White Paper on Higher Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
This White Paper attempts to explore the current approaches and directions for the effective application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in higher education teaching, and advocates that all stakeholders in higher education collaborate together to promote the proper use of the technology and the formulation of relevant policies. The White Paper is committed to providing a relatively comprehensive overview of topics related to AI and higher education, as well as the visions and outlooks of UNESCO-ICHEI and IIOE, to the institutions and educators within the IIOE partner network. It also presents specific solutions and possible action paths. -
Research Report on Digital Transformation of Higher Education Teaching and Learning
This Report is jointly prepared by the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI) and the Institute of Education (IOE) of Tsinghua University, focusing on the digital transformation of teaching and learning. This report analyses the background, current situation and framework, and elaborates on the transformation content, characteristics, strategies and directions from six aspects, including institutions and majors. It aims to respond to the numerous challenges faced in the process of promoting the digital transformation of higher education, and provides relevant parties with ideas and methods for dealing with the digital transformation of teaching. -
Handbook of Teaching Competency Development in Higher Education
This handbook focuses on the development of teaching capabilities of higher education teachers. It expounds on the background, defines relevant concepts and reviews the theoretical foundation. It puts forward a standard framework for teaching capabilities and assessment tools, and explores the development paths from the international, governmental, social, institutional and individual levels. Additionally, it lists practical cases from various places such as Central Asia, China, the United States, etc., providing comprehensive guidance for enhancing teachers' teaching capabilities and promoting the digital transformation of higher education. -
Handbook of Educational Reform Through Blended Learning
This handbook revolves around educational reform and blended learning. It introduces its theoretical foundation, including concepts, the reasons for its rise and development, and relevant theories. It elaborates on the implementation methods at the curriculum and institutional levels, covering core components, design processes, implementation strategies, and assessment methods. Moreover, it lists practical cases both at home and abroad, explores future trends, and provides theoretical and practical guidance for educators, researchers, and relevant personnel. -
Handbook of Technical and Vocational Teacher Professional Development in the Digital Age
This handbook covers both theories and practices in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teacher development, and provides up-to-date discussions and recommendations on issues relating to TVET teacher development in the digital age. It caters for the needs of in-service teachers and trainers, as well as TVET leaders who want to upscale their professional learning and development in terms of vision, knowledge, expertise, and industry skills needed in the transition to the digital era. -
Research Report on Digital Transformation of Higher Education Teaching and Learning (Executive Summary)
This document is a summary of the content of the Research Report on Digital Transformation of Higher Education Teaching and Learning. It focuses on the digital transformation of teaching in order to respond to the numerous challenges faced in the process of promoting the digital transformation of higher education. In a concise space, the document introduces the connotation and framework of the digital transformation of teaching in higher education, the analysis of core elements, as well as the challenges and countermeasures. -
Research Report on the Digital Transformation of Higher Education in Arab Countries
This report focuses on the digital transformation of higher education in Arab countries, analyses its current situation, problems and challenges, such as substantial development differences among countries and imperfect regulatory frameworks. It introduces the situations of various countries in respects, such as ICT infrastructure, teachers' professional qualities, and the construction of teaching resources. Moreover, it enumerates the best practice cases of countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Finally, it proposes policy recommendations in terms of regulatory frameworks, infrastructure and other aspects, with the aim of promoting the digital transformation of higher education in Arab countries and enhancing the quality of education. -
Research Report on the Digital Transformation of Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
This report centres on the digital transformation of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa. It analyses its current situation, characteristics, and the challenges it faces, such as an imperfect regulatory framework and weak infrastructure. It enumerates best-practice cases from countries such as South Africa and Senegal, and proposes policy recommendations regarding regulatory frameworks, ICT infrastructure, and so on. The aim is to boost the digital transformation of higher education in this region and improve the quality and equity of education. -
The Real Birth Year of MOOCs, A new Perspective for Higher Education
Global MOOC Conference sub-forum 3 was chaired and co-organized by UNESCO-ICHEI (Shenzhen, China) and Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). This report reviews the keynote speeches and case studies shared by participants in sub-forum 3, summarizes MOOC-related practices and online education strategies of different countries during the pandemic, and provides suggestions for the sharing of MOOC resources and global cooperation in higher education. -
UNESCO-ICHEI: 2018-2019 Biennial Report
The report summarises the significant progress of the Innovation Centre's various works during 2018 - 2019, reaffirms the four major functions of the Centre, and collates the Centre's global partnerships and the achievements of various projects. In the next stage, the Centre will draw on experiences and continue to promote the empowerment of teacher development and facilitate the digital transformation of higher education.
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About Us
About UsUNESCO-ICHEI is committed to promoting the digital transformation of higher education institutions in developing countries in Asia and Africa, thereby expanding opportunities for lifelong learning and quality, equitable education.
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Flagship Projects
Flagship ProjectsUNESCO-ICHEI initiated a series of flagship projects aiming to sustainably support the quality and equitable development of higher education, including the digital transformation and the effective integration of AI technology into the higher education system.
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Partnership Network
Partnership NetworkUNESCO-ICHEI brings together partners from HEIs, EdTech enterprises, government agencies, and international organisations, creating an international ecosystem that promotes the global digital transformation and AI application in higher education.
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Knowledge Hub
Knowledge HubUNESCO-ICHEI endeavours to provide a theoretical and operational basis for the digitalisation and AI application of higher education. UNESCO-ICHEI collaborates with higher education institutions and international organisations to conduct readiness analysis and regional studies, and independently conducts project-based research, drawing on successful experiences.
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