15th ASEF Classroom Network Conference (#ClassNet15)

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APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION

Eligibility Criteria

Citizen of any of the 51 Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) partner countries
A secondary, vocational or high school teacher or educator
Individuals with a proficient command of English (verbal and written)
Keen interest in developing knowledge in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and/or Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education

When? 25-29 November 2019

Where? Tokyo, Japan

Costs? There is no participation fee. The organisers will cover accommodation (4 nights) and meals (breakfast and lunch) for the duration of the conference as indicated in the programme, plus a travel subsidy from your country of residence and to the starting point and back.

Want to Know More?

For more heads-up on ASEF ClassNet15 check the website
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Please indicate which e-learning & teaching tools are available for teachers in your institution:
	Not available	Available for some teachers	Available for most teachers	Available for all teachers
Internet access	Please indicate which e-learning & teaching tools are available for teachers in your institution: : Internet access (Not available)	Internet access (Available for some teachers)	Internet access (Available for most teachers)	Internet access (Available for all teachers)
Desktop or laptop computers	Desktop or laptop computers (Not available)	Desktop or laptop computers (Available for some teachers)	Desktop or laptop computers (Available for most teachers)	Desktop or laptop computers (Available for all teachers)
Tablets computers	Tablets computers (Not available)	Tablets computers (Available for some teachers)	Tablets computers (Available for most teachers)	Tablets computers (Available for all teachers)
Smartphones	Smartphones (Not available)	Smartphones (Available for some teachers)	Smartphones (Available for most teachers)	Smartphones (Available for all teachers)
AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Not available)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Available for some teachers)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Available for most teachers)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Available for all teachers)
Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Not available)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Available for some teachers)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Available for most teachers)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Available for all teachers)

Please indicate which e-learning & teaching tools are available for students in your institution:
	Not available	Available for some students	Available for most students	Available for all students
Internet access	Please indicate which e-learning & teaching tools are available for students in your institution:: Internet access (Not available)	Internet access (Available for some students)	Internet access (Available for most students)	Internet access (Available for all students)
Desktop or laptop computers	Desktop or laptop computers (Not available)	Desktop or laptop computers (Available for some students)	Desktop or laptop computers (Available for most students)	Desktop or laptop computers (Available for all students)
Tablets computers	Tablets computers (Not available)	Tablets computers (Available for some students)	Tablets computers (Available for most students)	Tablets computers (Available for all students)
Smartphones	Smartphones (Not available)	Smartphones (Available for some students)	Smartphones (Available for most students)	Smartphones (Available for all students)
AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Not available)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Available for some students)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Available for most students)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Available for all students)
Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Not available)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Available for some students)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Available for most students)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Available for all students)

ASSESSING THE STATUS QUO

The following section is a perception survey on the current state of the role and readiness of teachers in the context of teaching Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the AI era. With these questions, we would like to capture your thoughts on the topic.

Please note that the questions in this perception study and your inputs will be treated confidentially and not be considered for the selection of the ASEF ClassNet15 Conference participants. The results of the perception study will contribute to ASEF reports, be presented at ASEF ClassNet15 and shared with ASEFEdu Stakeholders and ASEM policymakers. The result will also be used to design the programme of the conference for a better learning experience of the participants.

Background Information

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to act together to ensure a more sustainable world for all nations. There are 17 SDGs that were adopted in 2015 by all member states of the United Nations (UN), and all the goals are targeted to achieve by 2030. The goals address global challenges that concern poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. To know more about SDGs please check: More Information on SDGs

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

According to UNESCO, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a key enabler for achieving SDGs. While there is no fixed definition of ESD, it is mainly referred to as the type of education that helps learners develop the knowledge, attitudes, behaviours, values, and skills required for building sustainable societies. To know more about ESD please check: More Information on ESD

You may also read the Concept Note of the ASEF ClassNet15 to learn more about ESD and the conference topic: ASEF ClassNet15 Concept Note

Please list 3 words that comes to your mind immediately when you hear the term “Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)”*

How would you categorise the importance of integrating ESD into the secondary-level education for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? *

Extremely important Important Somewhat important Not important Don't know

What do you think would be the most effective way to teach ESD at secondary-level education? *

Excursions/study visits Project-based learning or enquiry-based learning Expert talks and interactions in schools Extra-curricular activities Classroom instructions I am not sure

Other:

The SDG 4 mentions the concept of "Global Citizenship." What kind of competencies do you think students should develop through ESD?*

Maximum 500 characters

How would you rate the role of each stakeholder below for integrating ESD into the secondary-level education meaningfully? *

How would you rate the role of each stakeholder below for integrating ESD into the secondary-level education meaningfully?
	Extremely important	Important	Not important	Don't know
Teachers in science classes	How would you rate the role of each stakeholder below for integrating ESD into the secondary-level education meaningfully? : Teachers in science classes (Extremely important)	Teachers in science classes (Important)	Teachers in science classes (Not important)	Teachers in science classes (Don't know)
Teachers in other classes	Teachers in other classes (Extremely important)	Teachers in other classes (Important)	Teachers in other classes (Not important)	Teachers in other classes (Don't know)
School Leaders	School Leaders (Extremely important)	School Leaders (Important)	School Leaders (Not important)	School Leaders (Don't know)
Education policymakers	Education policymakers (Extremely important)	Education policymakers (Important)	Education policymakers (Not important)	Education policymakers (Don't know)
Teacher Educators and Trainers	Teacher Educators and Trainers (Extremely important)	Teacher Educators and Trainers (Important)	Teacher Educators and Trainers (Not important)	Teacher Educators and Trainers (Don't know)
Governments	Governments (Extremely important)	Governments (Important)	Governments (Not important)	Governments (Don't know)
Private sector	Private sector (Extremely important)	Private sector (Important)	Private sector (Not important)	Private sector (Don't know)

How would you rate the relevance of different types of technology for integrating ESD in classroom teaching and learning at secondary-level education? *

How would you rate the relevance of different types of technology for integrating ESD in classroom teaching and learning at secondary-level education?
	Extremely relevant	Relevant	Not relevant	Not aware of the use of this technology
Internet Access	How would you rate the relevance of different types of technology for integrating ESD in classroom teaching and learning at secondary-level education? : Internet Access (Extremely relevant)	Internet Access (Relevant)	Internet Access (Not relevant)	Internet Access (Not aware of the use of this technology)
Desktop or laptop computers	Desktop or laptop computers (Extremely relevant)	Desktop or laptop computers (Relevant)	Desktop or laptop computers (Not relevant)	Desktop or laptop computers (Not aware of the use of this technology)
Tablet computers	Tablet computers (Extremely relevant)	Tablet computers (Relevant)	Tablet computers (Not relevant)	Tablet computers (Not aware of the use of this technology)
Smartphones	Smartphones (Extremely relevant)	Smartphones (Relevant)	Smartphones (Not relevant)	Smartphones (Not aware of the use of this technology)
AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Extremely relevant)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Relevant)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Not relevant)	AI in Education tools (e.g., adaptive tutors) (Not aware of the use of this technology)
Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Extremely relevant)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Relevant)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Not relevant)	Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality (Not aware of the use of this technology)

Does your government have any national initiatives dedicated to teaching and learning ESD for teachers? *

Does your government have any national initiatives dedicated to teaching and learning ESD for teachers?
	Yes	No	I am not sure
A Website on ESD	Does your government have any national initiatives dedicated to teaching and learning ESD for teachers? : A Website on ESD (Yes)	A Website on ESD (No)	A Website on ESD (I am not sure)
Teacher Training Programme	Teacher Training Programme (Yes)	Teacher Training Programme (No)	Teacher Training Programme (I am not sure)
Handbook for Teaching and Learning Guidelines on ESD	Handbook for Teaching and Learning Guidelines on ESD (Yes)	Handbook for Teaching and Learning Guidelines on ESD (No)	Handbook for Teaching and Learning Guidelines on ESD (I am not sure)

If yes/other, please name the initiative and, if possible, give a weblink.

Have you received any training on how to integrate ESD into subject/subjects you teach? *

Have you received any training on how to integrate ESD into subject/subjects you teach?
	Yes	No	I have never heard of any training on ESD
Training by the Government	Have you received any training on how to integrate ESD into subject/subjects you teach? : Training by the Government (Yes)	Training by the Government (No)	Training by the Government (I have never heard of any training on ESD)
Training by the school	Training by the school (Yes)	Training by the school (No)	Training by the school (I have never heard of any training on ESD)
Training by other organisation (e.g. UN, NGOs)	Training by other organisation (e.g. UN, NGOs) (Yes)	Training by other organisation (e.g. UN, NGOs) (No)	Training by other organisation (e.g. UN, NGOs) (I have never heard of any training on ESD)

If yes, please name the training and, if possible, give a weblink.

How would you identify your readiness as a teacher to integrate ESD into your teaching practice?*

I have deep Knowledge about ESD and know how to integrate it meaningfully I have deep Knowledge about ESD but struggling to integrate it meaningfully due to other limitations I have basic understanding about ESD and need more knowledge to integrate it meaningfully ESD is a new term for me and I need substantial knowledge to integrate it meaningfully

Other:

If you selected, “I have deep Knowledge on ESD but struggling to integrate it meaningfully due to other limitations” please briefly share with us about limitations you have encountered so far.*

Maximum 700 characters

Background Information

Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED)

The term “Artificial Intelligence (AI)” was introduced by cognitive scientist Professor John McCarthy in 1956. Although the term and concept have since then been in use for more than 60 years, there is no universally agreed definition of AI. According to Merriam-Webster, “Artificial Intelligence (AI)” is mainly defined as the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human behaviour. Some experts believe that AI has tremendous potential to profoundly change the way of teaching and learning.

To know more about AI please check: The History of Artificial Intelligence and The Definition of AI According to Merriam-Webster

To know more about AI in Education (AIED) please check: Artificial Intelligence in Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development and Artificial Intelligence in Education. Promise and Implications for Teaching and Learning

You may also read the concept note of the ASEF ClassNet15 to have a brief idea about AIED and learn more about the conference topic: ASEF ClassNet15 Concept Note

Please 2-3 words that comes to your mind immediately when you hear Artificial Intelligence (AI)*

How knowledgeable are you about the following applications of Artificial Intelligence in education?*

How knowledgeable are you about the following applications of Artificial Intelligence in education?
	Know lots about it	Know something about it	Have heard of it	Not heard much about it	Have never heard of it
Tools to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways)	How knowledgeable are you about the following applications of Artificial Intelligence in education?: Tools to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Know lots about it)	Tools to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Know something about it)	Tools to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Have heard of it)	Tools to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Not heard much about it)	Tools to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Have never heard of it)
Tools to automatically support collaborative learning	Tools to automatically support collaborative learning (Know lots about it)	Tools to automatically support collaborative learning (Know something about it)	Tools to automatically support collaborative learning (Have heard of it)	Tools to automatically support collaborative learning (Not heard much about it)	Tools to automatically support collaborative learning (Have never heard of it)
Tools to provide automatic feedback to students	Tools to provide automatic feedback to students (Know lots about it)	Tools to provide automatic feedback to students (Know something about it)	Tools to provide automatic feedback to students (Have heard of it)	Tools to provide automatic feedback to students (Not heard much about it)	Tools to provide automatic feedback to students (Have never heard of it)
Tools to automatically support students’ writing	Tools to automatically support students’ writing (Know lots about it)	Tools to automatically support students’ writing (Know something about it)	Tools to automatically support students’ writing (Have heard of it)	Tools to automatically support students’ writing (Not heard much about it)	Tools to automatically support students’ writing (Have never heard of it)
Tools to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support	Tools to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Know lots about it)	Tools to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Know something about it)	Tools to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Have heard of it)	Tools to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Not heard much about it)	Tools to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Have never heard of it)
Artificial Intelligence life-time learning companion for students	Artificial Intelligence life-time learning companion for students (Know lots about it)	Artificial Intelligence life-time learning companion for students (Know something about it)	Artificial Intelligence life-time learning companion for students (Have heard of it)	Artificial Intelligence life-time learning companion for students (Not heard much about it)	Artificial Intelligence life-time learning companion for students (Have never heard of it)
Artificial Intelligence teaching assistant for teachers	Artificial Intelligence teaching assistant for teachers (Know lots about it)	Artificial Intelligence teaching assistant for teachers (Know something about it)	Artificial Intelligence teaching assistant for teachers (Have heard of it)	Artificial Intelligence teaching assistant for teachers (Not heard much about it)	Artificial Intelligence teaching assistant for teachers (Have never heard of it)

How useful would the following applications of Artificial Intelligence in education be for your teaching practice?*

How useful would the following applications of Artificial Intelligence in education be for your teaching practice?
	Very useful	Useful	Neither	Not very useful	Not useful at all	Don't know
A tool to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways)	How useful would the following applications of Artificial Intelligence in education be for your teaching practice?: A tool to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Very useful)	A tool to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Useful)	A tool to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Neither)	A tool to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Not very useful)	A tool to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Not useful at all)	A tool to personalise learning for students (e.g., providing individualised learning pathways) (Don't know)
A tool to automatically support collaborative learning	A tool to automatically support collaborative learning (Very useful)	A tool to automatically support collaborative learning (Useful)	A tool to automatically support collaborative learning (Neither)	A tool to automatically support collaborative learning (Not very useful)	A tool to automatically support collaborative learning (Not useful at all)	A tool to automatically support collaborative learning (Don't know)
A tool to provide automatic feedback to students	A tool to provide automatic feedback to students (Very useful)	A tool to provide automatic feedback to students (Useful)	A tool to provide automatic feedback to students (Neither)	A tool to provide automatic feedback to students (Not very useful)	A tool to provide automatic feedback to students (Not useful at all)	A tool to provide automatic feedback to students (Don't know)
A tool to automatically support students’ writing	A tool to automatically support students’ writing (Very useful)	A tool to automatically support students’ writing (Useful)	A tool to automatically support students’ writing (Neither)	A tool to automatically support students’ writing (Not very useful)	A tool to automatically support students’ writing (Not useful at all)	A tool to automatically support students’ writing (Don't know)
A tool to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support	A tool to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Very useful)	A tool to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Useful)	A tool to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Neither)	A tool to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Not very useful)	A tool to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Not useful at all)	A tool to provide students with 24/7 automatic general support (Don't know)
An AI (Artificial Intelligence) life-time learning companion for students	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) life-time learning companion for students (Very useful)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) life-time learning companion for students (Useful)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) life-time learning companion for students (Neither)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) life-time learning companion for students (Not very useful)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) life-time learning companion for students (Not useful at all)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) life-time learning companion for students (Don't know)
An AI (Artificial Intelligence) teaching assistant for teachers	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) teaching assistant for teachers (Very useful)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) teaching assistant for teachers (Useful)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) teaching assistant for teachers (Neither)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) teaching assistant for teachers (Not very useful)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) teaching assistant for teachers (Not useful at all)	An AI (Artificial Intelligence) teaching assistant for teachers (Don't know)

Have you used any Artificial Intelligence tools (such as those listed in the previous question) in your classrooms? *

Yes No

If yes, please name them.

If you answered “yes” to the previous question, for what purpose did you use the AI tools?

To make classroom learning environment more innovative and fun To make classroom learning environment suitable for diverse learners To make learning opportunities more accessible for learners from all background To track students’ learning progress and give quick feedback For engaging with students’ parents to give regular feedback To manage classroom learning environment more efficiently For efficient school environment management To help learners improve their digital skills and understanding

This question is about your general opinions about the application of Artificial Intelligence in education. *

This question is about your general opinions about the application of Artificial Intelligence in education.
	Very	A little	Neutral	Not much	Not at all	Don't know
How excited are you about the application of AI in education?	This question is about your general opinions about the application of Artificial Intelligence in education. : How excited are you about the application of AI in education? (Very)	How excited are you about the application of AI in education? (A little)	How excited are you about the application of AI in education? (Neutral)	How excited are you about the application of AI in education? (Not much)	How excited are you about the application of AI in education? (Not at all)	How excited are you about the application of AI in education? (Don't know)
How fearful are you about the application of AI in education?	How fearful are you about the application of AI in education? (Very)	How fearful are you about the application of AI in education? (A little)	How fearful are you about the application of AI in education? (Neutral)	How fearful are you about the application of AI in education? (Not much)	How fearful are you about the application of AI in education? (Not at all)	How fearful are you about the application of AI in education? (Don't know)
How interested are you about the application of AI in education?	How interested are you about the application of AI in education? (Very)	How interested are you about the application of AI in education? (A little)	How interested are you about the application of AI in education? (Neutral)	How interested are you about the application of AI in education? (Not much)	How interested are you about the application of AI in education? (Not at all)	How interested are you about the application of AI in education? (Don't know)
How worried are you about the application of AI in education?	How worried are you about the application of AI in education? (Very)	How worried are you about the application of AI in education? (A little)	How worried are you about the application of AI in education? (Neutral)	How worried are you about the application of AI in education? (Not much)	How worried are you about the application of AI in education? (Not at all)	How worried are you about the application of AI in education? (Don't know)

Does your country currently have any national policy/strategy/framework to introduce AI in Education? *

Yes No Currently in development Don't know

If yes/currently in development, please name it and, if possible, give a weblink.

How would you identify your readiness as a teacher to use emerging AI tools meaningfully and innovatively in your teaching and learning? *

I have sufficient Knowledge about AI and know how to integrate AI tools meaningfully and innovatively in classrooms I have sufficient Knowledge about AI but struggling to integrate it meaningfully due to other limitations I have a basic understanding about AI and need more knowledge to integrate it meaningfully AI is a new term for me, and I need substantial knowledge to integrate it meaningfully

If you selected, “I have sufficient knowledge about AI but struggling to integrate AI tools meaningfully due to other limitations” please briefly share with us about limitations you have encountered so far.

Maximum 350 characters

WHY SHOULD WE CHOOSE YOU?

Please share with us your motivation for applying to the 15th ASEF ClassNet Conference.*

Maximum 700 characters

How would you contribute as a participant to enrich the conference, and what do you plan to do with the knowledge and learning that you will develop from the conference?*

Maximum 350 characters