Recently, the Teaching Support Center at Van Hien University successfully organized a training workshop titled "AI Transformation and Innovation in Teaching," which attracted the enthusiastic participation of lecturers from various faculties. The session was led by Mr. Nguyen Huu Phat, MSc – Director of RedPola Digital Platform Institute and Digital Platform Vietnam Institute – a leading expert in artificial intelligence (AI), who provided hands-on guidance and shared valuable experiences, paving a new path for the application of AI in education.
Lecturers at Van Hien University receive certificates for completing the "AI Transformation and Innovation in Teaching" training.
In the context of rapid digital transformation, the integration of AI into education has become both a trend and an effective solution for enhancing teaching quality and optimizing the learning experience. Understanding this imperative, Van Hien University proactively organized this training program to equip its teaching staff with essential knowledge and skills to harness the power of AI in their daily teaching practices.
The workshop focused on key areas, including:
- Mastering Prompt Engineering: Lecturers were trained in crafting effective prompts to command AI agents and generate practical AI products for teaching purposes, thereby maximizing AI capabilities in educational activities.
- Enhancing Course Content with AI: Participants explored a range of powerful AI tools such as x-Design, Shakker, DeepSeek, inVideo, Gamma, and Heygen to create vivid illustrations and video clips, making lessons more engaging and easier to comprehend.
- Building a Personal AI Assistant: The training guided lecturers in developing and managing their own AI-powered chatbots, capable of answering student queries, providing supplementary materials, assisting with grading, and reducing workload so instructors can focus on delivering specialized knowledge.
- AI Fundamentals and Educational Transformation Models: Mr. Nguyen Huu Phat shared foundational knowledge of AI, introducing basic concepts and suitable transformation models for the education sector.
- Applying AI in Content Creation: Lecturers were trained to use AI to create diverse teaching materials, from presentation slides and quizzes to supplementary resources, thus saving time and improving lecture quality.
- Gamification in Teaching with AI: The workshop introduced methods for creating interactive mini-games using AI, making knowledge review sessions more fun and engaging, and encouraging greater student participation.
Dr. Ngo Tan Hiep delivers remarks during the "AI Transformation and Innovation in Teaching" workshop.
Practical Value for Van Hien University Lecturers
The "AI Transformation and Innovation in Teaching" program provided a balance of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, enabling lecturers to quickly adapt and effectively integrate AI into their work. Key benefits for Van Hien University lecturers included:
- Enhancing creativity and innovation in teaching methods.
- Saving time and effort in lesson preparation.
- Increasing interaction and student engagement during lectures.
- Improving teaching quality and overall training effectiveness.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Phat provides hands-on AI training to Van Hien University lecturers.
Representing Van Hien University's Executive Board, Ms. Nguyen Thi Diem Tuyet affirmed, "This training program marks a significant step in the university’s digital transformation strategy, aiming to equip lecturers with the necessary tools and skills to meet the demands of the era. We firmly believe that with the support of AI, Van Hien University lecturers will maximize their potential, delivering the best and most effective learning experiences to students."
The success of the "AI Transformation and Innovation in Teaching" workshop has significantly contributed to advancing the university’s digital transformation efforts and elevating the quality of education at Van Hien University in line with the trends of the digital era.