Sub-Theme 8

The Role of Educators in a Changing Learning Landscape

As digital environments evolve, so does the role of educators. AI-powered tools have the potential to enhance - rather than replace - teaching, supporting educators in delivering more personalised and adaptive learning experiences, while encouraging them to develop competencies in technology integration, adaptive instruction, and ethical AI use.
 

Professional development is essential to help educators navigate emerging technologies while maintaining high-quality teaching and learner engagement. There is growing demand for improvements in STEM education, with increasing emphasis on teaching quality, expanding participation, and attracting more educators to STEM fields
 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is an increasing priority in digital education, though implementation varies across regions. Efforts to embed digital citizenship, media literacy, and responsible AI use into curricula are growing, with educators contributing to these developments in different ways.  As their responsibilities grow, teacher well-being, leadership, and institutional support are becoming more important.