Stephen Downes

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This article is based on two reports, the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring East Asia Report, which has a short section on China, and a much more detailed China case study. For all that, there aren't really any surprises. "Lessons for other countries highlight the critical role of digital leadership in formulating a cohesive national vision, mobilizing societal resources, adapting to diverse local needs, and prioritizing student learning and teacher development." And while I've recently seen headlines about China requiring that all students learn AI, the scale is still small - "In 2024, the Ministry of Education announced a list of 184 primary and secondary schools selected as AI education bases," which of course is a tiny fraction of the total number of schools. 

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