Guangdong-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Focuses on AI-Enhanced Education: Visit to SCNU and Participation in CCF Guangzhou Youth Forum
On the morning of March 29, 2026, Dr Sun Daner, Associate Head of the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at The Education University of Hong Kong, and Prof. Raian Ali from Hamad Bin Khalifa University visited the School of Information Technology in Education at South China Normal University. First, Prof. Zhan Zehui of South China Normal University and her team shared their research on C-Stem. The two scholars then engaged in in-depth discussions with undergraduate students majoring in educational technology on topics such as the application of AI in teaching and STEM education. Following the discussion, they toured the laboratories to learn more about the university's research environment and experimental outcomes in educational technology.
Prof. Zhan Zehui & Prof Raian Ali & Dr Sun Daner
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In the afternoon, Dr Sun delivered a keynote speech titled "AI-Enhanced Educational Research: Theories and Progress." by CCF Young Computer Scientists & Engineers Forum Guangzhou (CCF YOCSEF Guangzhou) held at Guangdong University of Technology. From the perspective of an educational researcher, she systematically outlined research hotspots of artificial intelligence in education, including personalized learning, intelligent assessment, and human-computer interaction models, while also delving into the current practical challenges faced by research in this field, which resonated widely with the young scholars in attendance.
Dr Sun Daner
In addition, Dr. Sun and Prof. Raian Ali jointly participated in a specially designed debate forum as part of the event. The two scholars engaged in a stimulating dialogue with the audience on topics such as the interpretive boundaries of behavioral analysis technology in education, the balance between data-driven classrooms and digital discipline, and the boundaries and applicable scenarios of AI-empowered education.
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The two academic events were closely connected, showcasing the cutting-edge developments in educational technology research while deepening academic ties between the Guangdong-Hong Kong Greater Bay Area and international scholars.
