- Daejeon Office of Education selects 32 schools as 'AI·Digital Leading Schools' to promote personalized and innovative learning.
- Schools will implement AI-based teaching, project-based learning, and digital tools to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Each school receives 31 million won in funding, with teacher training, student programs, and shared networks to ensure effective AI and digital education.
The Daejeon Office of Education is taking significant steps to nurture students’ creativity and problem-solving skills in an era dominated by artificial intelligence and digital technology. In a bold move to modernize classrooms and foster future-ready learners, the office has selected 32 schools to become 'AI·Digital Leading Schools', marking the beginning of a comprehensive initiative to implement personalized and innovative education.
These 32 schools, which include seven elementary schools, ten middle schools, and fifteen high schools, will serve as hubs for exploring new ways of teaching and learning using AI and digital resources. Each school will tailor its approach to the unique needs and characteristics of its students, experimenting with creative instructional models that go beyond traditional teaching methods. The ultimate goal is to help students not only understand AI and digital tools but also use them in ways that enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
In these leading schools, classrooms will increasingly reflect personalized learning principles. For example, teachers will utilize AI-based courseware and digital tools to assess student performance and provide customized support, whether that means additional guidance for those who need it or enrichment opportunities for those who are excelling. Project-based learning using generative AI will also become a central part of classroom activities, encouraging students to apply technology in innovative ways while engaging with real-world challenges.
Teachers at these schools will have access to professional learning communities, where they can collaborate to research and develop AI and digital teaching strategies. Through ongoing training and lesson-sharing programs, educators will strengthen their digital teaching skills, helping to ensure that the shift toward technologically enriched instruction is effective and sustainable.
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The initiative also emphasizes fostering an environment where students can actively explore and create with technology. Clubs and programs that combine AI and digital learning with community engagement will allow students to experience practical applications of their knowledge, stimulating curiosity and creativity outside the traditional classroom setting.
To support these ambitious plans, each leading school will receive around 31 million won in operational funding, ensuring that resources are available to implement programs effectively. The Daejeon Office of Education will facilitate networks among the schools to share best practices and celebrate achievements, while also providing both online and offline support to address challenges as they arise. Efforts will be made to maintain transparency in budget management and project execution, underscoring the office’s commitment to responsible and forward-thinking educational administration.
Kim Youngjin, head of the Science and Career Information Division, emphasized the importance of this initiative, noting that it represents a crucial step toward expanding digital education and transforming school curricula for the future. He highlighted that the program is designed not just to help students master AI and digital tools, but to cultivate their ability to think creatively and solve problems skills that are increasingly vital in the rapidly changing world.
