The workshop was attended by representatives from the Central Party Office, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Science and Technology; the Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy; the Academy of Journalism and Communication; the Academy of Justice; the University of Education; the University of Law; Hanoi National University; Chu Van An High School for the Gifted; Momo Financial Technology Group; Chu Van An High School for the Gifted; the leadership of One World Magazine; the School Council, the Board of Directors, and the leaders of several faculties and functional departments of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities… The workshop was also sponsored by Meta Group, Vietnam Education Publishing House, and Bezen Vietnam Company.
Opportunities and challenges in developing AI capabilities for learners.
Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, delivered the opening remarks at the conference.
In his opening remarks and introductory report at the conference, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, emphasized that in recent years, artificial intelligence has not only become a technology but also a new tool and method, impacting and reshaping education and training globally.
The remarkable advances in artificial intelligence are opening up unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning, support research, and enhance learners' creativity. However, along with these opportunities come enormous challenges: ethical ones, challenges to equitable access to technology, and how humans can master AI instead of being controlled by it. This workshop aims to find answers to the core question: How can we develop AI capabilities for learners in a substantive, comprehensive, and distinctly Vietnamese way – humane, responsible, creative, and inclusive?
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son - Director of Hanoi National University, delivered a speech at the conference.
Speaking at the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son - Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi - affirmed that in its development strategy until 2030, with a vision to 2045, Vietnam National University, Hanoi identifies artificial intelligence as a crucial pillar for innovating university governance, improving the quality of training, and promoting interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral scientific research. Vietnam National University, Hanoi aims to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem where scientists, lecturers, and students can learn together, create together, and contribute AI solutions to serve the sustainable development of the country.
The Rector of Hanoi National University particularly acknowledged the pioneering role of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, which has proactively collaborated with Meta Group in implementing numerous training programs, workshops, and research on digital and AI competencies for teachers and students.
The school is not only a pioneer in developing an AI competency framework for learners, but also a bridge between science and technology and social sciences, helping to spread the spirit of applying AI in a humane, responsible, and liberating way.
Dr. Tran Van Tung - President of the Vietnam Association for Scientific and Technological Information, former Deputy Minister of Science and Technology
Mr. Ruici Tio - Program Manager for Safety and Integrity Policy in the Asia Pacific Region, Meta Group
Discussing solutions for safely and sustainably developing AI capabilities for learners.
In the context of Artificial Intelligence becoming a strategic driving force in global education, developing digital human resources, especially AI application capabilities, is identified as a key task for Vietnam to keep pace with and lead the national digital transformation process. Today's learners are the force that will determine the country's position on the world map of knowledge and technology tomorrow.
Scientists and administrators attending the workshop discussed various solutions to promote the development of AI capabilities for learners at all levels, from cognitive to application, ensuring that AI is applied in education in a comprehensive, responsible, creative, and highly adaptable manner.
The workshop consisted of two main sessions, discussing current issues of concern. The presentations focused on analyzing the AI landscape, the current state of AI application capabilities among learners, and proposing an AI competency framework for the national education system. They clarified the role of education in shaping the right understanding, skills, and attitudes towards AI, as well as the importance of integrating this technology into training programs.
During the roundtable discussion, scientists and administrators exchanged solutions, policies, and effective implementation models to develop AI capabilities for learners from primary to university level, while also discussing ethics, safety, and sustainability in the application of AI in education.
Dr. Le Linh Luong - Deputy Director of the ABAII Institute of Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence - presented the report "The AI Era: The Big Picture, Multidimensional Impacts, and the Need for Human Resource Development".
Professor Dr. Le Anh Vinh - Director of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, Ministry of Education and Training, discusses developing AI capabilities for high school students.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Van Hung - Head of the Department of Information and Library Science, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, presented a paper on the topic "Developing AI capabilities for university students: Critical thinking, research and creativity".
Dr. To Hong Nam - Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Information, Ministry of Education and Training, shared his views on the orientation and policies for developing artificial intelligence capabilities for learners in the national education system.
Experts from the Ministry of Education and Training, Chu Van An High School for the Gifted, Momo Financial Technology Group, and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities discussed solutions and policy directions for developing AI capabilities for learners in the national education system.
The conference is not only an academic forum but also a space for connecting education and technology, opening up opportunities for cooperation in research, training, and knowledge transfer between schools, businesses, management agencies, and international organizations.
Since 2020, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH) has collaborated with Meta Group to implement a project to enhance digital skills for students and issued a Digital Competency Framework for VNU-USSH students (May 2024). Based on these results, VNU-USSH was requested by the Ministry of Education and Training to support the development of a Digital Competency Framework for learners in the national education system, which was issued in January 2025.
Following these achievements, since 2023, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has continued its collaboration with Meta Group in a project to enhance AI skills for its faculty and students. Over 250 lecturers and staff members, and 1,000 students have received AI training. Consequently, an Artificial Intelligence competency framework for students has been developed and discussed with experts.
At the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, training activities aim not only to educate individuals proficient in technology but also to cultivate digital citizens with humanistic values, identity, and responsibility. The university has incorporated the application of technology, including artificial intelligence, into many training programs, opening new applied majors such as Linguistics and AI, etc. The university's digital competency approach is developed on a humanistic foundation, with an integrated approach between technology and humanistic values, guided by the philosophy of "Technology for people - People mastering technology."
The press reported on the event:
One World Magazine: Workshop 'Developing Artificial Intelligence Capabilities for Learners' - Towards Innovative, Creative, and Responsible Education
