The Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University (KKU), in collaboration with the Office of the Education Council (OEC), recently hosted a national forum titled “DQ Power: Empowering Digital Intelligence Networks in the AI Era.” The event took place on September 23, 2025, at the Grand Richmond Hotel in Nonthaburi.
Associate Professor Dr. Issara Khanjak, Dean of the Faculty of Education, along with the management team, participated in the conference. The Faculty of Education presented the successful outcomes of its role as a mentor agency in driving the “DQ Open Innovation 2025” project, reaffirming its mission to foster innovators and promote education for sustainable development.
Associate Professor Dr. Prawit Erawan, Secretary-General of the Education Council, presided over the opening ceremony. The forum aimed to strengthen collaboration and facilitate knowledge exchange on developing Digital Quotient (DQ) in the Thai education system amidst the challenges of the AI era. The event saw a large attendance of school administrators, teachers, educational personnel, and network partners nationwide.
A key activity was a panel discussion on “Developing Open Innovation for Digital Intelligence (DQ Open Innovation 2025),” moderated by Associate Professor Dr. Issara Khanjak, highlighting the Faculty’s role as a co-host. The event showcased innovative projects resulting from the program.
The Faculty of Education, KKU, also served as a “mentor teacher” for network schools, supporting and developing learning approaches to build digital immunity among students. The presented works reflected the success of applying DQ concepts in real educational settings, categorized into three main innovation groups: models and management formats, platform and software development, and equipment and teaching media development.
Associate Professor Dr. Issara Khanjak stated that the Faculty of Education’s participation in “DQ Power” reflects its readiness to be a leading institution for academic services and network collaboration. This aligns with the Faculty’s mission to transfer knowledge and educational innovations to society. She emphasized that supporting the creation of quality digital citizens is crucial for driving the Thai education system to keep pace with global developments and is a mechanism for achieving the nation’s sustainable development goals.
