From 18–20 August 2026, Asst Prof Dr Sarawut Jakpeng, Deputy Dean for Demonstration School Affairs and Acting Director of Khon Kaen University Demonstration School, led a delegation including Mr Paitoon Narakorn, Deputy Director of Khon Kaen University Demonstration School (Secondary Education), and Mr Chaidet Kaewsanga, Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance (Secondary Education). The delegation participated in the international seminar “2026 Seminar on AI-Driven Teaching Reform and Instructional Innovation” in Chizhou, Anhui Province, the People’s Republic of China.
During the seminar, Asst Prof Dr Sarawut Jakpeng met with Ms Cao Xia, Deputy Mayor of Chizhou, to exchange perspectives on the future of education, the role of artificial intelligence as a tool to support teachers, and opportunities for future educational collaboration between institutions.
He also discussed AI and educational innovation with Prof Dr Zahriladha Bin Zakaria, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) from Malaysia, and explored potential avenues for future institutional collaboration.
Asst Prof Dr Sarawut Jakpeng was also invited to deliver a presentation on “AI Education Reform,” highlighting Khon Kaen University Demonstration School’s approach to integrating AI and emerging technologies into learning from kindergarten through secondary education. The presentation emphasised the integration of AI, Robotics, STEAM, and Design Thinking to empower students to think critically, analyse problems, create innovative solutions, and develop practical innovations to address real-world challenges.
The presentation also showcased the achievements of KKU Demonstration School students at national and international competitions, along with innovations in technology, environmental sustainability, agriculture, and cultural promotion. In addition, the school presented the “KKUED AI Competency” framework, jointly driven by the Faculty of Education and Khon Kaen University Demonstration School to strengthen teacher competencies and enhance teaching and learning in the AI era. The framework focuses on Personalized Learning, AI-Enhanced Pedagogy, Equitable Access to Learning, and AI Literacy & Ethics.
The seminar also provided an important opportunity to visit educational institutions in the People’s Republic of China and exchange best practices in educational management, technology, and learning innovation. It further helped develop and expand international educational networks among administrators, academics, and experts from countries including the Russian Federation, the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Malaysia, Thailand, and the People’s Republic of China.
These international connections represent an important step toward future collaboration in curriculum development, student and teacher exchanges, research and innovation, and the application of AI in education. Such partnerships will contribute to strengthening Khon Kaen University Demonstration School as an innovative school with a strong international network, while preparing learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for the future.
