Also attending were Assoc.Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong (Vice Rector), Assoc.Prof. Dr. Do Van Hung (Head of Information and Library Department, the unit directly implementing the project), Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Dung (Deputy Head of Information and Library Department), and representatives of the Department of Cooperation and Development. The main content of the working session: the two sides discussed and agreed on plans and solutions to promote the implementation of the project: Improving the capacity to apply artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in teaching and learning activities for lecturers and students of VNU-USSH in the period of 2024-2025.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, President Hoang Anh Tuan expressed his gratitude to Mr. Ruici Tio personally as well as Meta Group for always trusting and choosing the University of Social Sciences and Humanities as a strategic partner to implement important projects in the Southeast Asia region, focusing on developing the necessary skills and capacities for learners in the digital environment,... The two sides have successfully cooperated to implement the project to improve digital capacity for USSH students (period 2020-2022). In the context of artificial intelligence having a profound impact on many fields, especially in higher education, to keep up with this trend, the two sides continue to cooperate in the second phase, focusing on developing the capacity to use Gen AI for students and lecturers of the University. Rector Hoang Anh Tuan emphasized the importance of this project and committed to focusing resources and closely coordinating with Meta to successfully implement this project, in order to bring practical values, contributing significantly to the successful implementation of the innovation strategy, improving the quality of training of the University in the direction of modernization and international integration.
Agreeing with the statement of Rector Hoang Anh Tuan, Mr. Ruici Tio highly appreciated the initiative, professionalism and active participation of experts, scientists and lecturers from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. That is the key point to ensure the successful implementation of cooperation projects between Meta and VNU-USSH in the past time. The unexpected success of the digital competency project, especially the fact that VNU-USSH has announced the first digital competency framework for students in Vietnam, is an important basis for Meta to trust and continue to cooperate with the University in the project of applying artificial intelligence in learning, research and teaching. During the meeting, the delegates exchanged many opinions affirming the specific goals, progress and products of the Project, and assigned responsible contacts to ensure smooth and effective coordination. The two sides committed to completing a number of important products to welcome the visit and work of Mr. Nick Clegg - Chairman of International Communications of Meta (he was the former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK) scheduled for October 2, 2024 at Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The project to improve AI application capacity for lecturers and students aims to improve the understanding and ability to apply artificial intelligence in teaching, learning and daily life of lecturers and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU; with 3 specific goals:
- Help lecturers and students gain a deep understanding of the role and impact of AI in social life and in higher education.
- Equip lecturers and students with knowledge and skills to evaluate, select and use AI tools that suit their needs; help them use AI in accordance with ethics, law and critical thinking.
- Develop a toolkit of competency frameworks, assessment tools and learning materials to serve the development of digital competencies for lecturers and students inside and outside VNU.
Associate Professor Do Van Hung (Head of the Faculty of Information and Library) added: The project will be implemented for nearly 2 years (from June 2024 to December 2025). Based on a survey of the needs and actual capacity of lecturers and students in applying AI in teaching activities, the project will develop content and implement AI training courses for lecturers and students; develop and publish a set of learning materials on the digital competency framework and assessment tools for digital competencies.