“AI that teachers learn first” ... KFTA and MS join hands to shape the future of education

[Financial News] The Korean Federation of Teachers’ Associations (KFTA) and global IT company Microsoft (MS) have joined forces to strengthen teachers’ digital education capabilities in keeping with the AI era.
KFTA said it signed an MOU with Microsoft Korea on the 20th at KFTA Hall in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on promoting AI-based future education and enhancing teacher professionalism.
Under the agreement, the two organizations will jointly develop a systematic training program that reflects the needs of schools and helps teachers use AI and edtech tools effectively in their classes. They also plan to explore various ways to apply new education technologies in actual classroom instruction and to share and promote outstanding educational practices identified in the field at schools nationwide.
“Even as digital technology advances rapidly, teachers are ultimately the ones who use it in lessons and lead students’ growth,” said KFTA President Kang Ju-ho. “With this agreement as an opportunity, we will enhance teachers’ professionalism and drive qualitative improvements in public education.”
Attending the signing ceremony from KFTA were President Kang Ju-ho, Secretary-General Mun Gwon-guk, Lee Jong-uk, director of the Korea Education Policy Research Institute, Yu Yeong-jun, acting director of the Comprehensive Education Training Institute, and department head Kim Nam-jeong. Microsoft was represented by Vice President and Global Head Kevin Frey, Director Anna Zongollowicz, and Seong Jong-eun, director overseeing Microsoft Elevate Korea. 

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