Kick-off workshop: Integrating AI into Teaching and Learning

[Dong Nai, May 24, 2025] – Lac Hong Bilingual School (LHBS) officially launched its Integrating AI into Teaching and Learning project. This event marks a significant milestone, affirming the school's pioneering vision in local educational innovation, aiming to enhance the quality of education and learning effectiveness. The launch took place at Lac Hong Bilingual School, gathering esteemed speakers from Lac Hong University, including Dr. Lam Thanh Hien – Rector; Dr. Le Phuong Truong – Head of the Office of Educational Testing and Quality Assurance; and Dr. Huynh Cao Tuan – Director of the Center of Information and Resources. Representing Lac Hong Bilingual School were Mr. Phan Quang Vinh – Principal, along with all esteemed teachers from various levels.

AI-Driven Digital Learning Materials: Modern Pedagogical Tools

With the core objective of innovating teaching methodologies and improving knowledge acquisition, the faculty has begun creatively applying AI in the design and implementation of digital learning materials. This seamless integration of advanced technology and modern pedagogical theories aims to optimize students' learning processes. The AI applications being deployed include:

Dr. Lam Thanh Hien, Rector of Lac Hong University,
explaining the 'Structure of AI prompts' at the event.

1. Enhancing Memory and Systematization Skills

1. - Creating Audio Postcards – Flexible Learning Channel for Auditory Learners: Applying Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, audio postcards provide a suitable learning experience for students with a predominant auditory learning style. Instead of merely reading or taking notes, students can listen to information in an audio format – a natural, accessible, and flexible review method regardless of space or time, thereby optimizing long-term memory retention and reducing the burden of traditional rote learning. This approach effectively helps students recall information, especially for subjects with extensive theoretical content requiring frequent reinforcement.

2. - Designing Intuitive Mind Maps – Fostering Systemic and Critical Thinking: Within the project framework, intuitive mind maps are implemented as a visual learning tool to help students approach knowledge in a structured manner. Instead of memorizing disparate facts, learners are guided through a process of connecting, synthesizing, and reflecting on information using images, colors, and logical connections. This approach is highly effective for students inclined towards abstract thinking combined with reflective observation – a learning style that emphasizes "seeing the whole to understand the details." By constructing mind maps, students not only remember content but also develop analytical, comparative, and multi-faceted critical thinking skills. The active participation of learners in reorganizing information makes the learning process more personalized and efficient. In the long run, this method supports students in developing self-directed learning abilities – a core competency for the 21st century.

2. Deepening Comprehension and Practical Application

Dr. Le Phuong Truong, Head of the Office of Educational Testing and Quality Assurance,
Lac Hong University, sharing about AI applications in designing and managing digital learning materials,
offering profound insights into technology-supported education.

1. - Developing Situational Animated Films – Transforming Knowledge into Practical Experience: The creation of situational animated films is a particularly effective pedagogical approach for both primary and lower secondary school students. Furthermore, integrating situational animated films into the teaching process yields significant benefits for upper secondary school students – an age group where critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are rapidly developing. Grounded in Lave & Wenger's Situated Learning Theory, this method helps learners engage with knowledge within specific contexts, rather than through dry memorization. For students with experiential and visual learning styles, realistic simulated videos serve as a bridge, enabling them to transition from theoretical understanding to flexible application in daily life and academic pursuits.

2. - Designing Simulation Applications for Operational Principles – Exploring Abstract Knowledge Through Interaction: The development of simulation applications for operational principles, structures, and compositions is an advanced pedagogical method, suitable for students at both lower and upper secondary levels, proving particularly effective in Science and Technology subjects. Based on Jean Piaget's Constructivism Theory, this tool allows students to directly interact with and explore complex phenomena. Instead of passively receiving information, students actively construct understanding through intuitive, vivid experiences. This transforms abstract concepts into concrete, easily graspable ideas, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Dr. Huynh Cao Tuan, Director of the Center of Information and Resources, Lac Hong University,
presenting on the role of AI as a 'Virtual Assistant for Lac Hong Bilingual School members,'
opening new potentials in applying technology to the educational environment.

These tools not only enrich the repository of learning materials but also foster interactive learning experiences. Through realistic simulated videos, subjects that were once challenging and abstract become more comprehensible, vivid, and accessible than ever before, promoting active learning and stimulating learners' curiosity and engagement. This represents a significant step towards personalized learning, aligning with modern educational orientations.

Digital Transformation in Education – Contributing to Sustainable Development

This AI application project is not merely a powerful step in Lac Hong Bilingual School's digital transformation journey but also reaffirms Lac Hong University's pioneering vision and mission within the context of international integration. We are proud to actively contribute to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education and Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17): Partnerships for the Goals of the United Nations. These are crucial criteria evaluated in prestigious rankings such as THE Impact Rankings, reflecting our commitment to global sustainability.

A teacher from Lac Hong Bilingual School presenting a simulated Ohm's Law product
created during the learning session, illustrating the application of technology
in teaching science subjects in an intuitive and vivid manner.

By equipping teachers with digital competencies and leveraging the role of technology – particularly AI – as a powerful assistant in teaching and learning activities, Lac Hong University is committed to continuously improving the quality of education and expanding access to knowledge for all. Through this, we aim to cultivate a generation of global citizens capable of flexibly adapting to the changes of the digital era and building a sustainable future for the community.

Office of Educational Testing and Quality Assurance

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