Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang – April 14, 2025 — Over 100 local teachers and education administrators participated in an intensive two-day training program focused on STEM lesson design and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching. The workshop, held on April 12–13, was led by faculty and students from the School of Educational Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), as part of a broader push to enhance education in Vietnam’s mountainous regions.

This initiative not only advanced STEM education but also marked a concrete step in the rollout of Vietnam’s “Digital Literacy for All” campaign, which aims to bridge the digital divide in under-resourced areas.

The training emphasized modern pedagogical methods aligned with Vietnam’s 2018 General Education Curriculum, equipping teachers with tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Canva AI, and Google Forms AI to develop interactive materials, assessments, and educational games. By integrating AI into teaching practice, the program supports national strategies on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in education.

In a hands-on, learning-by-doing format, participants worked in small groups with direct support from HUST students. This university-school collaboration helped local educators apply newly learned skills immediately to real-life lesson planning, while fostering a culture of innovation and creativity within rural schools.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Vu The Phuong, Head of the Hoang Su Phi Department of Education and Training, praised the program as “a meaningful initiative that brings national education reform strategies to life in remote areas.” He also expressed appreciation for the sponsorship from the CC Foundation and the dedicated involvement of HUST.

Teachers like Ms. Le Thi Mai from Xin Man District traveled over 40 kilometers to attend. “Despite the distance and time constraints, I am truly grateful for the new knowledge, especially about using AI in lesson design,” she said. “I believe it will help make our classes more engaging.”

First-year education management student Nguyen Thi Oanh called the experience “a valuable opportunity to learn from local teachers and contribute to the development of education in highland regions.”

The program stands as a model of how partnerships between universities, communities, and organizations can make quality, equitable education a reality in even the most remote corners of Vietnam.