Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thiradet Jiarasuksakun 

Thiradet Jiarasuksakun was born in 1977 and grew up in Thailand. He had received Thai scholarship from IPST to study higher education in the US. He finished his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI in 2006. After that he started his academic career as a math lecturer in the department of math, faculty of science at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in Bangkok. Two years later he was promoted to the assistant dean of faculty of science at KMUTT. He had produced various publications in math and math education. Then he became the head of math department in 2013, and three years later he was promoted to the dean of faculty of science at KMUTT. As an associate professor in math and a leader in math education, he had a lot of opportunities to enrich math proficiency for math teachers in secondary school level and vocational education. In 2020, he received “Executive of the Year Award” in the field of developing science and math teachers & educators from Foundation for Thai Society due to his dedication in training science and math teachers in Thailand. Then he has been appointed the president of IPST since Sep 2022. He aims to support all Thai science and math teachers to inspire Thai students to enhance their STEAM competencies in the 21st century. 

 

Keynote Presentation by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thiradet Jiarasuksakun

 

Thailand has embarked on a 20-year National Strategy (2018–2037 CE), with the vision of transforming the nation into “ a developed country with security, prosperity and sustainability in accordance with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy” with the ultimate goal being all Thai people’ s happiness and enduring well- being within the context of a rapidly evolving global environment. A key component of this strategy is the significant advancement in information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, which has facilitated broader access to online knowledge resources for Thai population.  

Central to this educational advancement is the role of the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), a national body charged with the development of Science, Mathematics, and Technology curricula, along with corresponding learning materials and pedagogical strategies in Thailand. The IPST has developed a suite of digital resources specifically for mathematics education, including chatbots, interactive and augmented reality (AR) applications, and instructional kits for softwares such as Geometer's Sketchpad (GSP) and GeoGebra. These educational media are meticulously designed to align with the current National Mathematics Curriculum, aiming to enhance students' competencies in both content knowledge and essential skills. Furthermore, these resources are intended to foster positive attitudes toward mathematics and to improve the learning potential of individuals across all age groups. Through these efforts, Thailand seeks to cultivate a future- ready citizenry equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in a dynamic and uncertain world. 

Keywords: Digital Tool, ICT, Mathematics Education, Technology in Education 

 

 


Dr. rer.nat. Adi Nur Cahyono, M.Pd. 

Adi Nur Cahyono is an Associate Professor in Mathematics Education Media. He is a civil servant lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Indonesia, since 2008. He is also an Expert Staff of the Rector of UNNES for Academic Affairs in 2019-2023 and Head of the Sub directorate of Reputation and Partnership of UNNES since 2023. In 2017, he received his doctoral degree (Dr.rer.nat.) from J.W.v. Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in the speciality of Didactics of Mathematics for his work on the MathCityMap Indonesia. He teaches and supervises undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in geometry courses, teaching & learning mathematical modelling, and mathematics education media. He is the founder of the Centre for Research on Math Trails with Digital Technology (mathtrailslab.id), where he and his team conduct research and work with a focus on math trails, mathematical modelling, and mathematics education with digital technologies in collaboration with teachers and researchers from other institutions in Indonesia and abroad. He is a nominee for the 2023 National Academic Leader Awards. He became a Visiting Professor (2021) and Teaching Fellows (2023) at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz Austria, Collaborative Lecturer (2024) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia, and Visiting Researcher (2023) at University of Cambridge United Kingdom. (For the full profile, please visit https://mathtrailslab.id/adinurcahyono/) 

 

Keynote Presentation by Dr. rer.nat. Adi Nur Cahyono, M.Pd.

 

The rapid advancement of technology is having a significant impact on various fields, including mathematics education. This represents a significant opportunity to enhance the quality of mathematics education. Nevertheless, mathematics teachers are confronted with the challenge of enhancing their competence in integrating information and communication technology (ICT) in their classrooms, including in the teaching of mathematical modelling. The objective of this presentation is to explore the competencies that teachers require in order to integrate ICT in mathematical modelling education in the context of the digital age. The presentation starts with an overview of technology integration in education, before moving on to discuss the specifics of current technology integration in mathematics education and the competencies required of teachers to implement it effectively. In particular, the talk will focus on the integration of current technologies, specifically augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and 3D printing, in mathematics modelling education. This integration will be explored in the context of math trails settings, including outdoor, indoor, and virtual environments. Additionally, the role of scaffolding in teaching and task design will be addressed, with a view to understanding how these elements can be effectively incorporated into the design and implementation of ICT integration in mathematics learning.

Keywords:   Teachers’ competencies, ICT, Mathematics Education

 

 


Prof. Dr. Paulina Pannen, M.LS.

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Keynote Presentation by Prof. Dr. Paulina Pannen, M.LS.  


Prof Dr Roberto Araya

Roberto Araya is a Full Professor at the Institute of Education of the University of Chile. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is the author of the Connect Ideas platform and of Color Ideas, which promotes creativity in computational, spatial, and creative thinking and written argumentation among peers and with artificial agents. He has obtained the following international awards.  

·         Best Paper of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Methodologies and Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning MIS4TEL 2020, Italy.

·         Best paper of the 10th International Conference on Web-Based Learning - ICWL 2011, Hong Kong.

·         Best Poster of the 12th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning - ECTEL 2017, Estonia.

·         Nominated for the Best Paper Award at the 23rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education AIED 2022, held in Durham, UK, 2022.  

 

Keynote Presentation by Prof Dr Roberto Araya


The sudden irruption of AI, particularly LLMs, pushed us to rethink education. Citizens need new skills to handle effective human-AI interaction and enhance their computational thinking and creativity. They need to understand the underlying psychology of artificial agents. Learn how to communicate and when to trust them. This is a great challenge because these agents are something between a person and a mechanism, and the nature of our trust is completely different for each one. However, many of the proposed uses of AI in education focus on personalized isolated learning, and it often overlooks the social nature of the learning process, the dynamics of trust in peers and teachers, and the pivotal guide of teachers. In this presentation, I propose a novel approach that combines collaborative learning with hands-on coloring activities and AI support for the teacher. I propose activities that blend concrete objects with core abstract concepts of AI to learn the hidden mechanism of the artificial agent's psychology. Students do it by coloring and developing argumentation, problem-solving, and problem-posing skills. The focus is on peer interaction to help students equip themselves with the skills to engage with artificial agents effectively. Due to the more significant cognitive load these more profound activities demand from teachers, I propose using an AI-based app to support them. In summary, we need a more holistic understanding of AI integration in education, focusing on social interactions, trust, and creativity alongside technological advancements.

Keywords: AI, Artificial Agents, Creative Thinking, Computational Thinking, Social Learning, AI-based app, Teacher Support

 

 


Dr. Lo Chung Kwan

Dr. Chung Kwan Lo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at the Education University of Hong Kong. His primary research interests include mathematics education, technology-enhanced learning, student engagement, and teacher professional development. In a recent signature project, he and his team developed interactive e-learning resources for mathematics teachers and students in China, complemented by online teacher training on resource development. Dr. Lo has been recognised as one of the top 2% most-cited scientists in the world by Stanford University since 2020. His work is published in leading journals, such as Computers & Education, Interactive Learning Environments, Smart Learning Environments, International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, and Educational Technology & Society, among others. 

 

Keynote Presentation by Dr. Lo Chung Kwan


In an era where technological advancements continuously reshape human activities, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force in redefining teaching and learning. This keynote speech delves into three areas to spark further discussion on the transformative use of AI in mathematics education. First, I will highlight the influence of ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art AI chatbot, on student engagement, based on my research findings published in Computers & Education. Its potential applications to support both teachers and students will be explored, alongside recommendations for future research directions. Second, I will share my research on using AI tools to assist in mathematics classroom discourse analysis, a crucial element for enhancing teacher professional development. Analysing classroom interactions is valuable to facilitate teacher reflection, yet the process can be time-consuming. I will propose how AI tools can accelerate the feedback loop, thus enhancing the effectiveness of teacher professional development programmes by providing timely insights. Finally, I will share our preliminary work on the development of an AI platform designed to facilitate the creation of mathematics teaching materials and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning activities. In conclusion, the use of AI in mathematics education holds immense potential to enhance student engagement, support teacher professional development, and streamline the production of instructional materials. This keynote will explore practical applications and future research directions, inspiring teachers and researchers to harness the power of AI to create a more engaging and effective educational environments.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Mathematics Education; Teaching and Learning