Coding and artificial intelligence (AI) are no longer merely\nadditional skills, but have become essential components of future\ncompetencies. Driven by this urgency, Acer Indonesia has brought Acer\nEdu Tech 2026 to Surabaya under the theme \u201cCoding and AI are No Longer\nan Option, but a Necessity.\u201d<\/p>\n
This annual educational forum, which has been held in various cities,\nserves as a collaborative space for education practitioners, academics,\nand stakeholders in East Java to strengthen the readiness of schools,\neducators, and students in facing digital transformation.<\/p>\n
In an official statement today, Riko Gunting, Products &\nSolutions Director of Acer Indonesia, stated, \u201cEducational\ntransformation is not enough by simply bringing technology into the\nclassroom. What is more important is ensuring that this technology can\nbe used to build ways of thinking, creativity, and problem-solving\nabilities. Coding and AI skills are a vital part of this process because\nthey can help prepare educators and students not just as technology\nusers, but also as creators of solutions. Through Acer Edu Tech 2026, we\nwant to encourage stronger collaboration between industry, academia,\ngovernment, and the educational community to build a learning ecosystem\nthat is relevant to future needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Acer Edu Tech 2026 was attended by hundreds of participants from\nvarious regions in East Java, including school principals, teachers,\neducational institution managers, academics, as well as government\nrepresentatives and stakeholders in the field of education. The presence\nof participants from diverse backgrounds provided a space for the\nexchange of perspectives regarding the challenges, needs, and practical\napplications of technology in learning.<\/p>\n
To enrich the discussion, Acer Edu Tech 2026 featured speakers with\ncomplementary expertise. Prof.\u00a0Anita Lie, M.A., Ed.D., Professor at the\nFaculty of Teacher Training and Education, Unika Widya Mandala Surabaya,\nshared academic perspectives on educational transformation through\ncoding and artificial intelligence. Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Andi Kristanto, S.Pd.,\nM.Pd., Professor of the Educational Technology Study Programme at the\nFaculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, reviewed the\nimportance of AI and coding learning in the world of education.<\/p>\n
The speakers discussed the transformation towards future schools and\nthe utilisation and optimisation of coding and AI in learning. The\ndiscussion highlighted not only technological developments but also\nschool readiness, educator competence, and the pedagogical approaches\nrequired so that technology can provide real benefits in the learning\nprocess.<\/p>\n
From these discussions, participants gained references to identify\nschool needs, determine appropriate technology usage, and design more\ntargeted coding and AI-based learning. Perspectives from academics,\npractitioners, and curriculum developers also helped participants\nunderstand its application from conceptual, policy, and classroom\npractice perspectives.<\/p>\n
Prof.\u00a0Anita Lie emphasised that the transformation towards future\nschools is not solely determined by technology adoption. \u201cThe school of\nthe future is a school that is able to continuously learn and adapt to\nchange, without losing the primary goal of education. Technology,\nincluding coding and AI, needs to be used to strengthen the quality of\nlearning, develop critical and creative thinking abilities, and shape\nstudent character. Therefore, educational transformation must begin with\na strong school vision, educators who continue to evolve, and an\necosystem that supports every student in reaching their potential,\u201d she\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/driving-school-transformation-through-the-implementation-of-coding-and-ai-1789661181", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }