Technology Advancing the Smart Education Ecosystem

This book presents the second part of the key contributions at the Global Smart Education Conference 2024. It brings together insights from plenary sessions, high-level dialogues, thematic forums, roundtable discussions, and workshops that explored smart education policies, technologies, and practices, and includes exemplary outcomes from the Global Smart Education Innovation Prize (GSE Prize). Structured in four thematic parts, this book first provides a global perspective on the principles and characteristics of smart education in the digital era. The second part then explores innovations in theory, technology, and practices, and presents exemplary cases of technology-driven educational initiatives. The third part examines the design and implementation of future smart learning environments, focusing on digital infrastructure, intelligent educational tools, and integrated learning ecosystems. The fourth part considers the broader construction of smart education ecosystems, analyzing regional, institutional, and rural case studies, and offers strategic guidance for promoting high-quality educational development. Designed for scholars, educators, policymakers, and practitioners, this book offers valuable insights into the theory, practice, and technological applications of smart education. By presenting global perspectives alongside locally grounded Chinese experiences, it guides and inspires readers in advancing equitable, inclusive, and high-quality educational systems worldwide. Readers who wish to learn more about this topic can refer to 'Navigating the Future: Policies, Teaching and Learning in Smart Education, Insights from the Global Smart Education Conference 2024-Volume 1'.