As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) in education accelerates across Southeast Asia, policymakers and teachers are seeking clarity on how to use AI to meaningfully support teaching and learning.
Through the ASEAN–UK SAGE Programme, EdTech Hub has collaborated with stakeholders across the region to address this need by developing a series of AI in Education Topic Briefs. These briefs respond directly to knowledge gaps identified through Helpdesk Requests and stakeholder consultations, where educators and policymakers expressed uncertainty about emerging AI trends and a need for reliable, contextualised guidance.
The topic briefs translate growing global evidence into practical, locally relevant insights for Southeast Asian education systems. They explore how AI intersects with key elements of the regional education ecosystem and provide accessible guidance for teachers, school leaders, and decision-makers navigating AI integration.
Join us for this webinar to hear directly from experts and key stakeholders involved in the development of the briefs. Together, we’ll unpack the findings, reflect on emerging trends, and discuss what responsible, evidence-informed AI integration looks like in practice.
Managing Partner
Natalja Rodionova is the Managing Partner of IT Academy STEP Cambodia Institute and the Founder of Sisters of Code, a non-profit initiative advancing digital skills for girls in Cambodia. With over a decade of experience in digital skills development, she works at the intersection of education, technology, and inclusion. Natalja focuses on practical AI adoption in education, human-centered learning models, and preparing learners and educators in developing markets for an AI-driven future.
Director of the Research Institute
Dr. Sahawarat Polahan is Director of the Research Institute at Thailand’s Equitable Education Fund (EEF), driving educational equity through research. His experience includes serving as Director of Thammasat University’s Secondary School, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education, and Assistant Professor of Education at Thammasat University. He has worked extensively with underprivileged schools in remote areas and researches future skills, teacher agency, and student agency. He earned a PhD from The University of Auckland.
Lecturer and researcher specialising in Teaching English as a Second Language
Dr. Nurhasmiza Sazalli is a lecturer and researcher specialising in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Her work focuses on pedagogical innovation, digital learning, and the integration of generative AI in teacher professional development. She designs and leads AI training initiatives such as CikguLearnAI to support educators in enhancing instructional efficiency and creativity. She is also actively involved in community engagement programmes that empower teachers, students, and parents through digital learning, language education, and STEAM-based activities.
Research Fellow and Consultant
Dr Kruakae Pothong is a Visiting Research Fellow in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE and a Consultant at the Digital Futures for Children centre (DFC). She is the Principal Investigator for Rights. AI in Thailand. Her current research focuses on AI in education, education data, child-centred design of digital services. Her broader research intersects technologies, policies, and society, spanning the areas of human-computer interaction, digital ethics, data protection, internet and other related policies.
Programme Support Officer
Bela Nurul Fadhilah serves as the Programme Support Officer at the ASEAN Foundation, driving youth empowerment across Southeast Asia. In the past two years, she has been involved in digital youth initiatives , including empowering 100 SMEs with digital business skills (EDS ASEAN), equipping 7,562 educators with AI skills (AI TEACH ASEAN), and currently working with her team to reach 3 million beneficiaries by combating digital scams (Scam Ready ASEAN). She believes rapid digital growth must be balanced with human empowerment for sustainability and inclusivity.
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