Pixlr Partners with Malaysia’s Ministry of Education (MOE) to Empower Teachers with AI Skills worth RM1 Million
Key Highlights
- Provision of Free AI Course: Pixlr collaborates with the Ministry of Education to provide free AI course worth RM1 Million to 500 teachers in conjunction with Teachers’ Day Celebration 2024.
- Objective and Impact: The AI initiative equips teachers with training, introduces AI programs in schools, and enhances teaching practices through AI tools, streamlining daily routines and improving student learning experiences.
Petaling Jaya , Friday, 16 May 2024 – Pixlr Group (“Pixlr”), a leading name in AI-driven creative tools, has collaborated with the Ministry of Education to empower teachers with AI skills worth RM1 Million in conjunction with Teachers’ Day Celebration 2024. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower teachers across the nation with the knowledge and skills to integrate artificial intelligence into their pedagogy teaching, revolutionizing the education landscape. Additionally, this initiative aims to introduce AI programs in schools by leveraging the Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia (DELIMa) platform, equipping teachers to conduct their own AI workshops and empowering more educators and students with AI skills. Moreover, enhancing teachers’ competencies in AI will be a significant focus, enabling teachers to effectively integrate these generative technologies into their teaching practices.
This initiative offers participants direct access to industry-leading expertise that can uplift their knowledge. The main activities include exposure to the latest advancements in AI technology and practical, interactive workshops where teachers can experiment with AI tools and techniques, guided by Pixlr executives on how to integrate these into their teaching practices. Pixlr and the Ministry of Education anticipate several positive and impactful outcomes. Teachers will be able to streamline their daily routines and tasks using AI, giving them more time to focus on personalized learning plans for their students. Furthermore, AI tools will encourage a more creative approach to lesson planning and delivery, while innovative pedagogical methods will enhance student learning experiences.
Pixlr’s AI initiative aims to make a significant impact with key targets, including training 500 teachers to become AI Educator-certified, providing RM1 million worth of training and access to tools, and hosting the Pixlr AI Awards 2024—an AI design competition to foster widespread student engagement and innovation in the field of AI. This nationwide tour will educate teachers on the transformative potential of AI, contributing to the advancement of education in Malaysia.
“AI is not just the future; it is the present. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Education is a step towards equipping our teachers with the necessary skills to harness AI’s power in education and preparing the future generation’s readiness in adopting new technology as AI evolves,” said Warren Leow, CEO of Pixlr.
Ts. Mahathir Aziz, CEO of MDEC, said, “MDEC would like to congratulate Pixlr for their collaboration with the Ministry of Education, to equip our teachers and students with crucial AI knowledge and skills. We are also pleased to see how Pixlr put Malaysia on the map by being featured on Google’s recent global I/O 2024. Through the Malaysia Digital strategic initiative and Founders Centre of Excellence (FOX) programme, MDEC is confident of propelling Pixlr to become a global tech icon.”
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About Pixlr
Pixlr is a global platform with 10 million users for digital photo editing and creative content creation, offering intuitive and accessible tools powered by AI technologies. Dedicated to empowering users worldwide, Pixlr actively partners with governments, educational institutions, and communities to drive digital literacy and creativity. With a strong focus on innovation, Pixlr proudly supports Malaysia’s digital transformation journey, equipping individuals with the essential skills needed to thrive in the future.
