Developing Educators' Competencies in Utilising Generative AI in Teaching and Learning through a Serious Game in Vietnam

GameAid aims to support educators in Vietnam to develop awareness,
experience, and understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) in Education
through designing, prototyping, and evaluating a serious game. Embracing
teaching and learning with the use of GenAI tools, such as large language
models (LLMs) exemplified by ChatGPT, presents an overwhelming
decision for educators in Vietnam, impacting their digital literacy and ability
to personalise students learning experiences.

Coventry University is using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to equip teachers in rural Vietnam with the skills and knowledge to integrate such tools into their teaching practices.

Vietnam's educational landscape is evolving with the introduction of digital tools and flexible learning, but rural areas face challenges with limited technology and training.

To bridge the gap in access and resources between urban and rural schools, Dr Petros Lameras from the university’s Research Centre for Postdigital Cultures, has launched GameAid, focusing on enhancing educators' understanding and application of GenAI in the classroom through a serious game.

The project, a collaborative effort with the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Vietnam and funded through the British Council under the International Science Partnerships Fund, will support Vietnamese educators by designing, prototyping and evaluating a serious game that illustrates how GenAI applications and tools can be integrated into teaching in playful and engaging ways.