On March 7, 2026, the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, in collaboration with the Education Alumni Association and the Nong Khai Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 (Nong Khai PESAO 1), organized a workshop titled “R&D x AI: A New Power in Developing Teachers and Educational Personnel Towards Quality Learning Management” at Nong Khai PESAO 1. This event marks a significant milestone under the strategy “KKU Teachers Never Expire” to build a strong professional network and equip educational personnel to handle the challenges of the 21st century.
During the event, Assoc. Prof. Wayu Kanjanasorn, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Sustainable Society, delivered the report on the project’s objectives. The project focuses on up-skilling and re-skilling to “reignite passion and dreams” while fostering a sustainable bond between the institution and its alumni.
Meanwhile, Asst. Prof. Sarawut Jakpeng, Ph.D., President of the Education Alumni Association, welcomed the attendees who traveled from various regions, emphasizing the crucial role of the alumni network:
“The Alumni Association is committed to being a vital mechanism in connecting our brothers and sisters in the teaching profession. We firmly believe that the power of a strong network, when combined with the consistent integration of new innovations, will be a tremendous driving force in distributing opportunities and elevating learning management to classrooms in every region across the country.”
Assoc. Prof. Issara Kanjug, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Education at Khon Kaen University and the chair of the opening ceremony, delivered a profound vision aligned with current educational trends:
“The workshop topic, R&D x AI, reflects the necessity of integrating research and development with artificial intelligence. This is a key factor in unlocking the competencies of teachers and educational personnel. AI will serve as a tool to reduce redundant tasks, allowing us more time to dedicate to designing high-quality learning experiences that respond to diverse learners and align with the context of the digital society. I strongly believe that this workshop will enhance knowledge, develop skills, and spark inspiration for all of you to apply technology to transform your classrooms. It will also forge a robust collaborative network, ultimately leading to the sustainable development of the nation’s educational quality.”
The workshop atmosphere was warm and enthusiastic, with over 130 school administrators and teachers from various provinces, including Nong Khai, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Bueng Kan, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, filling the meeting room. The hands-on workshop, led by expert speakers, enabled participants to immediately apply AI technology to create innovative teaching materials. The success of this project not only reinforces Khon Kaen University’s commitment to developing the teaching profession but also inspires participants to bring their newfound knowledge back to transform their own classrooms, create advanced learning experiences, and stand firm as “creator teachers” who never expire in any era.
