Bandung, 10 July 2025 — SEAMEO QITEP in Science (SEAQIS) successfully held a National Seminar and Workshop themed “Realising Quality Education for All through Artificial Intelligence, Coding, and Deep Learning” at Graha Pos Indonesia, Bandung. The event was fully supported by Telkom University and attracted over 400 participants, including teachers and education personnel from early childhood to senior secondary levels, as well as prospective teacher trainees from across Indonesia.
The event was officially opened by SEAQIS Director, Mr Reza Setiawan, who in his remarks stressed the importance of building an educational ecosystem that is responsive to technological developments. He stated that technologies such as artificial intelligence, coding, and deep learning are not merely supplementary tools but are integral components in creating quality, relevant, and holistic learning processes.
The seminar featured four keynote speakers from various institutions, including the Centre for Curriculum and Learning (Puskurjar), Telkom University, SEAQIS, and the UPI Lab School Senior High School. Dr Fathur Rohim from Puskurjar explained the concept of deep learning as an approach that enhances students’ understanding of science and technology concepts. Prof Adiwijaya from Telkom University delivered a session entitled “Leading the Way with AI & Digitech Implementation in Education”, highlighting the crucial role of digital technologies and AI in accelerating the transformation of the national education system. Mr Reza Setiawan elaborated on SEAQIS’s role in supporting coding and AI education policies as part of strengthening 21st-century competencies for both educators and learners. Meanwhile, Ms Lia Laela Sarah from UPI Lab School shared her experiences on integrating coding and AI in science learning through the use of microcontrollers, which have proven effective in enhancing students’ creativity and critical thinking in addressing real-world challenges.
In the afternoon, the event continued with thematic workshops divided into three classes attended by 90 selected participants. The first class, facilitated by SEAQIS, explored the use of Microbit in science teaching. The second class, run by Telkom University, focused on using Arduino to support STEM implementation. The third class, facilitated by Instareducation, introduced Nomokit — a block-based coding platform for teaching robotics, coding, and AI, suitable for use from primary to secondary education levels. All three classes provided hands-on practice, enabling participants to apply the technologies directly in their teaching practices.
Throughout the event, participants also had the opportunity to visit an education exhibition involving seven SEAMEO Centres from across Indonesia, Telkom University, BBGTK West Java, and UPI Lab School. The exhibition showcased various innovations, tech-based teaching aids, and collaborative educational initiatives, serving as inspiration for educators from diverse regions.
One participant, Ms Tika Elviana, expressed her appreciation for the event. She noted that the seminar and workshop were highly beneficial in expanding teachers’ insights into the advancement of educational technologies. She also added that the kits provided to participants could be immediately applied in the classroom, offering real and practical benefits for teaching.
Through this collaboration with Telkom University, SEAQIS has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting innovative and future-oriented education transformation. SEAQIS continues to foster synergy among education stakeholders to advance relevant and adaptive science education in the digital era.
(Written by: Zuhe Safitra / SEAQIS)
