Education, AI, and Intercultural Collaboration: Insights into the Future of Teaching

HIU's degree programs prepare students for the future – whether in healthcare or education. How crucial the connection between digitalization, didactics, and international exchange is becomes vividly clear through Prof. Dr. Markus Dormann's trip to China.

At Education+ 2025 in Chengdu, he spoke about the influence of artificial intelligence on educational concepts and discussed forward-looking models of teacher education with international professionals.

"My trip to China was an inspiring and enriching experience! I had the opportunity to deliver a talk on AI at Education+ 2025 in Chengdu and discuss didactic questions in several interviews." A key focus was how digital transformation in teaching at universities and schools can be successfully implemented. "This confirmed my thesis: in light of artificial intelligence, we must rethink everything we know about didactics."

Another highlight was visiting vocational schools, where the impressive quality and modernity of vocational education in China could be experienced first-hand. Particularly moving was the opening ceremony of the national training community for nursing and healthcare professions, demonstrating the high value placed on vocational education in China.

In stimulating discussions with local teachers, they exchanged views on contemporary didactics and the challenges and opportunities of learning-site cooperation in the age of AI. It became clear: both China and Germany have much to learn from each other, especially when it comes to making vocational and teacher education fit for the future.