HEC to Train University Teachers in AI Across 100 Campuses

Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC) will train faculty members from about 100 universities in AI skills through a four-day program starting August 27. Titled 'AI Literacy for Faculty Members: Building AI-Ready Institutions,' the program is organized by the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) under HEC. It covers integrating AI into curriculum design, teaching, learning, assessment, research, and academic administration. The program is open to full-time regular or permanent faculty, with preference for newly inducted teachers.

This training will directly affect the AI literacy of faculty at about 100 universities, changing the conditions for AI adoption in classrooms. Teachers who master AI tools may integrate them into curriculum design and assessment, improving teaching efficiency. It also provides a reference model for other developing countries, though specific outcomes need evaluation. Faculty at about 100 universities will gain AI integration skills, potentially changing classroom practices. Newly inducted teachers get priority, helping build an AI-ready teaching workforce.