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Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Borneo Post
AI in classrooms? Use your head, not just the tool, says S'wak minister
Lee (second left) presents a certificate of appreciation to a retired teacher, Choo Chong Lok, as Ching (left) looks on. MIRI (May 24): Teachers must strike a careful balance when leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, ensuring it enhances rather than undermines genuine academic effort, said Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. The Senadin assemblyman however noted the growing challenges educators face today, especially amid rapid technological advancements and the increasing integration of AI in education. 'In this era, the teaching profession is more demanding than ever and the education landscape has changed so much in the last two decades,' he said during the Sarawak Teachers' Union (STU) 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at a hotel here today. Lee warned against overreliance on technology, particularly AI. While these tools can offer valuable support, he noted they also risk diminishing students' ability to think critically and engage deeply with academic content. 'In the past, students had to spend hours on real research and reflection. Now, with AI, it's far too easy to generate academic work with just a few clicks. 'This undermines the authenticity and effort that should define quality education,' he said. He stressed that while digitalisation in education is inevitable, it must be approached with care and balance. 'We have observed how technology can be used wisely to assist in teaching. There are both pros and cons. 'It's not just about having the latest tools, but knowing how to apply them meaningfully,' he said. Lee also pointed to the evolving responsibilities of teachers, who are now expected to adapt to digital teaching methods, incorporate electronic devices into their lessons, and monitor students' interaction with technology. Meanwhile, Lee presented the Bintang Setia Guru (BSG) awards to outstanding educators and announced a RM10,000 contribution to STU's annual fund, in recognition of the union's ongoing advocacy for teachers' welfare. Also present were STU secretary-general Chung Fui San who represented its president Kullin Djayang, as well as STU Miri chairman Ladde Rawing. AI classrooms Lee Kim Shin teachers
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$8m loss sparks Football Australia 'right sizing'
Interim chief executive Heather Garriock has warned Football Australia will have to undergo a "right sizing" after posting a $8.55 million loss at its annual general meeting that will poke at the sore points from the game's unbundling. Close to five years since A-Leagues split from FA to run their own competition under the umbrella of the Australian Professional Leagues, the picture is increasingly bleak for both of the sport's major bodies. A-League club distributions were down to just $530,000 this season, while FA's deficit came on revenues of $124 million. The 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited was held at (3:00pm AEST) on Friday, 23 May 2025 at Football Australia's offices, in Sydney and via AGM coincided with the release of the Football Australia 2024 Annual Report.📰 More… — Football Australia (@FootballAUS) May 23, 2025 FA were reluctant to divulge the breakdown of their sizeable loss, but a big part is understood to be $12 million owed to them by the APL. The APL are also believed to have grievances with FA over their financial arrangements but regardless of who owes who what, Garriock said the two factions enjoy a relationship that has never been more positive. Garriock's comments came after an AGM in Sydney on Friday - that was closed off to the media - which signalled the re-election of Anter Isaac as chair. "The relationship with APL and Football Australia as it stands at the moment is the best it's been and we need to build on that," Garriock said. "By us having a strong A-League is only going to benefit our national teams and the investment in our national teams are at a record high ... In terms of us cutting any national teams, absolutely not. "We're investing heavily, and we continue to invest in our grassroots. "We need to focus internally, and that's what we're doing. "Anter spoke about the revenues and how we can make up that money. I think it's about right sizing the business, and that's what I'm here to do." Isaac said FA was "rekindling" its relationship with the APL but would not "write off any amounts" of monies owed. "We have zero concerns about the commercial relationships that we have with APL," he said. "Our relationship with APL is probably characterised in two ways. There's the commercial relationship and then there's the strategic relationship - on both counts, it's very strong." The elephant in the room remains whether Garriock has an appetite to take on the role of chief executive permanently. The former Matilda diplomatically tiptoed around the issue of replacing James Johnson, who quit earlier this month and was announced as having taken a role in Canada overnight. "I've been given a mandate from the board in this interim period, and I'm fully focused on the interim period, and I haven't thought beyond that," she said. Garriock said the next Matildas coach would be announced in June with Joe Montemurro seemingly sewn up as the man to lead the side into next year's Women's Asian Cup.
