Recently, the research team led by Professor Jingying Chen at NERCEL engaged in multi-level, sustained international academic exchanges and showcased their research outcomes to the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) on the globally significant topic of “Inclusive Education for Children with Autism and AI-Empowered Education”. These efforts have effectively enhanced the Center’s international visibility and academic influence in the fields of special education and educational informatization.
Academic Achievements Featured on the Official UN Platform, Expanding International Reach and Impact
The team’s academic work, AI-Enhanced Interventions for Children with Autism, has been officially included and made available in the UNESCO IITE e-library, serving as a key reference resource for educators and researchers worldwide. The book systematically presents the application pathways and practical models of artificial intelligence technology in interventions and education for children with autism, showcasing the team’s research accomplishments and technical expertise in this field.
To date, this resource has garnered over 1,000 views and more than 200 downloads on the official UNESCO platform. This demonstrates strong interest from the international academic community and educational practitioners, significantly elevating the Center’s international academic standing at the intersection of intelligent technology and special education.
Deep Engagement in UNESCO IITE International Webinars, Showcasing Chinese Practices and Research Insights
In November 2025, Professor Jingying Chen was invited to participate in two international webinars hosted by UNESCO IITE. Centered on the theme of inclusive education for children with autism, she presented the practical applications and effectiveness of the “Star Future System” in autism education to scholars, educational policymakers, and frontline practitioners from various countries and regions, which effectively fostered cross-national academic exchange and dialogue.
During the first webinar held on November 19, Professor Jingying Chen introduced the “Star Future System”, a human-computer interaction-based assessment and intervention platform for children with autism independently developed by her team. The discussion, focused on educational support for children with autism and those with specific learning difficulties, attracted over 100 scholars and experts from around the world and sparked lively exchanges.
At the second webinar held on November 27, Dr. Rui Li, an Associate Researcher from CCNU, participated on behalf of the team. She shared cutting-edge insights on scaling inclusive education through policy support, sustainable infrastructure development, systemic innovation, and equitable resource allocation. The practical case has contributed Chinese insights and solutions to the global pursuit of educational equity and offered a valuable reference for practitioners. The session brought together more than 60 experts and practitioners from various countries and regions, greatly promoting international academic exchange and collaboration.
Relevant Sources:
1. AI-Enhanced Interventions for Children with Autism (UNESCO IITE e-library):
https://elibrary.iite.unesco.org/#/globalResource/resource/8280c13f-c578-4d56-8220-6b3edeea685b
2. UNESCO IITE official coverage:
Editor: Ruye LI
Reviewer: Xiaoxiao ZHU
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