Digital Education Council
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The Digital Education Council (DEC) is a global community of practice of universities, colleges, and education stakeholders focused on advancing responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, governance, and digital transformation in higher education. Headquartered in Singapore, the Council facilitates collaboration among academic institutions, policymakers, and private sector organisations to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and emerging technologies in education and workforce development.[1]
History
[edit]DEC was founded in March 2024 by SuperCharger Ventures, an education technology accelerator, in partnership with several universities. The initiative was launched to respond to increasing global interest in policy frameworks and institutional readiness related to AI in higher education.[2]
Activities
[edit]Digital Education Council Global Summit
[edit]DEC organises an annual summit that brings together leaders from higher education, government, and industry. The inaugural Digital Education Council Global Summit was held in November 2024 at Singapore Management University.The programme included sessions on governance and AI in education, and featured keynote speaker Gabriele Mazzini, lead author of the European Union AI Act.[3]
Research and Surveys
[edit]In 2024, DEC conducted a Global AI Student Survey exploring how students use generative AI tools. The findings indicated widespread use of platforms such as ChatGPT in academic settings. The survey's findings were reported by Ernst & Young Global Limited,[4] Forbes,[5] Times Higher Education (THE),[6] Campus Technology,[7] and Grammarly.[8][9]
In 2025, DEC published a Global AI Faculty Survey, capturing input from faculty members across 28 countries on topics including academic integrity, assessment, and institutional preparedness. The results were discussed in publications such as THE[10] and Jisc's monthly review of AI in education.[11]
Executive Briefings
[edit]DEC hosts monthly Executive Briefings that explore topics such as AI regulation, teaching and learning innovation, institutional strategy, and sustainability. The briefings aim to provide decision-makers with practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and peer learning opportunities. The Financial Times cited one of DEC's briefings in its analysis of evolving cost structures in online business education.[12]
Membership
[edit]As of June 2025, the DEC includes more than 100 institutional members from 31 countries. Member institutions include research universities, business schools, polytechnics, and vocational education providers. Notable members include:
- Pearson Education[13]
- Bendigo TAFE-Kangan Institute[14][15]
- Aalto University School of Business[16]
- Austin Community College District[17]
- Ateneo de Manila University[18]
- Amity University Online[19]
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology[20]
- Singapore Management University[21]
References
[edit]- ^ Nair, Abhishek (21 March 2024). "New council aims to influence AI in higher education". The Pie.
- ^ Lucariello, Kate. "Global Digital Education Council Established". Campus Technology.
- ^ "Leveraging AI to Address Global Challenges in Higher Education and Skills Development". Singapore Management University. 5 December 2024.
- ^ Qoussous, Firas. "How to navigate the future of AI in education and education in AI". EY.
- ^ Hansen, Michael. "AI In Higher Ed: Understanding The Past And Present To Fuel Future Success". Forbes.
- ^ Rowsell, Juliette (17 January 2025). "Academics 'fear students becoming too reliant on AI tools'". Times Higher Education.
- ^ Kelly, Rhea. "Survey: 86% of Students Already Use AI in Their Studies". Campus Technology.
- ^ "Grammarly Authorship Gives Faculty New Insights Into the Student-AI Writing Process". Grammarly. 15 October 2024.
- ^ Maxwell, Jenny (29 January 2025). "From Banning to Embracing: The Next Phase of AI in Education". Grammarly.
- ^ Rowsell, Juliette (17 January 2025). "Academics 'fear students becoming too reliant on AI tools'". Times Higher Education.
- ^ Attewell, Sue (27 March 2025). "March 2025 round-up of interesting AI news and announcements". Jisc.
- ^ Jack, Andrew (16 March 2025). "Top ranked business school predicts online MBA shake-up". Financial Times.
- ^ "Digital Education Council Announce Strategic Partnership with Pearson to Shape the Future of Global Higher Education". Digital Education Council.
- ^ "Kangan Institute becomes first Australian TAFE to join Global Digital Education Council". Kangan Institute.
- ^ "Bendigo TAFE becomes first Australian TAFE to join Global Digital Education Council". Bendigo Tafe.
- ^ "Aalto University School of Business joins Digital Education Council". Aalto University School of Business.
- ^ "ACC Joins Digital Education Council to Transform Higher Education for Student Success". Austin Community College. 16 October 2024.
- ^ "Ateneo hosts first Philippine University Forum for the Digital Education Council". Ateneo de Manila University.
- ^ "Amity University Online Partners with Digital Education Council to Drive Educational Innovation". Digital Terminal. 13 April 2024.
- ^ "HKUST Joins DEC for AI and Higher Education Innovation". HKUST.
- ^ "Singapore Management University Joins Digital Education Council as Founding Member". Singapore Management University. 18 March 2024.