We are excited to share that we have launched the Open Call for the 19th edition of the ASEF Classroom Network (ASEFClassNet19) project on the topic “Future-Ready Teaching: Human Agency in the Age of AI”!
Join us this year!
If you are a secondary, high or vocation school teacher or school leader and looking for a platform to collaborate and work with peers in Asia and Europe, then this opportunity is just for you!
Background on ASEFClassNet
For over two decades, the ASEF Classroom Network has been providing collaborative capacity-building opportunities to secondary, high, and vocational schools in Asia and Europe. It explores the potential of cutting-edge EdTech tools through integration of contemporary education topics such as ESD, CCE, and GCE. in Its target group is broad, given its intergenerational & multi-stakeholder outreach. It ranges from students, teachers, school leaders, teacher trainers, researchers, policymakers, and to EdTech experts. Since its inception, more than 3,000 teachers from Asia and Europe have participated in various activities and become members of the ASEF Classroom Network. As a result, more than 40,000 students have been engaged in 430 Asia-Europe School Collaborations and local spin-off activities. Since 2022, the project also empowered teachers to design over 140 Innovative Teaching Practices that contribute to advancing the quality of education across secondary and vocational schools in Asia and Europe.ASEFClassNet19 Topic: Future-Ready Teaching: Human Agency in the Age of AI
Building on the foundations of ASEFClassNet18’s theme on “Effective, Inclusive, and Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) Design”, the 19th edition advances the conversation further. Titled “Future-Ready Teaching: Human Agency in the Age of AI”, ASEFClassNet19 focuses on how teachers can remain active shapers of learning—making deliberate, ethical, and context-sensitive decisions about when, why, and how AI is used in education. Through the 19th edition of the project we envision building a community of teachers who can:- Understand the basics of AIED Design
- Learn how to critically evaluate effectiveness, inclusivity and ethics of AIED tools
- Work together with peers to co-create an Innovative Teaching Practice using AI tools
- Share feedback and help AIED Design companies to improve their product
How does the ASEFClassNet19 Programme Work?
The ASEFClassNet19 project is a 6-month long hybrid knowledge and capacity-building project for teachers and school leaders at the secondary education level (from April to September 2026).
At the start of the programme, participants will learn from and interact with experts on key thematic and pedagogical areas related to future-ready teaching and human agency in the age of AI. Through expert inputs, guided discussions, and self-reflective exercises, participants will deepen their understanding of how AI influences teaching, learning, and professional decision-making in secondary and vocational education contexts.
This stage includes the following sessions delivered in the format of webinars, interactive workshops, and live demonstrations of AI-enabled education tools
Participants will be teamed up (three team members and 1 Mentor) to work together on designing an ASEFClassNet Innovative Teaching Practice (ITP) by using an AI tool of their choice.
During this phase, participants collaborate with Mentors, who are ASEFClassNet alumni, including experienced teachers and experts.
- ITP Team Building: Participants will be teamed up in teams of three participants and one mentor, to jointly agree on and develop an Innovative Teaching Practice (ITP). Activities at this stage will help team members to build effective, collaborative relationships with the support of their mentors. Teams will engage in ideation and start developing potential concepts their ITP project. As they engage in meaningful discussions and collaborative exercises, they will learn how to work together effectively, drawing on each other’s strengths. This team-building phase is essential for ensuring that both participants are aligned on their vision, approach, and responsibilities throughout the development of their Innovative Teaching Practice (ITP).
- ITP Design: The teams start developing their Innovative Teaching Practice (ITP). Teams will focus on creating a lesson plan that integrates AI-enabled tools and leads towards specific learning outcomes for their students. They will consider factors such as effectiveness, inclusivity, and ethics. This process will involve research, critical thinking, and iteration to ensure that the ITP is practical, innovative, and aligns with best practices in the field.
Building on the self-learning and team-learning stages, participants will consolidate their knowledge and pedagogical competencies by translating ideas into practice. During this phase, participants will implement their designed Innovative Teaching Practice (ITP) in their own classrooms or schools, with structured support and guidance from assigned Mentors.
A 4.5-day long on-site conference hosted by the University College of Teacher Education Tyrol will bring the best performing ITP teams of ASEFClassNet19 together. Participants will be invited based on their contribution and proposed ITP in the online phase, to showcase and further develop their ideas during the onsite conference. All in all, participants will:
- showcase and exchange Innovative Teaching Practices
- reflect on implementation experiences and lessons learned
- engage with experts and peers on future trends in education
- further develop ITPs into reusable learning resources (e.g., lesson plans / OER-ready formats)
To learn more about the specific sessions and what they entail check the detailed Programme:
What Commitment is Needed?
The ASEFClassNet19 programme will start online and consists of 3 stages:
- Self-Learning (14 April – 14 May 2026, 6 weeks)
> Participants should attend 2 sessions per week on each Tuesday & Thursday between 16.00-17.30 Singapore time (GMT+8) / 10.00-11.30 AM Central European Time.- Team Learning (19 May – 18 June 2026, 5 weeks)
> Participants should attend 2 organised sessions on 19 & 21 May 2026
> Participants should work with their team members to design an Innovative Teaching Practice (ITP) and individually meet up with each other and their mentor as needed- Action Learning (Any time between July – September 2026)
> Pilot the ITP with real learners in authentic learning settings
> Gather learner and peer feedback and reflect on agency, inclusion, and learning outcomes
> Refine and strengthen the ITP based on evidence and insights from practice.
At the end of this Online Phase, participants will have the chance to participate in the Onsite Conference in Innsbruck, Austria from 21-25 September 2026. ASEF will bring the best performing ITP teams together to showcase and further develop the selected Innovative Teaching Practices and compete for the ASEFClassNet Innovation Awards!
Who Should Apply?
Teachers, school leaders, and any educators at the secondary, vocational, or high school level, who are citizens of and based in any of the following countries:
Asia: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
To find out more about eligibility, selection criteria, and application process check:
Join us if you if you are looking for:
- An international peer-to-peer learning platform to critically reflect on ongoing AI innovation in K-12 education for effective quality teaching and learning
- Enhancement of your knowledge and leadership competencies for AI&ED and AIED, and raise awareness and promote meaningful discussions on significance of ethical AI
- Colleagues to collaborate with and jointly design Innovative Teaching Practices (ITP) that can become Open Education Resources and benefit all teachers
- Opportunities to enhance digital competences and to receive recommendations on how to improve & maximise the use of existing technology and resources.
Previous Editions
Check out the previous edition “ASEFClassNet18 School Collaboration” that took place in 2025.
Apply Now!
Don’t miss this great opportunity. Submit your application by Saturday, 28 March 2026 GMT 23:59 to be considered for participation in this project!
Outcomes of Previous projects
Testimonials from ASEFClassNet18 Participants
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