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The platform, built with SOZCODE and using 15 years of curriculum data, is expected

NEW TOOL IN EDUCATION: Saint Clare School hopes its new system will reshape special education across Southeast Asia.

to cut planning hours by 30-50 per cent. Instead of writing lesson plans manually, teachers can now input broad requirements such as " social skills " or " functional academics " and receive suggested goals and lesson outlines from the system ' s curriculum bank.

Saint Clare School Co-Founder Kelvin Ng said the system was designed with scalability in mind.

" At the heart of it, the LMS provides more students with special needs to gain access to structured and validated curriculum, especially in countries lacking in critical special needs education support and resources."

Key features include a " Single Child View " that combines enrolment details, IEPs, therapy records and communication logs into one profile.

DIGITAL SHIFT

Each plan undergoes an approval process with audit logs, enabling better accountability among teachers, department heads, and administrators.

The system also enables the tracking of student progress through analytics tools, such as Google Looker Studio, providing schools with data on the effectiveness of IEPs and highlighting trends in learning outcomes.

Parental involvement is also monitored to ensure that communication between schools and families remains consistent and adequate.

Looking ahead, the school intends to pilot the system in two affiliated institutions in Kuala Lumpur and Sabah by late 2025 or early 2026. The long-term aim is to expand it into a complete special education( SPED) operating system for adoption across Southeast Asia, particularly in schools that lack structured frameworks.

Founded in 2007, Saint Clare School has supported more than 2,000 students to date. Certified by EDUTRUST, the committee for private education, the institution focuses on preparing students for independent living, continued learning and employment, while growing its regional footprint through licensed programmes and now, digital solutions.

MAXIS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education( MOE), has launched an expanded Generative Artificial Intelligence( GenAI) workshop as part of its eKelas programme to equip both students and teachers with practical knowledge of AI.

The launch took place at SMK Seri Bintang Selatan, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and is part of efforts to support Malaysia ' s goal of becoming an AI-driven nation. The initiative also aligns with the 13th Malaysian Plan( 13MP) and the Digital Education Policy, which emphasises stronger digital literacy in schools.

According to the ministry ' s Educational Resources and Technology Division( BSTP) director Aniza Kamarulzaman, the programme carries significance beyond technology adoption.

" Programme GenAI Maxis eKelas is not just about technology transfer; it is about cultivating a generation that is not only skilled but also principled and responsible in using AI.

" By equipping our teachers and students with these critical skills, we are laying the foundation for the AI-powered classroom and ensuring our future workforce can lead, innovate, and compete on a global stage," she said.

EQUIPPING SCHOOLS WITH AI: The Maxis – MOE initiative aims to build future-ready classrooms nationwide.( Photo by Maxis)

FUTURE-READY

The workshop has been designed with two separate learning paths. Students will focus on the practical applications of AI, creative projects, and the development of soft skills.

At the same time, teachers will gain exposure to AI tools, learn how to prompt engineering for lessons, and receive ongoing professional training.

Fifty Maxis volunteers are involved in developing and facilitating the modules, which incorporate active learning and measurable outcomes. Pilot sessions have already shown promise, with participants recording a 40 per cent improvement in knowledge after completing the modules.

Early workshops, tested with more than 70 teachers and 60 students, have included lessons on Machine Learning( ML) and Large Language Models( LLMs).

LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

Maxis has set a target of training 30,000 participants across 150 schools, with modules accessible nationwide via the Maxis eKelas portal on the MOE ' s Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia( DELIMa) platform.

Maxis ' Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Azizul Abdul Rahman, said the company viewed the initiative as a long-term investment.

" By providing them with a strong foundation in GenAI, they will be well-positioned to seize future opportunities and realise their aspirations. We look forward to fostering the next generation of innovators, problemsolvers and leaders for the nation," he said.

The GenAI eKelas workshop builds on Maxis ' existing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics( STEM) learning modules, which began including AI-related content in 2024, continuing its mission to make digital learning accessible, particularly for underserved communities. @ ND