[GSE2024] Forum on Smart Reading Held in Beijing
date：2024-08-27 14:09author：adminsource：Smart Learning Instituteviews：
On the afternoon of August 18, the Forum on Smart Reading took place in Beijing, aligned with the Global Smart Education Conference 2024. This event was orchestrated under the auspices of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication and co-hosted by New Reading Magazine, the International Writing Center, and the Smart Learning Institute, both of Beijing Normal University. In the congratulatory letter to the First National Conference on Reading, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, noted “Reading is an important avenue for humans to acquire knowledge, expand wisdom and cultivate virtues. It enlightens us and helps us aim high and stand upright.” Smart reading offers richer content, more convenient methods, and a more diverse reading environment, which helps to promote national reading and foster a nation of avid readers.
The forum featured four parts: Opening Remarks, Keynote Speeches, Invited Speeches, and Reader Dialogue, with the Opening Remarks and Keynote Speeches chaired by Mr. CUI Haijiao, Vice Dean of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication.
Mr. WEI Yushan, Dean of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication
Mr. XI Chuan, Poet and Distinguished Professor at Beijing Normal University
Reader Dialogue
The forum featured four parts: Opening Remarks, Keynote Speeches, Invited Speeches, and Reader Dialogue, with the Opening Remarks and Keynote Speeches chaired by Mr. CUI Haijiao, Vice Dean of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication.
Mr. WEI Yushan, Dean of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication
Mr. XI Chuan, Poet and Distinguished Professor at Beijing Normal University
In his speech, Mr. WEI Yushan, Dean of the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, outlined the government’s strong commitment to national reading, which has now elevated to a national strategic level. This initiative has seen enhanced regulations, policy support, and financial backing, establishing a robust foundation for its continuous and comprehensive advancement. Since 2008, the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication has included digital reading in national surveys. The rate of digital reading has grown from a mere 24.5% in 2008 to over 80% today, signifying a major shift towards digital reading. Dean Wei advocated for proactive engagement in reading to fully harness these advancements without becoming overly reliant on technology. Mr. XI Chuan, poet and distinguished professor at Beijing Normal University, reflected on the transformative power of reading, whether purposeful or leisurely, in shaping worldviews.
Six experts shared their insights at the Keynote Speeches session. Mr. XIONG Yuanming, Former Director of the National Library of China and Chairman of the Library Society of China, stressed the pivotal role of libraries in national reading promotion and the essential trend towards smart libraries to support high-quality development. Prof. XIE Youru, Vice Dean of the School of Information Technology in Education at South China Normal University and Deputy Director of the Educational Technology Center for Higher Education in Guangdong Province, discussed the application of smart reading in classrooms, from theoretical approaches to practical implementations, showcasing examples in deep, generative, and interdisciplinary reading. Prof. BIAN Yufang from Beijing Normal University, Director of the Academic Committee of the Collaborative Innovation Center of Assessment for Basic Education Quality in China, suggested age-appropriate, cognitive, and social considerations in graded reading programs to optimize children’s reading experiences and place them at the heart of their reading development. Mr. FAN Rulai, Director of the Department of Library and Reading at the National Resource Center for Basic Education (National Center for Educational Technology) under the Ministry of Education, shared insights on the operational strategies of three significant smart reading platforms: the Chinese Language and Characters Digital Museum, the National Smart Education Platform for Reading, and the Primary and Secondary School Reading Service Platform. Prof. LI Hongyan, Secretary of the CPC Committee of the Broadcasting and Anchoring School at the Communication University of China and Member of the Anchor Professional Committee of the China Television Artists Association, noted that we are entering a novel environment. Emerging smart media technologies are creating new contexts for communication, reading, and technological platforms. It is vital to effectively communicate cultural values and ensure these communications aid in the dissemination and preservation of cultural heritage. Mr. XU Shengguo, Director of the Publishing Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication and Director of the National Reading Research and Promotion Center, observed that while the methods of reading may evolve, the essence of reading persists. Reading fundamentally involves acquiring knowledge and wisdom, enhancing abilities, and improving one’s life quality, spiritual depth, and overall well-being. In the digital age, effective reading is increasingly becoming a critical competitive skill for everyone. Reading will become indispensable in everyone’s life, fostering personal development and helping individuals achieve their fullest potential.
Six experts shared their insights at the Keynote Speeches session. Mr. XIONG Yuanming, Former Director of the National Library of China and Chairman of the Library Society of China, stressed the pivotal role of libraries in national reading promotion and the essential trend towards smart libraries to support high-quality development. Prof. XIE Youru, Vice Dean of the School of Information Technology in Education at South China Normal University and Deputy Director of the Educational Technology Center for Higher Education in Guangdong Province, discussed the application of smart reading in classrooms, from theoretical approaches to practical implementations, showcasing examples in deep, generative, and interdisciplinary reading. Prof. BIAN Yufang from Beijing Normal University, Director of the Academic Committee of the Collaborative Innovation Center of Assessment for Basic Education Quality in China, suggested age-appropriate, cognitive, and social considerations in graded reading programs to optimize children’s reading experiences and place them at the heart of their reading development. Mr. FAN Rulai, Director of the Department of Library and Reading at the National Resource Center for Basic Education (National Center for Educational Technology) under the Ministry of Education, shared insights on the operational strategies of three significant smart reading platforms: the Chinese Language and Characters Digital Museum, the National Smart Education Platform for Reading, and the Primary and Secondary School Reading Service Platform. Prof. LI Hongyan, Secretary of the CPC Committee of the Broadcasting and Anchoring School at the Communication University of China and Member of the Anchor Professional Committee of the China Television Artists Association, noted that we are entering a novel environment. Emerging smart media technologies are creating new contexts for communication, reading, and technological platforms. It is vital to effectively communicate cultural values and ensure these communications aid in the dissemination and preservation of cultural heritage. Mr. XU Shengguo, Director of the Publishing Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication and Director of the National Reading Research and Promotion Center, observed that while the methods of reading may evolve, the essence of reading persists. Reading fundamentally involves acquiring knowledge and wisdom, enhancing abilities, and improving one’s life quality, spiritual depth, and overall well-being. In the digital age, effective reading is increasingly becoming a critical competitive skill for everyone. Reading will become indispensable in everyone’s life, fostering personal development and helping individuals achieve their fullest potential.
The Invited Speeches session was moderated by Prof. REN Mengshan, Dean of the Graduate School at the Communication University of China. Mr. XU Haifeng, President of the Reading and Publishing Sub-branch at the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press; Mr. WANG Lin, Director of the Children’s Editorial Department at the People’s Education Press; Mr. LIANG Xuequan, Vice Chairman of the School Book Equipment Branch of the China Educational Equipment Industry Association; Prof. TAN Xudong, Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Literature of Shanghai University; Ms. SONG Haiying, Deputy Director of the Student Work Department at Soochow University; and Ms. YANG Na, Principal of Yuxin Primary School in Yuhua District, Changsha, Hunan Province, discussed various topics including home-school reading, graded reading, smart reading, and mental growth during this session.
Reader Dialogue
Ms. LIAO Shuyuan, Director of the Retail Department at the Newspaper and Periodicals Distribution Bureau of China Post Group Corporation Limited, moderated the Reader Dialogue session. During this session, Ms. XUE Xiaoping, Dean of Yinling Academy; Mr. LU Yuan, Associate Senior Editor of Chinese Writers Magazine; WU Lingyu a Grade 5 student from Class 10 at the First Primary School of Ziyun Autonomous County, Anshun, Guizhou Province; HAO Xinyue, a doctoral student in education at Moscow State Pedagogical University; and young author and critic Ms. LI Xiaoxiao shared their favorite books and reading experiences.
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