AIS, in collaboration with the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), organized the ‘Aunjai Cyber Young Creator Challenge 2024.’ This creative platform aims to foster content creation skills among students under OBEC’s jurisdiction. The students were encouraged to showcase their ideas by producing short video clips on the theme of creative online usage, drawing from the core content of the Aunjai Cyber curriculum. The event garnered significant interest from schools nationwide, marking it as a valuable initiative that not only enhances students’ abilities but also contributes to the promotion of knowledge and the development of digital skills. The resulting content has the potential to be further developed into educational materials that can sustainably address cyber threats.
Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Advisor to the Minister of Education, stated “The ‘Aunjai Cyber Young Creator Challenge 2024’ is a prime example of a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors, leveraging shared capabilities to promote safe online usage and develop essential skills for the future among students and youth. This initiative not only helps students understand the risks associated with the online world but also contributes to the creation of various educational materials that can be shared with peers, parents, and communities. I would like to thank all the participating schools and congratulate the teams that won awards in this event. I firmly believe that the collective power of all of us will help us keep pace with technological changes, understand digital skills, and effectively address the online threats that are increasingly present in our daily lives.”
Ph.D. Wisanu Subsombat, Director of Bureau of Academic Affairs and Educational Standards Office of the Basic Education Commission, stated that the “‘Aunjai Cyber Young Creator Challenge 2024’ is an activity promoting digital citizenship and cybersecurity through a video clip competition that reflects creativity and social responsibility. Nowadays, digital skills and cybersecurity are essential for students and educational personnel. This competition offers students nationwide the opportunity to create video clips that demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired from the Aunjai Cyber curriculum. These clips aim to advise and warn society about using online spaces in a quality and creative manner, and to present creative ideas that can be effectively conveyed to peers and families. Moreover, it is a collaborative learning experience for the team members, consisting of five people: a school administrator, a team advisor, and three students. All participants have completed the Aunjai Cyber curriculum and transitioned from learners to creators of content for society.”
Saichon Submakudom, Head of Public Relations and Business Relations AIS, stated: “The ‘Aunjai Cyber Young Creator Challenge 2024’ builds upon the knowledge and understanding of the Aunjai Cyber curriculum, which is now part of the education in OBEC-affiliated schools. This event serves as a model activity that creatively drives efforts to address cyber threats. The widespread interest from schools across the country has shown us the diverse ways of storytelling that can promote digital skills. I would like to extend my gratitude to the Ministry of Education, the Office of the Basic Education Commission, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, and all the educators and teachers from participating schools. This event has provided students with a platform to showcase their talents while enriching their knowledge, ensuring that Thai students are not left vulnerable to cyber threats.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Suvit Saetia, President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) added: “The ‘Aunjai Cyber Young Creator Challenge 2024′ video competition has highlighted the potential of elementary and secondary students nationwide in producing educational content that enhances digital skills. These works stem from the students’ process of thinking, designing, and creating content based on the Aunjai Cyber curriculum. This process not only deepens their understanding but also enables them to produce materials that can effectively contribute to solving cyber threats.”
The ‘Aunjai Cyber Young Creator Challenge 2024’ is a competition where participants create short video clips that convey stories, provide education, or offer guidance on appropriate online usage, all centered around the theme of creative online practices. This competition is based on the core content of the Aunjai Cyber curriculum, which focuses on the 4P principles: 1) Practice: Instilling correct and appropriate digital technology usage, 2) Personality: Protecting online privacy, 3) Protection: Safeguarding against online threats, and 4) Participation: Encouraging positive interaction through proper communication skills and behaviors online. The competition is open to elementary and secondary students from OBEC-affiliated schools across the country, with over 150,000 THB in scholarships, along with trophies and certificates of achievement, awarded to the winners. Judging criteria include the completeness and credibility of the information, clarity and understanding of the content, relevance and connection to the theme, creativity, and the quality of media production.
Winning Schools:
Primary School Level
- Practice Topic: Bannongmueangklang School, Yasothon Primary Educational Service Area Office 2
- Personality Topic: SungAum Witthaya School, Pathum Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 1
- Protection Topic: Banlahansai School (Khuru Rat Bamrung Witthaya), Buriram Primary Educational Service Area Office 3
- Participation Topic: Wat Pak Nam School (Prasat Witthayakarn), Chanthaburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2
Secondary School Level
- Practice Topic: Nasan School, Surat Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3
- Personality Topic: Rahan Wittaya School, Kamphaeng Phet Secondary Educational Service Area Office
- Protection Topic: Banna “Nayokpitthayakorn” School , Prachin Buri Nakhon Nayok Secondary Educational Service Area Office
- Participation Topic: Pangmakawittayakom School, Kamphaeng Phet Secondary Educational Service Area Office
Popular Vote Award: Nongkungwittayakom School, Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 1
