Prof. Dr. Rattha-korn Vilaichone, the Assistant to the Rector for Academic Affairs at Thammasat University, announced that the university has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCB Academy, a division of Siam Commercial Bank PCL. This partnership aims to develop online learning courses for both university students and the general public, focusing on enhancing digital human capacity skills to promote a sustainable future of learning.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pipop Udon, the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at Thammasat University, explained that the agreement allows Thammasat to integrate courses from SCB Academy and Google into the student curriculum. Students can enroll in these courses at any time through the online system, and upon completion, they will receive an E-Certification. Additionally, the Credit Bank system enables students to accumulate credits, potentially bypassing certain courses and accelerating their studies.
“In today’s learning, we refer to it as ‘Anywhere, Anytime, Any Devices,’ which means that we can learn whenever, wherever, and through any device. This allows students to not necessarily attend physical classrooms, but instead choose to learn online.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pipop further emphasized that Thammasat University’s direction focuses on lifelong learning and recognizes the increasing importance of online education. The university’s response is not limited to its own students but extends to various groups, including high school students who will become future university students, working adults, and especially in the future as we move towards an increasingly aging society. It becomes a crucial responsibility of the university to address lifelong education or Life Long Learning.
Assoc. Prof. Gasinee Witoonchart, the Rector of Thammasat University, emphasized that the agreement solidifies Thammasat University's position as a pioneer in collaborating with prominent national entities like SCB Academy and global leaders such as Google to develop its curriculum. Additionally, Thammasat will lead in implementing a Credit Bank system, where E-Certificates earned through online courses can be applied towards further university education. This initiative is expected to set a benchmark for other Thai universities, encouraging them to enhance their teaching and learning frameworks to meet future global educational needs.
