In response to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the College of Humanities and Education at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) has embraced aesthetic education as its foundation and recently completed the establishment of the “MetaDisplay Classroom.” By integrating immersive projection technology and human–computer interaction into its curriculum, CYCU has created a smart learning environment that blends virtual and physical spaces while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration—allowing the humanities and technology to meaningfully converge.
As an example, senior students in the Department of Applied Chinese Language and Literature transformed Du Fu’s Tang dynasty poem “Spring View” into an immersive visual experience for their capstone project. Through this innovative design, international learners are guided to better grasp the imagery and emotions embedded in classical poetry. The initiative demonstrates how AI can be re-centered on human-oriented learning design, showcasing a new educational model that integrates humanistic literacy with digital technology.
Dean Penney Peng of CYCU’s College of Humanities and Education emphasizes that AI in education should move beyond efficiency-driven “empowerment” toward a truly human-centered approach. The concept of “integration” highlights a two-way relationship: technology enhances humanistic understanding and creativity, while the humanities provide values, ethics, and design guidance for technological development—prioritizing quality of learning over speed.
Located in CYCU’s Teaching Building, the MetaDisplay Advanced Visualization Classroom integrates AI, holographic projection, and multimodal collaboration to create an immersive, interdisciplinary learning environment. Guided by STEAM education, it strengthens technological literacy, creative thinking, and cross-disciplinary integration, serving as a key hub for innovative teaching and talent cultivation at CYCU.
The MetaDisplay classroom integrates immersive projection, holographic display, and mobile technologies to support interactive learning, 3D modeling, data visualization, and real-time feedback. By enabling students to engage directly within contextualized environments, it enhances inquiry-based learning and extends into affective education through interdisciplinary projects that promote emotional awareness and well-being.
Students in the Department of Applied Chinese Language and Literature apply MetaDisplay and AI tools to create 3D and immersive teaching content, strengthening skills in digital production, prompt design, and critical evaluation of AI-generated outputs. The initiative highlights the essential role of humanistic expertise in guiding technology.
CYCU plans to expand MetaDisplay into a competency-based interdisciplinary program, connecting digital humanities with local engagement. New digital courses spanning the humanities and technology demonstrate the University’s commitment to innovative teaching and talent development.
Rooted in holistic education, Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) emphasizes not only professional competence but also values, ethics, and care. In response to the rapid changes and learning anxieties brought by generative AI, the College of Humanities and Education released the “Human-Centered AI Education Action Guidelines” in 2025—an AI literacy white paper that serves as a framework for teaching, research, and administration grounded in humanistic AI literacy.
CYCU’s ultimate goal is to create a “smart environment” where people and technology grow together—where the humanities learn technology and technology learns empathy. Beyond equipping students with tools, the University seeks to cultivate clear values and self-awareness to navigate an uncertain future. Through this integrative approach, CYCU is redefining learning in the AI era—balancing functionality, ethics, and emotional intelligence while fostering critical judgment, creativity, and interdisciplinary communication.
