AI, ethics and future-proofing the classroom

Kontext / Contexte

There's great potential for Generative AI to support educators and students and potentially improve education, but there need to be ethical conditions and design principles in place. How can we make sure that human abilities are enhanced, not replaced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) ? Plus, how do we take into account the needs of each individual, as well as the collective and the planet?

In this workshop we will explore the tools, knowledge and awareness to apply AI with grace, with dignity and care, in the classroom. During this workshop, we not only learn about and practice with Gen.AI tools to unlock their potential for more efficient, creative, inclusive and intelligent classrooms, but also develop an ethical compass to guide the use of Gen.AI with grace.

Zielsetzung / Objectifs

Knowledge
Participants understand:
- what AI is and how to collaborate with it in an empowering way
- what some of the relevant ethical risks of AI in the classroom are
- what a future-proof classroom may look like.

Skills
Participants will be able to:
- use practical AI-based applications in the classroom
- use AI for visual, collaborative and critical thinking
- adapting teaching and test methods to the use of AI by students.

Attitudes
Participants will:
- hone their mindset and attention, and inspire students to do the same
- collaborate with AI in a way that works for them, and inspire students to do the same
- foster a culture of visual, critical, collaborative thinking and problem-solving.

Inhalt / Contenu

In today's digital age, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education brings both opportunities and challenges. This workshop is designed for secondary and primary school teachers aiming to navigate the ethical implications of AI while fostering critical thinking, real-world relevance, and collaborative learning environments in their classrooms.

Key concepts we will explore:

Self-Directed Learning:
- Explore how self-directed learning empowers students and mitigates the risk of being overshadowed by AI
- Learn strategies to create inclusive and personalised learning environments that encourage students to discover their unique potential.

Attention Training:
- Understand the importance of attention training and impulse control in an era of constant distractions
- Empower educators to guide students in deliberately choosing AI tools aligned with self-directed learning principles.

Collaborative Creation:
- Emphasize the value of collaborative creation over passive consumption of AI-generated content
- Discover ways to leverage AI tools as co-pilots to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.

Critical & Visual Thinking and Problem-Solving:
- Engage students in creating their own learning content
- Learn to adapt teaching methods and assessments to foster critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills.

Join me in this workshop to explore the intersection of AI, ethics, and education, and discover how to harness the power of AI to create more engaging, inclusive, and empowering learning experiences for students.

Arbeitsformen / Approche méthodologique

Sourcing from the Gracious AI design methodology, including:
- different AI ethics paradigms
- biomimicry design
- visual thinking
- foresight tools.

Referent, Referentin / Formateur, formatrice

Lisanne Buik, AI ethics consultant, speaker & futurist, MSc. Business Ethics

Remarques / Anmerkung

Please reflect on your personal experiences with technology integration in the classroom, and its ethical challenges. And please prepare questions and concerns related to AI's role in education. Technical readiness, an open and collaborative mind & heart, and a focus on actionable takeaways will ensure active participation and meaningful contributions to discussions.

Please sign in to MS Teams to locate your training. The appropriate training group will be shown at least one day before the start of the training. You will not be sent an access link. A microphone and a camera are required to participate (PC or laptop, no iPad or smartphone (limited functions)). The camera must be turned on during the entire training session.