Artificial Intelligence in Education: Opportunities and Ethics

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of education at a remarkable pace. From intelligent tutoring systems and automated essay scoring to personalised learning platforms and chatbots that answer student questions around the clock, AI tools are entering classrooms and training rooms across Europe. This course equips educators and youth professionals with the conceptual grounding and practical skills they need to navigate this transformation confidently and critically.

Participants will explore how AI-driven personalisation can adapt content, pace, and feedback to individual learner needs — raising engagement and outcomes in ways that were previously impossible at scale. We will examine real implementations of AI in assessment automation, early-warning systems for at-risk learners, and intelligent content recommendation, giving participants a concrete sense of what is available today and what is coming next.

At the heart of the course is a rigorous examination of ethics. Algorithmic bias, opacity in decision-making, surveillance risks, and the commodification of student data are not abstract concerns — they are live issues that affect the learners in your classroom right now. Participants will develop a critical lens for evaluating AI tools and will learn how to apply data-protection principles and digital-rights frameworks in their day-to-day practice.

The course balances theory with hands-on exploration. Through guided workshops, participants experiment with accessible AI tools, co-design AI-informed lesson activities, and leave with a personal action plan for integrating AI responsibly into their professional context. No prior technical background is required — curiosity and a commitment to learner wellbeing are all you need.