EU guidelines to help teachers with ethical use of AI are published
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The European Commission published Ethical Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data in teaching and learning for teachers. The Guidelines address how AI is used in schools, to support teachers and students in their teaching and learning, and to support administrative tasks in educational settings. The Guidelines are part of the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) and were developed by a dedicated Commission Expert Group bringing together a wide range of practitioners from the world of education and training, academia, private sector and international organisations.
The Guidelines will help teachers at primary and secondary levels of education, independently of their experience in digital education. The objective is to clarify popular and widespread misconceptions about AI that might cause confusion or anxiety over its use, especially in education. Ethical considerations and requirements are also addressed by offering practical advice to educators and school leaders on how to plan an effective use of AI and data in schools. For example, the guidelines advise on how to use technologies to adapt teaching to each learner's ability or how to prepare individualised interventions for students with special needs. Finally, they are a solid basis to discuss emerging competences for an ethical use of AI and data among teachers and educators and suggest ways of raising awareness and engaging with the community.
Useful links:
Ethical Guidelines on the Use of AI and Data in Teaching and Learning for Educators
AI Act: Commission proposal for excellence and trust in Artificial Intelligence
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