AI and Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education in schools and universities, and we are seeing changes to the way we learn and study.

We are also seeing a whole new emphasis on ethics, integrity, and responsible use. Institutions are embracing AI to personalise learning and prepare students for an AI-driven world. However, policies remain uneven, often focusing on banning AI outright! Progressive frameworks are emerging, but many institutions still face challenges in training both teachers and students to use AI critically and analytically. 

SUGGESTED READING 

Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionise Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Salman Khan

COURSE OUTLINE 

Lesson Plan: AI and Education (2 Hours)

Introduction (15 min)

• Outline the rapid transformation caused by AI in schools and universities.
• Explain how ethics, integrity, and responsible use are now emphasised.

Group Discussion (20 min)

• Debate: Should AI be banned in education?
• Explore uneven policies, focusing on outright bans vs. progressive frameworks.

Case Study Analysis (20 min)

• Review real-world examples of AI tools (e.g., MS Copilot, ChatGPT) and how various institutions are implementing them.
• Discuss ethical dilemmas, privacy, and academic honesty with AI.

Critical Thinking Activity (30 min)

• Participants discuss critical and analytical AI use in education.

Teacher and Student Training Challenges (15 min)

• Discuss difficulties faced by institutions in training teachers and students—highlight lack of standardisation and practical skills.

Reflection (20 min)

• Participants present their views on: “What should effective AI policy look like in education?”
• Encourage sharing perspectives to reinforce learning outcomes.

Closing (10 min)

• Recap key points and answer questions.
• Provide resources for further exploration (AI policy documents, ethical guidelines, etc.).

This structure ensures students gain a broad understanding, analyse real dilemmas, and develop critical perspectives on AI in education and evolving policy.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1.       Demonstrate understanding of how artificial intelligence is transforming education in schools and universities, including shifts in teaching, learning, and assessment.

2.       Describe key ethical, integrity, and responsible use considerations, and explain why these are emphasised in AI-related education policy.

3.       Reflect on future challenges and opportunities of AI integration in education including the social, ethics and professional impacts.