In this episode, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Professor Colin de la Higuera from the Digital Science Laboratory at Université de Nantes to talk about the evolving role of AI in education, and more specifically, the new AI-DL Erasmus+ project, which builds on the work of its predecessor AI4T. Colin begins by detailing his background in machine learning and his role in UNESCO’s Open Education Global Congress over the past eight years.
As the conversation evolves, Michael and Colin discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, the importance of student engagement, and the necessity of research-informed policies in education. The discussion then focuses on the new AI-DL project and what it hopes to achieve, as they probe the relationship between AI, Digital Citizenship, and Data Literacy, emphasising the necessity of finding the right balance when developing both students and teachers’ AI literacy.
Some other notable takeaways…
- AI can have a positive impact on knowledge sharing.
- Students are using AI in unexpected ways.
- The relationship with time in learning is crucial.
- Research in education policy is essential.
- The AIDL project aims to balance AI opportunities and challenges.
- Data literacy is vital for students and teachers.
- Conversations about AI must happen across all disciplines.
- Finding a middle ground in teaching AI is a significant challenge.
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