Erasmus+ contribuisce concretamente a realizzare alcune strategie politiche dell’Unione europea. All’interno del Programma assumono ruoli centrali temi chiave quali l’inclusione sociale, la sostenibilità ambientale, la transizione verso il digitale e la promozione della partecipazione alla vita democratica.
Si tratta di priorità trasversali a tutti i settori, da tenere in considerazione sia per gli obiettivi che per le attività e le modalità di gestione dei progetti finanziati.
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We’ve been very chatty in recent years; various platforms have enabled many different opinions and points of view to be shared. The same goes for education. After observing the aftermath of the pandemic and the changing educational landscape, it was clear that we needed to do things differently. But we quickly returned to our familiar practices and from there, we were catapulted again; the infamous ChatGPT tool was introduced. And everything changed. Again.
The need to learn
We’ve all heard the African proverb ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. But what if a village becomes too big? It’s difficult when everyone has something to say about it. As a teacher, you know best. How many parents come to you as a ‘know-it-all’? When it gets too crowded and loud, it’s best to focus on the things we know we can do and know how to do. We dig into the basics.
There is no need to know everything about how AI works, but as educators, we need to familiarise ourselves with the basics. Why? To facilitate conversations about the pros and cons, the when and how, to discuss issues such as ethical use, safety, online behaviour and well-being. Parents often do not know how to address these topics, educators do. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away, and shying away from it will only make it more invasive. The goal is to understand and create a safe environment for learners to explore. We need to move from fear to will and start using it as a tool for what it is. Nothing more and nothing less.
The partners of the AI4T project (Artificial Intelligence for and by Teachers) have succeeded in putting together a training pathway that provides teachers (educators, mentors, teacher trainers and inspectors) with basic knowledge about AI in education. The MOOC is divided into four modules, providing a comprehensive understanding of AI fundamentals and the pedagogical impact of AI tools. The AI4T Open Textbook complements the MOOC and offers insight into AI concepts, learning analytics, agency and its ethical implications. Both resources are available in five languages, and the textbook can be easily translated into other languages.
The need to talk about it
International contexts are an excellent place to give free rein to our thoughts, as we are not locked into a national context and can think outside of established practises. And peer-to-peer conversations about AI are a necessity. In this context, it’s good to have a community, a village, you can rely on. I use the Digital Education Hubfor this purpose. This is a community of people with professional and study-based information on how to address different aspects of the current situation. There you can join expert groups where you can actively contribute to concrete results. An example of this is the AI report we’ve produced in the hub’s squad on AI in education. The report highlights the potential benefits and risks of AI in education, since it’s crucial to find the right balance between using AI to improve education and make sure we don’t overlook the risks or lose sight of what’s important to us as educators.
Educators are gatekeepers who can open a safe space for AI in education and learning in order to facilitate understanding and create an environment in which students can flourish. Marie Curie once said that there is nothing in life to be afraid of, but that everything should be understood. Now is the time for educators to be curious about AI to boost their confidence in educating others.
Petra Bevek works at the Digital Education Service at the Ministry of Education in Slovenia. She has over 15 years of experience in internationalisation of education and project management. She is an expert in the field of dissemination and promotion of educational content, ensuring the success of the content and knowledge transfer to stakeholders and a wider audience.
Additional information
Education type:School Education
Target audience:Teacher Student Teacher Head Teacher / Principal Pedagogical Adviser Teacher EducatorGovernment staff / policy maker Researcher
Teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession, but it comes with its unique set of challenges that can often lead to chronic stress or burnout. This course is carefully crafted to address the holistic well-being of educators, focusing on three key pillars: teacher well-being, burnout prevention, and work-life balance.
We believe that by focusing on these three key pillars, educators can not only thrive in their professional roles but also lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. The primary aim of the course is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and strategies necessary to proactively manage and prevent stress, in order to prevent burnout, and cultivate a balanced and sustainable teaching career. The course tries to create a supportive learning environment where educators feel empowered to prioritise their well-being without compromising their commitment to students. The course emphasises the connection between teacher well-being and a positive classroom environment, offering insights and practices to create a supportive and thriving learning space.
Learning objectives
As participants, you will:
Learn to recognise common stressors in the teaching profession and develop personalised strategies to manage and mitigate them effectively by engaging in discussions and sharing ideas with fellow educators.
Raise awareness on your personal well-being and discover practical tools and techniques to enhance personal resilience, empowering you to bounce back from challenges and setbacks, by analysing good practices.
Explore strategies for preventing stress, like setting healthy boundaries in both professional and personal spheres, fostering a more sustainable work-life balance, by joining self-reflection activities.
Develop well-being habits based on a 21-day challenge and a personalised self-care plan, ensuring you prioritise your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The content and activities of this online course are designed to boost the resilience of educational professionals by encouraging them to reflect on their well-being and stimulate action, as a means to strengthen their individual and collective well-being at school.
Methodology & assessment
The course is offered as an asynchronous course with flexibility in regard to when and where participants follow the course content and join the course activities. However, there is a final deadline in place for the submission of a course product. Participants are required to actively contribute to the course activities by sharing their work and submitting a course product. This product is submitted and assessed by peers or the course instructor in the final module of the course.
Certification details
Upon successful completion of the course, a digital course certificate is awarded. The certificate shows the name of the learner and key course details such as the estimated learning hours, the learning objectives, and a link to the course homepage.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, celebrated on 21 March, reminds us of the importance of actively defending pluralism, tolerance and non-discrimination.
The communication emphasises the important role education has to play in raising awareness and people’s readiness to react against prejudices, extremist narratives, conspiracy thinking and ideologies that drive discrimination and hatred. The European Education Area contributes to this, since building more resilient and inclusive national education and training systems, which can offer equal opportunities to all regardless of their background or status, is one of its main objectives.
Teaching resources for educators
The Anne Frank House offers versatile teaching materials related to history, prejudice, discrimination and democracy. Its ‘Stories that Move’ is a free online tool for teaching about diversity and discrimination.
On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, it should be remembered that the commitment to end discrimination goes beyond legislation. Embracing diversity and ending discrimination are an overarching, shared responsibility for the whole of society.
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