The evolving aspirations of artificial intelligence and its growing impact in various sectors, is tackled by the AI4AL project in a reality that aims to use the potential of artificial intelligence to empower education, with a particular focus on the adult education sector. To achieve this goal, the AI4AL project is dedicated to equipping educators and professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively integrate AI into their teaching methodologies.
The AI4AL Training Toolkit is a key component of this mission, providing a comprehensive and self-paced approach to empower educators, or other stakeholders in the adult education sector. It will be developed carefully to provide a structured yet flexible learning framework tailored to the unique needs of individuals who want to fully understand the complexities of AI in education.
In this page you will find:
1) A selection of some of the most affective tools and resources collected by the partnership and included in the training course as Open Educational Resources. From each module a total of 4 tools and resources have been selected here and showcased- making this a selection of 24 tools and resources. For more you will have to follow our full course!
2) The Toolkit Publication including: a) A summary of the in depth needs analysis the consortium carried out before the project stage as well as during the first part of the project development, b) The flexible curriculum of the training course, delving into the objectives and learning outcomes of each of the modules of the training path
The Tools and Resources
Available in English, German, Italian, Romanian and Spanish
The Toolkit Publication
Available in English, German, Italian, Romanian and Spanish
The Tools and Resources
Available in English (German, Italian, Romanian and Spanish coming soon)
Module 1: Fundamentals of AI
Elements of AI
The Elements of AI is a series of free online courses to learn what AI is, what can (and can’t) be done with AI, and how to start creating AI methods.
The History of AI- Crash Course
A series of videos on the history of AI and the potential it has to do amazing things in our lives while also being aware of the perils and why all should understand AI.
Khan Academy- AI in Education
An online course on What is generative AI and how does it work? What are some best practices for teaching and learning with generative AI?
AI and Adult Education. Beyond the Hype
In this EPALE’s OER you can find and follow interesting discussions and insights System, Learner and Educator- supporting AI, including Curriculum Development.
Module 2: Ethical and Responsible AI Use
ML Courses by Google
Google's machine learning courses provide practical training for beginners and experienced developers alike, enabling you to build and deploy machine learning models effectively and why not our own ethical AIs.
Udacity - Ethical AI
In this course by UDACITY, learners and educators learn how to approach and apply ethical AI. Coursework will enable practitioners to design and build models with enhanced fairness and limited bias to avoid unforeseen consequences and connect ethical AI concepts to critical issues in privacy, governance, transparency, and security.
Google's AI for Social Good
Google offers resources and case studies on how AI can be used for social good, including education. Exploring these resources can provide insights into ethical AI applications in educational settings.
The EC Ethical Guidelines
These ethical guidelines on AI and data usage in teaching and learning are designed to help educators understand the potential that the applications of AI and data usage can have in education and to raise awareness of the possible risks so that they are able to engage positively, critically and ethically with AI systems and exploit their full potential.
Module 3: Starting with AI: Basics and Implementation
Coursera
Coursera hosts courses and specializations tailored for educators including artificial intelligence concepts in education.
Unity ML-Agents
Unity ML-Agents provides documentation and examples demonstrating how to create simulations and games with AI agents.
edX
Discover courses offered by respected institutions covering topics such as adaptive learning systems, intelligent tutoring systems, or AI ethics in education.
ASCD
Explore broader topics such as personalized learning, data-driven instruction, and technology integration that are relevant to AI in education.
Module 5: Digital Competences for Educators and Citizens
MyDigiSkills
MyDigiSkills is a tool that helps citizens and learners to better understand and self-reflect on their level of digital skills based on knowledge, skills and attitude in each of the five areas of the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp).
SELFIE for TEACHERS
SELFIE for TEACHERS is an online instrument designed to assist primary and secondary school teachers in evaluating their use of digital technologies within their professional practice.
Europass Self-Assessment Test
Digital skills are important for working, studying, accessing services and buying products, or keeping in touch with friends and family. Take this test to learn more about your digital skills, discover what your level is and take the next step to improve them.
Artificial Intelligence Curriculum for Adult Education
The AI Curriculum for Adult Education (AIAE) project created training material for trainers in adult education to strengthen their own digital skills and acquire knowledge over AI, but also learning material for adult learners to gain an overview of the fundamentals in the field of AI.
Module 6: The AI4AL Scenario Repository
AI4AL wiki
AI4AL Wiki is the place for adult education professionals to collaborate and share experiences with AI4AL project sources and AI-based tools in general. You need to sign up first!
AI4AL Educators' space
In this specific area of the wiki, educators will find AI learning scenarios to apply to their context and recordings of AI4AL practical workshops on teaching methodologies, the matching tool and tips from experienced educators.
Methodological guide for educators
The Methodological Guide outlines the principles for involving educators and learners in integrating AI-based technologies within both formal and informal Adult Education.
The Toolkit Publication
Available in English, Italian, German and Romanian
