On the 27th of September, DIPF researcher and EduTec member Dr Daniele Di Mitri was invited to attend a high-level expert consultation. This consultation, set up by the German Federal Ministry of Education (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung – BMBF) in collaboration with the project entity German Space Agency (DLR), aimed to gather experts’ opinions on the upcoming research funding line for studying the impact of Artificial Intelligence in schools. Dr Di Mitri’s participation in this collaborative event, alongside other experts, reflects the inclusive nature of the discussion on AI in education.
The upcoming call for project funding aims to support research projects that research more profound into the pedagogical, didactical, and social implications of using AI-based tools. It will explore these tools’ potential advantages and disadvantages in primary and secondary education, focusing on Generative AI models such as ChatGPT.
Dr. Di Mitri, along with other experts in the field, participated in a panel discussion on AI in education. He emphasized the significance of collaborative design research for AI-based technologies to ensure that students and teachers trust these technologies.