AI & Education – Syllabus Overview
This syllabus consists of six modules designed to help teachers, trainers, and youth workers understand Artificial Intelligence and use it in inclusive, ethical, and civic-oriented ways.
Module 1 – Introduction to AI
What is AI? Basic concepts, history and everyday examples, including its role in education and civic life.
- Core concepts of Artificial Intelligence
- AI in everyday life and in schools
- Opportunities and risks: bias, accessibility, democracy
Lead partner: Misak-i Milli Secondary School from Izmir (Turkiye )
Module 2 – AI for Social Inclusion
Exploring how AI can support accessibility and inclusion for diverse learners and communities.
- AI-powered accessibility tools
- Case studies with marginalised groups
- Hands-on testing of inclusive AI tools
Lead partner: Fthia in Action (Greece)
Module 3 – Civic Participation in the Digital Age
Understanding civic engagement today and how AI shapes media, information and public opinion.
- Civic engagement from local to global
- AI and information ecosystems
- Workshops on critical thinking and fact-checking
Lead partner: Liceul Teoretic ION CONSTANTIN BRATIANU (Romania)
Module 4 – Ethics, Diversity and Human Rights in AI
Addressing fairness, transparency, representation and the impact of AI on democracy and rights.
- Key ethical principles in AI
- Diversity and representation in datasets
- Debate on AI in elections and public decision-making
Lead partner: Paradisskolan (Sweden)
Module 5 – AI for Active Citizenship
Using AI for civic innovation, youth participation and co-designing solutions for communities.
- AI applications for civic innovation
- Co-designing AI-based civic projects with youth
- Workshop: AI-driven civic prototypes
Lead partner: SkillsLab21 (France)
Module 6 – Teachers as Facilitators of Inclusive AI Learning
Supporting teachers in using AI tools for course design, student support, and personalised learning.
- Pedagogical strategies for teaching AI
- Using AI in teaching and assessment
- Building safe, participatory AI-enhanced classrooms
Lead partner: Consejería de Educación, Formación Profesional, Actividad Física y Deportes (Spain)