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Starting signal for the teacher academy: AI is conquering primary schools!
The KU Ingolstadt is launching the “SmartStart Erasmus+ Teacher Academy” to integrate AI into primary schools, supported by twelve partner universities in Europe.
Starting signal for the teacher academy: AI is conquering primary schools!
A new milestone in teacher training was set with the launch of the “SmartStart Erasmus+ Teacher Academy” project, which was led by Professor Dr. Heiner Böttger, Professor Dr. Barbara Lenzgeiger and Professor Dr. Klaudia Schultheis was launched at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. This pioneering program aims to address the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in primary schools and to support teachers and students in the critical integration of AI tools in the classroom. KU.de reports that…
Digital teaching is initially supported by an online course that deals with the technological, pedagogical and didactic aspects of AI and digital media. This course is delivered jointly with the partner institutions and is accessible via the eTwinning platform. In a subsequent practical phase, the content learned is tested at the partner schools. The entire project will be implemented over a period of three years, with the first phase starting in March 2025. kau.se reports that…
Collaborations and goal setting
The project involves close collaboration with a total of twelve universities and several primary schools from seven European countries. Among the institutions is Karlstad University, which is leading one of eight work packages together with NLA University College in Oslo. Kent Fredholm, director of the doctoral program in education at Karlstad University, plays a central role in this. The participation of these diverse academic institutions enables cross-disciplinary exchange of knowledge and promotes an international network of teachers and education professionals. KU.de further reports that…
A central element of the project is the development of an AI-powered translation tool that overcomes language barriers and supports multilingual classrooms. This tool is considered crucial to enable easier communication, especially for children with a migrant background. In the initial phase, an expert group consisting of teachers, psychologists, political leaders and parents will also be formed to develop a comprehensive theoretical basis and a strategy paper for program design. kau.se reports that…
Evaluation and sustainable development
Another important aspect of the project is the evaluation of the professional development of the participating teachers. Scientific studies will analyze the results of the training in order to produce both scientific and popular publications to support teachers and teacher educators. The aim is not only to immediately improve teaching methods, but also to develop stable structures in the long term at the universities involved. KI Campus reports that...
In order to promote motivation and exchange among the international partners, the project structure includes several face-to-face meetings and three large conferences. These personal encounters are intended as central elements for team building and knowledge exchange. During the first exchange, the partners were positively surprised by the motivation and commitment of those involved. The involvement of political and social decision-makers is also sought to ensure the dissemination of the program. KU.de reports that…