Artificial intelligence: Key to the future of education in Erfurt!

Artificial intelligence: Key to the future of education in Erfurt!

The city of Erfurt and its universities are setting an example for the progressive integration of this technology into educationally relevant areas with a lecture series on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence” (AI). The events that were offered for the first time in the summer semester of 2024 will be continued in 2025. A total of eight dates are scheduled in the ballroom of the Erfurt town hall, which will take place on Tuesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Admission is free, but the number of seats is limited to 180, reflecting demand and interest in the topic. This initiative is supported by leading personalities from the University and University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, the International Vocational Academy (iba), the International University and the Health and Medical University. uni-erfurt.de reports that on June 3, 2025 a particularly insightful lecture by Prof. Dr. Sven Jöckel addresses how AI influences the development of digital skills in the education sector.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to fundamentally change the educational landscape. As numerous studies show, AI can not only recognize learning levels through targeted data analysis, but also adapt teaching content individually. This allows the specific needs and abilities of students to be better taken into account. The positive effect of AI on the learning process is particularly evident in the MINT area (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology). This not only promotes understanding, but also increases motivation.

The role of AI in education

However, the implementation of AI in the education system also raises fundamental questions. There are challenges, particularly with regard to future teaching and learning methods. Students need new skills in order to be able to actively deal with and design AI. A shift from passive consumption to active creation is necessary. This requires an offer to develop a basic understanding of AI that is aimed at children, young people, parents and teachers.

The integration of AI into educational settings is also supported by innovative approaches. AI-supported virtual encounters with contemporary witnesses enable interactive and sustainable communication of history. However, there are also downsides: unequal access to technologically advanced means threatens to further deepen existing differences in education. koerber-stiftung.de addresses these challenges in depth, but also illustrates the opportunities that AI can offer to promote research and innovation.

In conclusion, the spread and use of AI in education is not only transforming learning itself, but is also reshaping the entire educational landscape. The upcoming events in Erfurt will certainly provide valuable impulses for an active and informed discussion of these topics. Information about this is also available ki-campus.org to find.