Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Education: How to Navigate New Horizons as a Teacher

As AI takes centre stage, it's time to speak honestly about its ethical implications and potential dangers for education.

Teachers tackling AI’s challenges over the next school year. Image by filllvlad

I have written about how I love integrating technology into teaching and learning.

The Transformative Power of AI in Learning: Welcome to the Future of Education

It is true that I tend to marvel at the possibilities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers to education in general and for learning. However, AI also has drawbacks and grey areas, which is why I want to dig into a topic that has been buzzing in the education community — the ethical implications and potential dangers of AI for teaching and learning.

Is it ethical? Is is cheating? Are we doing it? Are they?!

As someone who’s devoted my career to education and embraced the possibilities of AI, I believe it’s crucial for us to have an open and honest conversation about its impact on our profession.

For me, the next five core ideas represent the cutting-edge intersection of education, technology, and artificial intelligence and how it…