What does the use of algorithms mean for the autonomy of teachers?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven educational practices are increasingly used in schools across the world, promising a revolution in the way teaching is taking place and students learn. However, the increase in the integration of such technologies in formal education contexts has raised multiple questions around ethical uses, privacy, and security of students, as well as questions about the role of the teacher in this new schooling context.

• We will discuss questions such as:
• How is data used for learning?
• What are the potential benefits that data-driven practices can bring?
• What are the limitations?
• What does it mean when the algorithms take decisions that usually the teacher take?
• What are the necessary steps to ensure teachers possess the right skills and competences to make best use of this data?
• How can we agree on a way forward that harnesses the benefits of AI without compromising students’ privacy and teachers’ agency?

Following speakers will share their experience and insights on the issue: