Guidelines for introducing artificial intelligence into the educational environment

1. Introduction

This resource provides practical guidance for teachers, instructors, and other educational stakeholders on introducing artificial intelligence into the teaching process. The goal is to ensure the responsible, ethical, and effective use of artificial intelligence tools and systems, in accordance with the recommendations of the European Commission and UNESCO.

Integrating artificial intelligence into education is not only a technical challenge but also a pedagogical, strategic, and organisational process that requires collaboration among various experts, ongoing professional development, and clearly defined ethical and legal frameworks. The following key guidelines can assist educational institutions and teachers in designing and implementing a sustainable and responsible approach to artificial intelligence in educational settings.

The guidelines and recommendations in this section are based on current European and international documents that define the principles of responsible, ethical, and sustainable use of artificial intelligence in education.

These documents highlight the need for an integrated approach that connects technology, pedagogy, and ethics, and supports the professional development of teachers:

•          European Commission (2024). Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act)
•          European Commission (2022). Ethical Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data in Teaching and Learning for Educators
•          UNESCO (2021). Artificial Intelligence and Education: Guidance for Policy-makers
•          European Commission (2020). European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu)
•          European Commission (2022). European Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027).