AI Resources for Schools
Oide Technology in Education has compiled key additional resources and reading materials on the topic of AI in schools.
These resources are featured in our online course, AI for Schools, a short online course which is currently open for enrolment.
AI Literacy in the Classroom programme
This new programme developed by our colleagues in the Adapt Centre and supported by Google, is aimed at helping secondary school teachers enhance their understanding of artificial intelligence. It provides practical tools and resources to teach AI concepts and to use AI critically and responsibly.
Find out more about the AI Literacy in the Classroom programme (opens in new window).
Dream Space TV
Microsoft Dream Space TV’s brAIn_waves is a fully funded series on AI, with an upper primary and a post-primary series.
Dream Space TV: brAIn_waves for primary schools explores computational thinking, algorithms, data and how AI works at a basic level and includes hands-on lessons for students.
Dream Space TV: brAIn_waves for post-primary students aims to foster AI literacy and encourage creative and ethical thinking about its application.
Experience AI programme
Recently launched by Kinia, the ‘Experience AI’ programme, supported by Google Deep Mind and the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is a fully funded educational programme in AI for teachers and students.
Find out more by visiting the Kinia Contact page, and selecting Training and Professional Development.
AdditionaI AI Resources for Schools
Irish and international policy, strategy and planning
Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 – the role of emerging technologies, including AI in education.
Digital Learning Framework – planning process allows for considered approach to the use of AI.
EU Ethical Guidelines on AI – ethical considerations in the use of AI
UNESCO Guidance on AI – key guidance for schools
Australian Generative AI in Schools Framework – a useful framework which can be adapted for Irish schools
EU Commission AI Act – legal framework on AI addressing risks
UNESCO Guidance on Generative AI – useful guidance document focusing on GenAI
AI activities and lessons
AI Literacy programme – new Adapt AI Literacy in the Classroom programme for teachers supported by Google
Adapt Technology in My Life lessons – Adapt lessons for Primary school
Adapt AI in My Life lessons – Adapt lessons for Post-primary school
AI Primary Handbook – guidelines and activities for teachers from DCU, Insight and PDST project
Professional learning resources for teachers
AI for Schools – Online Course from Oide Technology in Education
Influence of online algorithms – Article from Webwise
Interview with Patricia Scanlon, Irish AI Ambassador – RTE Radio podcast
Webwise podcast on AI – Podcast on AI in education
Dream Space AI Academy – Designed for teachers at all levels, exploring AI fundamentals and tools that boost productivity. Subscribe to Dream Space newsletter to find out more.
AI in Primary Schools – Oide Technology in Education video on AI in primary schools
AI in Post-primary Schools – Oide Technology in Education video on AI in post-primary schools
Understanding key terms in Artificial Intelligence – Oide Technology in Education explainer video
AI4T Mooc – Online course based on the AI4T project
AI4T Textbook – Useful handbook based on the AI4T project
TeachAI website – AI guidance for primary schools from the DCU/Insight/PDST project
Google AI for students – Online course on AI
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