What was the goal?
The goal of the project was to systematically investigate whether Artificial Intelligence can be used pedagogically to improve the learning experience, and to explore teachers’ attitudes toward integrating AI in primary and secondary education. The project examined the question of whether AI is a “blessing or a curse” in education, considering both its potential benefits — such as personalized learning, skill development in coding, problem-solving, and creativity, and the automation of tasks for teachers — and its challenges, including data privacy concerns, unequal distribution of digital resources among schools, and the risk of over-reliance on technology at the expense of critical thinking.
How did the project proceed?
The project combined three methodological approaches. First, bibliographic research was conducted on the application of Artificial Intelligence in education. Second, semi-structured interviews were carried out with four teachers as part of field research. Third, an anonymous questionnaire was distributed via Google Forms and received 168 responses from primary and secondary education teachers working with students aged 10 to 14.
What were the results?
The questionnaire results showed that the majority of the 168 participants were familiar with AI and quite willing to incorporate it into their teaching. 84% had already used AI in their daily lives, while 57% expressed interest in integrating it into their lessons in the future. Teachers recognized AI’s contribution to supporting students with learning difficulties and to enhancing the understanding of complex concepts. The interviews revealed that teachers acknowledge AI’s role in strengthening the educational process and use it on a personal level, with some also using it for lesson preparation. They consider it a particularly useful tool for simplifying tasks and producing educational content, while emphasizing the importance of guiding students and providing proper teacher training for its effective and creative use. Overall, the project concluded that AI is not expected to replace the teacher’s role but rather to enhance it. Teachers hold a positive view of AI as an assistive tool, provided it is accompanied by meaningful professional development and a clear pedagogical framework. The future of education appears to be grounded in the collaboration between humans and technology.