Tag: Education
41 articles tagged Education
Early years staff turn to AI for admin, but few are trained
Tapestry's annual survey finds 46% of early years educators used AI in the past six months, up from 33%, yet only 21% of users have had any training in it.
OpenAI launches a separate ChatGPT for under-18 users
Teenagers are routed automatically into a restricted version with study tools, parental controls and a model spec barring emotional dependence.
Exam board cancels AI cheating penalty over flawed process
Qualifications Scotland has reinstated a pupil's Higher English grade, conceding it cannot be sure a fair process was followed before sanctioning them for AI use.
Ofqual warns of far tougher scrutiny on AI in coursework
Ofqual boss Ian Bauckham says written coursework will face 'far, far more scrutiny' to stop the AI-fuelled subversion of assessment in England.
EEF opens £2.5m fund to study AI's effect on learning
The Education Endowment Foundation is funding research into whether tools like ChatGPT help pupils learn or erode memory and engagement, with findings due in 2027.
DfE guidance backs AI for drafting SEND support plans
Updated government-backed guidance says schools may use AI to draft SEND support plans, but warns staff to be 'extremely cautious' with pupil data and statutory documents.
Nearly a fifth of UK students now using ChatGPT for careers advice
Prospects survey finds 18% of UK students and graduates have turned to ChatGPT or Copilot for careers guidance; 66% of 13–16 year olds say they would do the same.
Teachers warn AI is eroding pupils' critical thinking in England
NEU survey of 9,000 teachers finds two-thirds have observed declining thinking skills among pupils using AI, as 49% oppose government AI tutor plans.
Google commits $30m to AI skills training across Europe
Google launches AI Works for Europe initiative with $30 million funding, new professional certificates, and university partnerships to train workers in AI skills.
Google Gemini Launches Free SAT Practice Tests with Princeton Review
Students can now access full-length SAT practice exams through Gemini, with personalised feedback and study plans at no cost.
UK Schools Trial AI Deepfake Teachers and Remote Learning
Schools across the UK experiment with deepfake teacher videos and remote specialists, sparking debate between innovation advocates and unions concerned about education quality.
