After reviewing these examples, which ethical issues do you find most concerning in your specific educational context? What role should teachers play in evaluating the ethical implications of AI tools before implementation?
Even before the emergence of generative AI, educational researchers and ethicists had developed comprehensive frameworks for evaluating AI applications in learning contexts. The Ethical Framework for AI in Education published in 2021, provides guidance and a checklist through nine key objectives. Familiarise yourself with these and reflect on these critical questions:
- What questions should educators ask before implementing an AI system?
- Who should be involved in decisions about AI adoption in educational settings?
- What ongoing monitoring might help identify emerging ethical issues?
- How might the benefits of AI be balanced against these ethical considerations?
- Have you reflected on how you monitor your bias and approach to fairness and inclusion in Ai in the classroom?
