Pioneering AI Technology in Higher Education to Facilitate Innovation and Nurture the Development of Entrepreneurial Resources

AI has become increasingly important in the 21st century, affecting various sectors and shaping global employment and societal norms. AI will significantly influence the future of higher education, and our project recognizes the need to modernize teaching practices in response. However, European higher education institutions require guidance and tools to adapt to this digital transformation flexibly. Our project seeks to bridge the gap in AI comprehension, application capabilities, and responsible utilization among higher education teachers and students across the continent.

Project period

1.1.2024 - 31.12.2026

Project state

On-going

Project area

International

Project funding

Erasmus+ 2021-2027

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Project website

LAB role

Partner

Unit

Business and Hospitality Management

Project focus area

Intangible value creation

Takes place in project

Project publications:

AI and speedrunning platform decay (A. Vainio) Published 21.2.2024

The biggest obstacle to artificial intelligence is the hype (A. Vainio) Published 22.2.2024

INTED Conference: a place to learn about new trends in education and present own results (O. Bogdanova) Published 15.3.2024

Objectives

We aim to advance the understanding of AI technology in higher education by equipping educators and students with information and resources to facilitate its effective and responsible adoption. We will foster digital readiness, encourage entrepreneurial innovation, and enhance employability. Our primary goals are augmenting digital readiness, fortifying resilience and capacity, championing innovative educational approaches, and nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial aptitude.

Realisation of goals

We will create strategic guidelines for integrating AI into education, develop AI-based tools for lesson planning and teaching support, and create a learning journey to enhance students' AI literacy. We intend to advance educational practices through these activities by harnessing AI's power. By sharing the obtained knowledge across the European education community, we will make its responsible use accessible and beneficial to educators and institutions.

Outcomes

We anticipate outcomes like enhanced digital readiness for educators and students, empowered educational practices through AI-based tools, a cultural shift toward fostering innovation, and broader accessibility to responsible AI adoption within the European education community. Our efforts aim to equip educators and students with the skills and knowledge necessary for the evolving digital landscape, improving teaching methods, inspiring innovation, and ensuring ethical AI integration.

Sustainable Development Goals