Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more part of everyday life, and education is no exception. From helping teachers save time to offering students more personalized ways to learn, AI can be a valuable tool in the classroom. But to make the most of it, teachers need to understand how it works and how to use it responsibly.

This was the focus of the course “ChatGPT and AI for teachers: Artificial Intelligence in schools and education”, which took place in Porto from May 18th to May 24th, 2025. The course brought together teachers from several European countries: Irma Bierbaumer de GRg Albertgasse in Austria, Timo Niemimaa de Vammalan lukio in Finland, Amandine Chochois de Collège Lycée La Mennais in French Polynesia, Ana Isabel Rodríguez Gonzálvez de CEPA Castillo de Almansa in Spain, Teresa Casa de IPSSEOA Giovanni Falcone Giarre in Italy, and Andżelika Pach, Dorota Sudoł, y Beata Karpała de Szkoła Podstawowa nr 1 w Tarnowie en Polonia.
After some cultural and networking activities on Sunday, the week started on Monday with a welcome session and some first thoughts about AI in schools. Teachers used herramientas interactivas to share their ideas and expectations. They also got an introduction to the main themes of the course and discussed how AI is already starting to change the way we teach and learn.

On Tuesday, the group focused on how to communicate effectively with AI. This included learning how to write clear and specific prompts to get the best possible answers from AI tools like ChatGPT. They tried different examples and saw how small changes in their wording could lead to very different results.

Wednesday was all about practice. Teachers worked on more advanced prompting tasks and also talked about some of the risks that come with using AI, such as bias, privacy, and the need for rules to make sure these tools are used fairly and safely in schools.
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On Thursday, participants explored a variety of digital tools that use AI to support teachers. These tools can help with planning lessons, creating materials, or making classes more interactive. Teachers discussed how they might use some of these ideas in their own schools.

Lastly, teachers focused on using AI for assessment. The group tested tools that can help check student understanding, give quick feedback, and even adjust learning activities based on individual needs. They reflected on how these tools could support their work without replacing their own judgment as teachers.

During the week, there was plenty of time for discussion, teamwork, and sharing experiences. Everyone brought different perspectives, and this helped create a lively and supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, participants left with new ideas, new skills, and new connections with colleagues from across Europe.
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