Inclusive teaching with AI

I successfully completed the intensive six-day course, "Inclusive Teaching with Artificial Intelligence," which was designed to help educators effectively bridge the new digital gap and move beyond the conventional "onesize-fits-all" teaching method. The program successfully blended essential theoretical instruction with extensive, hands-on activities, which was a very valuable approach. Key activities involved in-depth discussions on the crucial role of human diversity and how AI can strategically support educational inclusion. A significant focus was placed on empowering neurodivergent students (e.g., those with ADHD, dyslexia) through dedicated AI tools. We were introduced to a comprehensive AI toolkit and various innovative teaching strategies. The practical sessions provided me with direct experience using applications like Diffit, Gamma, and Magicschool, enabling me to practice designing teaching materials, editing visual content, and planning lessons. Specifically, I explored techniques for modifying and segmenting texts, highlighting key information, and implementing listening options to enhance accessibility and learning for all students. Furthermore, the course addressed unlocking giftedness with AI, using innovative practices and formative assessment techniques to maximize each student's potential. The culmination of the course included the practical development and peer/AI-review of an inclusive, AI-infused lesson plan. Finally, we also covered broader professional topics, such as AI solutions for teacher stress/burnout, reviewing ethical considerations, and creating AI-proof assessments. The mobility was enriched by engaging cultural activities. The mobility activity significantly enhanced my practical skills and knowledge concerning the effective and ethical integration of Artificial Intelligence into inclusive classroom settings. A concrete and highly valuable skill I acquired is advanced prompt engineering. I learned the precise methodology for crafting detailed instructions for the AI, which is essential to generate the exact resources needed for differentiated instruction and personalize materials for students with specific abilities and needs. In terms of knowledge, I gained a comprehensive understanding of an AI toolkit and numerous innovative strategies for inclusion, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and adaptive learning. I am now proficient in utilizing applications like Diffit and Gamma to scaffold tasks. I learned practical ways to use these tools to modify content—by segmenting, highlighting, and providing multi-modal options—to support neurodivergent students and improve learning. I am now equipped to assist struggling readers and scaffold writing tasks. Furthermore, the course provided essential knowledge on utilizing AI to prepare engaging, thought-provoking assignments and provide higher-order-thinking questions for both gifted and all students. Crucially, I gained deep insight into the ethical dimension of AI, discussing limitations related to accuracy, bias, and privacy in an educational context. The course also demonstrated how to use AI tools to facilitate everyday work, which ultimately saves time for more meaningful human interactions with students.