This Community of Practice (CoP) was launched as a dynamic, participant-led initiative to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to solve real-world problems in education. It ran from March to August 2025, drawing significant interest with 245 registered participants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, including teachers, school leaders, academics, and edtech industry professionals.

Structure and Purpose

• The CoP held 10 interactive meetings over six months.

• The topics were democratically selected by the community through a survey, ensuring relevance and engagement.

• For each topic, expert speakers were sourced to lead thought-provoking discussions.

• Sessions encouraged collaboration, innovation, and reflective practice, aiming to equip educators with tools, strategies, and ethical considerations for AI integration.

Core Objectives

• Empower educators to drive the direction of AI learning in schools.

• Foster a global network of professionals committed to ethical, inclusive, and effective AI use in education.

• Showcase practical examples and real-world trials of AI tools and practices.

• Bridge the gap between policy, research, and classroom implementation.

Participant Profile

• Educators across all levels: early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, and VET.

• Participants from multiple countries, representing a global interest in AI in education.

• Many were already experimenting with AI in their practice or held leadership roles.

Key Features

• Community-led: Members chose the direction and content focus.

• Presenter-sourced: Experts were invited to address the chosen themes.

• Collaborative ethos: Emphasis on knowledge-sharing, peer support, and co-construction of ideas.

• Focus on inclusion: Priority was given to ensuring representation of diverse voices, particularly in addressing the needs of disadvantaged learners.