{"id":4977,"date":"2026-11-09T15:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T13:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cubufo.cubufoundation.com\/?p=4977"},"modified":"2026-11-06T15:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T13:32:16","slug":"teaching-in-the-ai-age-what-we-learned-in-prague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cubufo.cubufoundation.com\/?p=4977&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Teaching in the AI Age: what we learned in Prague"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From prompts to practice: exploring AI in education in Prague<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can artificial intelligence support trainers, inspire learners and make everyday educational work more efficient? These were some of the questions we explored during the five-day Erasmus+ training course \u201cTeaching in the AI Age\u201d in Prague.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way we work, communicate and learn. For educators, the challenge is not simply to become familiar with new technologies, but to understand how to use them meaningfully, creatively and responsibly in the classroom. We took part in the course offered by ITC International as part of our Erasmus+ accreditation for adult education, funded by the Bulgarian National Agency for Human Resources Development (2023-1-BG01 -KA120-ADU-000169434) under the third-year implementation contract, number 2026-1-BG01-KA121-ADU-000409870.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was the focus of our recent participation in \u201cTeaching in the AI Age\u201d<\/strong>, a five-day Erasmus+ training course in Prague comprising 25 hours of classroom learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From understanding AI to using it in education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course took us through a broad range of topics, starting with the basics of artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language models (LLMs). We then explored generative AI, experimented with different chatbots and creative platforms, and looked at how AI can support teaching, lesson planning and the development of learning materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particular attention was given to prompt engineering: learning how to communicate with AI tools so that they produce more relevant and useful results. We also explored AI-generated images, sound and video, as well as tools that can support interactive learning, group activities and differentiated teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the tools and platforms introduced were ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Diffit, Wayground, Canva, ClassroomScreen, NotebookLM, PixVerse, Suno and ElevenLabs. We also explored the possibilities of building simple web pages and applications with AI and creating custom chatbots to respond to recurring organisational questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning through creativity and experimentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the particularly interesting activities was the creation of fictional superheroes. Participants developed their own characters, describing their appearance, special powers, weaknesses and behaviour. AI could then be asked to organise a tournament between the characters, decide who should win and explain its reasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activity demonstrated how AI can become part of a creative learning project. Learners could develop characters, practise descriptive writing, discuss ethical questions, generate images of their superheroes and even create a video script. It also offers an opportunity to question AI-generated decisions rather than simply accepting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also explored the idea of \u201cMove fast, break things\u201d<\/em> \u2013 experimenting, learning from mistakes and improving ideas along the way. In an educational context, this can mean using AI to develop an initial version of a project, test it and refine it based on feedback. Of course, the ethical aspects of this notion were also discussed, because the \u201cMove fast, break things\u201d concept was created for the purpose of helping corporations make quick profits and succeed on the market. With education and work with people this should certainly not be the target, therefore the use of the idea should be very limited and applied only to processes, which do not affect the final result brought to the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsible use matters just as much as creativity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A central message throughout the training was that AI-generated content must never be accepted without validation. AI tools can produce inaccurate, misleading or inappropriate information, so checking their outputs remains an essential part of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also discussed data privacy and the importance of reviewing the privacy and data-control settings of AI platforms. Other topics included the risks of anthropomorphising AI \u2013 treating it as though it thinks or feels like a human \u2013 and the importance of being transparent when using AI-generated images of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guiding principle was clear: AI can take over some routine activities, but it cannot take over the educator\u2019s professional judgement and responsibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing new ideas back into practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course connected practical experimentation with wider questions about inclusion, accessibility, media literacy, ethics and the future of education. It also encouraged participants to consider how AI could be integrated into their own teaching environments and organisations in a purposeful and responsible way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We leave Prague with new ideas, tools to explore and practical approaches to test in our educational activities. Most importantly, the experience reinforced the need to combine technological curiosity with critical thinking. Changing the mindset in order to be able to think outside the box and imagine the possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI is not a substitute for good teaching. Used thoughtfully, however, it can become a valuable partner in creating more engaging, creative and inclusive learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC). Neither the European Union nor HRDC can be held responsible for them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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