Human–AI Collaboration in Education: Bridging Policy, Innovation and Community

Moderator: Albert Sangra

Panelists: 

• Francesca Maltauro, Deputy Head of Unit, EC DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Unit “Digital Education”
• Anne Anthonissen, Team lead Mainland Europe, Turnitin 
• Maxim Jean-Louis, President and CEO of Contact North, Ontario, Canada
• Amelia Veiga, Professor, Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto
• Torunn Gjelsvik, Secretary General, International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) 
• James O’Sullivan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Digital Humanities, University College Cork

As Artificial Intelligence reshapes education, the question is no longer about technology alone, but about how humans and AI can collaborate to enhance learning and teaching. This panel brings together voices from policy, research, education, and the EdTech sector to explore how we can move beyond tools towards meaningful, ethical, and inclusive practices. Together, we will reflect on how the EDEN community can help shape a shared European and global vision for human-AI collaboration in education.

Round 1 – Framing the landscape (broad, accessible questions)

1. From your perspective, what does “human-AI collaboration” in education really mean in practice—not in theory, but in day-to-day teaching and learning?
    
2. Where do you currently see the most promising added value of AI in education—and where should we remain cautious?
    
3. How is your organisation or sector (policy, university, EdTech, networks) currently responding to AI developments? What is changing most rapidly?
    

Round 2 – Deepening the discussion (policy, EdTech, and values)

1. What are the key conditions that need to be in place for human–AI collaboration in education to be meaningful, ethical, and sustainable?
    
2. How can we ensure that rapid developments in AI are aligned with core educational values such as quality, inclusion, and academic integrity?
    
3. What are the biggest risks or unintended consequences of AI in education, and how can we collectively address them?
    
4. How can collaboration between policymakers, educators, and the EdTech sector be strengthened to support effective and responsible use of AI in education?
    
5. In what ways should institutions and educators adapt their practices to make the most of AI while keeping the human dimension central?
    

Round 3 – Community and future-oriented reflection

1. What role can communities like EDEN play in shaping a more human-centred approach to AI in education across Europe and beyond?
    
2. If you could prioritise one action for the next 2–3 years to improve human-AI collaboration in education, what would it be?
    
3. (Optional closing question) What gives you hope when you think about the future of AI in education—and what still worries you?