Redefining the Role of Educators in an AI-Enriched Educational Landscape – a project proposal

Abstract

The influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its disruptive impact on education requires a critical rethink of traditional roles and practices. Education 5.0, as the future of education, bridges educational technology innovations and human-centred approaches that harmonise intelligent teaching and stakeholder well-being. In addition to technical skills, teaching in Education 5.0 means considering academic integrity, fair and trustworthy assessment, data protection, applying a comprehensive ethical approach and developing soft skills. The main characteristics of tomorrow's students and AI technology influence the reform of the role of educators. This abstract outlines a proposal for the redefinition of the role of educators in the form of an international project. As the redefinition journey due to AI innovations has a dynamic character, this proposal activates a trend radar and actively includes stakeholders in the form of international focus group sessions throughout the project to embrace the current regulations and policies on the one hand and practical implementations on the other. It includes the active participation of educators as the main target group and invites students and education experts. Having an international perspective, an educator-student-expert point of view and current regulations in the background, this project will result in continuous professional development possibilities for all stakeholders, a redefined role of educators and loops of reflection. The proposal builds upon a finished international Erasmus+ Project that aimed to enhance the digital competencies of educators. As AI is overwhelming the educational practice, the redefinition of teaching practices and the role of educators is crucial to navigating the future of education.