2.1 What Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AIED?

Get introduced to the basic concepts of artificial intelligence and how AI is being applied in the field of education (AIED).

👉 Start with the video for a quick overview.

👉 Now, read the document to explore the topic in more depth.

👉 Finish with the task to reflect and apply what you’ve learned.

Think about your current teaching practice. Have you encountered or used any AI-based tools in your daily work, even without realizing it? Examples could include: spell check or translation suggestions, learning analytics platforms, automated feedback systems. In 1–2 sentences, briefly describe one situation where AI has already affected your teaching or student experience. (Write up to 300 characters).