Helping educators seize the potential of Artificial Intelligence
Educators play a pivotal role in the success of the revolution AI will bring to education. In a time of rapid technological advancements, it is challenging for educators to seize the positive opportunities that artificial intelligence can provide.
The AI for Education Awards is a groundbreaking initiative aiming to close the divide between AI technologies and educators and celebrate the best practices for integrating AI at all levels of primary and secondary education in Europe.
The competition is organized by d-teach, a non-profit organization and Belgium’s first online school, providing distance learning to an international audience, and part Belgium's 40 under 40.
35 submissions from 16 different European countries were received across three categories:
- The Educator Empowerment Award recognizes programs and projects that empower educators with the necessary strategies, resources and insights for the effective integration of AI into educational practice
- The Learning Excellence Award rewards best practices in primary and secondary education where AI helps students and educators in the classroom and/or with learning processes
- The Special Belgian Award honors the best Belgian entry, on the occasion of the 2024 Belgian Economic Mission in Norway
The Syensqo Fund partners with the AI for Education Awards for the Special Belgian Award, an exceptional opportunity for the country’s educators, school leaders and those empowering the Belgian educational ecosystem to put their innovative projects in the spotlight.
The Special Belgian Award goes to the initiative "Bridging the Literacy Divide: How Our School Leverages Microsoft Reading Apps for Enhanced Learning"
from primary school ‘De Wereldreiziger’, led by principal Jef Groffen.
Located in Antwerp, this school has made significant strides in bridging the technical reading gap through the integration of artificial intelligence within the Reading Progress application. The use of an AI-driven application significantly improved reading fluency and comprehension by providing personalized learning experiences and creating an engaging and effective educational environment.
The award ceremony was held during the First Icons Summit “Empowering e-Inclusive Education worldwide”, organized by d-teach during the Belgian economic mission in Norway.
The Special Belgian Award was handed over by HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium.
Enhancing the quality of education and promoting professional development among educators by encouraging the adoption of AI tools in order to reduce educational disparities and positively impact the perception of AI in education.
