Use of AI in education could bolster teacher-based assessments for exams 

Education Minister Norma Foley announced the shelving of plans for teachers to assess their own students as part of planned Leaving Cert reforms, citing AI concerns. Picture: Niall Carson

The introduction of AI technology into education could see teacher-based assessments featuring prominently in exams, according to the head of one of Ireland’s main education bodies.

Chief executive of Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Paddy Lavelle was speaking as the group celebrated its annual conference.