Department of Education must 'move quickly' with guidance on use of AI

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) warned that Ireland cannot be a “laggard” when it comes to providing advice to teachers on the risks and opportunities of using AI in the classroom. File photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The country's biggest secondary school teachers union has called on the Department of Education to “move quickly” to provide practical advice to teachers and learners on the safe, ethical and effective use of AI to support teaching and learning.

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) warned that Ireland cannot be a “laggard” when it comes to providing advice to teachers on the risks and opportunities of using AI in the classroom.