Presentation Panel
Ethical AI in Education: Upskilling for Responsible Innovation
Date Thursday, Dec 4 Time – Room: Potsdam I
How can education harness AI responsibly while safeguarding equity, transparency, and integrity? This panel explores how educators, institutions, and policymakers can navigate AI in learning environments with integrity and equity. From classroom strategies for deeper thinking and responsible AI use, to ethical frameworks guiding institutional decisions, to insights from European initiatives shaping policy and practice, participants will learn practical and strategic approaches to upskill themselves and their learners for an AI-driven future.
Alison Øgreid
Teacher and ICT Coordinator, BISS Sentrum
Alison is an MYP Individuals and Societies teacher and digital learning lead at an international school in Norway. She designs classroom activities that help students use AI to support thinking, not replace it. Her work focuses on student learning that includes guided AI use in assessments and class tasks. She is developing and testing ways to build student skills in digital judgment, critical thinking, and reflection. Alison aims to support teachers in designing learning that uses AI with purpose and care, and to join the conversation about how education can respond to the changes AI brings.
Amanda Baranski
Faculty, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Dr. Amanda Baranski is a clinical social worker, educator, and grief and loss specialist committed to equity-centered practice. She teaches graduate social work courses and develops continuing education programs for clinicians. Known for her engaging, forward-thinking approach, Amanda integrates psychodynamic theory, neuroscience, and anti-oppressive frameworks into her work. She is also exploring the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy and ethical applications of AI in social work. Amanda is passionate about mentoring future social workers, advocating for systemic change, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered. She currently serves as President of the NASW Colorado Chapter.
Rasmus Benke-Aberg
Team Lead – Digital Education Hub Community, Stifterverband
Rasmus is Team Lead of the European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) for the German NGO Stifterverband. In this role he works together with the European Commission to implement EDEH and to build up a community of practitioners of digital education in Europe.
Rasmus has previously been the Director of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), Secretary General of OBESSU and Vice-President of the Lifelong Learning Platform. He has a Master’s Degree in European and International Relations from Linköping University.
Using, Not Abusing: Upskilling Students and Teachers for Ethical AI in Learning, Alison Øgreid
This session explores how to help students use AI to support their thinking, not replace it. Participants will leave with strategies for designing activities and assessments that integrate ethical AI use while supporting human skills like self-management and critical thinking.
Beyond the Hype: An Ethical Framework for AI and Innovation in Higher Education, Amanda Baranski
This presentation engages participants in real-world scenarios and considerations as they explore the ethical use of AI in higher education. Presenters will share a practical, adaptable ethics framework for students and educators, guiding inclusive, transparent, and values-driven decision-making across institutional contexts.
European Digital Education Hub, Rasmus Benke-Aberg
The European Digital Education Hub, a free, cross-sectoral community of over 7,500 members, has actively explored AI in education since ChatGPT’s 2022 release. This session will share key insights from the community and experts, examining whether a distinct “European perspective” on AI in education is emerging.