The Ladder, the Economy, and AI: A Deepening Debate for VET
Earlier this week, I wrote about the idea that Artificial Intelligence might be removing the first rung of the career ladder for young graduates. The piece was a reflection on the work of Alberto Romero, who argues that the automation of routine, entry-level tasks is creating a long-term talent pipeline crisis. It is a narrative that is worrying many of us in education and training as we are fundamentally in the business of helping people get onto that very ladder. However, the conversation around AI is never simple, and a counter-argument has emerged that challenges this narrative. In a recent […]
Is AI Destroying the First Rung on the Career Ladder?
Sinem Görücü / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Vocational Education and Training is built around preparing learners for the world of work. It equips them with the skills, knowledge, and the qualifications they need to step onto the first rung of the career ladder. But what if that rung is starting to disappear? I have been reading a worrying newsletter, The Algorithmic Bridge, by Alberto Romero from Madrid. He paints a vivid picture of a structural shift happening in the labour market, a shift driven by Artificial Intelligence that has profound implications for the future of vocational education and training. For generations, […]
Rethinking the Purpose of Education in the Age of AI
The conversation around Artificial Intelligence in education often gets stuck on the tools. We debate the merits of different apps, the risks of cheating, and the best ways to write a prompt. But these new technologies are leading to discussions of much deeper questions including the purpose of education and the nature of knowledge? These discussions are not easy, coming. From cross disciplinary directions and often invoking philosophical understandings. However, I am going to try to summarise the some of the ideas, as much to help my own understandings as well as readers on this blog. First up is a […]
Demystifying AI for teachers and trainers
For all the talk about the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in education, there remains a gap between the hype and the reality of classroom practice. A new report, “Demystifying AI: Preparing K-12 Teachers to Integrate AI Tools into their Practice,” offers an evidence-based look at what it takes to prepare educators for the age of AI. Published by WISE in collaboration with the MIT pK-12 Initiative and MIT RAISE, the report provides insights into the challenges and opportunities we face in vocational education and training (VET) across Europe. The study is impressive in its scale and diversity, evaluating the […]
