Exciting news! The European Digital Education Hub has just released a really important report, “Explainable AI in Education: Fostering Human Oversight and Shared Responsibility”, and we’re super proud that our project researchers, Giedrė Tamoliūnė (EDEN DLE), Graham Attwell (Pontydysgu), and George Bekiaridis (ACP), also contributed to it. This isn’t just another report; it’s a crucial exploration into how we can ensure AI in education remains a tool that empowers, rather than obscures.

This significant work, delivered by the dedicated collaboration of 34 experts from across the globe through online meetings and a key workshop in Brussels, tackles the crucial question of how to ensure transparency and control in AI-driven educational tools. The Report emphasizes the importance of Explainable AI (XAI) – understanding why AI systems make decisions – as essential for building trust and ethical practices in the evolving educational landscape.

The Report delves into the practical implications of XAI through three key pillars: the legal aspects, the application of AI for personalisation, and the cultivation of digital literacy and critical thinking. Moving beyond theory, it offers real-world use cases and actionable recommendations for the entire education community. This is particularly relevant for educators in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and adult education, where understanding the reasoning behind AI assessments, personalised learning paths, and skill recommendations is vital for building trust, ensuring equitable outcomes, and empowering both educators and learners in a rapidly changing world of work.

The Report provides a vital framework for responsibly navigating the integration of AI in education. It underscores the need for shared responsibility in maintaining human oversight and ensuring that AI is a transparent and empowering force in learning. We strongly encourage all stakeholders in education, especially those in VET and adult education, to explore this insightful resource and join the conversation about the future of AI in education. The full Report is available here: [Insert Link to the Report Here]. Congratulations to our researchers and all contributors!

If you want to learn more, please register for the webinar, where the report will be discussed. Registration form at https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/xai_may2025.