Establishing the foundations for linking data literacy with the utilisation of GAI in education.
As part of the Erasmus+ project AI-DL – Data Literacy in the Age of AI for Education, an initial “Kick-Off” meeting of all project partners took place on 20 and 21 May 2025 at Dublin City University in Ireland. The project, which brings together institutions from seven countries, aims to develop data literacy as a core competence in modern education, particularly in the context of the creative and critical use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI).
The first day was dedicated to presenting the project objectives, partners, and key content areas (coordinated by the project leader, French Education International). After an introductory presentation of the project, its timeline, and milestones, participants listened to a presentation of current findings from a literature review on data literacy and the use of generative AI tools in education. Researchers and university partners showcased examples of good practices and challenges associated with integrating GAI into the school environment, emphasising understanding, responsibility, and ethical use of data. This was followed by an active and productive discussion, aligning expectations and developing clearer definitions of the project’s purpose, objectives, and target groups. The day also included workshops focused on preparing diagnostic tools (WP2, coordinated by H2), where partners discussed necessary frameworks for assessing the current level of data literacy in the participating countries. The afternoon session was dedicated to designing learning content and training (WP3, coordinated by INTEF), during which partners outlined activities, expected outcomes, and a timeline for the coming months. The day concluded with discussions on experimentation and evaluation (WP4 and WP5; coordinated by the University of Maribor and INDIRE), which involved plans for engaging schools in pilot testing and monitoring the impact of training. Overall, the first day laid a strong foundation for advancing work in developing data and AI literacy and enhancing digital citizenship within the European school environment.
