📰 AI & Education: What's New? – August 2025
As autumn approaches, we're excited to bring you the latest updates and insights into AI in education — tailored especially for Finnish teachers. This edition covers local initiatives, European policy milestones, and global AI education developments. Let’s dive into what’s new!
Top AI News in Education
🇫🇮 Finnish News
🖥 Finland’s War on Fake News & AI Literacy Framework (Euronews, mid-July 2025)
This article explores upcoming AI literacy guidelines expected in early 2026. It emphasizes how schools and teachers should disclose AI use, discuss its biases, and support students in critically engaging with AI-generated content.
GPT-Lab & University Consortium of Seinäjoki Launch AI Learning Collaboration
Tampere University and UCS launched an initiative to promote practical AI skills and collaborative research with regional educational partners, emphasizing AI literacy and applied learning in vocational and higher education.
🇪🇺 European News
EU AI Act Begins to Apply in Finland (August 2, 2025)
The EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI legal framework, started applying to general-purpose AI (GPAI) providers like ChatGPT and Gemini. This introduces obligations for transparency, safety, and responsible deployment in educational settings.
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment press release
Ethical Guidelines for Educators on Using AI
The European Commission updated guidelines to help teachers navigate the ethical use of AI, highlighting risks and providing practical support for primary and secondary educators with limited AI experience.
🌍 Global News
📈 AI in Education Market Growth and Policy Updates
The global AI in education market is projected to reach $8.3B by the end of 2025. The US Department of Education promotes AI adoption, while universities balance AI use with academic integrity policies.
LinkedIn in-depth article (July 31, 2025)
🤖 Gemini 2.5 Pro Education Features Upgrade
Google rolled out Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash with new AI teaching tools: personalized quizzes, text re-leveling, stepwise explanations, and content tailored to student interests. Available globally, including Finland.
Google Workspace Updates - Gemini 2.5 Pro
📚 ChatGPT Study Mode Launch
OpenAI launched ChatGPT's Study Mode on July 28, 2025. This interactive mode encourages step-by-step learning and critical thinking, scaffolding student learning with guiding questions and personalized feedback. Available globally on Free, Plus, Pro, and Teams plans, soon expanding to ChatGPT Edu.
💡 Teaching Tip of the Month
AI for Differentiated Practice
Use AI to tailor practice tasks to different learning levels in your class. Instead of creating one-size-fits-all worksheets, ask AI to reframe the same concept in simpler, intermediate, and advanced forms. This helps every student engage at their own pace.
Example prompts:
- "Rewrite this text at three reading levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced."
- "Create practice problems that gradually increase in difficulty."
- "Make an easy, medium, and challenging version of this quiz question."
🔧 Recommended Resources
University of Helsinki: Free Ethics of AI Course
A self-paced online course focusing on responsible AI use, part of the Elements of AI suite. Enhances foundational understanding and ethical perspectives.
Aalto University: AI Teaching Tips for Educators (Late July 2025)
Practical guidance on introducing AI in classrooms, including setting boundaries, aligning AI use with learning objectives, and explaining limitations to students.
📅 Events & Professional Development
International Conference: “AI Pioneers – AI and the Future of Education” (Sept 22–23, 2025)
European leaders gather to discuss innovations, challenges, and policies shaping AI in education.
Location: Central Campus, University of Bremen, Germany (Building GW2)
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Happy autumn!
The Pedagogical AI Team 🌿
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