The GENIE project team gathered in Ljubljana on April 23-24 to take significant strides in developing learning materials about generative AI for work and everyday use. The meeting brought together European partners to refine educational materials, discuss next steps, and ensure that adult educators have the resources needed to present AI to their learners.
Key Takeaways:
Developing Educational Materials: A key focus of the meeting was the development of innovative educational materials that adult educators can directly apply in their workshops. These resources aim to make generative AI accessible and practical for adult learners, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Creating a Handbook for Educators: While talking about the handbook for educators, the team realized that a clearer picture of the upcoming workshops for learners would be needed before finalizing its content. Once the workshop formats are better defined, the handbook will be tailored to provide more specific guidance for educators on how to implement the workshops.
Project Management and Next Steps: The second day of the meeting focused on the project’s management and the upcoming “train the trainer” activities in Lithuania. This will ensure the project’s sustainability and allow educators beyond the partner organizations to benefit from the developed methodologies.
Collaboration and Impact: Throughout the meeting, partners discussed strategies to engage adult learners and empower educators with the skills to use generative AI in everyday life. The GENIE project aims to make a lasting impact by developing a transferable handbook and offering competence development to educators across Europe.
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