Artificial intelligence is no longer a vision of the future – it is already part of our everyday lives, transforming the way we learn, teach, communicate and create. In today’s rapidly changing world, AI is becoming an increasingly important partner in education, opening up new opportunities for both teachers and students.
For the third consecutive year, Tehnička škola Čakovec has been actively involved in the AI-powered Next Generation of VET (AI4VET4AI) project, through which we continuously encourage students and teachers to participate in training activities related to artificial intelligence.
As part of the Erasmus+ project Tehnička za budućnost (Technical School for the Future) two of our teachers attended training courses focusing on AI-related topics. Their presentations broadened our understanding of the opportunities AI offers in education.
The teachers highlighted the importance of learning how to use advanced AI tools to create digital educational content. As a result, the learning materials provided to students become more visually appealing, concise and better suited to younger generations, who tend to show less interest in traditional, lengthy texts that require considerable time to read and process. AI also reduces the time needed to create educational content, as well as the time students spend studying it. The use of AI-generated content also calls for improved digital skills among both teachers and students, which is one of our school’s objectives and a priority of the Erasmus+ programme at European level.
AI is a driving force behind the transformation of our education system, yet we approach it with caution. The possibility of errors, the protection of personal data, and the importance of developing independent thinking skills among both students and teachers are essential considerations whenever we discuss the role and significance of AI. With the aim of raising awareness of both its benefits and the need for responsible use, our School Curriculum for the 2026/2027 school year once again includes a wide range of activities related to artificial intelligence. These include: School of the Future – AI for Beginners; Artificial Intelligence – From Concept to Application; GIS and Multimedia – Visualising Space through Digital Content; Creating Promotional Materials; TŠČ Online – School Life in the Digital World; and Sharp and Fast.
AI is modern and all around us. We are learning about it together, often as equals, with students and teachers learning from one another.
We want to open the doors to a creative world of new ideas and opportunities for our students through the use of AI, while ensuring that they themselves become the creators, advocates and drivers of a better education system.
