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Advancing evidence-informed practice in AI education
Advancing evidence-informed practice in AI education: an inclusive celebration of the best work happening in AI education today.
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Call For Short Papers (1500 - 2000 words) - Submissions now closed. Thank you for all who contributed.
We are delighted to invite submissions to the inaugural Research Symposium of the Institute of AI Education, in partnership with York St John University, on Monday 29th June from 5pm - 7pm (online). This is a celebration of the rich, varied work happening across AI education, in classrooms, lecture halls, staffrooms and beyond.
We welcome contributions from active teachers, school leaders, lecturers and researchers at every stage of their career.
You do not need a publication history or a research background to submit, if you are doing something meaningful in AI education, your voice belongs here. Practitioner experience and academic research are equally valued and it is precisely that breadth of perspective that will make this symposium special.
How to submit your short paper:
1. Download the 3 page short paper template (1500 - 2000 words), below
2. Submit your completed paper as a PDF using the submission button below
3. Deadline: Monday 8th June 2026 at 6pm
All submissions will undergo a peer review process and authors will be informed of the outcome by Friday 12th June 2026.
Successful papers will be invited to present at the symposium as a focused 10 minute, 3 slide presentation followed by a short Q&A session.
If you have any questions about the submission process or the symposium, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Beth at beth@instituteofaieducation.com. We would love to hear from you
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Teaching AI Concepts Without Devices: Unplugged AI Literacy Practice in the Classroom
The growing relevance of AI in education has underscored the need for AI literacy amongst learners globally. Nonetheless, many basic schools in Ghana are unable to offer AI education due to several factors, including a lack of digital infrastructure, computers, and adequate teacher training.
Who is Doing the Thinking? Dialogic Conditions in AI-Mediated Primary Mathematics
Policy and procurement are moving faster than evidence in the rush to place LLM tutors in primary classrooms. Debate has largely asked whether AI tutoring raises attainment, yet this research argues that the more important question is whether it sustains or closes down the dialogic conditions through which children’s mathematical reasoning develops.
Understanding Social Presence and Artificial Intimacy Through Children’s Interactions with an AI Companion Robot
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded within educational settings, there is growing recognition of the need for evidence-informed approaches to AI education. While existing research has largely focused on AI literacy, computational thinking, and technological competencies, less attention has been given to how children experience AI as a social presence.
What Primary-Age Children Know About AI and the Implications for AI Literacy Education in the Primary Phase
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in the lives of children, yet there is limited empirical research on what primary-age pupils in England understand about the technology before formal instruction.
The Awkward Questions in Education: The Elephants in the Room from AI to Teacher Retention
Schools and systems face unprecedented challenges, such as falling attendance, recruitment, and retention issues; the validity of external monitoring of schools; and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley tackles the tough, often-avoided issues plaguing the sector today.
My Secret #EdTech Diary: Looking at Educational Technology through a wider lens
With 30+ years’ experience developing and using EdTech products, distilled down into an easy-to-read format, My Secret EdTech Diary aims to get you thinking about the past, present and future role of educational technology and how it influences and shapes our education system.
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