AI in Education: Developments & Tools
- team7551
- Mar 18
- 4 min read
Artificial intelligence is increasingly making inroads into education—but how is it being used in different countries? What tools support teachers, and how can AI be meaningfully integrated into teaching?
IN THIS POST YOU WILL LEARN:
Current developments on AI in schools in the DACH region
The AI tool of the week: Diffit – differentiation made easy
Why critical media literacy is essential in times of AI – our new "Class AI" podcast
How to register for our free AI workshop
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WHAT'S NEW? AI IN EDUCATION POLICY
🇨🇭 China makes AI lessons compulsory – Swiss students remain skeptical
Starting in September 2025, China will introduce AI as a compulsory subject in primary schools – with at least eight lessons per year. The goal is to introduce children to AI technologies at an early age and to become a global leader in this field by 2030. In Switzerland, however, AI instruction remains voluntary and is not scheduled to become part of the Matura (high school diploma) until 2028. A study by the University of Zurich shows that many Swiss students are skeptical about AI: 🔹 45% never use AI in class 🔹 Only 25% believe it helps them learn better 🔹 Only 13% of teachers actively promote AI , while 16% even prohibit its use
The lack of clear rules and guidelines creates uncertainty in schools.
👉 More about this here Learn more .
🇦🇹 Virtual Reality & AI as the future of teaching in Austria
Education Director Elisabeth Meixner sees great potential in AI and virtual reality (VR) for teaching: ✅ AI can create personalized learning opportunities ✅ VR enables interactive experiences, e.g., in history and science ✅ Project-based teaching could receive greater focus. Digital expansion is supported by government funding programs—however, curricula must be continuously adapted to keep pace with technological developments.
👉 Learn more Click here .
🇩🇪 AI use depends heavily on educational level
According to a study by the D21 initiative, there is a significant digital divide in Germany : 🔹 60% of highly educated people use AI technologies , compared to just 17% of less educated people. 🔹 Generation Z+ (68%) in particular relies on AI tools such as ChatGPT or Google Gemini . 🔹 43% of respondents use AI as a search engine. Experts warn: Without targeted digital education measures, social inequality could be further exacerbated by unequal access to AI tools.
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AI TOOL OF THE WEEK: DIFFIT - DIFFERENTIATION MADE EASY
What is Diffit? Differentiating lessons can be time-consuming – but Diffit relieves teachers of this work. The AI-powered tool automatically creates texts, tasks, and materials at various difficulty levels, tailored to the lesson topic.
Main features of Diffit:
Adapt texts: Converts existing texts into different difficulty levels
Automatically generate material: Creates quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks & discussion questions
Various export options: Share materials as PDF, Google Docs or via LMS
Linguistic adaptations: translating content into different languages
Inclusive focus: Optimizing materials for different learning needs
📌 Conclusion: Diffit is a real time saver for teachers who need differentiated materials for heterogeneous learning groups. It's especially useful for inclusive teaching and for individualized student support.
👉 Try Diffit now! Click here to go to the platform .
🎙️ THE NEW "CLASS AI" PODCAST: RECOGNIZING AI IN THE CLASSROOM & FAKE NEWS
How is AI changing teaching? What new tools are available, and how can schools use AI effectively? In the latest podcast episode of "Klasse KI," we discuss:
🔎 The 5 most important topics:
1️⃣ GPT-4.5 Update: Improvements in gender and language style, but GPT-4.0 is sufficient for everyday school life
2️⃣ New AI tool "QueryPot": Creates presentations, worksheets & interactive exercises – GDPR-compliant & free to use
3️⃣ AI in schools in Rhineland-Palatinate: Schools receive free access to AI tools + new AI working groups & training for teachers
4️⃣ DeepResearch & Fake-Checks: AI still hallucinates 13% of content – important: check sources & critically question them
5️⃣ Tools of the week: 🔹 ChatPDF – Combine & edit PDFs 🔹 Notebook LM – Generate learning content from YouTube videos
📌 Conclusion: AI is transforming teaching – but critical media literacy remains crucial . Rhineland-Palatinate demonstrates how AI can be meaningfully integrated into schools.
🎧 Listen now! Click here for the podcast .
📢 Tip for teachers: Let your students question AI-generated answers – through targeted source checking and discussion rounds!
CONCLUSION: USE AI WISELY & PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the education sector. For teachers and students to use AI effectively, clear strategies, innovative tools, and critical reflection are needed .
🔹 Register for our free AI workshop and learn practical methods
🔹 Use Diffit to make your lessons more differentiated and efficient
🔹 Stay informed – listen to our podcast and follow the latest developments
👉 Register now & successfully integrate AI into your lessons! Register here!
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