Welcome to my website about Ethical use of AI tools and systems in Education & Training sector

This is an introduction to my Computer Application Technology (CAT) Practical (PAT) 2025 on the topic of the Ethical use of AI tools and systems in Education & Training sector.

This website will cover several key topics, including:

  • The level of familiarity research subjects has with AI in Education
  • The frequency of AI usage for academic and professional projects, current concerns surrounding AI in Education
  • The most significant advantages of AI in learning environments
  • The potential need for stricter regulations
  • The impact of AI tools on academic integrity, and recommendations for enhancing AI's role in Education.

Focus Question

How can the ethical use of AI in education and training be ensured while balancing innovation, privacy, and fairness for all stakeholders?

Who is the target audience?

My focus group includes high school students (ages 14-18), university students (ages 18-25), young adults (ages 25 and older), and adults 45 and above. It encompasses individuals who currently have the ability to integrate AI into their education or training, this target audience mostly include students and teachers in South Africa.

Questions

  1. How familiar are you with use of AI in education (Scale 1-5)?
  2. How often do you use AI for school projects?
  3. What are your concerns regarding the use of AI in education?
  4. Do you think AI-educational tools treat all students fairly?
  5. Do you trust institutions to protect your data when using AI?
  6. What are the biggest advantages of using AI in education?
  7. Should be stricter regulations on how AI is used?
  8. Do AI-tools make it easier to cheat on assignments & exams?
  9. Rate the current ethical use of AI in education?
  10. Recommendation to improve the ethical use of AI in education
  11. On a scale of 1-5, how comfortable are you with AI in education?

What will be the focus and purpose of my investigation?

The focus of my investigation would be to investigate how the Education and Training sector could enhance their ethical use of AI systems on a national level. The purpose of my investigation is to explore the impact of AI tools, how this sector could be affected by the unethical use of AI tools, what challenges, implications and consequences are associated with the use of AI tools and how these challenges and implications can be overcome.

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