EduAId: Artificial Intelligence in Education – Insights and Experiences from Serbia
Tanja Đurić, Gimnazija Smart
EduAId: Artificial Intelligence in Education – Insights and Experiences from Serbia
As part of the current phase of the European EduAId project (Work Package 2), all project partners across Europe are conducting focus groups, anonymous surveys, and qualitative analyses to collect experiences, needs, and perspectives of students, teachers, and decision-makers regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. These findings serve as the foundation for the development of European recommendations, ethical frameworks, and future educational models based on the responsible use of AI technologies.
In this context, in December 2025, the Minds Europe Institute from Serbia acted as the lead organizer of an online focus group within the EduAId project, with the participation of Smart High School (Gimnazija Smart). The focus group, held on December 17, 2025, brought together teachers, education leaders, parents, university students, and school students, with the aim of opening a dialogue on the use of artificial intelligence in education.
During the discussion, participants exchanged experiences and viewpoints on the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence, ethical considerations, data protection, trust in AI tools, and the role of micro-credentials in education and lifelong learning. The focus group particularly emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue and the development of future-oriented digital skills as key elements in the transformation of education.
The objective of this activity was to explore the perceptions, experiences, and needs of students, teachers, and education leaders regarding the use of AI tools and micro-credentials, and to directly contribute to European recommendations for the ethical, responsible, and inclusive application of artificial intelligence in schools.
Participation of Students and Teachers from Smart High School
In addition to participating in the focus group, Smart High School, in cooperation with the Minds Europe Institute, organized a research activity involving anonymous surveys of the school’s students and teachers.
Within the online interactive focus group, which also included teachers and parents from Smart High School, discussions covered the following key areas:
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence – the level of awareness and practical use of AI tools among students and teachers
- Use of artificial intelligence in schools – the application of AI tools in learning, explaining educational content, and creative projects
- Benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence – advantages such as easier understanding of learning materials, personalized support, and faster access to information, alongside challenges including inaccurate information, excessive screen time, and the risk of dependency on AI
- Trust, ethics, and bias – issues related to the transparency of AI tools, data privacy, and the need for ethical and reliable systems
- Micro-credentials and skills recognition – the potential of artificial intelligence to support modular learning, digital certification, and the recognition of competencies
- Future needs and data protection – the importance of secure data processing and the continuous development of digital competencies
Conclusions and Key Insights
The focus group and surveys enabled the direct involvement of students and teachers in discussions about the future of education. Key insights include:
- AI-supported learning can be personalized and creative, but it requires a careful balance between technology and human interaction.
- Ethics and trust are fundamental to AI implementation – tools must be transparent and aligned with data protection standards.
- AI-powered micro-credentials have the potential to transform how skills are assessed and competencies are recognized.
- Collaboration among teachers, students, researchers, and institutions is essential for developing sustainable recommendations and strategies for AI use in education.
Importance of the Activity
This project demonstrates how inclusive dialogue among diverse education stakeholders contributes to a deeper understanding of both the opportunities and challenges brought by artificial intelligence. Activities such as focus groups and research initiatives actively shape the future of education and support the development of ethical, secure, and socially responsible AI practices in schools.
Smart High School is proud to participate in this European research project and to contribute to the development of innovative, inclusive, and responsible uses of artificial intelligence in education.
