WP4: ETHICAL AND INCLUSIVE USE OF AI /  D4.3. A Framework for Inclusive Design 

The AIRED: Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Education project explores the ethical and inclusive use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and training.

The current report, developed as part of Work Package 4, aims to develop a comprehensive framework for the adoption of AI for the purposes of supporting learners with special educational needs. Through an examination of current applications of AI in inclusive education across Ireland, Spain, and France, as well as interviews with key stakeholders, the report offers a responsive approach to integrating AI tools inclusively within educational settings.

The framework provides practical guidance for educators, policymakers, and institutions dedicated to promoting AI use that is transparent, inclusive, and centered on enriching the experiences of a diverse range of learners. 

This document forms the third deliverable of Work Package 4 (WP4): Ethical and Inclusive Use of AI of the AIRED: Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Education (2024-1-FR01-KA220-VET-000256094) project. The overarching goal of this work package is to promote ethical, inclusive, and pedagogically sound approaches to AI adoption in education and training across Europe. 

This report consolidates the findings from desk research on the current scope of inclusive AI, an examination of relevant gaps in practice, and a consultation of educators in the special education space into a comprehensive framework to promote the development and application of inclusive AI-powered tools in education. 

In this deliverable, Activity 3 focuses on developing a framework for inclusive AI design. The structure of this report is as follows: 

• A summary of the national context in Ireland, Spain, and France and their key areas of need; 
• The types of tools developed and currently in use across the three countries for inclusive classroom experiences; 
• An analysis of best practices and identified gaps for the inclusive use of AI in education; 
• Key insights from educators in the special education field; 
• A synthesis of the information gathered in this report through a comprehensive framework for the inclusive use of AI in education. 

This framework is designed to support educational institutions, teachers, trainers, 

Aleksandra Szproch, Dr. Moya O’Brien, Rebecca Kummer (ICEP Europe)