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Report: Polish education in the shadow of AI

The report sheds light on the dynamic relationship between the growing impact of artificial intelligence and the Polish education system.

Report in Polish

Report edited by Klaudia Bączyk-Lesiuk, Krzysztof Patkowski and Marek Zieliński from Collegium Da Vinci is now available for free download from the CDV website!

The extensive research report “Polish education in the shadow of AI” prepared by Collegium Da Vinci in cooperation with experts sheds light on the dynamic relationship between the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the Polish educational system.

It showcases how AI can change the way we teach and learn, bringing innovation and personalization to the educational process. It highlights what steps need to be taken to ensure that students and teachers are ready for the upcoming changes and how Poland can navigate these transformative times to ensure future generations have the right skills and knowledge.

This report is an essential resource for anyone interested in the future of education in the digital age.

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⟨ Reviews and Opinions ⟩

“After the first shock associated with the rapid increase in the use of tools based on artificial intelligence by pupils and students, educational institutions in Poland and around the world are starting to develop strategies for using AI in their everyday practice. Not only the impact of AI on existing teaching methods is analyzed, but also the potential of using artificial intelligence in the effective management of educational processes. The study conducted by Collegium Da Vinci is a valuable source of inspiration for school and university managers, based on interviews with key participants in the educational process - students, teachers and representatives of the labor market. The report includes fragments edited by three leading AI engines, and also addresses sensitive aspects related to privacy and the ethics of using artificial intelligence in education. The whole is complemented by specific recommendations for the future and commentary from recognized experts in the field of artificial intelligence from the world of science and business.”
Łukasz Nowak
Vice-President of the Management Board, PCG Academia
“...very coherent in the context of goals, understandable and valuable material. I see the need to disseminate its content also among (which is very important from my perspective) teachers and principals of primary schools, and I hope that this will happen. A fantastic idea to include the "Expert's View" section in the report. The conclusions contained in these opinions are valuable and coincide with my experiences, especially in the approach of teachers to the problems and directions of development of Ai and the teachers themselves.”
Dariusz Andrzejewski
Principal of the Local Government Primary John Paul II School No. 6 John Paul II in Września
“Students of the future collaborating with machines will ask different questions than we do about their place in the world. For the Beta generation, which will appear in 2025, artificial intelligence will be something natural. Let's use AI to personalize teaching, create immersive educational environments and save the time of guides - teachers and imaginative mentors who will awaken curiosity about the world, the need for beauty, the joy of creating in community, the pleasure derived from being in the world, with people and ourselves. The ability to create relationships and self-regulation - this is the key power of the future, allowing for effective learning and building resistance to emotional simulation by synthetic companions. The report "Polish education in the shadow of AI" fits perfectly into the ongoing discussion about changes in education.”
dr Ada Florentyna Pawlak
Technology anthropologist, business trainer, university lecturer

⟨ Authors and co-creators of the report ⟩

Klaudia Bączyk-Lesiuk PhD

Doctor of humanities in the field of literary studies; journalist, accredited tutoring practitioner, teacher of Polish as a foreign language, intercultural communication trainer. At Collegium Da Vinci in Poznań, she is employed as a senior lecturer. She has been involved in education at various levels for over a dozen years. For 3 years, she got to know Ukrainian educational institutions, where, as a teacher managed by the Center for the Development of Polish Education Abroad, she gained valuable professional experience in working with foreign-language students. Author of the books: “Creations of Judas in the Polish epic of the 20th and early 21st century” and “For starters. “Introduction to learning Polish for Ukrainian-speaking people”, as well as numerous scientific articles in the field of comparative literature and glottodidactics.

Krzysztof Patkowski PhD

Dziekan Wydziału Nauk Stosowanych Collegium Da Vinci, manager edukacji z wieloletnim doświadczeniem, tutor, wykładowca akademicki oraz trener. Od kilkunastu lat pracuje na styku edukacji i biznesu kreując we współpracy z pracodawcami nowoczesne i praktyczne rozwiązania edukacyjne pozwalające studentom, jak najlepiej przygotować się do funkcjonowania na stale zmieniającym się rynku pracy. Tworzy unikatowe skali kraju praktyczne kierunki studiów – produkty będące odpowiedzią nie tylko na to, jak zmienia się globalna gospodarka i rynek pracy, ale też zmiany te wyprzedzające. Autor współautor licznych badań i publikacji dotyczących edukacji i kompetencji przyszłości m.in. „Przyszłość edukacji. Scenariusze 2046”, czy „Polska edukacja cieniu AI”.

Marek Zieliński PhD, DSc

Professor CDV, Rector of Collegium Da Vinci, in his scientific work focuses on business relationships (member of the IMP Group), which he researched from the perspective of trust, knowledge sharing and adaptation. Currently, he conducts research on the role and importance of new technologies (AI, IoT) in B2B relationships. As a manager of three research grants and a member of numerous projects (including NCBiR), he gained experience in managing research teams. He successfully combines his scientific career with business. For over 20 years, he has been providing consulting and training services and conducting research projects for companies operating on the B2B market. He managed training and consulting programs.

⟨ You will learn from the report ⟩

  • What are the main challenges facing the Polish education system in the context of the growing role of artificial intelligence.
  • What competencies will be most desirable in the future labor market dominated by AI technologies.
  • What are the potential threats related to the development and implementation of artificial intelligence in society.
  • How artificial intelligence can affect equal access to education and educational resources.
  • What are the best practices in the use of AI in education and work that can be applied in Poland.
  • How artificial intelligence can contribute to personalizing teaching and adapting it to the individual needs of learners.
  • What are the main recommendations for universities, teachers and politicians in adapting education to the requirements of the future.
  • How universities and schools can support the development of skills necessary to work with AI.

The report is based on a quantitative survey conducted using the CAWI method in April 2023, covering 2,379 respondents. SPSS, MAXQDA and MIDJOURNEY data analysis tools were used. The study aimed to identify the scale of AI use in education and assess it from the perspective of students, teachers, students, academic lecturers and business representatives.

Additionally, attitudes towards AI tools, the impact of AI on the labor market and concerns related to its development were determined. The survey was organized into thematic blocks regarding various aspects of AI, using closed and open questions based on a Likert scale. Conclusions also come from conversations with experts and the “POZNAI” conference. Respondents were divided into groups according to their role in education (learners, people teaching others) and level of education (secondary schools, higher education), which allowed for a detailed analysis of their answers.

2379 people took part in the research

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