Nikos Mouratoglou

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise education by enhancing learning experiences for students and teaching processes for educators. This interactive training explores how AI tools can be designed to address key educational challenges, such as collaboration, boosting learning motivation and reducing cognitive load, through the lens of psychological theories and the design thinking process. Drawing from foundational concepts like Self-Determination Theory (for fostering intrinsic motivation) and Cognitive Load Theory (for optimising mental processing), participants will develop a deeper understanding of how these theories can inform the creation of AI-powered educational tools. Using design thinking, a human-centred problem-solving approach, attendees will work collaboratively to empathise with learners and educators, define educational challenges, ideate potential AI solutions, and develop prototypes tailored to real-world needs. Through a blend of theoretical presentations, group discussions, and hands-on activities, this session emphasises active learning and creative problem-solving. Participants will engage in exploring psychological frameworks to guide the development of AI tools, practicing design thinking to create user-focused solutions and building prototypes that address practical challenges in education. By the end of this training, participants will have generated actionable ideas for AI tools that enhance motivation, support cognitive efficiency, and foster meaningful learning experiences. They will leave equipped with a practical understanding of how AI can be designed to empower learners and teachers alike.