Shaping the Future: Globeducate Schools & AI Featured on BBC News

Globeducate and PASCAL International Education in Cyprus are leading a transformative educational journey, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to foster growth, creativity and ethical awareness. Central to this innovation is the Globeducate HiAi! initiative, alongside other STEAM projects, that bring together students from across Globeducate schools to explore AI in meaningful ways.

These projects are spearheaded by a small selection of schools in the group, and the results are then shared amongst the wider community, including here at ICS. 

HiAi! - A Standout Success Story 

A highlight of the HiAi! is AInstein Junior, an AI chatbot developed by students to personalise learning and demystify complex topics. This innovative project gained global attention when the BBC invited students to create an AI-powered robot modelled after the renowned presenter, Christian Fraser.

On Monday, 4th December 2024, the BBC visited PASCAL Private Secondary School Larnaka to feature this extraordinary collaboration. Priya Lakhani, co-presenter of AI Decoded, interviewed Daniel Jones, Globeducate Chief Education Officer and Elpidoforos Anastasiou, Head of AI and Innovation at PASCAL International Education, alongside students who brought the project to life for PASCAL. Following its showcase in Cyprus, the AI robot travelled to the BBC Studios in the UK for international recognition.

“The ethical use of AI and educating students about its transformative potential are critical in today’s rapidly evolving world. Projects like these not only prepare students to navigate the future but empower them to lead responsibly and ethically.”

— Daniel Jones, Globeducate Chief Education Officer

“It’s amazing to see our work featured by the BBC! This project has taught us so much about AI and teamwork, and we’re proud to showcase what young minds can achieve.”

— Student Participant, PASCAL Private Secondary School Larnaka

Unlocking Potential through Innovation

Globeducate believes in empowering students to realise their potential by providing opportunities to innovate and excel. The HiAi! initiative exemplifies this vision, giving students hands-on experience with AI-powered tools. These activities, along with other STEAM education practices, encourage learners to develop technical expertise while fostering a deep understanding of ethical technology use.

Through the HiAi! initiative, Globeducate guides students to understand both the opportunities and challenges of AI. Key teaching points include:

The Good: Demonstrating how AI can be a force for positive change, particularly in education and sustainability.       
The Bad: Highlighting risks, such as over-reliance on AI, which may undermine meaningful learning experiences. 
The Ugly: Addressing concerns such as deep fakes, fraud, and safeguarding issues.
By nurturing critical thinking and ethical awareness, Globeducate equips learners to make informed and responsible decisions in the digital age.

"The greatest gift of working in education is witnessing young people push through their limits, innovating, and creating solutions that once seemed impossible. Through our hi!ai! initiative and the Space Centres we have established in Globeducate schools in Cyprus, Paris, Milan, Rome, Nice, and London - with more to come - we are proving that technology and education know no physical boundaries, even if we are mindful of the important work of our Ethics teams in each project we undertake together." 

 

Elpidoforos Anastasiou, Head of AI and Innovation at PASCAL International Education, Globeducate.

Together, we are shaping the world.