AI in Education: Strengthening Learning Results and Reducing Digital Gaps in Malta
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries around the world, and the education sector is no exception. AI offers promising opportunities to personalise learning, improve learning efficiency, and equip learners with the skills needed for the future.
Malta is actively preparing its education system to harness the benefits of AI within a broader framework of digital transformation. While AI-powered full-scale solutions are still emerging, Malta’s policies and initiatives show a clear commitment to mainstreaming AI in a responsible and inclusive manner.
Personalised Learning through AI
Globally, AI-driven adaptive learning platforms can adapt instruction to learners’ individual needs by analysing progress in real time and adjusting content accordingly. Malta’s Digital Education Strategy 2024-2030 highlights the importance of integrating such emerging technologies to improve personalised learning and improve educational outcomes.
Although the widespread use of adaptive AI systems in Maltese classrooms is still in its early stages, pilot projects and digital literacy efforts are laying the groundwork for future implementation.
Supporting Teachers with AI Tools
AI also offers tools to reduce teachers’ administrative workload through automated classification, smart content creation, and teaching analytics. Malta is investing in teacher training and capacity building to prepare educators to effectively use digital tools that complement their teaching and thus enable them to focus more on student engagement and pedagogy.
National Initiatives and Collaboration
Malta’s progress is supported by collaborations with European partners and initiatives led by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) that promotes digital skills and supports the ethical use of AI in education. Events such as EU Code Week and local AI bootcamps introduce learners to AI concepts and coding skills, and foster digital creativity and critical thinking among young students.
Reducing the Digital Gap
Ensuring equitable access to digital infrastructure and AI learning tools remains a priority for Malta. The country’s digital strategies highlight inclusion, aiming to provide all learners, regardless of their background, with opportunities to benefit from AI-enhanced education.
Looking ahead
Malta is taking steps to integrate AI into education, with a focus on responsible adoption, ethical standards, and inclusiveness. Continuous investment in teacher training, infrastructure, and collaboration will be key to fully realise the potential of AI to transform learning and prepare learners for the digital future.
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