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01/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/27/2025 06:37

VU Amsterdam and UvA Launch AI Maturity in Education Scan (AIMES), press release

January 2025 - VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are proud to announce the official launch of the AI Maturity in Education Scan (AIMES), a groundbreaking tool designed to enhance AI literacy in Higher Education.

AIMES provides teachers, programme directors, and faculty board members with structured, practical guidance to confidently and ethically integrate AI into their work, regardless of their current AI literacy.

Addressing Educators' Concerns
Artificial intelligence is reshaping education, bringing both exciting opportunities and challenges that can feel overwhelming for educators. Luuk Terbeek, the project leader of AIMES, notes, "Educators often feel uncertain about how to approach AI in education. To prepare students for a future where AI is everywhere, educators need the skills to use these technologies responsibly. That's why we created this tool."

How AIMES Works
AIMES offers three tailored surveys for teachers, programme directors, and faculty board members. Each survey takes just 5-10 minutes to complete and provides:

  • Actionable insights: Receive instant feedback, including personalized tips, tailored resources to enhance AI skills, and a downloadable report with practical guidance.
  • Open educational resource: Institutions worldwide can access AIMES to adapt its content to their unique needs.
  • Professional development integration: AIMES can complement formal training programmes, such as University Teaching Qualifications and educational leadership courses and SoTL activities
  • Support for strategic planning: Use AIMES as a reference to align AI initiatives with institutional vision and policies.

Built for responsible AI integration
AIMES is built on the EU's Key Requirements for Trustworthy AI, prioritizing transparency, privacy, and societal well-being. The tool is updated twice a year to reflect the latest developments in AI and education. Developed through collaboration with an international expert panel, AIMES includes numerous references, including recent reports from UNESCO and OECD. Additionally, a student survey will be added in June 2025.

Explore AIMES for free and join the global initiative to enhance AI literacy in education. Visit the official page: the AIMES project.