From a young age, Finnish students are introduced to different types of media and learn how each medium works. They are taught to question content, examine sources and evaluate information critically.
“For upper secondary education, a high school student could (for example) set up a troll farm and try to sway his or her (classmates) into believing in something,” Mr Adlercreutz said.
“Through that, (they) understand how easily we are swayed, and how important it is to find the telltale signs to compare that information to other sources and so on.”
AI IN THE CLASSROOM
A recent Nordic survey found that nearly two-thirds of Finnish educators have some knowledge of AI tools, and about 8 per cent use them regularly for teaching. Most believe AI’s role in classrooms will continue to expand.
Mr Adlercreutz highlighted the growing responsibility schools face as generative AI tools like ChatGPT reshape how students learn, create and communicate.
Earlier this year, Finland issued general rules and ethical guidelines for its teachers on the use of AI in early childhood, primary and secondary education.
