Copyright Expert group releases new report on copyright and artificial intelligence A new report from the Ministry of Culture's expert group recommends stricter regulation of AI. Per Størup Lauridsen • 3 min read
Newsletters This week's news: 90% use AI — but is it cheating or support? 9 out of 10 young people use AI in school, but over half feel it's cheating. From expulsions at AU to new opportunities for students with dyslexia. How do we ensure AI becomes a learning partner, not a shortcut? Per Størup Lauridsen • 15 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: Learning, Laziness, or Mental Atrophy? This week we look at the possible closure of Den Danske Ordbog and high schools' use of ChatGPT as a study buddy. The focus is on purpose-built AI that enhances learning, along with the debate over human craftsmanship versus technological efficiency. Per Størup Lauridsen • 7 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: AI to save 6,900 full-time equivalents in education Artificial intelligence is set to save 6,900 full-time equivalents (FTEs), a confidential analysis shows. Universities drop bans on AI, vocational schools warn against the Alpha School model, and Lex launches Denmark’s first chatbot for research knowledge. Per Størup Lauridsen • 10 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: Between Saucepan-Bending and Artificial Intelligence The ministry is opening the door to using AI in English exams, while researchers warn about the "optimization trap." Read about the tension between innovation and concern in this week's newsletter. Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
AI at Work A new book offers practical methods, templates, and examples of how generative AI can create value in everyday life. Per Størup Lauridsen • 1 min read
Photo: Midjourney Newsletters This Week’s News: From Quick Answers to Critical Thinking AI gives students polished answers in seconds, but how do we teach them to think critically? From reflective friction in PE to tech giants’ power over education, this week is about preserving human judgment in education. Per Størup Lauridsen • 9 min read
Image: Midjourney Reflexive friction Reflective friction: How we can teach students to think critically with AI AI in education requires more than just quick answers. In this article, I examine Peter Dalsgaard’s concepts of premature coherence and reflective friction—and explore how they can be used to preserve students’ critical thinking in the classroom. Per Størup Lauridsen • 4 min read
Photo: Midjourney Newsletters This Week’s News: New School Year, New Way to Share AI News The first newsletter of the school year on AI in education covers secondary schools struggling with a lack of guidelines, Svend Brinkmann’s warning about AI art, new research raising questions about ChatGPT’s impact, and OpenAI’s launch of "Study Help". Per Størup Lauridsen • 9 min read
Your Guide to Studying Smarter with AI This article has been machine-translated into English. Therefore, there may be nuances or errors in the content. The Danish version is always up-to-date and accurate. Read the original Danish article here. A guide to effective study habits and wellbeing at universities and in higher education. The book Per Størup Lauridsen • 1 min read
Newsletters This week’s news: The education system is lagging behind AI development Frustration is growing across education: Students use AI daily, but it’s still banned in exams. High school students and school leaders are calling for action, while the minister maintains a cautious approach. Meanwhile, a British report warns against over-testing. Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
Elementary school Seven new recommendations to guide primary and lower-secondary schools in using generative AI This article has been machine-translated into English. Therefore, there may be nuances or errors in the content. The Danish version is always up-to-date and accurate. Read the original Danish article here. Styrelsen for Undervisning og Kvalitet (STUK) (the Danish Agency for Education and Quality) has published seven Per Størup Lauridsen • 2 min read
Newsletters This week’s news: AI pushes upper secondary schools to rethink teaching and exams AI is sparking debate in upper secondary education: Should we go back to pen and paper—or integrate AI into teaching and exams? Read this week’s news, opinions, and studies on how schools are handling AI in the education system. Per Størup Lauridsen • 15 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: AI Is Taking Over—but Who Is Shaping Our Students? AI is fundamentally changing how we teach, conduct exams, and think about student formation. This week's news takes a close look at the tension between technological progress and the purpose of schooling. Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
Newsletters This Week’s News: The Exam System Is in Crisis Here’s this week’s news, focusing on an exam system in crisis, while also delving into concrete solutions, Sweden’s AI reform, and a new study that questions AI’s ability to reason. Per Størup Lauridsen • 11 min read
The Dilemmas of Working Life This article has been machine-translated into English. Therefore, there may be nuances or errors in the content. The Danish version is always up-to-date and accurate. Read the original Danish article here. In this book, Christiane Vejlø focuses on how both optimism and concern shape our relationship with Per Størup Lauridsen • 1 min read
Education policy Exams after ChatGPT: Part 1 - When cheating becomes too easy How should we assess students in a digital reality where artificial intelligence has become an integral part of everyday life, including during exams? This is the first part of a series on an exam system under pressure, and why we should rethink the entire way we test students. Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
Danish Agency for IT and Learning Guidance on the legal use of artificial intelligence for educational institutions This article has been machine-translated into English. Therefore, there may be nuances or errors in the content. The Danish version is always up-to-date and accurate. Read the original Danish article here. Styrelsen for IT og Læring (the Danish Agency for IT and Learning) has just published its Per Størup Lauridsen • 2 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: AI Cheating Puts the Education System Under Pressure AI cheating is spreading across the education system—from high school to university. Teachers feel powerless as students use ChatGPT for assignments and tweak the output to make it sound like their own voice. Schools are reintroducing handwritten assignments, while experts call for new assessment… Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
40 AI Activities for Your Classroom A new book compiles 40 practical activities that show how AI can be used for learning, assessment, and technological literacy across subjects. Per Størup Lauridsen • 1 min read
Newsletters This week's news: STUK launches four new AI initiatives in upper secondary education In this week's newsletter, we take a closer look at STUK's new AI initiatives, a controversial debate about firing teachers, upper secondary schools' measures against AI-enabled cheating, the liberal education aspect of the upper secondary school reform, covert manipulation in language models, and… Per Størup Lauridsen • 11 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: Denmark's new AI research center, CAISA, has opened This week's newsletter focuses on CAISA, Denmark's new AI center; the future of informatics as a school subject; hidden biases in AI tools; and a new meta-analysis documenting ChatGPT's positive effect on learning and the development of higher-order thinking skills in education. Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
Newsletters This week's news: Eight municipalities lead the way on responsible AI teaching in primary and lower secondary schools Learn more about AI's role in education in this week's newsletter. Gain insights from eight municipalities' experiences with responsible AI teaching, read about ethical dilemmas and new studies on AI's impact on the labor market, and get a glimpse of the AI systems of the future. Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
Google Overview NotebookLM now available in Danish Google NotebookLM is now available in Danish. Below you can read about the tool's features, how to change the language settings, and what to keep in mind when using the service. Per Størup Lauridsen • 3 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: AI in Education — Partnership or Threat? In this week's newsletter on AI in education, we explore the tension between AI as a learning partner and a potential threat. The newsletter curates the latest Danish research findings, debates, and tools to help educators navigate this complex landscape with a critical eye. Per Størup Lauridsen • 10 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: Technological Literacy, Image Manipulation, and Predictive AI From high school principals' call for mandatory technological literacy to critical perspectives on AI image manipulation and predictive algorithms. Get insights into the latest developments in artificial intelligence in the education sector. Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: Massive EU push for AI infrastructure, education, and regulation The EU is making a massive push on AI, investing in infrastructure, education, and regulation. Read about what the plan means for schools, social services, the labor market, and the climate - from AI gigafactories to Trump's coal plans. Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
AI Learning Objects AI Learning Objects: The Teacher as a New Digital Didactic Designer of Educational Resources In this article, I show how teachers can use Firebase Studio to develop small AI learning objects that can be easily adapted to a specific class, student, or teaching situation. Per Størup Lauridsen • 9 min read
Beneficial Intelligence Beneficial Intelligence is a practical guide for leaders who want to succeed with AI. The book introduces the G.U.N.S.T.I.G. framework, which helps organizations create real value with AI. Per Størup Lauridsen • 1 min read
Newsletters This Week’s News: Between Paper-Based Exams and AI in Student Advising In this week’s newsletter, we explore the tensions between paper-based exams and AI-powered student advising. Read about international research findings, critical perspectives, and new initiatives shaping the future of education—in Denmark and around the world. Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
