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Helping EdTech to be
Lawful, Safe and Ethical

Pedagogic, Lawful, Safe and Ethical EdTech and AIED

The intersection of education technology (EdTech) and Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) is revolutionising learning experiences, while also presenting new challenges and responsibilities for key stakeholders - the education community, policymakers, and industry providing the technologies in such a vital societal sector. As educational tools and AI-driven technologies continue to shape the future of education, there is an urgent need to ensure these innovations uphold legal, socio-ethical, and pedagogical standards. At the core of this transformation is the necessity to address privacy concerns, promote equitable access, and ensure that new technologies contribute positively to educational outcomes and the wellbeing of children.

We’ve only just started, but we already know that every product we evaluate and every education authority that we help will improve outcomes for our children and our school systems. 

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Navigating Regulatory, Safety and Ethical Complexities

Legislators, educators, and technology providers are now more vigilant than ever about ensuring that EdTech and AIED solutions comply with diverse legal frameworks and ethical norms. These include data protection regulations, AI governance, child online protection and age-appropriate designs, and compliance with educational standards. Additionally, by prioritising the rights of students and educators, particularly those from vulnerable and marginalised communities, it is possible to create educational environments that are both innovative and safe.

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Companies operating in the EdTech and AIED space must adopt a proactive approach in aligning with these evolving standards. This requires a robust understanding of the pedagogical impact of AI technologies, expertise in protecting user data, and ensuring that these technologies do not inadvertently deepen existing inequalities or introduce biases.

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How We Support EdTech and AIED Companies

Our team brings deep expertise in the intersection of technology, law, ethics, pedagogy, child's rights and wellbeing to help EdTech and AIED companies navigate this complex landscape.

Together with our partners at Edtech Impact, we have launched evaluation and certification services for EdTech providers who want to get ahead, based on the comprehensive EDDS framework we have developed over the past five years. The first output from an evaluation is a confidential report which allows vendors to make remedial corrections to their products where necessary. Following the audit and evaluation, our support services include:

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• Regulatory and Compliance Strategy: Guidance on national and international regulatory frameworks relevant to data protection, AI governance, and educational standards.

• Privacy and Data Security Assessments: Evaluating your technology's data collection and processing practices to ensure compliance with data protection laws and safeguarding the privacy of students and educators.

• Impact Assessments and Ethical Analysis: Conducting socio-ethical and pedagogical impact assessments to understand the effects of your technology on learning outcomes, ensuring fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.

• Legislative and Policy Analysis: Comparative legal analysis and gap assessments to align your solutions with the latest educational policies and standards, both locally and globally.

• Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Consensus-Building: Convening consultations and building consensus among key stakeholders, including educators, students, parents, and policymakers.

• Ethical AI Integration in Education: Assisting with the responsible integration of AI in educational settings, addressing issues such as algorithmic bias, transparency, and the pedagogical validity of AI-based assessments.

• Standards and Accreditation Support: Helping your technology meet recognised educational standards and gain necessary certifications and endorsements for broader adoption.

Enabling Safe, Effective, and Inclusive Learning through Responsible Innovation

As your partner, we provide strategic insights and actionable solutions to ensure your EdTech and AIED innovations are pedagogically sound, legally compliant, and ethically robust. Together, we can build educational technologies that respect the rights of all users, advance learning outcomes, and set new standards in the education technology landscape.

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Ready to shape the future of education with us? Let’s talk about creating lawful, ethical, and effective EdTech solutions.​

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Contact us today to set up a meeting with one of our team.