The ANITI observatory, headed by Mar Perez Sanagustin, is a collaborative hub for sharing, experimenting, and advancing pedagogical innovation with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. It provides a space for collective reflection on strategies and practices to integrate AI in teaching and learning ethically and responsibly.
Through a combination of research, experimentation, training, and strategic foresight, the observatory connects educational institutions, researchers, and practitioners, helping shape the future of
AI-enhanced education.
Missions
1. Scan the horizon: keeping track of AI in higher education
Provide a scientific and technological watch on the latest developments in AI for education and their impact on teaching and learning.
- Monitor, curate, and disseminate the latest national and international advances in the pedagogical uses of AI.
- Collect and systematize evidence-based research on AI in education to support informed decision-making.
2. Test and learn: experimenting with AI in context
Foster pedagogical experimentation by supporting pilot studies in partner institutions.
- Support the co-design and implementation of pilot projects exploring AI use in teaching and learning.
- Collect and share insights from these initiatives to build a repository of best practices and empirical results.
3. Empower educators and learners: building AI literacy
Identify and address the training needs of both teachers and students in relation to AI integration.
- Assess training needs of academic staff and learners in using AI tools responsibly and effectively.
- Develop and offer tailored training programs, aligned with identified needs and international AI literacy frameworks.
4. Strategize and connect: providing thought leadership
Facilitate dialogue and provide strategic guidance on the future of teaching with AI.
- Organize and lead events with the consultancy board, a group of national and international experts in the field of artificial intelligence in education.
- Advise the IA-Cluster pedagogical committee and partner institutions by providing recommendations based on the outcomes of pilot projects and the insights of the consultancy board.
5. Inspire the community: showcasing success stories
Make innovation visible and transferable by highlighting real-world cases and inspiring educators.
- Identify and document exemplary practices of AI-supported teaching and learning within and beyond the observatory network.
- Create multimedia resources, such as video interviews and interactive case studies, to promote peer learning and community engagement.