New report

Guidelines for Ethical Implementation of AI in Educational Technology: A Framework

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Overview

At Avallain, we recognise both the opportunities and the challenges AI brings to education. Through Avallain Intelligence, our initiative for responsible AI integration, we aim to ensure that AI boosts productivity while maintaining a strong commitment to ethics and safety.

A key part of this approach is supporting research that tackles important questions about AI within the education sector. One such question is how to ensure AI genuinely benefits students, teachers and parents. To address this issue, we present the new report, ‘From the Ground Up: Developing Standard Ethical Guidelines for AI Implementation in Education’, produced by Educate Ventures Research in partnership with Avallain.

The report presents 12 clear and actionable controls that address essential areas, including the protection of learner well-being, the importance of preserving the human element and the necessity for transparency regarding AI’s capabilities and limitations.

Built on extensive consultation with teachers, edtech developers, policymakers and researchers, these guidelines are designed to help educational institutions implement AI ethically while fully realising its potential for personalised learning and administrative efficiency. This framework emphasises collaboration, adaptability and continuous evaluation, recognising the rapid pace of AI innovation and the unique needs of diverse learning communities.

Key Takeaways

— Rose Luckin, CEO of Educate Ventures Research

“Our findings make it clear: AI’s promise in education must come with strong ethical safeguards. By foregrounding student well-being and equitable access, these controls help every learner benefit from AI.”

— Ursula Suter & Ignatz Heinz, Co-Founders of Avallain

“We believe a research-driven approach is essential to ensuring that technology is never an end in itself but a true enabler of learning. Together with Educate Ventures Research, we aimed to explore how GenAI ought to be implemented into educational technology, not only to mitigate its risks but, more crucially, to support teaching and learning practices.”

Students First

Elevating engagement, critical thinking and well-being as core priorities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Sustained input from educators, parents and technologists at every stage of AI adoption.

Practical Implementation Roadmap

Step-by-step advice for rolling out AI ethically, from pilot phases to long-term impact measurement.

What’s Inside the Report?

The report is structured around 12 Ethical Controls. These controls are grounded in a systematic literature review of AI Ethics guidelines and were validated through a multidisciplinary expert panel workshop to achieve maximum consensus. The panel included educators, school administrators, AI ethicists and edtech industry experts, ensuring diverse perspectives.

Each control includes:

Definition

A concise overview of the core principle and why it matters.

Challenges

Key obstacles and stakeholder-specific difficulties (for students, teachers, parents, institutions and developers).

Mitigation Strategies

Proven approaches for addressing each challenge, informed by real-world examples.

Implementation Guidance

Best practices from research, industry and other sectors that can be adapted to different educational contexts.

Stakeholder Relevance

Clear explanations of how each control impacts and benefits students, educators, parents, institutional leaders and technology developers.

Who Should Read it?

School Leaders & Administrators looking to set a clear vision and robust policies for AI adoption.

Teachers eager to discover how AI can enrich classroom practice without diminishing professional judgment.

Policymakers seeking evidence-based, internationally informed guidelines that shape responsible AI legislation and funding.

Digital Education Stakeholders aiming to align products with recognised ethical standards and stand out in an increasingly scrutinised market.

Download the Executive Version of the Report

Discover how the 12 Ethical Controls can help your institution harness AI’s potential without compromising accountability, equity, or the human heart of education.

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Laying the Groundwork for Responsible AI in Education

Through Avallain Intelligence and the pioneering work of the Avallain Lab, we are actively shaping the role of our AI solutions in supporting teaching and learning, with ethics at the core. As this report is released, we continue to expand upon it, developing a broader range of controls tailored to the needs of the educational sector, ensuring the design and implementation of trustworthy AI tools in education.

AI Ethical Controls Report

Download the Executive Version of the Report

Discover how the 12 Ethical Controls can help your institution harness AI’s potential without compromising accountability, equity, or the human heart of education.