Generation AI: A Finnish approach to K-9 AI Education

Matti Tedre is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Eastern Finland, Extraordinary Professor at North West University (RSA), and Guest Professor at TU Wien (AT). He leads Generation AI, a six-year national strategic research program on K–12 AI literacy education. He also co-leads Finland's national doctoral training pilot, which funds 100 PhD positions in AI, and works in the Nordic project "Nordic Education at the Frontline of Responsible AI". Tedre has authored approximately 200 publications in computing education research, and for the past 7 years his work has centered on advancing the theory, design, and empirical foundations of AI education and AI literacy.

Dr. Nicolas Pope has been involved in research on a wide range of educational technologies for over 15 years. He has a background as a software engineer and is currently a senior researcher at the University of Eastern Finland, investigating the explainability of social media algorithms, generative AI and other fundamental AI concepts in K-12 classrooms. He also has experience with constructionist modelling environments, immersive 3D video conferencing for elementary schools in Africa and Europe and the co-creation of games.