AI AS A TEACHING RESOURCE: EXPERIENCES, ETHICS, AND INNOVATION IN EVERYDAY SCHOOL LIFE

Abstract

The study presents an educational experience carried out with 5th-grade students, aiming to analyze how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used as a didactic resource to promote authorship, ethics, and innovation in the school context. This is a qualitative and descriptive case study supported by a theoretical review on the pedagogical use of AI, developed over one academic term. The proposal involved the collaborative creation of children’s e-books, combining creative writing, illustration, and ethical reflection on the use of digital technologies. Activities were mediated by the teacher, who guided students toward responsible use of AI and the appreciation of authorship. The results revealed high levels of engagement, autonomy, and a strong sense of belonging among students, in addition to the development of cognitive, socio-emotional, and digital competencies. It was found that AI, when used consciously and purposefully, enhances innovative pedagogical practices and strengthens student protagonism. The study concludes that the ethical use of AI in basic education contributes to students’ integral development, reinforcing the school’s role as a space for humanization, creativity, and meaningful learning.