Artificial Intelligence in Basic Education - AI@School

Researchers

The team coordinates the UNESCO Chair "Information and Communication Technology in Education", chaired by Prof. Dr. Rosa Vicari (Unitwin Id 2012BR0975). We were part of the ORBICOM.

🏆 In 2025, the research group was awarded the UNESCO Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technology (UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize).

Photo of Prof. Dr. Rosa Vicari Dr. Rosa Maria Vicari
Holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Coimbra. Full Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. UNESCO Consultant at the Ministry of Education. Works in the field of Computing, mainly in the following areas: multi-agent systems, intelligent tutoring systems, computing in education, and distance education. Coordinates the UNESCO Chair in ICTs for Latin America. Lattes Curriculum: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5098313138514050

Photo of Prof. Dr. Christian Brackmann Dr. Christian Brackmann
Holds a PhD in Computing in Education from UFRGS. Postdoctoral researcher in Artificial Intelligence in Basic Education. Works in the field of Computing. He is a professor at the Federal Institute Farroupilha (IFFAR). UNESCO Consultant at the Ministry of Education. He is co-author of the “Reference Curriculum in Technology and Computing” from CIEB and developer and validator of the standard “Computing – Complement to BNCC”.
Lattes Curriculum: http://lattes.cnpq.br/3440794204799048

Photo of Prof. Dr. Cristiano Galafassi Dr. Cristiano Galafassi
He holds a PhD in Informatics in Education from UFRGS. He is an adjunct professor at the Federal University of Pampa, working in the areas of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Machine Learning. Lattes CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/7555705724716780

Photo of Prof. Dr. Lucas Mizusaki Dr. Lucas Eishi Pimentel Mizusaki
He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, a master's degree in Applied Computing, and a PhD in Informatics in Education. He is a professor at the Federal Institute of Sul-rio-grandense (IFSUL). He works in the areas of technology in teaching, educational robotics, and teacher training. Lattes CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/3809451840989859

👨‍💻 Grupo de Pesquisa CNPq: Artificial Intelligence in Education

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UNESCO Unitwin

We collaborate with other Brazilian chairs that share a commitment to research, training, and the promotion of educational policies focused on innovation, inclusion, and the responsible use of technologies in education. This partnership strengthens academic exchange and expands the possibilities for scientific cooperation. The partner chairs are:

UNESCO Chair in Public Management and Educational Policies
Fundação Getulio Vargas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

UNESCO Chair on Artificial Intelligence in Education
Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil

UNESCO Chair on Science for Education
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

UNESCO Chair on Communication, Media Information Literacy and Citizenship
Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Chaire UNESCO de Communication Internationale
Université Grenoble Alpes, Échirolles, France

Chaire UNESCO de Communication et Valeurs Educatives
University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián, Spain

UNESCO Chair in Social Sciences, Public Policy and Democratic Governance
Global Institute of Higher Studies in Social Sciences, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

UNESCO Chair on Freedom of Expression: Promoting Peace and Justice through Free Speech In Latin America
University of Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia

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