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🌍 E.T.I.K.A.

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Acronym: Ethical Technology Interactions in Kindergarten Applications

 

🎯 Focus Area

Child-rights-based and ethical framework for applying artificial intelligence in early childhood education. The aim is to provide decision-support tools for educators, developers, and parents that respect children's dignity, rights, and developmental needs.

 

🧩 Letter Breakdown

  • E – Ethical: Commitment to protecting human dignity and children's rights.

  • T – Technology: Critical and reflective analysis of AI systems used in early education.

  • I – Interactions: Understanding and supporting the quality of child–technology–adult relationships.

  • K – Kindergarten: A developmental approach tailored to the needs of children aged 3–7.

  • A – Applications: Responsible implementation and regulation in preschool environments.

 

🧪 Suggested Activities

  • Development of ethical guidelines and recommendations for AI developers, educators, and institutions.

  • Decision-support materials for parents and teachers (e.g., “Ask Yourself Before Introducing AI” checklists).

  • Privacy-awareness and digital responsibility resources written in child-friendly language.

 

🌉 Conceptual Bridge to CHILDTECHLAB

E.T.I.K.A. anchors the ethical and child-rights foundation of the ChildTechLab ecosystem. It ensures that innovation is not only effective but also responsible and fair. It prioritizes child autonomy, informed consent, digital dignity, and data awareness.

 

📚 Key International References

  • Su, Y. (2023). Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Early Childhood Education. UNESCO Working Paper.

  • Deng, X. (2025). The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Education. Journal of Higher Education Research, 6(1), pp.67–84.

  • Qadir, J., Ali, A. & Ur Rehman, M.H. (2024). The False Promise of AI Ethics in Education Without Inclusive Frameworks. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.10929

  • Jobin, A., Ienca, M. & Vayena, E. (2019). The global landscape of AI ethics guidelines. Nature Machine Intelligence, 1(9), pp.389–399.

  • OECD/EC (2023). AI Literacy: Empowering Young Children for the Age of AI. OECD Education Working Papers, No. 281.

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