This presentation introduces homework.guide, part of the BeTheirGuide.org initiative, which applies the Quadratic Zone of Proximal Development (QZPD) to strengthen caregiver-guided homework metacognition. Grounded in sociocultural activity theory, the study aligns with recent UK Department for Education guidance on the safe, effective use of generative AI in schools, OECD principles on AI openness and governance , and UNESCO’s global call for equity and inclusion in AI futures. It addresses opportunities for reducing workload, empowering caregivers, and supporting learners, whilst avoiding risks such as bias, over-reliance, and inequitable access. The project offers an ethically aligned, evidence-based pathway for responsible innovation.
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Potts, A. (2025, September 29). Be Their Guide: Levelling the Playing Field with Ethical AI. AIEOU Inaugural Conference, University of Oxford. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17228002
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