Secure multilingual learning spaces for a sustainable future
A practical approach to a greener future
In our earlier article, we examined the foundation and objectives of GreenEdTech, a collaboration aiming to equip students with sustainability competencies. Now, we delve into the technological aspects of the project, focusing on Exfluency’s role in supporting this initiative through AI, language technology, and secure learning environments.
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GreenEdTech is an initiative aimed at integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into Danish schools (grades 7.-10.) through a digital learning platform running on secure GenAI and blockchain technology.
Funded by Innovationsfonden and led by Aalborg University, this project seeks to address the urgent need for sustainable education.
A learning space for real-world skills
The GreenEdTech learning space helps students tackle sustainability challenges through hands-on, collaborative learning.
“It’s about fostering skills they can apply in their lives,” says product owner Lukasz Kaleta. “Students address real-world green challenges using iterative and explorative approaches, with tools that connect both digital and physical activities.”
This iterative process ensures that students gain practical experience, refine their thinking, and develop confidence in tackling complex global issues.
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Collaboration and challenges: Learning through iteration
Design sprints, workshops, and real-world testing have shaped the platform’s features, ensuring they align with the needs of students, teachers, and business partners.
“One challenge has been building a system where no single person has all the answers,” Kaleta reflects. “We’ve approached this by fostering teamwork and using iterative methods to make steady progress.”
This flexible approach has allowed the project to remain responsive, balancing innovative ideas with practical applications in the classroom.
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Key features of the learning space:
- AI-assisted formative assessments for continuous feedback.
- Multilingual knowledge mining to access diverse research materials.
- Hybrid workflows that blend digital and offline activities for a well-rounded learning experience.
“It’s more than a technical tool,” explains COO Flemming Gammelgaard. “The platform is about empowering students to engage with sustainability in a meaningful way.”
Hybrid intelligence workflows in education
AI-assisted workflows provide students and teachers with the ability to query the system, receive iterative feedback, and refine their solutions as they progress through challenges. Unlike traditional education models, where feedback often comes at the end of a project, these workflows encourage learning through exploration and real-time adjustments.
Formative assessments integrated into the platform’s workflow allow students to continuously evaluate and improve their understanding, preparing them for complex, real-world sustainability challenges.
“This iterative process ensures students learn not just the ‘what’ but also the ‘why’ and ‘how,’ enabling a deeper grasp of the subject matter,” notes Kaleta.
The role of multilingual capabilities in cross-border collaboration
Exfluency’s language technology enables Danish students to access foreign resources, such as German academic papers, and interact with them in their native language. This makes global knowledge accessible locally, bridging linguistic barriers that often hinder cross-border education.
In the long term, these capabilities could enable schools from different countries to collaborate on shared sustainability projects, fostering international cooperation.
“A German report could provide valuable insights to Danish students, who can query it in Danish and receive meaningful responses,” says Gammelgaard. “That kind of access is transformative.”
Real-world testing with students and teachers
The development of the GreenEdTech learning space is guided by a collaborative, discovery-driven process. Testing is a critical component, involving direct engagement with educators and students.
- Teacher training workshops prepare educators to integrate the platform into their curricula effectively. These sessions focus not only on technical proficiency but also on guiding students through problem-solving approaches aligned with sustainability competencies.
- In-school testing includes interventions led by partners like VIA University College and Aalborg University, where student groups tackle specific challenges within the platform. Feedback from these sessions shapes iterative improvements to the platform.
“This isn’t just about testing a tool,” explains Kaleta. “It’s about understanding how students and teachers interact with the platform and refining it to meet their needs.”
How Exfluency contributes
Exfluency’s expertise in AI and language technology provides a strong foundation for the project. Our contributions include:
- Generative AI and Large Language Models: These tools enable students to interact with multilingual green research. For instance, students can explore German academic resources and receive responses in Danish, making global knowledge accessible locally.
- Knowledge Mining: Students and teachers can search a curated database of trusted documents. Even when the documentation includes complex scientific papers, our system prompts ensure that answers are tailored to be age-appropriate and accessible. “This approach helps students ask better questions and explore deeper insights,” Kaleta notes.
- Privacy and Security by Design: Exfluency incorporates strict GDPR-compliant protocols, including anonymized data processing and integration with Denmark’s Uni-Login system. Gammelgaard emphasises, “Ensuring safety and security for students is one of our top priorities.”
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Aiming for long-term impact
The GreenEdTech project focuses on giving students not just theoretical knowledge but also the confidence to act. By solving real-world green challenges, they see firsthand how their efforts contribute to broader goals.
“This is about empowering students to make a difference right now,” says Gammelgaard. “By engaging with real cases, they build the competencies needed for their education, careers, and future roles in society.”
Looking ahead, the project’s aspirations include expanding across Europe, fostering cross-border collaboration, and integrating multilingual capabilities to connect schools and students in diverse regions.
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Conclusion: Technology supporting education
Exfluency’s role in GreenEdTech highlights the practical applications of AI and language technology in education. By focusing on collaboration, accessibility, and data security, the company is helping to equip students with the skills and confidence to face sustainability challenges head-on.
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