Torgelow News
New subject “Artificial Intelligence”
The private boarding school Schloss Torgelow is taking new paths and making Artificial Intelligence (AI) an integral part of the curriculum. Starting in the 2025/2026 school year, students in the tenth grade will receive an additional subject that teaches them responsible use of AI.
“Our young people are high-performing and highly motivated,” says principal Mario Lehmann. “We want to not only provide them with knowledge, but also enable them to critically use and actively shape future technologies.”
Shaping the future: Seizing opportunities, understanding risks
The school’s own framework plan, developed by the Computer Science department, combines practical relevance with critical reflection. The focus is on applications such as creating and editing texts, images, and presentations. A key qualification is the so-called “prompting” – the art of guiding AI systems to the desired outcomes through precise instructions.
Furthermore, young people learn to assess the opportunities and risks of technology and to engage with ethical questions. The goal is to make them competent and responsible creators of a future with AI.
Learning with Digital Responsibility
Digitalization is already a lived practice at the boarding school. For years, all students from grade 7 have been using managed iPads provided and supervised by the school. With the new subject, Schloss Torgelow is taking the next step: from digital equipment to a conscious, reflective approach to innovative technologies.
More than lessons: Expert lectures and alumni experiences
Accompanying the subject, a lecture series will commence, where renowned experts provide insights into current developments. Particularly exciting: Former students from Torgelow, who are now working in the AI industry, will return to their school to pass on their knowledge to the next generation.
Schloss Torgelow: One Step Ahead
With the introduction of “Artificial Intelligence” as an independent subject, Schloss Torgelow underscores its commitment to thinking beyond mere knowledge transfer in education. The goal is to prepare young people for a future that they can shape actively, critically, and responsibly.
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