Ambient Intelligence technologies can play an important role in enriching the education experience. Such technologies offer students increased access to information within an augmented teaching environment which encourages active learning and collaboration, enhancing their motivation to learn.

In the domain of learning and education, the Ambient Intelligence (AmI) Programme of ICS-FORTH envisions, investigates and prototypes pioneering intelligent learning environments capable of:

• understanding the needs and wishes of learners and teachers
• presenting personalized educational material in a pervasive way
• supporting "natural" interaction with digital and traditional learning content
• monitoring the learning progress at an individual and classroom level
• detecting difficulties and problems, and offering personalized help
• supporting learners and teachers in classroom activities
• extending learning beyond the classroom

Research work in this domain includes the learner-centered design and implementation of infrastructure technologies, prototype intelligent systems and applications, smart artifacts for learning and serious games.