Navigating the Future of Education: Educators' Insights on AI Integration and Challenges in Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Ireland and Armenia
Project Overview
The document examines the integration of generative AI in education from the perspectives of educators in Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Ireland, and Armenia, revealing a cautious optimism about its potential benefits for personalized learning. It highlights the current understanding and utilization of AI tools in educational settings, noting that while educators recognize the transformative possibilities of AI, they also face challenges related to ethical concerns and the potential impact on critical thinking skills among students. The findings underscore the importance of professional development for educators to effectively incorporate AI into their teaching practices, ensuring that they can leverage these technologies to enhance learning outcomes while navigating the associated challenges. Overall, the document presents a balanced view of AI's role in education, advocating for thoughtful integration that prioritizes both innovation and ethical considerations.
Key Applications
AI tools for educator support and personalized learning experiences
Context: K-12 education in Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Ireland, and Armenia, focusing on enhancing both educator support and personalized learning for students.
Implementation: Educators and students use AI tools to manage academic workload, engage students, and tailor learning experiences to individual needs, utilizing similar AI technologies for support and personalization.
Outcomes: ['Enhanced educator support', 'Improved student engagement', 'Potential for personalized learning', 'Improved student learning outcomes']
Challenges: ['Concerns about AI fostering critical thinking', "Skepticism about AI's ability to cultivate critical thinking", 'Exposure to biased data']
Implementation Barriers
Awareness and Understanding
Many educators lack sufficient understanding of AI technologies and their implications.
Proposed Solutions: Professional development through training seminars, workshops, and online courses.
Ethical Concerns
Educators express concerns about the potential misuse of AI and the exposure of students to biased or harmful content.
Proposed Solutions: Implementing guidelines for ethical AI use and focusing on critical thinking skills in AI-related education.
Skepticism
Some educators view AI as an additional workload rather than an opportunity to enhance teaching.
Proposed Solutions: Providing more training on AI tools to improve educators' perceptions and reduce skepticism.
Project Team
Evangelia Daskalaki
Researcher
Katerina Psaroudaki
Researcher
Paraskevi Fragopoulou
Researcher
Contact Information
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Authors: Evangelia Daskalaki, Katerina Psaroudaki, Paraskevi Fragopoulou
Source Publication: View Original PaperLink opens in a new window
Project Contact: Dr. Jianhua Yang
LLM Model Version: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18