Review Article
Klarisa I. Vorobyeva, Svetlana Belous, Natalia V. Savchenko, Lyudmila M. Smirnova, Svetlana A. Nikitina, Sergei P. Zhdanov
CONT ED TECHNOLOGY, Volume 17, Issue 2, Article No: ep574
ABSTRACT
In this analysis, we review artificial intelligence (AI)-supported personalized learning (PL) systems, with an emphasis on pedagogical approaches and implementation challenges. We searched the Web of Science and Scopus databases. After the preliminary review, we examined 30 publications in detail. ChatGPT and machine learning technologies are among the most often utilized tools; studies show that general education and language learning account for the majority of AI applications in the field of education. Supported by particular learning approaches stressing student characteristics and expectations, the results show that automated feedback systems and adaptive content distribution define AI’s educational responsibilities mostly. The study notes major difficulties in three areas: technical constraints and data privacy concerns; educational and pragmatic barriers. Although curriculum integration and teacher preparation are considered major concerns, pedagogical challenges come first above technology integration. The results also underline the need for thorough professional development activities for teachers and AI tools for especially targeted instruction. The study shows that the efficient application of AI-enabled PL requires a comprehensive strategy addressing technological, pedagogical, and ethical issues all at once. These results help to describe the current state of AI in education and provide ideas for future developments as well as techniques for its use.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, personalized learning, adaptive learning, intelligent tutoring systems, ethics in AI education
Research Article
Isabel María Gómez-Trigueros
CONT ED TECHNOLOGY, Volume 15, Issue 2, Article No: ep406
ABSTRACT
This paper analyzes the professional ethical knowledge of teachers in the use of technologies by teachers in training. Based on the disciplinary pedagogical technological knowledge (TPACK) model, it is intended to measure the correct inclusion of technologies in the classroom. For this, a descriptive exploratory methodological design study was carried out. The instruments used have been the Likert scale questionnaire and the personal interview, organized into four dimensions in which the self-perception of professional ethical knowledge, ethical knowledge of technology, pedagogical technological ethical knowledge and disciplinary technological ethical knowledge of the future teachers. The questionnaire has been applied to a sample of 1.051 trainee teachers from a European university in the context of COVID-19 and 822 students participated in the interview.
The results show the scarce training in professional ethical knowledge of teachers in training and the importance of addressing this knowledge in the 21st century, a post-pandemic context. Another of the conclusions is the need to include the ethical component in the TPACK model to achieve a correct and ethical use of digital resources in the classroom.
Keywords: professional ethics, teaching digital competence, technology, teachers in training, TPACK
Research Article
Junko Yamamoto, Simeon Ananou
CONT ED TECHNOLOGY, Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 1-18
ABSTRACT
Even though technology has brought great benefits to current society, there are also indications that the manner in which people use technology has undermined their humanity in some respects. In this article the authors frame human nature in terms of four dimensions: cognition, social interaction, emotion, and ethics. We argue that while basic human nature remains constant, the four dimensions are molded to some extent by interaction with our environment, particularly through the use of technology. As a powerful factor, we need to use technology in a way that human cognition, social interaction, emotion, and ethics are supported and not seriously disturbed by digital devices. Education can be a means of helping learners use technology in a positive way, minimizing its negative potential. This paper shows how people’s choice and level of interaction with technology can allow them to live in harmony with technology. It also points to possible directions to teach healthy co-existence with technology. The suggestions include applying decision-making theory, increasing self-awareness, teaching academic honesty, and responding to problems with technology addiction through impulse control training and other programs
Keywords: Digital age, Humanity, Cognition, Social interaction, Ethics, Digital citizenship