Cypriot Teachers’ digital skills and attitudes towards AI DOI Creative Commons
Maria Kasinidou, Styliani Kleanthous, Jahna Otterbacher

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now everywhere, including in the classroom. Thus, it crucial for teachers not only to be able use AI, but also understand it, as they bear responsibility of teaching next generation with and about AI. Although there have been extensive discussions importance digital skills knowledge limited research has focused on attitudes, skills, AI literacy levels teachers, within small populations where English native language, such Cyprus. Our study addresses this gap by adapting General Attitudes Towards Scale (GAAIS) Literacy (AILS) into Greek investigating attitudes towards literacy, intentions teach among The versions GAAIS AILS validated, demonstrating good validity reliability.Our findings indicate that Cypriot generally possess intermediate maintain neutral exhibit literacy. Moreover, we discovered significant positive correlations between teachers' their

Language: Английский

Digital Competence in Islamic Education for Lifelong Learning DOI
Mussa Saidi Abubakari, Kassim Kalinaki

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 31

Published: April 5, 2024

In Islamic education, the infusion of digital tools is reshaping conventional paradigms, demanding cultivation competence (DC) as a pivotal skill. Balancing technology with cultural and religious sensitivities requires finesse from scholars learners. This chapter underscores DC's enduring importance in lifelong learning, validating its applicability education through study involving 122 participants Indonesia, Uganda, Malaysia. Using quantitative surveys, research affirms DigComp 2.1's validity reliability this context. Notably, learners exhibit moderate level DC across five domains without discernible gender-based differences. These findings advocate for seamless integration contemporary skills into urging educators policymakers to recognise compatibility ideals. serves foundational pillar shaping educational strategies that harmonise learning at intersection principles technological progress.

Language: Английский

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7

Evaluating the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Religious Education DOI
Mussa Saidi Abubakari, Wasswa Shafik, Ahmad Fathan Hidayatullah

et al.

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 216 - 239

Published: April 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become enormously prominent in various industries recent years, completely changing the way humans accomplish their daily activities, especially educational process. While integrating AI technologies settings might present new potential, there are drawbacks and challenges as well, particularly Islamic religious context. Therefore, purpose of this chapter is to assess viability incorporating into by doing a thorough SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. The explores benefits, drawbacks, risks implementing context education. Thus, factors, both internal external, that may have an impact on effective integration environments evaluated. Policymakers, educators, other stakeholders make well-informed judgments utilization education recognizing these analytical aspects.

Language: Английский

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7

Cypriot teachers’ digital skills and attitudes towards AI DOI Creative Commons
Maria Kasinidou,

Styliani Kleanthoys,

Jahna Otterbacher

et al.

Discover Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now everywhere, including in the classroom. Thus, it crucial for teachers not only to be able use AI, but also understand it, as they bear responsibility of teaching next generation with and about AI. Although there have been extensive discussions importance digital skills knowledge limited research has focused on attitudes, skills, AI literacy levels teachers, within small populations where English native language, such Cyprus. Our study addresses this gap by adapting General Attitudes Towards Scale (GAAIS) Literacy (AILS) into Greek investigating attitudes towards literacy, intentions teach among The versions GAAIS AILS validated, demonstrating good validity reliability. findings indicate that Cypriot generally possess intermediate maintain neutral exhibit literacy. Moreover, we discovered significant positive correlations between teachers' their

Language: Английский

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0

Digital Technologies Adoption in Islamic Education for Fostering Lifelong Learning Culture DOI
Mussa Saidi Abubakari

Advances in multimedia and interactive technologies book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103 - 126

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

The 21st century has witnessed the pervasive influence of digital technologies (DT) in all aspects life, necessitating transformation educational institutions, including those with a religious focus, such as Islamic education (IE). DTs have not only revolutionized methods but also opened up vast opportunities to enhance global competitiveness education. This is pilot survey study data from Indonesia and Malaysia, where participants' perceptions adoption IE were quantitatively analyzed. findings provide just theoretical insights strategic for incorporation DT IE, particularly by considering perceived compatibility self-efficacy factors individuals institutions. These insights, their immediate practical implications, offer valuable guidance educators policymakers field technology, equipping them necessary tools navigate

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the Potential of Adapting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Small and Medium Enterprises for Competitive Advantage DOI
Sulaiman Musa, Mussa Saidi Abubakari, Lawal Abdulwahab Olamilekan

et al.

Advances in multimedia and interactive technologies book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 233 - 266

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for exceptional difficulties opportunities due to technological developments that have reshaped business landscapes in recent years. The growth of SMEs through effective operation, innovation, competitiveness the digital landscape has become relevant decades. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more integrated into enhance operational efficiency. This study explores how AI automating production services processes, aiding quick data analysis, improving decision-making processes operation productivity, customer satisfaction, drive give competitive advantages excel. However, SMEs' adoption not without challenges, which include high cost implementation, need specialized skills, complexity systems. Hence, highlights challenges related SMEs, such as constraints inadequate expertise, scraping strategies, incremental investing employee training, focusing on personalized experiences overcome these barriers. recommends integrate their process, predictive analytics, service automation satisfaction revenue generation.

Language: Английский

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Overviewing Biases in Generative AI-Powered Models in the Arabic Language DOI
Mussa Saidi Abubakari

Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 361 - 390

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is an emerging field often integrated into Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. NLP has significantly advanced, leading to the widespread use of generative AI-powered (Gen-AI) models across various domains. However, while Gen-AI systems have been successfully implemented in several languages, AI-based language still face considerable challenges and shortcomings, including generating biases sensitive languages like Arabic. Therefore, primary objective this chapter provide overview Gen-AI-powered context Arabic language, exploring sources these biases, their implications, potential strategies for mitigation. The underscore need ongoing research development create more equitable accurate AI systems. By understanding origins implications implementing effective mitigation strategies, we can work towards that better serve diverse linguistic communities.

Language: Английский

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Overviewing the Maze of Research Integrity and False Positives Within AI-Enabled Detectors DOI
Mussa Saidi Abubakari

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 335 - 366

Published: Sept. 20, 2024

Academic writing in the current times is significantly different from what it was a decade ago. Most prevalent today's digital world disruption caused by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools employed to assist academic works. In this chapter, we overview ongoing trend of ethical challenge and implications using AI-text detection systems for fostering research integrity. Using literature on topic, chapter has presented real-world cases where individuals have complained that platforms like provided Turnitin flagged (as AI-generated) content edited language AI assistive Grammarly translators. Furthermore, reviewing up-to-date empirical studies, an false-positive scenario these their biases towards non-native English writers. Finally, provides, besides future outlook practical implications, including consideration fair transparent AI-based tool usage policies.

Language: Английский

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3

Mobile Learning and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) DOI
Wasswa Shafik

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 240 - 267

Published: March 8, 2024

This chapter explores the significance of mobile learning (ML) and bring your own device (BYOD) to enhance education in digital age (DA). It highlights growing use devices educational settings their advantages drawbacks. The literature review analyzes existing research, frameworks, best practices for utilizing smartphones settings. study examines pedagogical approaches, resources, apps that utilize technology personalized engaging learning. also discusses BYOD policies, implementation difficulties, successful case studies adoption. offers maximizing benefits BYOD, including efficient teaching methods, classroom management strategies, a safe environment. speculates on future developments effects classroom, exploring new technologies innovations may influence education.

Language: Английский

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1

Cypriot Teachers’ digital skills and attitudes towards AI DOI Creative Commons
Maria Kasinidou, Styliani Kleanthous, Jahna Otterbacher

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now everywhere, including in the classroom. Thus, it crucial for teachers not only to be able use AI, but also understand it, as they bear responsibility of teaching next generation with and about AI. Although there have been extensive discussions importance digital skills knowledge limited research has focused on attitudes, skills, AI literacy levels teachers, within small populations where English native language, such Cyprus. Our study addresses this gap by adapting General Attitudes Towards Scale (GAAIS) Literacy (AILS) into Greek investigating attitudes towards literacy, intentions teach among The versions GAAIS AILS validated, demonstrating good validity reliability.Our findings indicate that Cypriot generally possess intermediate maintain neutral exhibit literacy. Moreover, we discovered significant positive correlations between teachers' their

Language: Английский

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0