Beginning and first-year language teachers’ readiness for the generative AI age

Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6, С. 100201 - 100201

Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2024

The public release of ChatGPT in November 2022 ignited an intense debate about the effects generative AI (GAI) tools will have on language teaching. advanced capability GAI and their rapid uptake by students has brought both challenges opportunities to teachers. This qualitative study, using in-depth individual group interviews with ten beginning teachers seventeen first-year English teachers, explored readiness for professional work perceptions study found that were generally ready use could recognize its potential support work. was largely due experiences ChatGPT. However, not had little knowledge them. provides insights into participants' readiness; awareness capabilities functions; utilization teaching; views towards students' tools; thoughts how prepare learners productively critically. implications preparation development early career GAI-age.

Язык: Английский

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Ensuring Sustainability in Preschool Education in Rural Areas During the Pandemic Lockdown Period: Teachers’ Experiences

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(1), С. 352 - 352

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disturbed preschool education in Turkey, necessitating a rapid shift to distance learning for over 1.5 million children. Ministry of National Education has established programs such as the Educational Content Network Turkey. Also, Turkish Radio and Television Association made TRT Preschool Application available online support ongoing rural parts Turkey was deeply impacted by pandemic. While previous research examined challenges broadly, there is limited exploration teachers’ experiences during lockdown, particularly contexts To ensure sustainability lockdown period, this study aimed examine teachers who participated areas. A qualitative case conducted with 10 working schools located areas diverse geographical difficulties scattered within province near Black Sea obtain insights into maximum variation sampling utilized select educating children between 45 72 months. promote facilitate individuals’ participation research, semi-structured interviews were via videoconferencing due lockdown. content analysis used discover meaning data. revealed that while adapted their teaching methods prioritize children’s well-being, disparities digital access socio-emotional issues families created significant barriers learning. encountered significantly development multiple This emphasized need improved infrastructure, providing extensive teacher training, implementing robust mechanisms comprehensive growth all domains potential disasters. More should be improve skills applying effective strategies virtual environments.

Язык: Английский

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Factors influencing pre-service special education teachers’ intention toward AI in education: Digital literacy, teacher self-efficacy, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(14), С. e34894 - e34894

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

The use of artificial intelligence in education (AIEd) has become increasingly significant globally. In China, there is a lack research examining the behavioral intention toward AIEd among pre-service special (SPED) teachers terms digital literacy and teacher self-efficacy. Building on technology acceptance model, our study evaluated aspects influencing teachers' AI education. Data was gathered from 274 SPED studying at Chinese public normal university analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). results show that associated with perceived usefulness ease AIEd, which influences to AIEd. Additionally, significantly impacts self-efficacy teachers. Given these results, designers should comprehend effectiveness usability for fostering formation. Simultaneously, educational programs identify key content activities training be developed, educators attempt execute relevant enhance

Язык: Английский

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Exploring Social and Computer Science Students’ Perceptions of AI Integration in (Foreign) Language Instruction

Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7, С. 100285 - 100285

Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Has the educational use of digital technologies changed after the pandemic? A longitudinal study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(12), С. e0311695 - e0311695

Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024

This longitudinal study delves into the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilization digital tools in education, particularly focusing transition classrooms spaces. Three years after lockdown, results from 144 primary and secondary teachers who also participated a questionnaire during lockdown indicate an expected decline frequency using resources, attitude assessment-related activities. Furthermore, activities centred around verbal procedural learning continue to be teacher-centred. However, notably, experienced technologies exhibit relative increase adoption for more student-centred activities, underscoring significance prior experience effective technology integration. The highlights importance teacher training augment incorporation curriculum, promoting teaching methodologies.

Язык: Английский

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Investigating the Factors that Sustain College Teachers' Attitude and Behavioral Intention toward Online Teaching

Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2024

Online teaching is considered an important approach for achieving sustainable learning and education, college teachers’ attitude behavioral intention are essential the adoption of online practice in higher education institutions. To examine influencing factors that sustain toward intention, we conducted a cross-sectional study based on sample 1,102 teachers central China, using hierarchical linear regression analysis to explore possible four levels: individual experience, environmental support, self-perception, technology acceptance. The results show subjective norms, readiness, beliefs, perceived usefulness had significant impact intention. Nevertheless, effect varied with like online-teaching load self-efficacy, as their influence seemed be singular, affecting or exclusively. In contrast, previous experience did not notably affect either. findings this reveal complex interactions disposition decisions about practices emphasize need targeted strategies maintain enhance post-pandemic era.

Язык: Английский

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Investigating the Factors That Sustain College Teachers’ Attitude and Behavioral Intention toward Online Teaching

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(6), С. 2286 - 2286

Опубликована: Март 9, 2024

Online teaching is considered an important approach for achieving sustainable learning and education, college teachers’ attitude behavioral intention are essential the adoption of online practice in higher education institutions. To examine influencing factors that sustain toward intention, we conducted a cross-sectional study based on sample 1102 teachers Central China using hierarchical linear regression analysis to explore possible at following four levels: individual experience, environmental support, self-perception, technology acceptance. The results show subjective norms, readiness, beliefs, perceived usefulness had significant impact intention. Nevertheless, effect varied with like load self-efficacy, their influence seemed be singular, affecting or exclusively. In contrast, previous experience did not notably affect either. findings this reveal complex interactions disposition decisions about practices emphasize need targeted strategies maintain enhance post-pandemic era.

Язык: Английский

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THE ROLE OF TEACHER TRAINING IN FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ART EDUCATION

National Center for Higher Education Development, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(47)

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024

As technology plays an increasingly prominent role in education, the undeniable need for training programs aimed at equipping teachers with digital skills art education becomes evident. This case study, conducted within Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University framework, examines teacher programs, challenges face integrating technology, and faculty members' learning motivations andpreferences. The research employs a descriptive survey, utilizing questionnaire to collect data. Participants included 25 professors from Art Education, Graphic Design, Visual Arts departments, who responded questions about teaching methods across three areas: experientiallearning, self-directed learning, institutional learning. results indicate that teachers' level of average 3.7, was higher than experiential Thissuggests are making considerable personal efforts improve their skills. Additionally, they rated necessity as 4.0 (very high), though when using were 2.9.The findings reveal academic rank influences perspectives on technologies. These insights can help pave way educational institutions Kazakhstan develop more technology-driven curricula future.

Язык: Английский

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Investigation of TPACK Skills of Elementary to Secondary School Teachers in the Context of Educational Technology: Profile and Challenges

Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(7), С. 3894 - 3904

Опубликована: Июль 25, 2024

This research addresses a gap in previous studies that typically focus on single education level, lacking comparative analysis across primary to secondary education. The study explores the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) profiles and barriers faced by mathematics teachers at different educational levels. Previous often lacks an in-depth examination of these teaching. novelty lies its multi-level approach, offering insights rarely discussed existing literature. Using mixed methods, including interviews, classroom observations, document analysis, provides comprehensive data through triangulation. Findings indicate variations skills among Banjarmasin. An elementary school teacher exhibited excellent despite insufficient learning documents. A junior high showed adequate but similar preparation issues. displayed with complete supporting Differences skill stem from such as limited technological access infrastructure, inadequate training, workload, teachers' attitudes toward technology, unsupportive institutional policies. underscores need for tailored interventions address enhance

Язык: Английский

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Closing the divide: Exploring higher education teachers’ perspectives on educational technology

Information Development, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 23, 2024

Incorporating technology into education has become a crucial component of contemporary teaching practices. Technological advancements have led to the development innovative tools and methodologies that promote active learning engagement among students. This study used modified version Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) analyze key factors impact integration in practice higher instructors. Among be included model are technostress tradition. These been rarely examined within mandatory settings. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) is analyse empirical data collected from 657 teachers Jordan. Findings reveal teachers’ technological, pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) played role facilitating effective boosted self-efficacy, personal innovativeness perceptions ease use usefulness. Additionally, TPACK negatively influenced their Indeed, tradition were identified as significant obstacles Significant implications for theory can derived findings this effectively incorporate education.

Язык: Английский

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