Future Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Preliminary Analysis of Educator Perspectives from Focus Groups in Japan, Spain, and Germany
Artificial intelligence in education (AIEd) is a growing field of research that has the potential to transform learning and teaching practices. The process of developing ethical AIEd applications that are fit-for-purpose requires ongoing multi-stakeholder dialogues that include students and teachers...
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| description | Artificial intelligence in education (AIEd) is a growing field of research that has the potential to transform learning and teaching practices. The process of developing ethical AIEd applications that are fit-for-purpose requires ongoing multi-stakeholder dialogues that include students and teachers. The present study sought to explore the perspectives of teachers in higher education on the possible futures of AIEd. Using qualitative methods, we conducted focus-group discussions in three countries (Japan, Spain, and Germany) with educators working in the social sciences. We presented participants with four scenarios that each described the implementation of a hypothetical AIEd application. A descriptive thematic analysis of the focus-group transcripts identified two key themes regarding possible future AIEd applications: 1) concerns about the validity of input variables and the accuracy of output variables, and 2) the importance of students having an active role in the integration of AI in education. These contributions highlight the importance of including teachers and students in multi-stakeholder discussions to shape the future of education. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-674e85399c394ae5bc528c7ed04d8b172024-01-18T05:31:38ZengUbiquity PressUbiquity Proceedings2631-56022023-10-0110.5334/uproc.7474Future Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Preliminary Analysis of Educator Perspectives from Focus Groups in Japan, Spain, and GermanyJohn Bai0Victoria Marin1Insung Jung2Olaf Zawacki-Richter3Carl von Ossietzky University of OldenburgUniversitat de LleidaInternational Christian University (Emeritus)Carl von Ossietzky University of OldenburgArtificial intelligence in education (AIEd) is a growing field of research that has the potential to transform learning and teaching practices. The process of developing ethical AIEd applications that are fit-for-purpose requires ongoing multi-stakeholder dialogues that include students and teachers. The present study sought to explore the perspectives of teachers in higher education on the possible futures of AIEd. Using qualitative methods, we conducted focus-group discussions in three countries (Japan, Spain, and Germany) with educators working in the social sciences. We presented participants with four scenarios that each described the implementation of a hypothetical AIEd application. A descriptive thematic analysis of the focus-group transcripts identified two key themes regarding possible future AIEd applications: 1) concerns about the validity of input variables and the accuracy of output variables, and 2) the importance of students having an active role in the integration of AI in education. These contributions highlight the importance of including teachers and students in multi-stakeholder discussions to shape the future of education.https://account.ubiquityproceedings.com/index.php/up-j-up/article/view/74artificial intelligence in educationhigher educationteachersstudentsfocus groupsthematic analysis |
| spellingShingle | John Bai Victoria Marin Insung Jung Olaf Zawacki-Richter Future Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Preliminary Analysis of Educator Perspectives from Focus Groups in Japan, Spain, and Germany Ubiquity Proceedings artificial intelligence in education higher education teachers students focus groups thematic analysis |
| title | Future Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Preliminary Analysis of Educator Perspectives from Focus Groups in Japan, Spain, and Germany |
| title_full | Future Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Preliminary Analysis of Educator Perspectives from Focus Groups in Japan, Spain, and Germany |
| title_fullStr | Future Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Preliminary Analysis of Educator Perspectives from Focus Groups in Japan, Spain, and Germany |
| title_full_unstemmed | Future Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Preliminary Analysis of Educator Perspectives from Focus Groups in Japan, Spain, and Germany |
| title_short | Future Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Preliminary Analysis of Educator Perspectives from Focus Groups in Japan, Spain, and Germany |
| title_sort | future prospects of artificial intelligence in education a preliminary analysis of educator perspectives from focus groups in japan spain and germany |
| topic | artificial intelligence in education higher education teachers students focus groups thematic analysis |
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